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Workout question
Hey i was just wondering how do I put the workout I did on my exercise thing. I did 8 minutes of arms and 8 minutes buns. Its a video on youtube but I dont know how to put it on there it was 30 sec on each exercise and I will be doin that everyday, But dont know how to count it towards my exercisin any suggestions or…
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C25K
Couch to 5K is something I've wanted to do for a looong time. I gave it a try a couple of months ago, only to be hampered by a foot injury that has become somewhat chronic. Any tips on proper taping, icing, ways to ease in to it, that sort of thing that anyone can provide would be awesome. I loved running and a huge part…
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"dancing" on the treadmill
I was just wondering if I was the only one out there that dances when I'm walking on the treadmill. I set the treadmill at a comfortable pace & whatever song comes on my iPod, I keep time with my pace and definitely move my upper body "dancing". I definitely get more of a work out than what the computer tells me. My kids…
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Need help with toning up
Hi All I go spinning twice a week - do 2 sessions of just over 60 minutes each, which I enjoy, but I'd like to be able to tone up my arms and upper body now - I did do a class called "Power pump" - bit like aerobics with weights - which again I enjoyed, but I did get a bit lapse with it. Now found out the gym where I do…
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Blisters after my first 1/2 marathon
I just completed my first 1/2 marathon on Sunday, and I feel great! But I have a few blisters on my feet, which I didn't expect. I am running with a shoe that is 1/2 - 1 size bigger to account for swelling, and I ran with my runner's socks. Even on my long runs during training, I never got anything close to blisters. Is…
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HRM at gym
I am thinking about venturing into a gym for some strength training while my son is at JiuJitsu tonight. If I wear my HRM for a calorie count is it okay to let it run for the duration of my workout or do I need to stop it between machines?
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this question has been asked so many times but...
im looking for a way to get the most accurate reading on calories being burned throughout my day. i dont really wanna stop every few minutes to do a pulse reading with those touch hrm's. im curious as to how many calories i burn on a typical day, i'm a waitress and my heart gets going to the point that i even sometimes…
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Loose just from lifting?
I'm just curious: would you loose weight if all you did was weight train?
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Starting P90X
Just waiting for my chin up bar to arrive this week then ready to go. I've read a lot of posts about the P90X and I'm really looking forward to it. My only issue is I don't like to take supplements. Will I be OK without taking them? Any suggestions anyone may about about the supplements or the P90X are welcome. Thanks
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exercise vs calorie intake
i was told that if i am exercising regulary but am not comsuming enough calories i am wasting my time with the work outs. my calorie goal is just under 1500 but i usually am around 1000-1200.
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Strength exercise calories??
I am just wondering why MFP doesn't add any calories in for strength exercises. I work with a personal trainer doing all strength exercises for 45minutes- 1hour 3-4 days a week. (I do cardio on my own on the off days). Should I really not be adding any calories for this strength training??
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Consistency = Results = Motivations
This is a good quick read that I thought was important to post here, rather than just in my status. http://stronglifts.com/the-secret-to-unstoppable-motivation/ Enjoy!
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how many calories are burned..
pushing a car half a mile - doh!! run out of petrol :blushing: but im counting that as exercise!! think i need a heart rate monitor, what do ppl on here use? are there ones you can strap on in the morning and they just log your callories burned all day and then you read them in the evening? are they comfortable to wear all…
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Trouble registering Body Bugg
So I just got a Body Bugg, it came in the mail today, and I cannot get it to register on the site! I can't use it until I activate it, so I currently own a very expensive hunk of plastic. Has anyone else had this problem? Can you help me? I emailed the tech guys, but I want to start wearing it tomorrow!
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UK Heart Rate Advice Pleeeeasexx
Hi I live in the uk and am looking to get a good female heart rate monitor. The thing is I have looked at lots but just get confused. The main thing I want is accurate calorie burning and also info on training. I have looked at lots of polar but am confused as there is F's Ft's Rs's etc! I don't really want to spend much…
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HELP!! I listen to my HEADPHONES too LOUD!!!
