#73 - Q&A - Can Squats Make My Thighs Bigger? What's My Muscle-to-Fat Ratio?

If you're needing to reboot your health and fitness, head to www.lornamariefitness.co.uk/get-started and let's see how we can help you! Please like and share this if you found it useful! Thank you :) Here are the questions we address in this Q&A: What's a good barbell set to buy? Linked to Amazon, but reviews mention weights spinning on the bar. I enjoy short 20-min workouts. Is there a specific amount of daily exercise needed for weight loss? I’m menopausal and often have loose stools and gas after meals, even with probiotics and psyllium. Any advice? I get lower back twinges in the evening, especially after standing. Any suggestions? Stretching is hard due to spinal stenosis. What's the minimum stretching I should be doing? How can I make weekly meal planning easier? I keep procrastinating! Any tips for memory fog? Best workouts for toning and slimming love handles? In yoga, how can I move from downward dog to plank without putting pressure on my wrists? I get lower back pain doing deadlifts and daily activities. What should I do? What exercises boost immunity and aid recovery after illness? What exercise should I do with a head cold if I can’t do cardio? What makes a good balanced packed lunch or breakfast? I love outdoor cardio but don’t get the same mood boost from strength. What’s the minimum strength I should do, and can I do it after cardio? If I’m still sore after a rest day, should I work out or rest more? What can I do to stay active and boost my mood while recovering? How can I reduce bloating? I’m eating well but still feel bloated. What’s the difference between booty bands and elastic bands? Can you help with cramp during exercise? Will you offer another menopause course? Chewing gum – yes or no? Does it make you hungrier? How can I get back on track after illness? I didn’t book workouts but picked from my favorites daily. Is it OK not to plan in advance? Any tips for managing reflux beyond avoiding acidic foods? I’ve had shoulder and knee pain. Should I avoid high impact, and could that be the cause? How can I add pelvic floor exercises into my workouts? I find jumping hard. Can I just step instead of jumping in routines? Crunches make me feel sick. How can I prevent this? How do you know your muscle-to-fat ratio? Can you still build muscle, and how long will it take? How can I maintain muscle mass once I’ve built it? I want toned legs, but I’ve heard squats with weights can make them bigger. How can I avoid that?