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Hi Dr. Bell, I’ve had acid reflux for a while now, do you think it can be caused by intra-abdominal pressure from lifting? A friend suggested that could be a cause. Regardless, do you have any suggestions to neutralize it?

Chronic acid...

Dear Dr. Bell, I’m in my second trimester and I’ve started experiencing bad back pain. Do you have any exercises or stretches you would recommend to help with the pain?

My eldest daughter is going through her first-time pregnancy and...

Dear Dr. Bell, What type of exercise should I do to prevent (reverse) my shoulders that curb toward the front of my chest?

First, understand you have a 2-part problem. “Rounded Shoulders” are typically caused by Hypertonic (overly...

Hey Dr. Bell, what are your thoughts on Peak Contraction Training? In the gym today one guy was arguing it was the best way to put on muscle and the other guy was saying Peak Contraction Training reduces results and causes injury. Would you...

Dear Dr. Bell, I’m completely new to the gym scene. How do you determine how much weight you should start with?

I am going to answer this as if I were taking you through your first workout.

After we get you warmed up with some light cardio,...

Hi Dr. Bell, I have been lifting for about 4 months with a very basic beginner program. I read your articles about periodization and want to try an intermediate workout program. I’m having a difficult time locating something that is not too...

Dear Dr. Bell, I’m new to lifting. What is the proper way to recording dumbbell weight? Do you combine the weight, or use the individual weight?

Most Weight-Lifters, Bodybuilders & Olympic Lifters will tell you that it is a matter of...

Dear Dr. Bell, I SWEAR ON THE LAST BABY HAIRS I HAVE ON MY EDGES, that my body just wants to HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE to this pregnancy weight! I can’t for the life of me figure out how to make my body burn fat! I eat like 2 times a day if...