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Most Helpful Posts - Fitness and Exercise (Must Reads)
These are posts that have been recommended by our community members for fitness and exercise. * So you want to start running * So you want to start lifting? Great! * I am the woman in the freeweights section of the gym * HIIT vs. Steady State vs. Aerobic Intervals - which is best? * Which Lifting Program is Best for You? *…
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Welcome to MyFitnessPal!
Welcome to our community! This forum category, Fitness and Exercise, is to share fitness tips and exercise suggestions with other MyFitnessPal members. Please be sure to post in the appropriate forum; topics that are off-topic will either be removed or moved to the appropriate topic. Our Main Forums and Groups operate…
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Are rest days necessary
Hello I sit at my computer all day and figure working out for 1 - 1.5 hrs a days 7 days a week wont hurt since my overall day is very sedentary. Do I really need a rest day? Schedule: Mon: Shoulders, + 30min cardio Tue: Chest and Triceps, +30min cardio Wed: Legs Thurs: back and biceps, + 30min cardio Friday: 60 mins Orange…
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Cathe Fans Part 5
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/167733/cathe-fans-part-4#latest New page!!! Link to the old page is above.
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"TLFC" exercise and accountability support!
Welcome to the Tough Love Fitness Club or otherwise known as the TLFC! This is a SERIOUS club where members have chosen exercise to help with weight loss and eventually use it as maintenance to keep the weight off. I expect a certain format of posting so that it is easier for me to go over your workout and assess if you…
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Anyone currently doing C25K? W4D2
Hi all, I graduated from C25K about 6 years ago and was consistently running 30-40 minutes 3x weekly for a few years. I stopped running and now have to start from scratch (it sucks how quickly you become unfit!). I have 35-40lbs to lose and I'm currently on week 4 day 2. Is anyone else currently doing the program? Feel…
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What Was Your Work Out Today?
I am often going on to Instagram to get work out ideas, as I follow a few trainers who post videos. I work out 5-6 days a week and like to mix it up & try new things. I thought I would start a discussion and have people post their work outs. Maybe give each other some good ideas! If I stick with the same thing over and…
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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
Hey guys - Any recommendations for DOMS other that NSAIDs for soreness after a hard run or ride? Thanks!
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21 stone to 26.2 miles in 18 months - can it be done?
On a recent night out with my bosses I brought up the subject that, after two years of mad working/travelling, I had started running again which is a very good sign that things in the business have calmed down and I can refocus some time on me. I have put on 5 stone (32kg) in the last two years so I know I can lose it. I…
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Exercises for those with limitations
Hi, I’m new to using discussions. I have Ménière’s disease and my vertigo bets out of whack every so often. Floor exercises are out of the question. I am just now able to start using machines to help strengthen my balance issues by strengthening my core (without a lot of head bobbing and movement). Any machine…
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Steps Challenge - starting tomorrow April 22.
I have joined a FREE steps challenge with Healthy Wage. It starts tomorrow. I have to increase my steps by 25% in order to win a share of the pot. I am sure excited. I get a lot of steps and I plan to increase it by 25%. If anyone is interested in joining the challenge...check it out. https://ho/2979567/wage.c
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Can I log calories for weight lifting as a “cardio?” Strength won’t log calories spent.
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How can I train with light dumbbells
I have been working out for one year and the heaviest dumbbells I have are 25 lbs but they are too light for me now I do1 not have any acces to any other material or to a gym. Do you guys know how I can keep training?
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Adding Steps
Can you add your daily steps manually in the free version?
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Losing weight after 50, HELP!
If you are 50 and up and you have been able to lose at least 8 pounds in one month, please share what you are and how much exercise you did. I have been staying below 1900 calories as fitness pal has suggested, I workout out 5 times a week, 30 to 40 minutes each time. I’m getting about 6 to 7 hours or rest but I do tend to…
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I “Want” to Workout 🏋️
Hey! 👋 I want to workout, but tend to get distracted quickly & always find reasons to put it off. I know what you’re thinking, I must not really want it, right? I do, but I’ve never fully committed to exercising. What are your suggestions for quick workouts that produce results? I’ve read about compound movements & it’s…
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Step counter incorrect
Why are burned calories on fitness pal different to what my iPhone says? I played golf and iPhone states I burnt 642 calories, my fitness pal states 314 any ideas as to why?
