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Calories burnt self propelling wheelchair
Does anyone out there have any idea of either how many calories are burnt self propelling ina wheelchair or what it is equivalent to? I am sure that in a shopping centre with a nice smooth floor it isn't that many but over carpets, or outside it is exhausting so must burn a few. Any help appreciated on this. Have checked…
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Apple watch data vs building a work out routine on MFP
I am relatively new to MFP for tracking workouts as I previously just used it for calorie counting. I have synced my Apple Watch to my MFP account for my workouts. As I understand it, Apple doesn't play well with MFP and MFP will only track Cardio automatically. On average each day, my basic daily work out takes about 45…
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11-29-2023 regimen
I woke up at 12:00pm (ik that's bad). At 2:30pm I ate 4oz of bbq shredded chicken. (208cal) At 3:00pm I ate 10 pieces of shrimp. (90cal) At 3:40pm I drank a protein shake, chocolate. (160cal) At 5:30pm I did cardio, low intensity, 10-12mph, resistance 7, 15min. At 5:50pm I did cardio, high intensity, 16-25mph, resistance…
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How do I build my chest muscles
Gonna be honest I got like.. saggy badonkas. I'm not old and I have never been over weight. They just lay there. Anyway I'm trying to build my chest muscle and decrease breast size. I'm new to this exercese *kitten* so I have no idea what I'm doing.
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Home gyms.
Who has a home gym and what do you have? I would prefer to invest in some equipment rather than get a gym membership.. But my dilemma is a squat rack. Does anyone have one? Where did you get it and how much was it? My problem is that they take up so much space and are expensive! But can you do squats without one? What are…
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Nurse with plantar fasciitis. Help?
Does anyone know of anything that can help relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis without the near constant stretching and icing? Could barely get to sit down on a shift. I'm always limping around the minute I get out of bed until I get back to bed. Any help would be much appreciated!
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Why is this such a big deal in Zumba/studio classes
So the other day when I instructed class, I had to diffuse two women arguing about a "spot" on the floor in class. Each was claiming that it was their space. Both have attended my classes but this was the first time that both did together. Both usually take the same spot (at the front of the class). I know people have…
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Supernatural VR
Hello, I just got supernatural VR and worked up quite a sweat doing the workout. Anyone know what catagory the exercise would go under? Its basically moving the whole body/lunges/squats etc. or I have an Apple Watch so what exercise would I put that under?
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myfitnesspal Diet/Fitnesss Profile changes
Hi all, I decided to update my diet/fitness profile under settings. I changed my current weight, which has dropped. I then increased my target weight as I feel I need to add about 5 pounds. The new, daily calories allowed actually drops when I expected it to increase. I have changed no other settings. Any thoughts on why?…
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Custom exercises
I do a farmers carry and dead hangs but they are not in the exercise database. Can I add them and, if so, how? I also want to see my progress so need to see what I've done previously on each exercise I log. Can I do this as well?
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Injuries and red light therapy
Wanted to make this thread incase it would be help to other people, I’ve been doing bodybuilding for a while and sustained a couple of injuries, went thro many rounds of physio at multiple places but heard great things about infrared therapy to speed up the healing,has anyone tried it ?
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Example of my activity level
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Stress
Can stress have a negative impact on your workouts? I've been under extreme stress for the last two weeks and have noticed my endurance and power have really dropped.
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Torn Muscles and Strains
I've came back to the weight loss journey and to improve myself - before I attended the gym 3x a week and did healthy eating and everything had been fine. I have taken a few months off after the loss of a couple of friends and stress in life and now feeling ready to get back on it. However, I have since had a torn muscle…
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Need some inspiration!
I'm a couch potato. No, strike that, I'm THE couch potato. The only 'exercise' I do is taking my dog for a walk. I hate exercising. But I know I need to change that, because I want to build/retain strength as I age, because it's important to stay mobile. Can anyone recommend a program/YouTube channel to get started with? I…
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Grip Strength
I’m starting to lift heavier weight and noticing my grip strength isn’t great. I have bar grips which are ok but annoying to use. What are the best methods/exercises to improve grip strength? It’s starting to affect the quality of my workouts and other daily tasks.
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Cardio Options for Severe Pelvic Pain
Hello! I am hoping some of you may have some ideas for me. It's a bit long winded, I apologize. Skip to the last paragraph if you don't want to read. I am 14 weeks pregnant, and in past pregnancies, have had very severe pelvic pain, to the point that at the end I can hardly walk. My first pregnancy, I was very active up…
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Matrix Krankcycle
How do I input Matrix Krankcycle in to my fitness pal.
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Pain in upper arm deltoid tuberosity
Doing a lateral raise no more then 2kg get a pinch sharp bolt of pain in that area where the delt meets the humerus Tried tendinitis exercises and impingement exercises pendulums/external internal rotations and others Stopped sleeping on it as im a side sleeper Tried ice heat magnesium gel cold water when it nips Never…
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Running Tips?
Hi, I’m Kiwi. I’m a 24 year old female who works at a desk job for 8 hours a day. Since I’ve worked at this job, I’ve gained 32lbs making me 282lbs now. I’ve decided I want to start running for cardio, just to slim down. Is there a method to the madness? How do you run and not get tired? Is a “runner’s high” a real thing?…
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What’s a good Spotify workout playlist?
Share your favourite Spotify playlist here!
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Muscle Gain
Hustle for that muscle *insert bicep emoji*
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Does anyone do Tracy Anderson?
Do you also incorporate strength training? I am just starting to add weight training into my week. Just wondering how your results are? Thanks
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Aquafit
Evening everyone, I’m a newbie here so I do hope this is not a silly question. I’m trying to log a session of Aquafit however I can’t find it for looking. Does anyone know where I can find it or how do I go about creating it. Thank you in advance
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My exercise history list from the last 3 years is gone
Even though I have logged daily for 3090 days and I have paid for premium, all of a sudden all my exercise history is missing. It shows in the daily diary but does not populate the exercise history under cardio. Can someone explain that to me?
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Exercise Cals.
Hi, Newbie here👋.... I have premium & the exercise calories are turned off...by choice. After a few days it 'turns back on'....surely theres a way that we can keep these off & for it to not randomly turn back on otherwise....whats the point of the feature?🤷♀️
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Help! Free forms of very low impact exercise
Hello! I need some exercise advice. I used to be a long distance runner (many years ago). Due to some orthopedic issues, coupled with the upper end of middle age, I can no longer engage in any kind of high impact exercise. Everything I used to do for fitness is too much for my “well used and loved” body. I LOVED running…
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Anyone into F45 workouts?
My friend opened a location and invited me to workout. I'm a runner and average around 25-27 km a week. I've never felt so tired in all my life. It was apparently one of the more difficult classes. I can see this kicking fitness level up a notch.
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Apps for tracking steps and walking
Hey all… doing more walking. Looking for a good app that tracks my walks on my under the desk treadmill. Any good apps anyone uses?
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Your favorite running watch?
My Garmin 235 finally went kaput after 4 years. I need my data!! 😭😭 what’s your favorite watch? I DO NOT want Apple- for various reasons. Things I want: accuratish heart rate monitoring, super accurate GPS, maybe music (??), long battery life, options for other exercise. Thoughts?