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C25K pocasts?
Does anyone know of or use a podcast for Couch 2 5k program? I've been looking for one that will play music and have beeps or a voice-over at the times you need to walk/run each week but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. So, what do you use? Podcast? Your own playlist? Stopwatch?
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Does anyone know of a place to sell VERY gently loved stuff?
So I bought a pair of Asics on Zappos. stupid stupid idea because due to their return policy merchandise has to be in perfectly new condition. So I work this pair of shoes (they was like one hundred dollars new) and decided they didnt fit me properly. I know I know I should have gone to my local running store and been…
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Prune Juice... do I really need to log those calories?
I mean, it goes RIGHT through anyway ;)
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Training for a Half Marathon!
My first half marathon is in February and I am really excited. I joined a local running group for running support, and MFP for diet/nutrition support. Anyone else out there done any major distance training while doing MFP? Marathoners or half marathoners? Care to share any tips? Thanks :)
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ABS!
I am trying to figure out how to work my abs at my desk at work. I WANT STRONG ABS....
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Wii Fit
Does anyone else do the Wii Fit? I received it as a birthday present in August and really didn't use it much, the kids did and now I have decided that it is TIME! My 13yo daughter and I started doing yoga on the wii and have totally enjoyed it! Although I am no where near ready to start going to yoga studio and making a…
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how much does p90x cost?
How much does it cost at full retail? What does it include (its exercise and a meal plan right? can they be bought separately?) Did you buy yours "secondhand" (ebay, craigslist, amazon "used") and how much was it? Are there scammers who have pirated copies of it out there? THANKS!
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Workout music...
I am looking to add more music to my workout playlist. Please share your favorite songs that get you moving and grooving, or helps you last that extra bit of time on the elliptical or treadmill. Thanks!
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Skinny bio
Does anyone drink this while woking out? Was just wandering if there are any benefits to drinking this or not... Cheers folks
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Women's lifting Club
After, looking around the site I have not seen a group of women lifters. I would like to get one together. It would be only women but men can feel free to give accurate advise to some of use newbies to the sport. I have come across several ladies who are already competition ready. And there are several of us who wish to be…
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Zumba.
I ordered the package yesterday and I'm very excited to get it! :) I've heard all great stuff about it.,
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Sit ups= Neck pain?
Every time i do sit ups i get horrible pain in the back of my neck. I do sit ups on a ball, and after about 15 sit ups, my neck is killing me, and i have to stop. Am i doing this wrong???? Any tips for my neck not to hurt so bad?
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HRM calories burned question
So, I just got my heart rate monitor, and tried it out at Zumba. I stopped it to get my calories burned after the class, but my heart rate was still like 160...I think it was just instinctive....Class over...press stop, even if I was still panting haha. I checked the calories burned and it was around 780. Well, it stops my…
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DVD struggle, im in pain!
OMgg this is what i dread and hate about dvds. i did 30day shred round 1 yesterday, i did justtt about all the way through, i stopped a little during the last round of strength cause i couldnt figure out the sideways lunge, ANYway, now i HURT. my legs and arms are brutal, i feel like if i tried to do day 2, i just wouldnt…
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7.32 calories, is that right please help
hi ya , well i wen tout this morning and got my self a petometere untill i get hold of a hrm , i sorted it all out and hat and i have just spent the past hour cleaning the house pretty heavy cleaning too and it sayd i only burnt of 7.32 cal, does that sound a bout right i am really upset if it is as an hour of cleaning on…
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Achilles Problem
Help... I have been doing really well increasing my running to 8 miles on my longest run of the week, 2 weeks ago I pulled something in my achilles and cannot currently run and have reduced my dog walks from 4 miles to .75 Mile( poor beasties)... Please can I have advice about what I can do instead before I put back on all…
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Triathlon advice
I am going to do a Sprint Triathlon this spring. Yay! I am 1 sesion away from completing C25k and have completed in three 5k races and a 3k trail run over the summer. I regularly do 12-18 mile bike rides on a stationary bike and as much as 6- 8 miles on my Mtn bike around town. Lately I have been riding the 3.5 miles to…
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podemter or hrm???
hey gusy i am off out this morning just to see if i can get my self somethign to help me count my calories just a little better does any one know witch is the best to get or will it make no difference, between a hrm or a podemter?????? x
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Polar HRM electrical interference...
Used my new Polar FT40 at the gym for the first time tonight. Two odd / annoying things happened. 1.) I like to listen to music when I exercise. I use my iPhone and plug my headphones in. If the iPhone got too close to the transmitter (within a foot), it would lose my heart rate.. annoying.. The manual does say "strong…
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floppy skin
Hi! I would like to know if there is any way to prevent floppy skin when loosing weight. Im concerned about that especially since I have a big belly (thanks to my two wonderful babies!) and Im working hard to get rid of the fat, but the skin there is not so firm as it used to be. :(
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HRM calorie difference
I know HRM's have been...but i have a serious question: I used mine running for the first time tonight and it showed that i burned about 130 calories more than what MFP tells me i burn for same amount of exercise. Should there be that much of a difference?
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Shove it to the side!
What exercise can you just not stand, be that it is to difficult for you to do, to tiering, to painful, or you just don't like it? Mine is push up's. I can't even seem to do just one. I can't hold my weight up is what I am thinking. Also I cant seem to keep my body straight like your supposed to. I would love to be able to…
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Question for advance fitness type people
I'm not an expert on fitness. When I first started working out I was using the Wii Fit and walking. I graduated to Zumba DVDs and I was doing Zumba exclusively. As I started losing iches and some weight I decided I needed to add some strength training and chose Kettleworx. I am doing one day of 45 min. Zumba, the next day…
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Welp big step #4
First step was starting to exercise Second step was weighing myself. Third step was starting eating right/better. Fourth step was measuring my waist and it was just as bad as I thought. I'm 6.0" and my waist is 60 inches. Uhg!!! I'm 6x5. Holy cow. However I love stats and I love starting points. So at least I'm facing up…
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Zumba
I'm trying zumba tomorrow for the first time. It's a one hour class, and I have NO idea how many calories I'm going to burn since my HRM died. :( So, how many calories do you burn at zumba? Should I mark it as aerobics? Thanks!
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Need Help! HRM Preferences?
Hi, I'm doing the C25K program, and I'm kind of getting tired of running on the treadmill...but I need a decently accurate calorie count. What do you guys use? What is the most accurate for the best price? My budget is $30-$60. Thanks so much!
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HRM – chest strap/no chest strap?
My HRM just went to crap on me today. I’m going to have to get a new one? I’m sure there is a form topic on this already but since I’m fairly new, I’m going to post this anyway. What type of HRM do you have? Do you like it? Do you prefer chest strap or no chest strap? Is there one that’s not going to break the bank? I had…
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Bootcamps?
I am re-starting a bootcamp program two mornings a week tomorrow. Any of the experts know what type of workout I could log this as?
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anyone interested in kettleworx challenge???
i'm a new mom needing to lose some baby weight and then some. since my little guy was born i've lost almost 30 pounds. but i gained 44 during pregnancy and was a little overweight to begin with. so i'm trying to lose 30 more pounds. but i need a little motivation and someone to do it with me. i got the kettleworx dvds and…
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Biggest Loser- Why It's good and bad
Hope you all are enjoying watching the biggest loser this season! I personally have not had time to watch and have kind of loss interest in the show after I realized how unrealistic it is. Last season, at every weigh-in there was so much pressure on the contestants to lose a large amount of weight and if they lost like…