Comments on: ★FitStars: Celebrity Trainer Mike Heatlie

By: Mike Heatlie

Mike Heatlie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03:58 +0000

HI Kat,

Your technique may be wrong and you’re more than likely doing half squats. You need to squat until your hamstrings touch your calves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVBQuy8AjuU

hope this helps.

Mike

By: Common sense advice about being fit « Live Strong and Sore

Common sense advice about being fit « Live Strong and Sore — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:38 +0000

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By: Lara (Thinspired)

Lara (Thinspired) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:04:50 +0000

This was so enlightening. I’m trying to get more into weight training and do less cardio, but I still fight the fears that I will bulk up. This was a very convinvincing interview for me to read! I’ll get on those squats now for sure

By: renae

renae — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:20:52 +0000

Great interview!!
I’m so surprised about the squat being the best exercise! Usually I hear that the push up is. Also good to know that cardio before weights is a waste of time….I always jump on the treadmill before my strength training class, woops!

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:41:18 +0000

If diet is the most important part…how much exercise do we really need if we eat clean??

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:23:59 +0000

I like this guy. Very honest and knows what he’s talking about. Do you need any help in Scotland? I’d move there and help you train clients haha.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:17:11 +0000

I would love to use the squat rack but find that my back is sore afterwards and my knees hurt. What can I do to avoid this?

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:34 +0000

Great interview! I love his unique and educated opinion. That is definately not the advice/instruction you would get at any regular gym. Sometimes I feel like I am more knowledgeable about some topics than my trainer is.

I can’t wait to read your review of Michael’s e-book! AWESOME!

Leah

By: Mike Heatlie

Mike Heatlie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:39 +0000

Hi Amanda! What I mean is that gymnasts tend not to do the normal sit-up and crunch style exercises that most people do. Most of their exercises are centered around rotation and stabilization, so yes they do core work for sure, but differently from most gym users.

By: it's a secret

it's a secret — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:58 +0000

i’m so proud of the peeps at my gym…they advocate all the above info mike gave. this guy is flippin amazing by the way! your guys’ interviews keep getting better and better!

you can tell he’s passionate just by the length of each response. guy makes me want to get organized!!!