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Recommended Zone 2 Training
I’m trying to lose 60 lbs and my only means of working out is some weight training and cardio on a stationary bike. I’m not able to do high impact aerobic exercises because of a bad back. I just discovered zone 2 training and was wondering if anyone else uses this style of training. What would be the minimum amount of time…
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Broken wrist, alternative exercises/workouts
I broke my right (dominant) wrist on new year's day.. I have been trying to exercise still but hard/boring to just focus on legs. I can put pressure/weight on my right arm whilst it heals. I have been focusing on treadmill and a bit of cycling (no arms holding) but looking for inspiration for alternative exercises.…
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Trouble with Synching
Hello, I am having trouble with MyFitnessPal intermittently not synching/not completely synching with Apple Watch/Health. For instance, yesterday I ran 5 miles and recorded it on my watch. MyFitnessPal shows steps but not exercise. On other days, it shows the exercise. Any ideas? I have re-downloaded the app and restarted…
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Go hard
What’s the worst that’ll happen? You fail? Learn why you failed and try again.
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Working 12 hour shifts overnight and find room for workout while taking care of your family.
I work 12 hour shifts, overnight, 6 days a week. Then Im off the second week. It all comes out to 72 hours a pay period. On the weeks that I work, I find it really hard to fit in a workout. I commute 45 min to work, work for 12 hours, drive home 45 min. After I get home I have to sleep, wake up, make dinner, spend time…
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Anyone use a TENS machine?
I’m debating getting a Compex muscle stim and tens device, and would be interested to know if anyone’s used tens for pain relief. I’m looking predominantly at the muscles around sore joints and there appears to be mixed evidence as to whether they work. For context, nearly 50, train 4x a week for 2.5hrs (Olympic…
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Something popped-ouch
I was doing leg curls the other day, nothing too crazy weight-wise, and I think I grunted a little too hard on the upswing and something popped in my abdomen. Not sure if it was a rib or a muscle, but it was right at the bottom of my ribs on the right side almost centered over the last rib.
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Looking for bands recommendations
I'll be traveling for a couple of weeks in summer so I thought let's finally get some bands. And probably a pair of handles and door stop too. I already have barbell and db's so any use they get at home will probably be minimal. While traveling and doing full body workouts I want to be confident they won't suddenly snap.…
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To add Group program without describing exercises
Hey. I am new user of the app. How to add to daily activities a training session. Like “GRIP - strength training, 50 min, 500 kcal
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Pre/post workout stretches
I workout 3-4 days a week lifting weights at the gym, the other days do cardio, I try to get in 200-300 minutes of cardio a week intertwining in lifting. However, I don’t stretch, never have and have herniated disc, lower back issues and neck issues. Can anyone recommend an app, book or something I can print out to start.…
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When is the best time to exercise?
Please be specific with answers
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Yoga or Stretching in the exercising
I was looking through the exercises and don't see anything on Yoga or Stretching, is there anything out there with that?
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Fitness with shoulder injury
Hi I’m currently waiting for keyhole surgery on my shoulder for impingement and am looking for workouts I can do without using my arms or upper back. I’m currently walking daily but would like to achieve more if possible. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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What are the age categories for Masters/Grand Masters/ect…?
What are the age categories, and rules associated with senior runners in 5k? I was in the 65-69 category and the oldest runner in the race, but awards were given to Masters, and Grand Masters to folks younger than me. Both finished with better times, but much younger. Just wondering how that is determined. Thanks for any…
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Samsung Health Exercise Entries
Does anyone else have major issues with Samsung Health App connecting to your diary and duplicating your exercise sessions? Is there a fix for this?
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Can lifting weight cause a stop to your weight loss?
I m currently trying to loss weight so I have been also weight lifting , unfortunately the scale seems to not budge , I'm on a calorie deficit also , so I'm not sure If lifting weight does that , like retaining water , h9nestly it's discouraging :/
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Apple fitness
How can I log these workouts to synch with my Apple Watch and Apple phone? I typically weight train for 2 hours a day 6 days a week and do bicycling 3 days a week. I would like to see that show from here onto my Apple Watch and Apple phone. Otherwise it says I’m UNDER activity goal while I have the resting heart rate of an…
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I love working out
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Workweek Apple Watch Challenge
Hey All! To all that have Apple 🍎watches, interested in friendly competitions, encouragement and motivation, I just created a group. The app is called “Challenges” The group code is r2r4
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Exercise options during recovery from foot surgery
I’ve been walking and biking 3-8 miles almost daily for several months but am having some foot surgery next week. I’ll have a pin in my toe for a few weeks then in a surgical shoe for another few weeks. So I won’t be able to get in the extensive walking and biking like I’ve gotten used to. Any suggestions on some…
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No flirting, need free work out Apps.
Please no flirting, no repeating messages, my husband feels im beautiful don’t need guys on here telling me that. Please just help me find free workout apps since I can’t currently walk outside. Any ideas.
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walking issues
Hey, all looking for some insight, when i go for a walk when i power or walk fast and incline, i have issues with just my right leg and calf it get really tight and aches muscles under 10 minutes in and its only my right leg! yes i am very un fit but why just the one leg? and ideas please to help prevent, maybe when i get…
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Supernatural VR Oculus….anyone, anyone???
Happy Saturday….oh and Happy Easter eve!!!….and if you’re reading this on Sunday then I’ll go ahead and wish you a happy Easter 🐰 as well…. Anywho….I’ve been rocking the supernatural since January 1st and absolutely loving the daily calorie burn!!! Anyone else doing this out there??? Where are all my boxers and flow peeps…
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seated exercise
Good evening all my name is Rob and I'm currently developing some home exercise equipment for wheelchair users and would really appreciate any exercises you could suggest that can be done from a wheelchair or modified to be wheelchair user friendly.
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Question on the app - exercise
Hi everyone Wanted to ask about this. If I go for a walk and the app says how many steps I got, but no “exercise” Is recorded, I need to add my walk as exercise. Is that right? Can you all guide me? Thanks!
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Anyone Have tips on having slender legs? Accidentally built muscle:,)
Im a girl and i accidentally built muscle instead of slimming my legs:,) Help
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Nagging injury! Back to cardio again!
Getting old sucks! I have this nagging wrist injury that comes and goes. Now that I am increasing the weights while lifting its bothering me again. Once again, I have to stop lifting... grrrr! I was on a roll! :( I have a specialist/surgeon appt but not until mid-March. Our Heathcare system in Canada sucks. They delay the…
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I'm looking for a bicycle
I am a 5k runner first. But as I'm getting older and knees starting to be more sore. I want to get a bicycle to use simply for losing weight, cardio and overall health. A bike that can handle the road, gravel on the side, sidewalks and maybe even some dirt. I'd prefer not to spend over $1000 . Just a simple half hour bike…
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Limited use with arms
I am not able to stretch my arms out very much and have a weight limit is 10lns due to a Double Mastectomy and having 26 lymph nodes removed (Breast Cancer). What would be a great exercise for me?
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Newbie’s question
Hey there! I'm just starting out in the fitness world and was wondering if you could help me out. I was curious about whether or not I should take pre-workout, and I'm also looking for recommendations for some protein powders that actually taste good. Thanks in advance!