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Nov. 20, 2009

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I’m a 14 year old boy and I am constantly working out. I’m in many sports such as track, cross country, soccer and I run marathons. Do you think I am doing too much?

I’m trying to gain some muscle in my body. I really want to work on my pectorals and my abdominals. I have seen on Web sites that it says that if you have a layer of fat that it won’t show? Is there a workout routine I can do? I don’t really have much equipment. I have some dumbbells and a treadmill.

I used to eat a lot and then make myself throw it all up. This was a huge struggle for me for two years. I am better now- it has been 5 years since I purged for this reason. I’m worried about a side effect I’m now noticing. If I get a bad virus and throw up, my eyes swell up and I get small pin-pricks of purple and red spots around my eyes. Did bulimia cause it?

Is it better to exercise before you eat or after?

I'm a 16-year-old girl. I weigh 130 lbs. and am 5'3. I play on two soccer teams, and just finished a season of basketball. I also run daily. I eat well and I still have fat. What's wrong, why am I not losing weight?

I'm 15, almost 16. I do plenty of sports and participate in gym. I weigh about 100-105lbs, have small breasts (32A), have developed pubic hair, odor (sweat lots) and acne. If I stopped playing sports, would I finally start my period? Or is it because I’m too small for my age? If needed, I’ll talk to my doctor.

I'm a 13 year-old boy and I have just started to lift weights, but I really want to get steroids. I would only use a little bit at a time until I was happy with myself. Are steroids addictive and how much do they cost?

I have to use tampons because I am on a swim team, but it hurts a lot. My mom and I have followed the directions but it hurts because I’m always tense and have never had sexual activity. My coach told me I’m not supposed to feel it, but I can and it really hurts. It hurts even more when I take it out. I know I’m doing the directions correctly, because I have tried many times. What else can I do?

Can exercise help your body fight off a cold or flu?

What are the right foods to eat before sports activities?

I am 13 and I’m pretty short for my age. I want to start doing push-ups but someone told me push-ups can stop my growth. Is this true?

I get cramps when I’m running. Sometimes they are so bad that it hurts to breathe. What causes these cramps and what can I do?

Is it safe to drink sports drinks that have added proteins?

How can I lose weight from my thighs? What exercises would you suggest?

I am a 16-year-old girl. I am involved in track and soccer. This summer, I've started running about 3 miles 6 times a week. I've noticed that my muscles (especially my quads) are consistently tired and a bit sore. Is this something I should be concerned about, or is it safe just to ignore this?

I’m a 13-year-old boy and I’m currently working out with weights for football season. My dad keeps telling me that when I work out, I should wear briefs under my shorts until I’m at least 17. I like wearing boxers when I’m working out. Do I have to wear briefs for the support?

I'm interested in "bulking up." I'm a 15-year-old boy and have been weight lifting for the last two months. I'm currently taking a multi-vitamin to ensure I'm getting everything I need. I was wondering if I should buy a protein or weight gainer supplement, but after reading your articles, I've decided not to. Is there anything else I should do?

I’m a 13-year-old male and I’ve been working out for a couple months. I weigh about 175 and can bench more than my weight. Would that hurt my growth plates? If so, what should I do to build muscle and not hurt my growth plates?

I am a 13-year-old female optional gymnast and I train in the gym about 27 hours a week. How would this training affect my growth? I am about 4 feet 9 inches tall and weigh about 74 lbs.

My friend and I are thinking of lifting weights to bulk up for rugby. We heard to gain muscle mass you need to be fat, which will then turn into muscle. Is this true?

I'm a 14-year-old girl. I have mild asthma and occasionally use an inhaler. Some days, I get an ache in my sinuses. Most every day, I get dizzy when I stand up from a sitting or laying position; sometimes everything goes black for a few seconds. What is this? It's really annoying, and I don't want it to interfere with sports.

I’m a 13-year-old boy. I’ve been doing pushups, but some people say it’s bad for me. Is it OK to do pushups?

I'm 17-year-old male and I go to the gym five to six times a week. Is it helpful to take protein and vitamins before working out?

