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Which packs the most punch?
I will be going to Florida on March 16th and I plan on losing some weight and I want to get toned before then. I have a few different Beachbody programs and I'm wondering which would be best to get me there by then? Slim in 6? Turbo Fire? P90? Any suggestions? I know I'm not going to be in fantastic shape by then, but I…
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XBox Kinect Biggest loser.. Live group?? Anyone?
I would love to start a XBox BL kinect group. I have a live account 3 months for 19.99, I would like to do some challenges with anyone or motivate each other online. We can actually do our workouts together if we can coordinate days and times... Anyone interested??:flowerforyou: Friend me or message me or post here or if…
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Start up Suggestions for an Exercise Newbie
Hey! I started at 153lbs, but I ate a lot of junk and pop. I told myself that I would drop the first 8 pounds with calorie counting, and that when I got down to 145lbs, that I would start a cardio routine to help shed the dreaded last 20 pounds! Buuut, I'm a stay at home mom, and my husband takes our car to work (12 hour…
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Calling all ladies...
This is a personal question and might be TMI BUT...how does your period effect your exercise routine? I know most say that exercising helps get rid of cramps...but what if the cramps are so bad that all you do is lay in one place with a heating pad? I just want to sleep or sit in my chair all night...
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Shakeology
Ok I've seen some folks here discussing it. What's the lowdown?
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Weight Lifting.....(women)
My husband has a weight bench, So I lift weights probably every other day. But I was wondering what other women do as far as sets and reps?? On the arm exercise....whatever its called!! lol With the big long bar....lol But anyways the bar weighs 30 pounds. So I do 5 reps of 20. Then today I started doing 5 reps of 20 with…
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Heart rate monitors
So, yesterday I wore my hrm to work, just curious about how many calories I burn durring the day. When I got home I took it off, but left it running. When I took it off it said I burned about 600 calories. When I looked at it this morning after not wearing it all nigjt it said I had burned almost 2000 calories, but I wasnt…
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fit bit
Hi all.I was wondering If any one, as use the fit bit? I use a hrm watch but thinking of getting something that is a little better. I have had my hrm watch about 4 years now I don,t think its as accurate as it once was.... Thanks.
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how to set a watch for 10 and 1s
Hey I am doing the running room training program and they suggest that you run for 10 min and then walk for 1 min. I hate looking at my watch all the time! is there a way to set an ironman watch to count down 10 and 1s. Is there any watch / HRM that can do this?
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Unable to exercise - reassurance please?!
So since I started losing weight, I'd been using the elliptical as my cardio since I had one at home and that was working out great for me. I enjoyed doing it and it was giving me the results I wanted. Then, my Dad ordered a treadmill. I started using it and after about 2 days of using it, I started to have pain in my…
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what Heart Rate monitor would you suggest?
I am looking at Heart Rate monitors.... which make / model would you suggest. What features would you suggest I look for when purchasing? any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Need motivation
I woke up earlier to go for a run but I'm wasting time on the internet instead. Someone kick me in the butt
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Chaffing - The "Big Boys" sports injury
Got a case of chaffing from my walk a few days ago. I have not walked (for distance/time) or anything since. I am treating it with Gold Bond and I have ordered some pressure shorts for future workouts/walks. I hate that I miss working out and walking, but after a few minutes it really starts to heat up again. Is this…
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foot injury prospects
HI guys, I recently injured my foot and found out that I have a moderate to severe partial tear of the “Toe Plate tendon” under the ball of my left foot. The surgeon also said that I completely tore the ligament attaching my first bone in my big toe to the ball of my foot. He is discussing surgery options now… I was…
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Xbox 360 Kinect - Biggest Loser, it's not a game, it's great
I just wanted to tell everyone that in addition to my morning cardio at the gym, when I get home from work I also do the fitness routines with this 'game'. I'm telling you now though, it is impressive, you really don't know how out of shape you are until something like this begins to put you through your paces. It's…
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WII Fit calories
I am going to do my WII Fit active (More workout) tonight. Squash, cardio boxing and step. I normally do 1 hour which says I have burnt nearly 700 calories (I have put the right weight and everything in). Do you think thats right? All advice welcomed. Thanks x
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I have shin splint, should I take a wlk?
2 days ago I went running outside, when I normally run inside. I got a shin splint and today it is its worse. I have not exercised for 2 days, but I feel gross now. I need to do something. But my shin hurts bad today. Will taking a walk help it or do more damage? Thanks
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wii zumba game or dvd
does anyone know where to buy the wii zumba fitness game in canada? or even the dvd?
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Fitness level
Do you ever feel that no matter how much exercise you do, you just aren't getting fitter? I have been working out, good workouts, leave tired sweaty and muscles shaking since September, but yet I shovel light fluffy snow for 20 minutes and I'm winded.....WTF
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What does your body need after working out?
I posted this once before and something wierd happened, I got some topic related to a frozen drink and no one posted, so i'll try again.. .I wanted to know what i should be taking in before and after a workout, and also does it change if your doing cardio vs strength training? I've heard everything from chocolate milk to…
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I dont put in any exercise i've done on MFP.
because i dont want an excuse to consume the extra calories i burn off. bad or good?
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Polar HRM
Hi all, wanted to know which polar hrm is the best to get for overall fitness. i go to a lot of classes and use the elliptical a lot. what are the differences with all their different ones? thanks in advance! btw, is looking at ebay a good place to get one reasonably cheap?
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calories for building snowman?
Hey I need to know if this sounds like a good comparison... built a snowman with my son outside - took maybe 40 minutes? to me I want to count it because it's not like sitting on a couch - scooping up snow and walking around and such. So... I considered it under the category that says snow, skiing, general for 30 minutes.…
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What about calories burned during strength training?
Why can't that be logged under Exercise? I just started the Lifetime Team Fitness training, which today was intervals of walking, squats, running, lunges, more running, pushups, holding a plank position, etc. So it was active cardio strength training and I'm pretty sure I burned a boatload of calories. But it apparently…
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Heart Rate monitors!!!
I am buying one finally.. YAY :) Anyways I need input and suggestions, the internet is an overload of information and I want to know from personal experience you prefer.. but I am not trying to spend a small fortune.. Thank You!!!!
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Tightness?
Hey everyone! I've been doing great with my workouts and am really enjoying them. I mix things up everyday. My problem is every time I run on the treadmill, when I get off to stretch my legs are really tight. I can normally touch my toes after every other workout, but it's seriously painful when I try to stretch that far…
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DOES STRENGHT TRG. SHOW CALORIES BURNED
I AM UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT HOW MANY CALORIES ARE BURNED DURING STREGTH TRG. IS IT IN THE PROGRAM HERE SOMEWHERE..THX
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500 Miles in 30 Days
O.K I got some responses to having a challenge for cycling .I figured we'd start off with a 30 day challenge.So anyone who'd like to join me in this challenge my goal will be to pedal 500 miles in a 30 day period.Today is as good as any other day to start so please post your progress as you see fit.Good Luck to all !!
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Figure Bikini Fitness advice wanted.
My Ulimate goal is to get in shape to attend my first 'Figure Bikini Fitness' Competition sometime in late 2012, but Def in the year 2013. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. Anyone in Canada able to give me some advice. On how to attend the competition IN CANADA - not the states.! I know I will need a personal trainer in a few…
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Hamstrings & IT bands
Hi everyone! Is anybody else on here rehabbing injuries? I'm a runner, but tore my hamstring before a marathon in the fall and I"m trying to keep in shape but I tend to not enjoy working out as much without running. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to keep in running shape without aggrevating a healing hamstring…