Hi everyone~ I am curious if anyone else has this same issue or if you have any suggestions to help wean me off the cranked volume that I am currently using when doing cardio. I have always been like this.... I do almost all of my cardio with my iPod at almost MAX volume. I can only imagine the damage that I have already…
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Women: Why are you afraid of muscle?
I am curious. I talk to many women who are working out or are just starting to work out and many always say they want to get toned. Or, they say they dont want to bulk up. My question is: Why are you so afraid of gaining muscle? Being a women, you cant grow muscle at the rate men can do to lack of testosterone. But you can…
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Can anyone recommend a HRM?
I'm looking into getting a Heart Rate Monitor and like the idea of systems like the Body Bug. Does anyone have one they would recommend that might not be as expensive?
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Non-heart rate increasing exercises?
I have been successful in losing weight by watching my diet alone. I would really like to begin exercising. However, I am limited as to what I can do. I have Meniere's disease, a vestibular disorder that causes vertigo, and it is aggravated when I increase my heart rate for a period of time. (No one looks good exercising…
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My left shoulder is weak.
I hurt it many years ago playing in the YMCA pool with my kids. It felt like it dropped to my rib cage. I worked with a trainer about 4 years ago and we got it much stronger. Now all of a sudden its weak again. I've been doing light weights with it but it just seemed weaker. I think maybe the golf has strained it some.…
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workout calories burned?
Hello! I wasn't able to make the gym today but wanted to do something. So I did a 10 minute butt and thigh workout from our Comcast on demand and am about to do a different 10 minute one. How do I know what I burned so I can add it to my diary? Btw I am new and looking for friends! =)
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TurboFire Day 1 cal burned?
I bought a new hrm and I just completed day 1 of the TurboFire exercises, and it says I only burned 220 kcal. Now is kcal the same as the calories burned that I put in for exercise? I felt like I did way more then 220 calories, but I'm just not sure?!?
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Beginning running
I have recently started my exercise routine and would like to add running/jogging to my workout. I currently walk 30-45 min 3-5 days a week. I have tried running before but I get shin splints and a stitch in my sides so I get discouraged and don't continue. What do I need to do to start correctly and safely.
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Tip for the Day
Here's a great exercise you can do at your desk Torso Stretch Here is a good exercise for the torso area. With feet flat on the floor, breathe deeply and stretch your hands over your head, hold for a few seconds and then slowly bring your hands back to a resting position. A couple of repetitions and the kinks are gone.…
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Looking for a good Weight LIfting Routine?
I have been doing the Rock Hard Challenge from Muscle and Fitness magazine fro a few weeks now. So far I like it and I have lost weight with it. It combines weight lifting along with cardio and diet. I personally do not follow their diet because they had me eating over 3,200 calories a day and MFP has be eating 1,900. It's…
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Acid Reflux & Ab Exercises
I've got acid reflux and my doctor recommended I skip crunches as it could make it worse. Does anyone have any non-crunch related core exercises? Thanks!
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Fat percentage handlebar thing at the gym
you know that thing that you grip with both hands and hold out in front of you, it takes your bmi (calculated from your height and weight and age that you input) and then measures your HR I'm assuming, and tells you your body fat%.. How accurate is it vs the caliper tests? How the heck does it work?
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Cardio vs. Weights
Hi! So I have been doing cardio AND weights off and on for quite some time, but I've recently decided to join MFP and get really serious about this. For cardio, I usually run, bike ride, and go on the elliptical. For weights, I use the machines in the gym. abs, triceps, biceps, glutes, etc... But i never really seem to…
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Anyone had success with Jullian Michael's 30 day shred?
Anyone else doing this? I'm on day four! I'm SO sore, but I really like it. Afraid I'll never get passed level one though!
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kettel bell
How do I log it in? I can't find it under cardio or weights...