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Help please non runner to 5K!
Hi Guys I have never been able to run but really would love to learn! Exercise has been non existent in my life over the last few months, hence the reason for joining here! I am intending on joining a new gym on Monday. However, I have seen more than a few recommendations for the couch to 5K system and would love your…
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cold weather question.
So I normally don't go "walking" in the winter, but have found myself out this year when its been high 20's and up. Well today its single digits. Is that cold of weather bad for your lungs or your body while exercising?
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Fitness goals for the New Year
I'm no longer going to make resolutions. This year I am only setting goals for my self. My main goal for this year - run a 1/2 marathon. Some mini goals: Get into a shoe. Learn to run a few 5k's a few 10 k's Maintain my current weight Tone and build some muscle. Non fitness goal - find something new to volunteer for - my…
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HRM Broken, which source do I use?
My Heart Rate Monitor is broken for now. Last night I warmed up & cooled down on the treadmill for a total of 6 min @ 3.5 mph. Then jogged at 4.1 mph for 24 min. (I know this is slow, but I am a beginner). My treadmill said that I burned 250 calories. But when I put the info in MFP, it was 188 calories. It considers 4.0…
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Reebox Easy Tone Shoes
Has anyone tried the Reebox Easytone shoes? I've worn mine for two days now and just doing my everyday things around the house and running errands my legs are sore like I've been working out. I even wear them while playing Dance Central on Kinect. I also don't feel the pain in my knees (like I normally do) when going up…
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Wii "Just Dance" or "Dance Dance Revolution" ?
I've decided I want to get a dance game for my Wii.... Recommendations of the better game, or suggestions of what to avoid from anyone who has used them would be much appreciated, I didn't realize there was more than one to pick from! Also, what or is there a difference (other than the songs) from "Just Dance" and "Just…
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Training for a 5K
Does any one have any good pointers or web site that I would use to train for a 5K. I already do 3 to 5 mile runs but my time is any where from 12-15 min miles so I want to improve some. Thanks in advance!! Happy New Year!! :bigsmile:
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New Year's Day Fitness Challenge
My buddy, Daniel Beggs, and I created a little 30 minute fitness challenge that we plan on doing New Year's Day. We'd LOVE for you to join us. The workout is an 11 move pyramid/ladder...you start at move 11 and work your way up the ladder to move #1. Once completing move #1 (you only do crane once), you move back down the…
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What is the best exercise for ....
I want to lose my butt, hips and mid section. Currently I work out at the gym but I only go on the treadmill (jogging and walking on an incline) as well as the elliptical trainer and the stationary bike. I mix and match, depends on how I feel, but always for about 60 minutes total. I like to go around 3x per week. I tried…
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PS3 Move ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Got this for Christmas (the bundle) and the PS3 Move Zumba - and the Zumba is GREAT, but I can't keep up for more than 10 minutes just yet. HOWEVER - the sports game package that came with the bundle has a game on it called gladiator and after much research and spending a very active 20 minutes on it myself, I do have to…
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Minimum Calories
I have a question on exercise and BMR. Should my caloric intake ever be less than my Basal Metabolic Rate? My exercise subtracts from the daily intake, Do I need to eat more to bring this back up to Basal Metabolic Rate?
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Goals for the coming year
I am in the process of setting some goals for the year ahead. What are some of the goals your are setting?
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couch to 5k for ur MP3
I just downloaded the couch to 5k for my mp3 player, thought others might like it to, I was running back in Sept but hurt my knee, so this time I thought I would start out slow. here is the web address.. http://www.djsteveboy.com/intervals.html
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Cramping BAD....Laadies do you......
I did a new abs DVD the other day and have been having what feels like HORRIBLE period cramps. I am nowhere near starting. Is this normal? Does it happen to you? What would help? Thanks.
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P90X, Insanity, turboFire, TurboJam, shred, zumba, etc what
should I get? I will get myself, for my b-day (b/c I can't shop for clothes untill loose weight), one exercise DVD to do at home. I do go to the gym 3 times a week and swim for about 30/45 minutes. I want to do something at home that would take me no more than 40 minutes. HELP!! Which one should I get??? What is your…
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difference in calories (mfp log vs treadmill)
i know an hrm would be more accurate but since i don't have one.....i have a question, on my treadmill it says 30 minutes in at 2.5 speed that i burned 144 calories but when i enter it on mfp it says i burned 123 which do you think would be more accurate and why is there such a huge difference? /edit actually this could…
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What's your 2010 Last Chance Workout?
Anyone doing a "Last Chance" workout to close out 2010? I'm gonna try to do an entire Walk At Home video.
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Setting your weight on machines
I currently weigh 64.4 kg and when I'm asked to enter my weight at the gym I always wonder what's better -- to set it at 64 or 65. in order to really burn more calories. Would a kg, even if small, make a difference?
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Wii Fit
Wow.. I actually caved in and spent the $100 on the game. It came with the Wii Fit Plus. I am wondering though, do I need to buy Wii Fit?
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Half Iron Man ~ here I come!
Okay -- officially signed up today for a Half Iron Man in June 2011! Excited, nervous and well, just hope I survive it ~lol! Any tips from anyone out there would be fantastic.....my twin brother has done a full Iron Man as well as a 1/2.....he is my inspiration. I have done 3 sprint triathlons and am up to running 7 miles…
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PiYo Anyone?
We have classes starting Jan 11th. Looks hard but I'm going to give it a try. Advice? Reviews?
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Bikram Yoga
I am doing 30 days of Bikram (Hot) Yoga! I am doing it nearly every day, not as a New Years Resolution, but because I am out and school and have time to make use of the 30 dollars for 30 days deal! This is very exciting because it was this yoga that really fueled my healthy diet, and kept it going...even though I only did…
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Men's Health Article on Tony and P90X
http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/p90x
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Netflix....never would have guessed!
Just did the Crunch Super Slim Down Yoga-pilates video I found on Netflix view it now, and it kicked my booty! I never realized how many different exercise videos they had on Instant! Love it :smile:
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Daily Challenges
Didn't see a daily FITNESS challenge section on here so I thought I would start one...at least for today and whenever day anyone else decides to utilize the technique. Why the need for daily challenge? I would have liked to work out today but I have a lot of studying to do and I just wasn't in the mood to go to the…
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P90X Help Needed...
Sorry, I am sure this has been posted before but ... I have many questions. I just came into a set of the P90X DVDs... and I am thinking of doing it. I am 248 pounds, but still out of shape. I can run/walk long distances but still feel out of shape compared to most people. So here goes... 1. I want to hear from obese out…
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Is this a scam??
I've been looking into p90x. Was trying to look up some different information on the program and came across this site......It says that the entire program is one $59.55. I don't see anywhere that the price monthly by the entire thing.....is this real? I only trust but a few websites!…
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Working out and eating right and then gaining due to binges
I am so frustrated with myself-- I fell off the nutrition train over the holidays and gained 4 lbs. backof the 13 I recently lost. I am so frustrated with myself. I kept working out, but I guess the food has to stay down too. I did not think I ate nearly enough to gain 4lbs, but I also was in denial of my 90lbs weight gain…
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December Move Your *kitten* Challenge
Okay here is the December move your *kitten* challenge thread...... you can do whatever kind of movement you want as long as it can be tracked with miles or KM.....swimming, biking, elliptical, treadmill, outside walking/running, stepping machine, stairs, whatever works for you..... set your goal for the month of December,…
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Weigh-in question
I don't have a scale in my house. I'm going to buy one next week, but as for now I have to go somewhere else to weigh. Should I allot pounds for the clothes I'm wearing when I step on the scale, and if so how much?