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Dear Dr. Bell, I was told to always do cardio before breakfast for the session to be most effective, is this correct? Does it really make a difference? I would love for you to weigh in. Thanks! Jessica

Dear Jessica,

I prefer to work out before brea...

Dr. Bell, I’m trying to get my 6 pack back. Is it okay to do a set of abs every day I lift? Or is it better to set one day a week as an all day abs day? I lift M-W-F, and do cardio T-Thr. Thanks, Brian

Dear Brian,

You could have the World’s Greates...

What should I be looking for when buying at Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Supplements?

You should be concerned about the safety, quality, and efficacy of all nutrition supplements. Consumer Reports and other periodicals have reported toxic levels of ...

Hey Dr. Bell, I’ve been working out for probably 3 months straight (six days on, one day off). Do you recommend taking a week off of training after a certain amount of time? I feel good, but a trainer recommended I should take a week to cycle off.

Y...

Hey Dr. Bell, Is it better to do Deadlifts on leg day or back day? Why would it make a difference?

Traditionally, Back Day refers to the Superior (upper) muscles of the back. The Deadlift targets the Inferior (lower) muscles in the back, the Quadrat...

In the Fitbit “Building Bigger Stronger Chest Muscles” You wrote: "With the arms held in the front at the completion of the (fly) movement, the stress is shifted almost completely to the clavicular head. "Two questions: what is a source for that asse...

Dear Dr. Bell, How long should I rest between sets? Does it differ based on Rep Max:1-5RM, 8-12RM or 10-15RM? I just ordered the PFT classic option and looking forward to getting started. 

Welcome to the IFPA Team Jeff,

Rest Intervals (R.I.) are de...

Hi Dr. Bell, what is your advice on the CoQ10 Supplement? Is it worth taking and if so why?

This is an excellent question! Despite all the marketing hype on CoQ10, the jury is still out. Safety and effectiveness are not always proven, but the Mayo C...

Dear Dr. Bell, I have been experiencing pain in my upper left leg. I’m really not sure of the name of this area…I think the Hip Flexor? The pain occurs on the outside/top of the upper thigh, right below the waste. I have been Squatting 3 times per we...