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Strength Training
This has probably been asked and answered, I'll apologize now, I couldn't find it. When I add strength training to my log, it doesn't deduct calories, but when I do cardio it does. Is there a theory behind this? I assume I'm burning calories lifting. As I do a kettlebell and it's fast, my heartrate definitely gets up there.
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which dogs love to run?
hi, i'm looking to get a puppy and would like advice on breeds that love running. probably a gun/working dog. Also my husband is asthmatic so would need a dog that shouldn't affect him if that's possible. any advice??
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Yourself!Fitness
for PS2 or Xbox. Has anyone tried it? How is it?
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warm ups and cool downs
I do dvd dance workouts (my fav) and I was wondering if others included the warm ups and cool downs when logging the minutes? i always have (its a total of 5 mins, no biggie) but wasnt sure if I was cheating myself a few cals by doing that. Not that it makes a big difference. I was just curious :)
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Florida Runners
Hey all! I have been on MFP since August. And I have lost about 11 pounds so far. It's been slow going and I had not found the exercise I was willing to commit to until now. I recently started the C25K program and I am loving everything about it, except the shin splints. I want to surround myself with people who have done…
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HRM help
I've read some posts on here about HRM's but still have a few questions. I tried one from Sportline and it seemed difficult to use. It had dual time display and not sure if that was why but it seemed difficult to get to the different readings. Also, I understand it is based on your heart rate but should your weight play a…
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Has anyone lost a lot of weight just walking for exercise?
I started this journey (again) about 7 weeks ago and am committed to conquering this battle once and for all! I tried to start slow by first logging every day and then added in reducing calories a little bit more each week to ease into it, I have been doing well so far and have lost 18 pounds! Two weeks ago I added…
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Turbo Fire finishers?
I want to get TF for Christmas. I am currently using ChaLean Extreme. I probably have 10-20 pounds I could still lose, but I am mostly concerned with firming up at this point. Based on your results, do you think this might help me get to my goal (scale and/or firming up)? I have been plateaued since January. Thanks! Also,…
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How many times a week to gym ?
I have just strated goignt o gym this week and still getting to grips with machines and getting used to them. Tuesday for induction then 10 minutes on treadmill and 10 on bike Wednesday 1/2 hour talking to instructor to get program set up then 30 minutes on cardio and 2 circuits of strenght machines. Thursday 55 minutes…
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Why am I not burning calories?
So, I go to the gym almost daily, and typically do 30 mins on the elliptical and 30 minutes on the tread mill or the bike. I push hard, make myself sweat! I enter my age and weight on the machines to measure the calories I burn, and at the end of an hour according to the machines I have only burnt around 300 calories…
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hour long workout videos...any good ones?
Ok, so I am a runner at heart so I do workout videos when needed not as my main means of exercise. As a mom to 4 kids ages 3,5,8, and 9 and working part time sometimes I do a video in the wee hours of the morning to get my workout in. I have 30 day shred, and Jackie Warner. I like them both. I also usually do 20 minutes of…
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Have you Kinected yet?
We just got a Kinect for the Xbox 360 today. Hopefully, they'll get more games. We got a dance game, which is pretty good and has more music than Just Dance for the Wii, a boxing game but it's only one player, the Kinectimals for the 2 year old (she doesn't like the fairy on it.) and the Adventures game. That one is pretty…
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Stay Motivated
How can you maintain motivation? A Journal Most important of all from the moment you start training keep a training journal. Include in it everything from how much you weighed when you began, your measurements, fat percentage level and also the exercises, number of sets and reps done. Also, if possible remember to write…
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My right to bare arms!
So, my trainer lady at the gym made me a new strength training routine. This includes working my biceps, triceps, and shoulders so much that it feels as though I have had several IM injections in each arm (you all have had your flu shot right?) so rather than whine about the pain, I will parlay this into a new goal...BARE…
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Attention: New Runners!
