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Does anyone here walk with a weighted vest/backpack?
What have your experiances been? did it tone your arms/calves/abs/back? What weight do you carry? do you wear weight on the front and back? what have been the outcomes? was it difficult? do you ever change the amount of weight you carry? do you see other people doing it? how long do you go for? do you take the dog on the…
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Anyone else have a Garmin Vivofit 4?
Mine has been acting a bit wonky (I think). I only pay attention to the calories burned and it used to be very consistent with giving me 150 calories per hour of walking. Now, I'm lucky if I get 100. My exercise hasn't changed other than I'm walking outside less than I used to but, even then, it was 150 cals inside or out.…
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Set workout routines
Just wondering if there is any way you can save any of the set workout routine’s to your profile for easy access? Thanks 😊
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New gym girl in need of serious help 😊
Hi all. I recently started on my health and fitness journey and it’s super overwhelming. I Am extremely new to this whole health and fitness thing. I need help with my nutrition and my workouts. For some reason I am not getting enough protein daily I am really struggling with that so please help with tips for this 🥹.…
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Fueling early morning workouts in my 40s
Has anyone been able to find a consensus in the research regarding fasted workouts? As an early morning exerciser I never eat before I work out because I don’t have time to let my food settle before I get into it. Usually just make an electrolyte drink with some caffeine and that’s it. This has been working for me, but I…
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Apple Watch Indoor Aqua Track?
I have an indoor aqua track (kind of like a lazy river that you walk) but I am not sure which workout to select on my Apple Watch? Any suggestions?
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Tracking steps
Could someone tell me exactly what steps to follow to track steps from my Fitbit? Thanks!
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FitBit vs Apple Watch Calorie Adjustment
I have been a FitBit user for many years and yesterday changed to an Apple Watch series 4. I haven't changed a single setting in MFP apart from the data source for the step count and permitting MFP access to HealthKit. However, I am seeing a huge difference in numbers in the calorie adjustment between to the two activity…
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New Year gym goers
Well I got up early, arrived 2 hours before opening to prep gym for a big opening and now at 8am, there's only about 20 people here. :D I'm sure it's gonna pick up, but don't see any new people yet. Guess New Year's revolutionists aren't as excited as year's past. A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer IDEA…
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Any advice on strengthening my core?
I suffer from lower back pain and sciatica, both caused by anterior and lateral pelvic tilt and due to a motorcycle accident and excess weight. I'm wanting to build the muscles required to hopefully fix the pelvic tilt, while I work on my weight loss. The problem is, I'm new to weight training. I am quite strong anyway,…
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Fat loss with muscle gain
Hi, Would love to hear some personal experiences of fitness plans and nutrition plans followed by those in the journey of reducing fat while building muscle. I am 67 kg, 36 yrs currently weight train three times a week while doing intermittent fasting for 12 hours and keeping a check on 1600 calories a day. I maintain…
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Bungee workout: Except for the 'fun' aspect, I don't see much benefit
I saw a lot of people expressing excitement about this bungee fitness class and what a great workout it must be. Personally, I don't see much benefit. Yes, I get that some will think it's fun, and that might motivate them to get off the couch. I acknowledge that benefit, though I personally that's overrated. (Relying on…
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How to start with weights/strength building
Hi y'all, I really want to start building my strength, but have absolutely no idea where to start. Can you recommend youtube channels or pages to follow to get started? I know I won't be able to lift very heavy due to some health conditions (hiatal hernia), but I feel like I've maxed out on body weight exercises. Also, gym…
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Any Tonal Users Here?
Hey all! I’ve had success in the past working with a trainer friend on cable machines mostly at the gym. My husband and I decided a few months ago to take the leap and order a Tonal because I think it mirrors what really worked for me in the past. Just got the call today that it’s here and will be installed this week. I’m…
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Winter blahs
The cold weather makes me want to hibernate. I’m a bit concerned as it’s only December.
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E-Gym the best workout ever
Has anyone else had the pleasure of training on the New E-gyms that have hit the country? These things are amazing!! Complete circuit in mins
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How do I get my fit bit info to transfer here. Steps and exercise info .
New to this and have a fit bit can't work out how to get them to talk to one another
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For those starting at the gym in the new year
Rest is one of the most important parts of training. All mainstream gyms have machines with a comfortable seat designed for this purpose. You can do one rep, rest for five mins, scroll through social media, do another rep, and so on. Other gym users will appreciate your dedication and focus. The most effective weight…
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Gym Etiquette
Had to have a conversation with a guy at the gym today. Was in the middle of a set of cable rows, guy walks up and asks how many sets I have, mid set. I'm not wearing headphones, he keeps standing there as I continue my set, I don't say a thing. When I finish I say you NEVER interrupt someone when they are in the middle of…
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How to stop MFP activities from showing in Garmin Connect
I have a garmin watch set to sync with MFP. Unfortunately, Garmin connect has started grabbing activities logged in MFP (didn't do that originally), so now Garmin connect is getting ridiculously cluttered with entries for ballroom dancing and miscellaneous weight training). Does anyone know if there is a way to stop that…
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Good place for workout posters?
I want to cover the walls of my new "home gym" (a room with a mat and a few things) with workout posters. I'd love to have ones that show exercises for medicine balls, body weight, resistance bands, balance balls. Could be yoga poses, stretches, foam rollers, anatomy/physiology diagram, routines for intervals/jump rope,…
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RUCKING Exercise in Database
MyFitnessPal offers three Rucking pack weight levels (Light, Medium, Heavy) Does anyone know what weight of the Pack is being defined for each in the Database? Doesn't list the weight and there is no area to add a custom weight for your Pack.
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Any Peloton users/At-home exercisers?
Wondering if there are any Peloton users out there who would like to connect for accountability and motivation. I found a couple of groups but they haven’t been active in a long time. I’m willing to start a new group if anyone is interested! I use the bike and the app. Also, if anyone is not a Peloton user but sticks to…
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Chair/wall exercises
Hello, I’m looking for chair or wall Pilates for exercise and weight loss. Is there a way to find that in the app?
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Affordable dumbbell set UK
Hi, I was thinking of purchasing 10 and 15kg hex dumbbells but they're so expensive for me. Where can you find cheap ones that will do? Pleas note I can't join the gym or anything right now. Just need to make do at home. I'm in the UK.
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Is my pulse just *too* high?
I am over 16 stone and I live a very sedentary lifestyle however I've noticed that when I move around all of a sudden (for example from sitting to jumping up and rushing into another room to grab something then back again) my pulse is going up to 165 bpm. I'm using a finger oximeter to measure my readings. When resting my…
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Is this a good idea?
I'm booked for a half marathon October 13th but I've also seen a couple of 10Ks I would like to do potentially a couple of weeks either side. One is definitely November 17th, the other isn't released yet but it will be in October. I haven't run far since my 10K at the end of October and haven't run at all for weeks now due…
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exercise
How can I add walking my dog to exercise?
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Tips for getting in "The Zone"
I'm trying to grow the time I spend "in the zone", a fully focused, optimized performance. I may not be Steph Curry knocking down 3's - but I find when my focus is on point so is my mood, attitude and my outcomes are improved. I know it may seem a bit corny, but this study has really helped me improve my overall quality of…
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Endurance Training
I am going to be training for a 24 Hour Ultra race in 2024. Has anyone here done one of these before and recommend a specific training program/running schedule?