What are the effects of L-carnitine on the body? Is there any data to support the use of this supplement with a weight-training program?

I'm 14 years old. I've been lifting weights for about 3 years now. I haven't had my growth spurt yet. Has this stunted my growth? I'm 5'5". If I stop lifting weights now will I still be able to grow to an adult height of 5'10"?

What happens when a girl has a sports physical?

What are some good exercises to stay fit?

I am a 15-year-old male. I am relatively active, and enjoy working out. I would like to try yoga as an alternative form of exercise, but I am afraid what my dad would say. I think he would think I am gay. Do only gay men do yoga, and is yoga right for me?

I'm a 13-year-old female and am very active in sports. I started fast-pitch softball and have been working out a lot. Now that I have been working out more, I get dizzy every time I stand up or get hot. Is the dizziness be caused by being over-worked?

I am a 13-year-old boy. My dad thinks I should start weight lifting. My friends say I shouldn’t. I tried it awhile and found that I was throwing a lot harder and hitting with a lot more power. Do I actually have to wait until I’m around 17 to start?

Is it possible to find your metabolism rate?

I’m 13. In gym class, we have to do pull-ups or the flex arm hang. All the other girls can hold themselves up for over a minute, but I can hardly stay up for five seconds. I'm confused because I can usually do more push-ups than the other girls and I play volleyball. I thought I was pretty strong.

I'm 14 years old and have played soccer one year. I’ve played defense, but I’d like to switch to offense (specifically a midfielder). My coach told me I must work on control of the ball, speed, endurance and shooting. I can work on control and shooting, but how can I improve my speed and endurance?

What's the difference between aerobic and anaerobic activities?

Is an hour of Tae Bo a day a healthy workout for teen girls?

There are some guys who are mixing cornstarch into their drinks because they say it builds muscle. Is this similar to creatine? Are there any side affects to doing this?

I am a 13-year-old male and every time I do a push up or bench press my right elbow cracks, but it does not hurt. Could this be harmful?

I’m 14 years old and have been weight lifting for a month to "bulk up" for baseball and football. How fast should I increase the weight I lift? Should I take anything to gain weight, like vitamins or steroids?

My soccer trainer said it's not good for me to run more than two miles two days in a row because it puts too much stress on my legs. My dad says that I should run every day as long as I don't run the day before a game or tournament. Who is right?

I am a 13-year-old female and I want to lift weights, but no one thinks I can because I'm a girl. There isn't a lifting program at my school. I really want to lift weights, what can I do and is it safe?

During a physical for track, I was told that I have a grade 2 systolic heart murmur. I've never been told this and now the doctor won't let me race until I see a cardiologist. I was wondering if this would affect my ability to race? How worried I should be about this murmur?

I am a 15-year-old guy, and my parents have given me the choice to either take swimming lessons or begin weight lifting. I don’t want to do either. All I want is some peace of mind to do homework, and enjoy building the school web site, playing video games, etc. What can I do about this problem?

I'm 14 and run track. Is there an energy drink that will improve my performance?

I am a competitive figure skater. When I get in competitions, I get really nervous and don't skate nearly as well as I do in practice. I have tried some different medications for competitions, but they make me lethargic. What should I do?

I’m 16 and bought a supplement called ZMA (Zinc and Magnesium Aspartate). It claims to safely maximize testosterone and IGF-1 levels, therefore increasing strength gains by 250 percent. Is this supplement safe for teens? Does it prematurely close growth plates like anabolic steroids do?

Is creatine bad for you?

I'm Australian and I play Aussie Rules football. If I sleep well, eat well, and run or play other kinds of sports, will that improve my performance?

I am a football player (16 yrs old, 5'8" 1/2) and my coaches have me doing a lot of free weight squats to build my legs. My max is about 245lbs. I heard that too many squats could damage my growth plates causing me to stop growing. Is this true?

If I develop my abdominal strength without developing my spinal erectors, can that cause damage? I'm a 13 year-old-male.

