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Juggling Work, Family and Exercise.
by Stew Smith Today's generation has more computerized and physically inactive forms of entertainment than ever before. We, as parents, must be the catalyst that motivates our children to exercise - plus it is not bad for us to exercise either. The earlier we introduce our children to a lifestyle of health and fitness, the…
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Cold...how do you handle it?
I HATE the cold, and have a hard time staying warm...but living in Canada it one of the things I have to deal with :( What are somethings that you guys do to stay active (outside) when it is cold? I HATE to walk/run on a treadmill, so I don't do it unless I really can walk/run outside! Things I do include: -Layers of…
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15-Minute Workout
15-Minute Workout by Men's Health Editors of Men's Health Work multiple muscle groups with these unique exercises. Challenge your core with this routine by Jamie Hale, owner of MaxCondition Training. Doing these three compound exercises as a circuit will ignite new muscle growth and boost your metabolism. Finish as many…
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Training when not feeling great.
Hi, just wondered what people think I should do. Not sure what I have, maybe a virus or something. Been feeling very tired during the day, sick, had bad stomach cramps for a while, heart pulpatating, just generally run down. Had it for over a week now, my other half has had it too, although he had headaches rather than…
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We should do a walk challenge.
Any ideas?? :)
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How to slim my arms?
What are some good, effective workouts for slimming my upper arms? I've heard that you can shape up your arms fairly quickly (compared to other body parts). I'm doing cardio at least 5x a week...have thought about putting some ankle weights on my wrists, but not sure it'd help, and I don't want to be running around the…
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best heart rate monitor?
what is the best heart rate monitor that is affordable? What exactly do they do?
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Exercises to tone abs?
I have about 56 pounds to go I believe on my weight loss and I'm currently doing cardio, strength training, some wrist weights for my arms, and yoga...and for those the girls who have a semi "six pack" how did you achieve that? I'm just looking for some tips..or should I stick to the usual crunches, sit-ups..etc.,
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On Demand Exercises
I have used Comcast On Demand for some free exercise videos. I usually stick to the Biggest Loser ones since it was recommended to me by a friend. I really haven't had time to go through every video offered but I am sure there are some great free exercise segments on there. Has anyone else used Exercise TV On Demand? If…
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How do I log "climbing stairs"
I know it is not a cool exercise and it is not on the list of exercises I climb 9 stories, and sometimes I do it a few times a day and I would like to log it. What would you log that as? Thanks,
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lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer
i just wanted to throw this out this because i dont get it... boobs are boobs but when more people are dieing from lung cancer uhhh i think the pink ribbons should maybe change to pink lungs :P anyways found this out in my pathophysiology class. thought i should pass it along…
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ZUMBA question! :o)
For all of you Zumba experts out there, tomorrow I'm going to my first real live Zumba class: W00T!! This leads me to my first question...has anyone done the actual Zumba® DVD's and ALSO gone to a class? Are the two similar or is there a big difference? So far I've only been doing the DVD's and while I'm madly in love my…
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Working out too much?
I'm only two weeks into using MFP and I am seeing great results!! I have started eating healthy and watching everything that I eat, drinking plenty of water and hitting the gym 6 times a week. My question, is working out twice a day too much? I am a senior in college and I seem to have quite a bit of time on my hands so…
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October 30 day shred challenge anyone?
Hey anyone! Anyone want to 30 day shred challenge? My goal is to do the 30 day challenge every day in October. Please join me!!
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Zumba-Denver Metro area?
I've been hearing a lot about it lately and everyone who does it says they love it!! It does sound like a lot of fun!! Is there anyone here from the NW Denver Metro area (Westminster to be exact) know of anywhere around here that offers it? As some of you know, I am new to the area so I'm not sure what is around. Thanks…
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Stretch Before You Train
Stretching before your training routine has positive effects on your posture and mobility, and can also reduce the risk of injury. Here is a list of basic stretching exercises. Upper back stretch. From a standing position, grasp a stationary object (such as a pole or exercise machine) with both hands. Bend the knees and…
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Interval Training Workouts - Turbo Charge Your Fat Burning P
Plan Your Cardio Workout The key to fat burning is using interval workouts Getting Up to Speed They say that slow and steady wins the race. But the cardiovascular key to fat burning is using interval training workouts - workouts that alternate high-intensity levels with lower-intensity effort. As I mentioned earlier, that…
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At Home Workout Gadgets
REDBOOK's Favorite At-Home Fitness Gadgets WebMD Feature from "Redbook" Magazine Redbook Magazine Logo These easy-to-use tools pump extra excitement and motivation into your workout, plus they'll engage muscles in new ways to challenge your body and rev calorie burn. Resistance Bands Incredibly, these lightweight strips of…
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LONNNNNGG Runs...
Hey fellow runners, So i just had a quick question about long runs. Yesterday I ran about 5 miles give or take (I always underestimate rather than overestimate) and that's pretty much all I can do distance wise. Actually no, I have done 6 miles a couple of times, but at that point, I start to notice that my knees hurt and…
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how do I add Biggest Loser cardio max to my exercise?
I don't know how to add the Biggest Loser Cardio Max to my exercise. Do I just add cardio and how long I did it for? I'm not sure what is the most accurate way to do this.
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Just Do It!
'Just Do It' Attitude Works With Exercise Zero Tolerance for Excuses Cited by Middle-Aged Exercisers By Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD May 6, 2005 -- Thinking about making exercise part of your life? Just lace up your shoes and get out there, and don't give your brain time to hem and haw…
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Need some Advice
So I see a lot of great challenges on here for P90X and Turbo Jam and am interested in what, if any, the fitness level is needed to start these programs. I am 226 pounds and am fairly active as I walk approximately 2 miles a day with my dog..but I am finding I need a more intense cardio/toning program to keep the weight…
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short workouts.
Does anybody have any ideas for really short workouts? I have a son with special needs so i only have maybe 5 minutes here and there. And sometimes 10-15. thank you :)
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Zumba Fitness Total-Body Transformation System
heyy.. guys i wanted to start the Zumba fitness.. but the only problem is that i cant afford to buy it... so i downloaded it .. and i cannot find the exercise schedule chart so if anyone can help me and post it here or on my all i will really appreciate it. PS: PLEASE POST THE EXERCISE SCHEDULE WHICH HAS TO BE FOLLOWED
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Question
How would you log exercise in 1 hour of Zumba? Would it go under 1 hour of general dancing?
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Zumba
Tomorrow...I start going to Zumba classes and am really looking forward to it.:happy:
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Need a well rounded fitness program
Hi, Can anyone provide me with a well rounded basic fitness program. So far I have only been doing cardio and I know that I need to add in strength training as well. I belong to a gym so I have access to all the equipment I just can't afford the trainer. Any help would be great!
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What is your FAVORITE Shaun T workout video?
What does everyone like the most? I haven't done any of his workouts but I am interested in doing one. I'd like to know what you all like the best and find most worthwhile. For what it's worth, I'm looking to lose 15ish or so pounds and tone up.
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Morning Exercise
Lose Weight With Morning Exercise Walk the dog, join a health club, get into running. Whatever you do, you've got to move your body as much as possible if you want to lose weight. By Jeanie Lerche Davis WebMD FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDThere's no getting around it: To lose weight and keep it off, you need to…
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My rant...because this really just irked me!
So I went two weekends ago to a friends house. Since I knew we would be going out and eating poorly, I brought my hand weights. So I drove the 5 hours to her house from my work leaving at 5. I got there around 11p.m. (stopped to get food and due to traffic) and we watched some TV and she had ordered pizza for us before I…