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Can I really gain muscle in just one night?
I know I shouldn't weigh myself everyday, bad habit. I'm just so eager for results! Yesterday morning I was an even 132lbs and that night I had started the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (kicked my butt). This morning I weighed in at 133lbs. Is it possible to grow muscle overnight or do you think it's merely just my weight…
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HRM info/advice needed
Hi all! I have a choice between 4 HRM's and know nothing about the differences. Can anyone with more HRM knowledge help me with my dilemma? All I want to be able to do is get a more accurate idea of how many calories I am burning during my workouts. I am doing 3 different things - walking dog, workout dvd, and the…
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Running & Lifting
I need advice. I've lost about 25 pounds already but I still want to slim down to about 170 (20 more lbs) to go. I've been running and lifting (a little bit) but want to know when would be a good time to incorporate more lifting into my workout. I am 5'10'' and want to be solid, not a skinny boy but not a dough boy either.…
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Are ab workouts worth it?
Ok, so of course we all want some rock solid abs right? And actually most of us probably have them.. Even if they are hidden under a couple layers of fat.. I was recently thinking about this. I have completed two rounds of P90X, before just starting my 3rd last week. During the first two rounds, I barely did ab ribber x.…
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Workout help
I now have access to a small workout room. It has an aerobic step and a couple of different hand weigths, a recumbent bike, a treadmill, an elliptical and ab lounger and a bowflex. I have never worked out in a gym and I am unsure what kind of a routine I need to be doing to get the most use out of this wonderful resource.…
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Adventure Racing
In my hometown here Illinois, myself and a few guys are going to start a race called adventure racing. Some of you may had heard of it, but it is biking, running/walking, and, land navigation. It is around a total of 5Ks so not to bad. I will let you all know when we get our site up.
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working out with wieghted vests and wraps on your ankles and
i was just wondering if working out with wieghted vests and wraps on your ankles and wrists are good or bad?
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Cheap Zumba????
Anyone know where I can get Zumba DVDs without spending $60+ for them? My gym offers Zumba but with my work schedule and my son's basketball game schedule I just can't go. I would like to start doing it along with my Turbo Fire and Insanity (well to work back up to them due to medical/health issues) but can't really spend…
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question for runners?
Does anyone know if you can use the Nike + shoe with an iPhone 3G?:smile:
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Truths About Gaining Muscle by Suzanne Germano
Thought this might help clear up some misconceptions... it refers to competing, but can be applied to anyone trying to gain muscle. Truths About Gaining Muscle by Suzanne Germano I thought it was time to get real on what are achievable goals with gaining muscle Muscle gain is a long term process with hard work and…
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Snow Shoveling Workout!
It that frigid time of the year again and for me a majority of it will be spent in lovely Erie, PA. I have decided to ebrace the snow, and got a job with grounds crew as a student snow shoveler. It is paying off! I get paid (minimum wage sadly, but eh its money) and as I am finding out snow shoveling burns alot of…
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P90x question.
I dunno if this is a bit of a daft question to ask but.... I just ordered the P90x DVD set. I heard there is a nutrition plan and a calendar too? But I only bought the DVDs. so, my question is, when i start the program, is there set days for each workout? Like , Day 1 : Workout A, Day 2 : Workout B etc. Or do I just pick…
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FYI: Tony Horton's book is out.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1605293083?ie=UTF8&tag=beachbody0f-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1605293083 Will be released December 21st.
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abdominal work
I do a workout which, on some days, includes 30 to 40 or more minutes using an Ab roller type device. I use it for upper, lower and obliques and wonder how many calories get burned during this kind of workout. Can anyone give me an idea?
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Heart Rate questions
Can you keeping your heart rate up too high during your cardio be bad for losing weight? Just a little background here. I'm 33, weight 150 and 5'3". I have been going to the gym for 3 weeks now 3 days a week and have been doing a 25 minute cardio with elliptical or treadmill then 30 minutes of weight machines. I have not…
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Rev Abs
Has anyone here tried it? Thoughts on the product?
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Marathoners! I Got A Question!!!
I REALLY want to do a marathon, and I was wondering if a year is long enough to really condition for a marathon. I'm very afraid to start training, because I know a marathon is hard on the body. If I want to make a 5 hour 30 minute marathon, do you think a year is long enough?
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Looking for a new workout after completing the 30 Day Shred!
Hey Everyone!! I'm just about to complete the 30 Day Shred (Day 27/30!) and was hoping to get some suggestions of some workouts I could start doing after I'm finished -- Gotta keep this workout train going!!!! I'm open for any and all suggestions! :drinker:
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What do I do next?
Hey everyone! So I've challenged myself to 30 days of Jillian Michaels' Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones. I alternate days and take one day off...so I'm doing each 3x a week. Although I'm only on day 10 I know it won't take me to my ultimate goal...so I was wondering, what do I do next? What are some…
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I love U but you make me sick! Wa-wa, you aren't sore!
I love the community here, but some of you folks make me sick. What is this, complaining that your work-outs DON'T make you sore! :grumble: I'll trade. I have been in pain for 2 weeks now, just because I decided that walking alone wasn't good enough. I will continue to be sore, stike that, very sore, for another 2 or 3…
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No pain, no gain?
I have been lifting weights now for about 2 months. I am seeing results in body fat % and small increments of inches lost....my question is : Do you have to be sore the next day in order to get a good workout? Should I be in pain the day after lifting? Right now, I lift until failure most times not being able to complete…
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Hot Yoga
Hello all! I started doing hot yoga back in May and lost a lot of weight. I have slowed down d/t classes being expensive and my work/school schedule. I have started back up again but I have been having a problem finishing class. About 20-25 min into a class (some are 60 min and others 90min) I get very dizzy and nauseated.…
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setting myself a new goal this week. :)
so feeling really unmovtivated this week. feeling like ive put on weight. so i thought, rather than worrying about the past i can only improve on the future and ive decided to get my A into G. My non scale goal this week is to go the gym everyday this week (except saturday because of work) and just do treadmill and cross…
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Walk At Home Challenge
Anyone else doing the Walk It Off: The 12 Days of December Challenge? Maybe we can help motivate each other! Check out the Blog Post for Details: http://bit.ly/chall12daysdec
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10lb weights
I'm looking for some 10lb dumbbell weights but haven't got a clue where to start. Can someone please point me in the right direction? P.S :- I'm in the UK
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calories burnt with household chores
Does anyone know how many calories one would burn with the following: ironing clothes for 1-2 hours, vacuuming and cleaning a 4 car garage, heavy household cleaning that involves lifting and picking up things. I have not been counting them since I don't know how many calories one burns with these but I do feel tired after…
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how do you log a zumba work out? ive searched and its not in
i like to search about how much a workout/ things burns in calories just to get an idea and i cant find zumba any where. i want to start doing it but i cant find it in the exercise long........ im guessing its under dancing?
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I would really, really, really appreciate input...
Hi all, 2 and a 1/2 months ago I had arthroscopic knee surgery for multiple problems from an injury to my right knee. I started rehab (on my doctor's orders) 2 weeks after the surgery. I've been working very hard and I've made a lot of progress in therapy. I'm still continuing therapy, but I'm also finally ready to go back…
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Are You Powerless to Holiday Pounds?
The season of deck-your-waist-with-extra-pounds is officially here. So what are you going to do about it? Will you join the masses who faithfully gain 5 pounds between November and January? Or will you do something different this year? It is entirely possible to avoid the dreaded holiday chub by following this simple…
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treadmill
I was wondering what exercise walking on a treadmill will be listed under in exercise database?