The Micro Weight System -- FAQs

A: The MicroWeight System consists of 14 - 4" diameter Micro Weight disks and 2 - 3" diameter Micro Weight disks. The disks range in weight from 1/4 oz. to 32oz.

Included are two black Delrin magnetic holders for the Micro Weights along with two stainless steel clamps allowing the Micro Weights to be used on either machines or dumbbells.
Specific instructions how to utilize the Micro Weight System are also included.
The Micro Weight System is shipped in a heavy duty custom manufactured aluminum carrying case. Click here for details and pictures.

Q: Does muscle rebuild in your sleep?

A: Yes it does rebuild in your sleep. This is the most important way for the muscle to rebuild.

Q: Are there certain hours during sleep when muscle builds quicker?

A: Yes, between the hours of 11pm & 3am is when muscle rebuilds the most.

Q: What helps muscle rebuild?
A: Diet, sleep & a proper workout.

Q: If you work a muscle group very hard will that muscle group rebuild in 24 hours?

A: If a muscle is worked very hard it is not possible to rebuild it in 24 hours.

Q: How long does it take to rebuild muscles 100% if they are worked very hard?

A: Generally 24-72 hours, sometimes longer.

Q: Is it good for a muscle to be sore to the touch 24 hours after you have worked it?

A: No. If it is sore after 24 hours then the muscle group was worked too hard.

Q: What rebuilds faster, tendons or muscles?

A: Muscles rebuild quicker than tendons because muscles receive a larger blood flow than tendons. Therefore, it's important to develop a workout plan that builds muscle and tendons at a rate slow enough to not overburden and consequently injure the tendons.

Q: Is it good to work a muscle group more than two times per week?

A: This depends on the muscle group. Some muscle groups (ie forearms, calves, stomach, triceps) need to be worked 2-3 times per week for best results.

Q: Are there some muscle groups that should only be worked once per week?

A: Yes, depending on the situation. For example, a female or a child working the chest for strength and size only needs to work that muscle group once per week for best results.

Q: When you tear a muscle will it always heal 100%?

A: It has been my experience that a major muscle tear will not heal 100%. this is why the Micro Weight System is so important because it can prevent the injury from occuring.

Q: If you pull a muscle, is it better to work it or rest it?

A: Rest is very important along with working the muscle lightly in order to keep the muscle from staying short.

Q: Is there a limit to how big a muscle can be?

A: Unknown at this time. The studies being done with the Micro Weight System are pointing to no limits.

Q: Is there more than one kind of muscle?

A: Yes, muscles are generally categorized into either a fast-twitch muscle (ie forearm, calf) or a slow-twitch muscle (ie thigh, back). One of the major differences is that slow-twitch muscles are more prone to injuries. As a result, these muscles need to be treated differently when working out. Slow-twitch muscles should be worked less often than a fast-twitch muscle.

Q: Are some muscles more prone to tightness than others?

A: Yes, slow-twitch muscles are more prone to tightness than fast-twitch muscles.

Q: What does it mean when a muscle atrophies?

A: This would mean that the muscle is loosing size and strength from lack of use.

Q: Do tendons atrophy?

A: Yes. When a tendon atrophies, it responds just like a muscle...it loses both size and strength.

Q: Do ligaments atrophy?

A: Yes. But unlike a muscle or tendon, they do not lose size or strength. Rather, they stretch and become very loose. The result of this is sore joints.

Q: What effect does weight training have on your bones?
A: Weight training will build size and density to the bones.

Q: Does stretching have an effect in increasing strength and size of muscle?
A: Yes, it will lengthen the muscle, which will allow the muscle to become larger.

Q: Do bones atrophy?
A: Yes, when bones atrophy they loose density and size and become brittle.

Q: What heals faster when they are damaged, tendons or muscles?
A: Muscles heal faster due to a larger blood flow.

Q: What heals faster when they are damaged, ligaments or tendons?

A: Tendons heal faster than ligaments. The reason is that tendons are connected to the muscle, which will allow them to receive a larger blood flow. Ligaments are connected to bone which supplies less blood.

Q: Is there anything that can be done to speed up the healing process of ligaments, tendons, and muscles?

A: Proper diet, a lot of rest, along with light range of motion exercises.

Q: Can a person over 50 build muscle tissue?

A: Yes with proper form and small weight increases a person of any age can build muscle tissue.

Q: Do the ligaments, tendons and muscles of males build and heal differently than females?

A: No, they both heal & build equally as long as they receive good nutrition and an adequate amount of rest. However, because females generally have less muscle mass than males, they generally will develop less muscle mass than males.