[Lara] Dear Lorna, my name is Lara from Loano. I am not sure whether my body catabolises or metabolises. What do you think? [Lorna answers] You are just wasting my time.

[XXXXX] Hi Lorna. I am a big fan of yours. Don’t get me wrong, you really are amazing. Listen, my girlfriend wants to set up a small spinning studio at home. Isn’t it going to be a little too expensive? [Lorna answers] No, it is not. As long as it’s your girlfriend the one who pays.

[Ramona] Hi Lorna. My weight is approximately 330 lbs. What kind of background music do you suggest for running? Thanks, Ramona Turin [Lorna answers] Forget about the music. Just run.

[Lara] Hi Lorna, my name is Lara and I am 30 years old. What do you think about vibration platforms? I mean, can they replace a regular exercise or do I have also to sweat by practising traditional exercise? Bye and keep going! I am a fan of yours since I was a kid... [Lorna answers] Are you saying that I am getting old?

[Renzo] Hi Lorna, my name is Renzo from Milan. The other day I resumed going to the gym after a 2-year break. I took the weights in my hands and I felt this sudden pain in my elbow. Do you think it’s a problem due to tiredness, stress, work overload or simply foolishness? [Lorna answers] The latter, I’d say. No doubt about it.

[XXXX] Hi Lorna, I’ve been a fan of yours for so many years. I’d like to know what triceps are. [Lorna answers] Are you suggesting that I look old?

[XXXX] Hi Lorna, I am an aerobics teacher too. I will leave aside any comment on your, let’s say, “unconventional” methods, but please, at least avoid your tart remarks on people. Take my advice. [Lorna answers] No, thank you. And please consider that with this reply I am being kind to you. .

[XXXX] Hi Lorna, I’m writing from Bari. I wanted to know to what extent a muscle can expand thanks to aerobic exercise. I mean, what size does it reach? [Lorna answers] Approximately the size of a fist.

[Roberta] Hi Lorna, my name is Roberta from Rovigo. I am actually writing from Rovigo. I’d like to ask you one thing. I like doing spinning, even for a couple of hours uninterruptedly. According to you, when do you realise the aerobic effort is having some effects? [Lorna answers] When you start hearing voices.

[XXXX] Hi Lorna, I’ve just purchased an exercise bicycle and I’d like to know how to train indoors. Thanks. [Lorna answers] Just use the pedals.

[Carola] Hi Lorna, I am a 30-year-old girl and I’ve been to the gym for some months now. I’ve got a question. I practise kickboxing and I also do a little spinning, do you think it is enough for my glutes and waist? Can this be defined as aerobic exercise? How can it be otherwise defined? Can the abductor machine be used also as a shoulder sculptor or should I use the Power machine? Do thighs and glutes lose weight at the same rate? I’d like also to add that I am really thin on the sides, whereas my thighs look a little bit plumper. Is that exercise the right one for me, or this way muscles don’t work out enough? Thank you so much. Carola. [Lorna answers] Dear 30-year-old girl, far from my usual standard, I will reply with a direct question. Will you please stop bothering me?