I've been doing c25k for a few weeks now and finally made it down to the local running store. I had noticed a little pain in my feet here and there, but nothing major, but just wanted to see what my options were on new shoes. SO glad I went! The guy had me take off my shoes and he checked the bottoms to see if my weight…
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AFAA or ACE
Hello ya'll, I am thinking about getting certified to be a personal trainer and I was wondering if anyone knew which organization was a better one; AFAA or ACE? And does anyone know which certification is more widely accepted by gyms around the country? Your input and help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!
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Puppy
How on earth do I get my puppy to understand that when I'm doing pushups I'm not trying to play? So distracting (even if it is cute)!
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Fitness clothes
Hello. I am going shopping tomorrow for much needed clothes for the gym but I have avoided sports shops since I was 16 soooo no idea what to buy! I am 5'6 and 108, I fit into size 8 to 10 UK clothes. What kind of stuff should I be looking out for? I currently wear a pair of Nike shorts and cotton vests from Primark to the…
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You HAVE To See This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This child is FOUR and is more ripped than most guys I know! http://www.break.com/index/strongest-kid-youve-ever-seen.html
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Exercise Calories
Is it recommended to eat the calories you burned from your exercise? just curious how it all works
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I want to not suck at Lunges... ideas?
Yeah, so I really suck at lunges. I have a trainer, and he's trying, and I'm getting better... but when I don't have someone making me do them, I get angry and quit. What else can I do besides actual lunges to help make me better at lunges? I know like all leg machines but its more the back leg and back toe balance that…
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For the girls...
...and really...I meant literally for the girls...I want a new sports bra! I looked up in past topics different sports bras but I wanted to kind of rephrase the question in Tara terms. I am a cheap skate. When I went to the running central store to buy my shoes, I saw all kinds of fancy sports bras but I didn't dare look…
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Anybody have The Biggest Loser for wii? HELP!
So, I did my first weigh-in today. (Btw, it's horrible that they expect you to lose more than 2 pounds a week) Anyways, after the weigh-in it went a page that showed all my progress. It said things like Diet Challenges, Training, Weight Change, etc. My question is: Where do I find the Diet Challenges? I've looked…
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Weights!
Hey guys, I'm really just trying to find out some good trimming exercise with light weights high reps. I have a set of 45 pound dumbbells to use with adjustable weight. (Gonna trim first and then work on gaining my explosive muscle mass back later). I also have a bench sat that I've maxed out on at 165 pounds.
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Sleep vs. Exercise
I am so jealous of all you early risers that get up and at e'm before the birds chirp! I have a hard time parting with the land of nod. How do you guys do it? I'm sure once I make a habit of it, it will be second nature, but right now it's hard. How much sleep are you all getting when you're waking up at 5 am? I think for…
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heart rate on gym equipment - does mine mean I am out of sha
I've been working out at the gym for the past month and going by the info on the machines which give my ideal cardio heartrate as 134 (based on my age of 52 and current weight of 155), but I still have lots of energy and can easily work out at around 156-160 or so. Does this mean I am either a) in great shape since I can…
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Stretch it or rest it?
I've had this question, but now I have a means to ask people other than my circle of friends........ My left leg is BUM!!! I've hurt something in my quad and my calf. I feel as though I can barely move it and stairs take me forever. I did it on Thursday and it's now Saturday. It still hurts. Do I stretch it out? (writhing…
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Wow - it hurts but it feels good :D
I've got a day off work today so I decided to go for a walk in the Indian sunshine for an hour, and when I got back, I felt like doing more. So I went to the gym, and the guys put me through some weight routines - reasonably light weights with nothing heavier than 20Kg excluding the bar, but I'm old and out of shape! After…
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Just Dance 2 ~ Wii Game
Our oldest daughter came home from College for the weekend and brought this game home to play with me....... why do they call that a "GAME" ????? :noway: LOL Every Single Muscle in my body is sore...... my back, my sides, my butt,.......:sad: WOW what a great workout!!!! You gotta try this!:bigsmile: I wasn't doing so good…
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Fibromyalgia and Excercise
Hi everyone, I was hoping there would be someone out there who has struggled with excercising and the medical condition of fibromyalgia. I have had it for awhile and ever since I have started a new job about 5 months ago, I have been unable to excercise consistently. Sadly, I gained back all 15 lbs I had lost over the…