Category: Tom Venuto

Are muscle pumps necessary for muscle growth?
Question:Is it necessary for me to get a good pump during my weight training workouts in order to achieve muscle growth?
Answer:For bodybuilding and [...]

Will your book "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" work if I don’t exercise?
Question:I've actually been to your web page www.burnthefat.coma few times but didn't order your ebook yet. I'm interestedin your program because you [...]

What’s the best way to lose more fat when you’re already lean?
Question:What's the best way to lose more fat when you're already lean? I have a friend who I'm helping with her diet and I have a quick question: She [...]

Should I cut calories before a holiday binge?
Question:If I know I'm going to be having a big meal at night, like for a banquet or a holiday party and there probably won't be any healthy food ther [...]

I can’t get a pump and I look flat during the day.
Question:I can't get a pump and I look flat during the day.
Answer:I have a quick question regarding fitness: I've been killing myself at the gym - r [...]

The difference between "percentage of body fat" and "body mass index"?
Question:Is there a difference between "percentage of body fat" and "body mass index", and if so, what is it? How do the two correlate?
Answer:There [...]

Strategy on how to build up my strength in order to do pull-ups?
Question:Can you suggest a strategy on how to build up my strength in order to do pull-ups?
Answer:Chin ups are a superior upper back exercise and it [...]

What do you think of bodyweight exercises?
Question:Would you tell me what do you think of bodyweight exercises?
Answer:I think bodyweight exercises are great. My very first training program a [...]

Do you recommend that cardio and weight training be done successively or separately?
Question:What are your thoughts on workout timing? Do you recommend that cardio and weight training be done successively or separately? For example, w [...]

My right arm is bigger and stronger than my left. What should I do?
Question:My right arm is bigger and stronger than my left. What should I do?
My left and right arms are not equal. The left measures about 40.5 cm an [...]

Can older woman firm up like younger females?
Question: Do you believe that women like myself, at the age of 43, can firm up just as much as girls at 20 or 30 years of age? I don't need to lose we [...]

Is it okay to lose 3 pounds per week when you have a lot to lose?
Question:Is it okay to lose 3 pounds per week when you have a lot to lose?
I know you preach losing one to two pounds per week. Does this apply to e [...]

What are the best thermogenic fat burning foods for burning off body fat?
Question:What are the best thermogenic fat burning foods for burning off body fat?
Answer:That depends on your definition of a "fat burning food." Wh [...]

How can I lose the fat off my butt?
Question:How can I lose the fat off my butt?
I was wondering what kind of exercise I can do to get rid of the fat right above my butt (Between butt a [...]

Does cardio in the morning on an empty stomach really burn more fat?
Question:Morning Cardio Controversy: Does cardio in the morning on an empty stomach really burn more fat?
I read your article about doing cardio in [...]