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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…
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P90X (November 1st)
I am ordering P90X and would like to start a challenge for November 1st. I am posting now so that those of you who have been "thinking" about it have time to get the DVDs. Just think about it... starting on November 1st will have you showing significant improvements for the holiday season AND you will be smokin' hot a…
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Turbo Fire Gals!
I'm on the last week of month 2, so the recovery week. OMG, I just want to say how much I hate this week because it's too easy! LOL!! I know it's probably there to prepare for month 3 which is pretty much mainly HIIT workouts. I mean, 2 core classes this week, that's it? I want to add in other workouts from it, but I know…
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Turbo Fire Cal Burn Question
Hi Friends! My HRM is broken (I really should send it in to be replaced!!!) but I was wondering what you burn during your workouts? I weigh 128.5lbs and when I entered the workout as a "high impact aerobics" it said I burned 198 calories. Really? It feels like I burn way way WAY more....
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Thighs and stomach
For the most part the only two areas that i hold my weight are my thighs and stomach and the rest of my weight is evened out over my arms chest and calf's so I would like to hear some ideas on how to really focus on those two areas. I have been trying to get pretty much all my exercise in the morning before I go to work…
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best 5 min ab workout?
if ive got 5-10 mins in the morning before work - whats the best ab workout to squeeze in everyday that will see results? :)
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Elliptical or rower?
In your experience which do you find is best for burning calories. I'm thinking of buying one and like the idea of an elliptical trainer but I've heard rowing would be a better workout.
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OCTOBER CHALLENGE - CRUNCHES & SQUATS
so i had a reply to my other thread about joining me in an October challenge, so I'm starting a thread with the "correct" title... I was thinking for October of doing crunches and squats - Anyone want to join me??? There are 31 days in October and if we did 65 crunches and 65 squats a day we could "easily" hit 2000 before…
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Challenge for Today Friday
I am going to do 1 hour and a half on the treadmill, or burn 600 calories today. Which ever comes first. Does anyone want to challenge themselves with me on this today? I weigh in only once a month.and next Wednesday is my weigh in day. I am pushing for 8 pounds.
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wow what a burnnnn
So i just started doing Jillian Michaels biggest loser last chance workout dvd and my GOSH! that kicked my booty big time. of course that was the first time i have used weights and doing weight training.. wow i never sweated that much in years haha!!! i say TRY IT OUT! i will be doing this for a while then i will so her 30…
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Avatar
Does anyone know of any websites (preferably free ones) where you can avatar yourself (similar to wii fit) where you get an "avatar" of yourself and it loses weight as you do? Anyone? Please? Thanks! :)
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Working Out / Target Heart Rate Question....
I recently got an HRM and have used it the last couple times I exercised. I've discovered that working out pre-HRM, I was going much faster and was above my target heart rate. So I've been trying to stay within my target heart rate, but I feel like I'm going so much slower now and not burning as many calories. Is it bad to…
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Need a good workout routine
I need a good workout routine I can do every day. I have school at 7:30 though so I don't have much time during the morning but I come home at about 3:00 pm so I have lots of time in the afternoon. I just need something that includes bench presses, situps, pushups, and maybe bicycling
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What beginner's exercise equipment should I look into?
All my exercise before this has been walking or cycling, but I want to start doing some different workouts at home as well as start swimming at the local pool. I live in a small apartment so I can't have a treadmill, elliptical trainer, or even stationary bike - no room! I'm thinking about getting some dumbbells and of…