Last summer I lost 10 pounds and subsequently stopped getting my period. Later, I joined a high school wrestling team and lost several more pounds. I am 5'1" and am fluctuating between 100-103 pounds. I have not restarted my period. I do not wish to gain weight (for personal and athletic reasons), even though I know I should. Am I putting myself at risk by refusing to gain weight? Is there the possibility of psychological problems?

I am a 13-year-old female. During P.E. we run three days and lift weight (dumb bells) the other two days. My knee sometimes hurts after I run. When we run, we are not allowed to stop for any reason. Is it safe for me to run when my knee hurts? Also, is there a weight limit I should follow for lifting weights?

I'm a 15-year-old girl who is 5' 2'' tall and 140 lbs. I want to go out for football but I'm not sure if it’s a good idea. What do you think about this?

I’m 15 and run about 40 miles a week on the road. Could this damage my growth plates to the point where I’ll stop growing?

I’m a 14 year-old male, 120 lbs., 5’4”. I’d like to gain significant weight for football. How can I do this?

I’m 14, 5'3" 109 pounds and have always been really athletic. About four months ago my doctor told me I had Patella femoral syndrome. I understand what it is and I go to physical therapy, I just don’t understand what I can and can't do. I have played soccer for 11 years; I swim, ski and snowboard. I want to try out for teams in high school but I don’t want to hurt myself. Which sports are good and which are bad for my knees?

I exercise a lot, and I do push ups. I'm not over weight. Actually I'm very small. I weigh 82 pounds and I'm 13. Can I hurt myself doing exercises? I already have pains in my upper back.

I'm 15 and I drink an extreme amount of cola each day, because I am lactose intolerant and don't like milk (but eat a ton of ice cream). I’m also a sports fanatic and am in track. My coach said I can’t drink anymore pop, but I get a headache when I try to stop. Am I addicted to it? I don't eat healthy foods, and have gained 20 lbs. in the last year. What can I do to improve my performance on the field and my health?

I am a 14-year-old girl. I’m 5’ 5” and weigh 108 lbs. I really want to build my muscles. I play softball and I am on the swim team. Next year I hope to try out for the high school softball team. Do you have any tips for training and diet that could help me?

When I don't work out I smell good but when I sweat in gym class I smell really bad like cigarette smoke! I don't smoke, but my parents do. Is there anyway I can get rid of it? Also when I work out my face turns beet red! Can I make it so my skin doesn't go beet red?

I would like to know the pros and cons of weight lifting. I am a 15-year-old male, 5'6", 140 lbs. and I want to start lifting.

I'm 16 and about 5'5". I haven't fully developed yet and was wondering if taking martial arts has any affects on your growth plates. Will I grow better if I didn't take it? I've been taking it for 2 years.

Where can I find anabolic steroids for weightlifting?

I am 11 years old, 5'0 and very strong, yet I am a little chubby. I have a lot of stomach muscles. I really want to lose weight and work out more, but I don't know what exercises to do and when to do them, I mostly go for a bike ride when I get home. Please help!!!!

I am 13-years-old and want to join track in the spring. I want to become fit and run better. I am about 95 pounds now. Is there a diet I should try?

If you take steroids and you're not working out will it still impact your body?

I am a 13 year old male, and I am 5'6". When will I stop growing? Also will weight lifting stop me from growing?

I am taking PE at school but we really don’t do much. How do I know if I'm getting enough exercise?

I am 13-year-old boy and am very active. In the last three months, I have grown five inches. My doctor said I have Osgood-Schlatter disease. What is this?

I went to the doctor for a sport physical and he said I had an “innocent heart murmur” and was OK to play soccer. What is an innocent murmur? Is it dangerous?

I have no athletic ability whatsoever----none! Yet I am forced to take PE every day. How can I prove I am in good physical condition without wasting my time in PE class?

Hi, what should I do to lose weight the quickest and get fit? I already work out on a regular basis but it is not working well.

I have become very active in sports and have grown 5 inches in the last three months. I have also been diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease. What is this condition and how can I treat this?

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