wrist straps Q&A

Q:  I have been deadlifting peanuts for ages. My hands are really not big, so I can barely hold a bar properly, imagine adding weights to it. Being realively new to the “serious” training world, I had no idea what wrist wraps or straps or hooks were. Plus,...

competition tanning q & a

Q: Hello Gina, Can you tell us what you use for your competitions? Your color is always so rich! Merci! A: Thanks for your compliments on my color! I must say, I have always loved my color and do see that mine definitely comes across rich, even and beautiful. Mind you...

low impact cardio Q & A

Q Hey Gina, I am just wondering what type of cardio you do during prep? I’ve been in touch with my trainers and they said that I will start with 45mins of low impact cardio (treadmill or bike) 7 days a week. I asked if I could use swimming as cardio and they...

q&a post surgery staying in shape

Q: Can offer any suggestions about how I can stay in shape. I recently had surgery for an abdominal hernia and cannot train for 6-8 weeks.  This was my second repair, and the first time I did not listen to my surgeon and was back in the gym in 2...

q & a compound vs. isolated exercises

Q: I had a friend visiting over the holiday and we went to work out a few times together. She has a personal trainer and also works out by herself. She was touting compound exercises and how they are so much better for getting the results you want. While I agree that...

recipe substitution rule of thumb

Q:  what are your recipe substitution rule of thumbs are? EX: Like, instead of pestering you with how to turn a recipe healthier…substitute oil for applesauce, etc… Also, a side question, when you mention Quinoa flour & flax flour, do I just take the...