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I’m unable to move my body the way it’s supposed to, how can i fix this?
So i was at the gym last week with my sister, i was doing this back exercise where you squat a little and pull down the weight in a half moon form, i couldn’t keep my body in the correct position, not to mention my body just wouldn’t move the way i needed to, i had to squat and bend down, but not arch my back, I couldn’t…
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If activity level already accounts for calories burned during exercise should I disconnect my fitbit
Wondering if I should disconnect my Fitbit from My Fitness pal as my activity level setting in my profile already accounts for calories burned from activity… so technically I’m getting extra calories by having my Fitbit connected as these calories are already accounted for in my daily activity level? Can anyone shed light…
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Under desk 'walking pad' (treadmill)
Storytime! In a past life (my entire life into my early-mid 30's), my weight was never a major issue - sure, there were times I needed to lose a few pounds, but I'd just cut back on the eating out/candy/pop and it would fairly easily fall off. I had active hobbies (still do), but also had active jobs. Fewer injuries as…
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Running Help (Pace)
Can anyone share some strategies to change my basic running pace? I did exclusively distance for a while, and now I find myself falling into a slow pace I could keep up for hours every time I quit actively concentrating on pace. Current cadence tends to stay 165ish, so I know that could stand to come up some. Any tips?
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What is my activity level?
HI there, I need some help please. I am doing well on my weight loss journey and BMI dropped from 34 to 31. Now a big part of this is my activity level. I am undertaking a minimum of 30 minutes aerobic exercise, 6 days a week. It's generally 45-60 mins but at least 30. So with that in mind why should my activity level be?
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Hey I'm new to this but my fitbit is saying it's linked when I click on the connect but it's not
Would recommend any help
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Hi guys🙏🏽
Im currently running Body recomp and will end my deficit in october till then my goal is to loose till 65kg, The journey is going great, hope for the best💪🏽
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Strength training - where to start?
My partner and I have recently joined the gym. Our main goal is to lose weight (I have about 40lbs to lose, he has about 20lbs to lose). I’ve only ever done cardio, and have taken up running again. But I’d like to start incorporating strength training into my routine. Does anyone have any tips on where to start? Is it…
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Women who Lift Weights (and do so many other things)
Hey Ladies! This discussion is meant for women who find ways to exercise while maintaining a career, running a household, and taking care of a family, all at once. Life is hard and juggling everything at once can be challenging, exhausting, and yet satisfying at the same time. Here's place to post your work outs, your…
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HELP WITH WEIGHTS!!
Hi all I’ve been wanting to take weights a bit more seriously for a while now as I’ve been at my gym for a good 6 months or so. At the moment I feel as though I don’t really know exactly what I’m doing with anything but the weight machines, especially when it comes to leg exercises. I was hoping someone who does know what…
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Weightlifting after flying?
Flying super early tomorrow and coming home the next day. Flight is only 2 1/2 hours. I want to lift after coming home, but I've read you shouldn't? Thoughts?
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Step count issue
Hi, does anyone know why when I check off that I want Myfitnesspal to track steps, it won't register? It's checked off now to not track steps and it won't change not matter how many times I try to remove the checkmark. My fitbit is connected.
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TRT
Question for the older guys: Anyone have experience using TRT? Positives? Negatives? As a 56 year old guy it’s compelling.
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Best value treadmills?
Hi everyone, Well my trusty treadmill isn’t so trusty anymore and it’s time to purchase a replacement. I’ve kind of been looking at the Precor, Sole and Nordic Track lines but I’m not sure what the best overall deal is. I want something with a wide belt, long stride and a powerful motor with a frame that can handle a…
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Missed long run during marathon training/taper due to illness - need help getting back on track
Hello I am in the middle of training for my first full marathon. I had built up my mileage to 45-50 miles/week and completed my longest training run last weekend of 21 miles. I since got the flu and my whole body has felt weak and tired - it took everything in me just to run 7 miles today and I was slow. My mileage/week…