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Skechers Shape-Ups on sale
Just wanted everyone to know that Amazon.com has shape-ups from Skechers (select styles) on sale for $49.90. That's half price! Go snatch them up if you are interested! :smile: Btw, I know they are not a magic solution, but I am sure they can help.
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Fitness Trends for 2011
http://exercise.about.com/od/healthinjuries/tp/Fitness-Trends-For-2011.htm This is an article based on one put out by the organization I have one of my personal training certifications though. American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a great organization that does a lot of research on things and provides articles and reports…
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Exercise on Video Games
Does anyone use the Biggest Loser for Wii or Xbox 360? I am interested in buying. I am just wondering if it is useful and/or can you keep track of everyone else through an online part of it, like you can in other games. For example, when I play the racing game it tells me what my friends have done. I wonder if Biggest…
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px90 users
So I am going to start px90 again. I got through the first month and then fell off from using it :-( This time i would like to complete the 90 days and would love for anyone else who is using it to "work out" with me and help one another keep motivated.
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Calorie Counting Watches???? HELP
Does anyone now if this one is any good? Sportline 555 Women's Calorie Tracking Fitness Watch I am looking for one that is not that expensive but is of course accurate. This one is selling on amazon.com for like 28!
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Weights...
Any good suggestions on preferences for handweights? I need some 3lb weights for my workouts. I have some 5lb metal weights but those are too heavy for the reps I am doing.
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December Ellipitcal Challenge?
So I keep seeing walking challenges... and I know people who refer to ellipticals as a tool of torture... that said... It's easy on my knees and back and I can burn plenty of calories on it. Would anyone care to join me for a December elliptical challenge? My goal is six days per week, minimum 30 minutes per day on the…
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Wii Fit Plus Question
I got my Wii Fit about 2 months ago. I really loved it at first. Now, I really don't get a very good workout at all. All I do any more with it are the body tests. And, and the free step while I watch TV. I did add ancle weights and the 3 inch step, so it is a little harder. Can anyone give me suggestions on what I can do…
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Power 90!
So, I am looking into doing Power 90. I just can't afford P90x right now. Was wondering if anyone has done Power 90, what they thought, results, etc. I've done Chalean Extreme, in the middle of my second round, and have added some turbo fire. I'm getting bored with it and want to do some different things! Thanks!
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workout schedule
I'd love to know what kind of workout schedules work for different people. I just joined a gym and want to start with something realistic that will heed results. Thanks!
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Exercise for the day
So, compared to what I do at home, I'm up on my feet all of the time walking back and forth and constantly doing something because I'm a hairstylist. Should I count that on my exercise since I work 5 days a week? I have been, but I just figured I'd ask for everyone's opinion on that.
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P90X - Should I do it?
I've never been a huge fan of mass-exercise, but i know that i need to get into gear if i'm going to drop the 45kg. I have access to a friend's P90X dvds and i'm wondering should I do it? Or is it going to be too much for me? As an indication of my fitness level. I did a 50m freestyle swim back when i was fit(er) in…
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Strength Training - How Often?
I'm finally back to exercising! I just started Jillian Michaels's No More Trouble Zones, which is a 50 minute, full-body strength training workout. I'm wondering how often I should do this. I've heard you're not supposed to lift two days in a row and that it's best to put one or two days in between strength training…
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Sportline HRM
I just got a Sportline watch for Christmas and I wanted to know who else has one....what are your opinions of it? I thought with it costing $80 or so that it would be a good choice..not sure....I've been wearing it for 3.5 hours now and its only showing 150 cals burned..is that right? I've done a little housework (taking…
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Xbox Kinect game - Your Shape
Hey, has anyone got this game? I got my kinect today & will be getting it soon. Seems like a better idea than going to the gym in the winter!
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Low Level Laser Therapy
Hi MFPers, I have a question about dealing with knee pain. My mother was approached by a woman last year who recommended low level laser therapy or LLLT for her osteoarthritis on the knee to reduce knee pain and allow her to walk better. We've done a little research online and found conflicting reports about this…
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Impact Sports ePulse Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch and
I am thinking of buying the Impact Sports ePulse Strapless Heart Rate Monitor Watch and Calorimeter. Does anyone currently use this or in the past? Any comments?
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Anyone else get grumpy when...
you're all ready to exercise and then you can't?:angry: Ever since my kids started Christmas break, I just haven't been able to get exercise in before they get up. I thought maybe this morning I would get to, but the 4 yr old woke up early. Ugh. :grumble: She's just gonna have to do some aerobics with me today. I haven't…
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Got to get back on that wagon.
I got to get back on that Exercise wagon and blow the dust off my exercise machines that i have and get back to routine of exercising.
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hrm positioning for women?
what would be the best placement for hrm strap on a woman? my manual shows a man wearing it under his pectorals with sensor centered in the middle of chest. tried this, but, even with strap tight it seemed like it could slip if i moved my upper body and arms. would it be better to wear it under the arm pits and across the…
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Turbo Fire
I'm starting my Turbo Fire Journey tonight!!! Who else has done it? Or who is with me?
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MFP calories burned vs. Gym equipment calories burned
Does anybody know why the exercises on MFP show more calories burned than the display on the actual gym equipment? I am assuming it has to do with relative effort/speed, but since I can't adjust that on MFP for exercises like the elliptical machine, am I better off overriding it with the number of calories indicated on the…
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No exercise for week - gained weight
hey, I did the sad thing of weighing myself today, and I've put on 3.1/2 pounds since Xmas eve. Now you guys will think wow she pigged out, but I didn't !!!!!! Granted I wasn't calorie counting, but still said no to all those chocs etc, I started counting again yesterday and was under my net cals. Now the major thing that…
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Kettlebell Workouts
Hi Do any of you on here workout using kettlebells? If so, do you have any example workouts that are tried and tested in your aim for losing fat. I have seen a few programmes but would like to hear from people who have tried them and seen results. thanks.
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Tummy Pudge
I have five babies ranging in age from 3 to 15 years. I do stomach crunches and side crunches a few times a week. I know my technique is proper, but I think I am missing an exercise because I cannot seem to flatten my lower stomach aka pudge. From the belly button up I look fine, but the remainder of my core looks…
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Xbox kinect....
I've recently got a kinect for the xbox and have found it's a great way to burn a few calories and get my heart rate up. But I was looking to buy one of the fitness games that have been released. There are two main ones: your shape and EA active 2 ( which comes with a heart monitor) Does anyone have any ideas which one is…
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I finally tackled the elliptical!
I have been working out with my trainer for almost 2 weeks now, mostly cardio (treadmill, bike), but I hadn't yet had the strength to try the elliptical, or the courage....you see...about a year ago, the elliptical was calling my name so I got on and started to do my thing...then after about 5 mins we got into a fight, and…
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Arc Trainer-does anyone have any helpful information
tried the Arc Trainer today...i think i like it. doing my homework on it now to learn how to get the most out of my workout with my new "workout buddy" :) have anyone used this machine before and if so, please share any insight...thx
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Bodymedia vs. Polar
So I'm looking to getting an HRM with our tax return when it comes, and the majority of people on the site use the Polar brands, but I've heard about Bodymedia which also has me interested with the features you can use when plugging it into the computer. Bodymedia just has amazing features and I'm not sure which one would…
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wii calories vs. mfp calories
When I use the free step on wii fit plus the calories are higher then what mfp calculated. Today I did 30 minutes of free step wii told me I burned 115 calories and mfp told me 86 calories burned. Without a hrm does anyone have any insight as to which is more accurate?