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Cold weather running
I need some advice from all the runners who live in cold (read: crappy) climates 'round this time of year. I've been trying to build up a sweet collection of running spandex but the good thermal stuff is hard to come by and eats up a paycheck. I typically run outside two evenings per week and one day on the weekend.…
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c section mammas
i saw a post the other day but i cant find it. what are other mammas doing to get rid of your pouch???? would love any tips!
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Turbo jam should i 2 in the same day?
Ok peeps i love turbo jam i am doing have just started the 45 min cardio party and man it kicks my butt, lol. My week 2 starts on thursday tomorrow is my rest day. Then all next week im doing my 45 min cardio party turbo jam but i did have a qeusitong can i do that plus my 20 min turbo jam? like do one in the morning and…
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P90X Calorie Burn
Does anyone know the calories burned in the P90X? I looked under Add Excercise and found one but did not know the others. Is it close to circuit training or other activitys. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Incredible Hulk Arms
Okay...so not really... BUT! I can feel it happening! Let me give you a brief summary of Tara Arms. When I was 16 and 17 I worked at a Women's Only Gym very similar to a Curves. My job was sell memberships, keep the place clean and workout with members while they were there. I really enjoyed it! However it seemed I was…
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EA Sports Active 2 - ps3
Hey there! I recently bought this game and have been loving it! It's much more intense than Wii Fit and I love the variety of exercises and it's proper approach to working out. Was wondering if there were some folks on here who have it for ps3 that would like to start up a workout group? I know it can be hard to stick with…
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Heart Rate Monitor - Interference??
I have 2 machines in my home. 1 TRUE elliptical with a built in Polar HRM and 1 SOLE treadmill. I also have a Polar F6 HRM (with watch and chest strap) When I wear my Polar chest strap on the elliptical, the readout on the monitor is exactly the same as the readout on my watch - perfect! When I wear my Polar chest strap on…
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Exercise/Stability Ball
Hey everyone, My boyfriend just bought two exercise balls for us. I'm going to exchange mine for a burst-resistant one, but I'm definitely interested in owning one! I plan on keeping it at my desk and using it as a chair, as well as using it for workouts occasionally. My question is, does anyone else use exercise/stability…
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px 90
hello my fitness peeps...anybody knows how to add px90 to there exercise or whats its under??? BIG THANK YOU
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High Calorie Burns
Hello All! Quick question for ya. I LOVE to workout, so since starting back to mfp i kinda struggle with eating all my exercise calories back. Yesterday, according to my heart rate monitor, i burned 750. MFP gives me about 1450 to start so thats over 2000 calories i had to devour yesterday...i made it, but my stomach…
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Numbing/tingling toes
I noticed yesterday that my toes were numbling/tingling while I worked out. What could cause this? Thanks,
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Heart Rate Monitors
So give me the skinny.. Are they a good tool to have? If so why.
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Burned!!
I just have to say I burned 650 calories last night doing The FIRM Bootcamp video it was like 50 min long!!! Awesome!! I use a hrm from walmart that trakcs just my hr but it does pretty good!!!
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Heart Rate Monitors
So I'm considering buying one, but I'm still on the fence and have questions. 1. Do I really need one? I mean what are the benefits of having one on me? 2. Do I need to wear it all day or just when I'm working out? 3. What is a good one to get?
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Sister's challange.....
My Sister & I just started a new fitness challange. We weighed in this morning and our goal is to lose 10 lbs in 6 weeks so by Valentines Day (Feb 14th). Is there any other sister out there on MFP who like to take part? Jan 9 - 123 lb Jan 16 - my goal is 121 Jan 23 - my goal is 119 Jan 30 - my goal is 117 Feb 6 - my goal…
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Crossfit
New to the site. Just wondering if there are any Crossfitters on here?
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Dance Dance 2 for Wii question
Good morning all! I was wondering if anyone had a good estimate of calories burned during the sweat mode on Dance Dance 2? I read that it is roughtly 15-18 calories per song if you really try (and I realize it is different for everyone). Would this estimate be about correct? I don't have one of those arm thingys to tell…
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Kinect
Anybody use this as a way of exercise and have success with it?
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Why I Love My Kinect
I love my Kinect! I purchased Your Shaped Evolved to conduct an experiment to see if it would be viable solution to my gym membership. I loved it! It was better than any personal trainer I've ever had. There are three types of activities that you can do, fitness training, gym classes and gym games. I especially enjoy the…
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Biggest loser wii game
I have this but haven't tried it yet anyone had much success with it x
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Twice a Day
Do you work out twice a day ? What times? How does that work for you ..produce desireable results.. to much stress on the body ???
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How to calculate walking at work
I have a job that does require a lot of sitting, however about ever 20 minutes I have to walk from my classroom to another wing, pick up a student and bring them to my room for speech therapy. When their session is over, I walk them back to their class and pick up another one. What would be the best way to log this? (I…
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Calling all Runners...
I need some assistance ... perhaps from those of you who are experienced. A good friend (and my massage therapist) wants to train for the half marathon with me (the next one that is) She is a little itty bitty thing (about 120 pounds) and in good shape, but has never run before. I told her to register for her first 5K on…
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Upper back fat?
What causes this and has anyone had issues with sagging after weighloss
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P90, P90X, Turbo Jam, or something else???
Well, Im here to try and shave off this big round thing covering my stomach. Ive let myself go and its time to get back into shape - or at least a shape that inst like the apple on the fruit of the loom commericals! Im at 330lbs - 6'1" - nearing middle aged life. I hear great things about all three - P90, P90X, and Turbo…
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Suunto M1 Heart Rate Monitor
Does anyone have this? I have the ability to pick this up for free through a work recognition program, just curious if anyone has this and how it works. I need a better way to judge the amount of calories im burning.
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How important is a "rest" day?
I started the C25K program on Sunday. I do hot yoga on Mondays (I went tonight) and Thursdays. Should I take tomorrow off from the C25K program since I didn't rest today? I love my yoga and don't want to miss my classes! How does this work out schedule look? Sunday: C25K Monday: hot yoga Tuesday: rest Wed: C25k Thursday:…
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weighted vest testimonials
looking for people out there that own weighted vests? what have they done for you? how youuse the vest in your workout? anything that can help a fellow weighted vest user? I got one and it has helped me get past my recent plateau but am looking for ways to better use it for working out.
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Help burn 500 calories a day with equipment I have
Hello Everyone! I've set a personal goal for myself to burn at least 500 calories a day. So far, I just completed day 4! But I'm a little worried that with doing the same thing, my body is going to get used to it and then I won't see results. Below is what I have available and what I've been doing. Please let me know if…
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Heart Rate Monitor
Wondering if anyone has recommendations for a good heart rate monitor, one that shows calories burned. I've seen them priced from $50 to $200... and I'm wanting to spend closer to the $50. Any suggestions or ones to avoid?? Better with a chest strap? No chest strap?? Either way is good, or it is not as good?? Also, has…