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Your heart rate.....
For those of you with an HRM....how high does your heart rate get during exercise? Mine gets really high sometimes. Like today it got to 183 at one point and it's not like I'm gasping for air or anything. I'm female and 40
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I ordered p90x!!!
I ordered P90X yesterday!!! Anyone have any before and after pics?? I won't get it for a couple days, but I am looking forward to using it and just wondered if it really works!?!?!
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HIIT on DVDs ?
Hello! :) I see a lot of people here swear by HIIT. I would like to give it a try, but I find it difficult to watch the clock every minute or so in order to know when I need to switch intensity... :S I have a HRM but it wouldnt allow me to set it for interval training, and of course I dont want to buy another HRM! :/ So I…
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I'M SO CONFUSED WITH ALL THE DIFFERENT POLAR HRM!?
I am strongly considering buying a Polar HRM but I’m really stuck... I just don’t know which one is best? I don’t mind spending around £100 if it’s worth it but I really dont want to go much higher than that. The main exercises I do is: 'Walking, jogging, running, home workout DVD's and some Yoga' I want a HRM to give me a…
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Couch to 5K questions
I am going to start the couch to 5K. I am not a runner/jogger so this is all new. How fast do you walk and how fast do you jog? Any help is appreciated.
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Christmas Morning 5K Run/Walk
I would like to run a Christmas 5k and there isn't one near me. Would anyone like to join me on a Christmas morning run??? We can do it on our treadmill or outside whatever you prefer. The goal is to COMPLETE NOT COMPETE!! Let's see how many people we can get involved.
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Finding it hard to eat back exercise calories
Hello all I have been on MFP for over a month now and i have found it very useful, made new friends and enjoy the community. My only problem is this. I find it hard to eat back exercise calories. This bothers me cos this is the premise upon weight loss on this site is built. But on days that i burn like 500-800 calories, i…
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Does anyone use the HIIT method?
I've been reading up on some different aerobic exercises, and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) came across several articles. I am just curious if anyone uses it/has used it, and what were your results? I'm looking to burn fat off of my legs and hips, so I'm sure any amount of running will have positive effects (if I…
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Virtual Gym, anyone?
My employer offers a subscription plan to a virtual gym. For one year, it is only 39.00. I am leery about participating in something like this and was wondering if anyone else utilizes the world wide web for obtaining their exercise videos/instructions. The service is through globalfit.com. I think I would be more inclined…
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5k Park Run
Just been sent this website, thought i'd share waith all UK would be runners http://www.parkrun.org.uk "Parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training…
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At home exercise tapes
I hate and I mean HATE going to the gym.... does anyone have any suggestions for at home for exercise videos I can do. I did Billy Blanks Boot Camp today for the first time and I think I'm going to like it, but I need a few more to mix it up!! Any suggestions are appreciated, Thanks!!
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Janet Fonda dvd's - Walkout and Fit and Strong
Does anyone know were to buy these? I meant Jane Fonda. :smile:
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Resistance tubes
I just recieved the resistance tubes for Christmas, but I have no clue how to log this. I am trying to create in 'my exercises' but it wants to know the lbs I am lifting and I have no idea lol. anyone know how I can enter this?
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zumba Kinect
I got dance central for kinect and I have been a dancing fool since x-mas I sweat more then going to the gym. I am thinking of buying the zumba but have read bad reviews. Has anyone used it and what do you think.
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Oversleeping and my MFP Activity Level?
I hope I can explain this question properly. I'm a full-time nursing student, with a part-time job as a PCA... this means that I'm usually somewhat active during the day. Because of that, I set my activity level to "slightly active" or whichever one included the nurse as an example. Now here's my actual question, I didn't…
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Logging Chalean Extreme???
For those doing Chalean Extreme...what do you log it under in the exercise diary? I don't have a heart rate monitor....
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Yoga socks...
Was just wondering if I should invest in some gaiam yoga socks? Saw them online and now I'm thinking of buying but cant find the right size socks. Anyone know where I can find some for cheap or if I should even waste the money. I like wearing the vibram shoes and thought they would be like the same concept. Thanks
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Turbo Fire Question
I Loved my 1st try of Turbo Fire; i cant wait to start it in March after my p90x/bodyrock hybrid ends!!! But i have a question for you guys......What do you do for strength training while doing TF??? I dont want to lose all the muscle i have built doing p90x!
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BOSU Exercises
I just got a BOSU for xmas and am wondering what everyone's favorite exercises are??? Thanks!!
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December Exercise Challenge
December being what it is, most of us tend to gain weight. In fact, I recently read that the average American gains 4-5 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you gained that every year, that would be 50 pounds every decade! I have decided that in addition to watching my intake, I will challenge myself (and anyone…
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Insanity DVD's
Hey MFP's I have started my insanity dvd's again wondering if you guys have any thoughts on this?
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ISO 7X
Hi all. Just stumbled upon this device in searching online for compact fitness equipment that does not tax the joints. I have some resistance bands from Altus (they look more like bungie cords than rubber) and tried to do some of the leg exercises with them including squats but my knees just would not accomodate it.…
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Zumba Fitness for Wii
I got Zumba Fitness for Wii for Christmas. I haven't done it yet cause I'm getting over the stomach flu, but I played around with it for a few minutes. Does anyone have this? Do you know if it tell you how many calories you burn after you do a workout? Any help is appreciated! Jess
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Heart rate monitor accuracy
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has come across statistics for heart rate monitors. I bought a Polar F4 with a T31 transmitter, and tried to wear it for 24 hours to see how many calories I am burning during normal activities with no workout. I took it off after 21hours and 14 minutes, and it said I burned 2561…
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Who is ready to work off the holliday food?!
I KNOW I am!! I got a pull up bar today! Can't wait to use it.
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Calories burnt?
Hey guys, I was wondering if I should rely on the number of calories burnt that MFP gives me. I don't want to be eating more than what I'm allowed but it's hard to know exactly how much I'm burning with exercise. Considering MFP does have my info (age, sex, weight, etc) do you think I should take those numbers as a…
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30 Day Shred..... thoughts
I got this DVD for Christmas and I'm not sure what to think of it. I started level 1, did that and did level 2 straight after. No probs. Today started with level 2 and just don't feel that it's enough to just do 20 mins, despite what they claim! I upped again and followed the level 2 with level 3 - I can't do all the…
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The Shake Weight
WOW! I have got to stop watching late night Tv and infomercials! :laugh: I went to my orthopedic surgeon and told him I was buying one. His resposne? :noway: WHY? Same with my regular doctor (PCP) and my chiropractor nearly fainted. Each doctor told me it isnt good for me based on my neck injury. ' I of course told them I…
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Frustration regarding weight loss!
I am very frustrated with weight loss right now. Another week has passed and i had a 3 pound weight loss for this week. That is very small, considering what I eat! I see shows like the biggest looser and the lose a ridiculous amount of weight each week and I get a measely 3 pounds!!!
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INSANITY anyone??
intrested in knowing if anyone is starting insanity in January??? please post or send me a message thanks :smile: