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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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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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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…
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Creatine?
Hey guys - I'm mid-50s. Active healthy but considering Creatine for recovery. Any thoughts from others? Pros/Cons? Thanks!
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Leg Amputee
Is anyone else an above knee amputee? If so are there any great workout that are helping you with weight loss? Please share I just lost my leg and I need work out that work
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How do you log intercourse in your exercise diary?
I mean, it has to count right? Is it just aerobics? Or is that too generous? I feel there should be an option in the database. Thoughts?
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Workout program
Any idea for workout program, please share to me guys..
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Gym or home?
Do you prefer to work out at home, or in a gym? I'm currently working out at home (going for brisk walks daily, exercising with fitness bands). I'd like to join a gym eventually. I find it more motivating. I find working out at home more challenging because I work full-time at a fairly stressful job and find it easy to…
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Anterior Pelvic Tilt - anyone else?
After seeing several pelvic floor therapists and a chiropractor, both told me I have a pretty good anterior pelvic tilt postpartum and I was told to work on glute max/medius exercises at least 3 times a week. The thing is, most lower body exercises do NOT feel good - like I feel it mostly in my lower back, which is pretty…
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How do you track your strength training?
Hey everyone, How do you guys track your calories burned when lifting weights? I want to add it to me exercise but it just says n/a for calories burned.
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Exercise entries go missing
EVERY day, without fail, my exercise entries go missing. Is there something I'm supposed to do to guarantee they stay registered or is this a common problem?
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Challenges
Does ifit still have challenges
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Calculator for Walking Backwards
Does anyone know where to find a way to calculate calories burned from walking backwards? Other things I have found on here discuss the % of additional calories burned or the benefits, but I need a calculator so I can plug in speed, incline, duration, etc. Any help would be great! :)
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Calories from steps different
Yesterday did 6,343 steps = 33 exercise calories Today done 6,867 steps = 224 exercise calories How are they so different???
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How can I log Pickleball?
Hi All! I’m new to the group and I love Pickleball. How can I log this type of exercise in terms of calories burned per hour play?
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Fitbit sync
Hello. I have my Fitbit and log my exercise but it doesn’t show up in mfp. This is a new account but on my old one it always showed up on mfp. Can anyone help? They are connected to one another
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Steps!!!!! ( hand on forehead)
The whole deal with the tracking devices is really getting to me because how can you track steps on the phone all day or most of the day??? Some people don’t have their phone on them so I don’t get that aspect. Also I have my own tracking watch why do I need to purchase a new one??? 🤦🏻♀️
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Working out when you are overworked
I spend a majority of my day stuck behind a desk and sitting stationary for hours on end. What are some tips or trick to get in movement/exercise when you are expected to be at your desk working?
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Post-workout routine question
Hey guys, One of the things I struggle with is my post-workout routine. Should I stretch or have protein directly after?
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Have you ever had a heart attack?
Have you ever suffered a “cardiac event” that resulted in a stent, bypass or other similar procedure?
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There's no option to connect to veryfitpro step counter
Is it possible to manually enter the step count? Or is there an intermediary step app that myfitnesspal can access?
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Saturday morning fitness!
It feels good to get up and train in the gym 💪🏽 rain or shine Happy Saturday!!! ♥️
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Calorie/macros not adjusting in meals
I am trying to follow the macros goals I have set for myself and am wondering if there is a way to change the those parameters within the meal dashboard once an exercise has been added. For example, my base calories are 1,599. And each meal is under 500, with 150 for snacks. When I add workouts, my calorie goal changes to…
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Active or total calories?
Hi, when logging exercise in daily log, should we enter active calories or total calories for an exercise? And what’s the difference between the two? Thanks!
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Fit by 40!
My name is Megan.I have been a lifelong fitness enthusiast, but as I approach 40 I realize that I have fallen off the wagon a bit.I'm looking to get in great shape by my 40th birthday in June , and I am hoping to connect with other people of the same mentality.
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DOMS question and advice on progressing
I've just started a training program with a PT,and she's great. Did lower body on Wednesday, upper body pull on Saturday. Both programs I was pushing myself (and she was pushing me) but nothing I felt beyond my capability. But holy mother of Jod, the DOMS. They're killing me. The legs DOMS are still lingering today, being…