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Still burning calories?
Hello MFP friends, I recently noticed that I am having to work harder and harder to get a burn or sweat while doing my turbo jam. I am pushing myself but have noticed that I'm not out of breath or soaking wet when i finish. Should I do something else to get that burn? i really enjoy Turbo Jam and Zumba and both get me…
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Wii Fit Balance Board doesn't sync????
Ok. I seem to be having an issue with my balance board. this is the second time since I have had my Wii Fit that I can't get my balance board to sync. I have replaced the batteries, hit the sync buttons on the board and the console and no luck! I use my Wii Fit to weigh in and haven't been able to weigh in for over a week.…
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What should I do today?
I'm trying to figure out what my 45-minute gym session should look like today. Yesterday, I ran two miles, did bench presses, squats, and ab work. Any recommendations for stuff to do today?
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ouch! and input needed.
so I was just at the gym, all ready to get my Monday on and start my week of right, and the gym was PACKED. like every treadmill was taken...I found on near the end and just barely stepped on and to my utter dismay some (idiot?not too strong a word here I dont think) left the belt running. I usually step to the side cause…
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heart rate and running?
I have started running again. But being older now I use a HRM. What should a target heart rate be for extended cardio runs. I don;t want to run in the red for too long. I ran today and would max at 178 for 30seconds and would slow down even though I think I could have gone longer. Is this too high or am I over worrying? I…
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Next phase - Anybody want to log their miles in October?
Hi everybody, this will carry on from the August and September threads and will start from 1st October. Logging running, cycling, elliptical, walking. Just say what you did and how far in miles and then add it to the Group total and put that at the bottom of your posting, then the next person can see what figure to add…
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Turbo Jam!
You guys, I am loving this. It's so much fun. Most of the work outs are short. In between 30-45 min. They can be combined or used seperately. If you're interested in learning more, message me! You'll love it!!!
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FITNESS TEST - Push-ups!! POST YOUR RESULTS!!
How many Push-ups can you do? Boy push ups or Girl push ups!!
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one minute to health
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=1557
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Knee Brace
I dislocated my knee playing racquetball and its given me the motivation to finally go get a professionally made knee brace. I was wondering what results you see from a knee brace. Can I expect no more dislocations and or ligament tears while I am wearing it? If not how much does it help and what are its down falls?
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zumba???
I took a zumba class the other day for the first time. It was totally fun, and I want to do it again, but how many calories does it burn?? I can't log it in. Anyone else have this problem? Or have you tried zumba and what do you think?
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Balance ball for office chair?
Getting a little desperate to work in some "gimme" calories burned. Anyone do the balance ball instead of office chair? Does it do anything for you? Good? Bad? I'm willing to look like a moron (OK, I always look the moron) if it's for a good cause!
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No More Muscle please
How do I tone without gaining more muscle? I am drinking my 8+ glasses of water, staying either at or slighly below my calorie goal each day and work out about 3-4 times a week. I like to jog but can't really do it outside anymore due to weather and it getting darker sooner and I don't have a treadmill so I went back to my…
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Is this enough?
Ok, so I'm just starting out with my workouts. My mom bought me a gym membership for my birthday, and the gym is only two blocks from me. I have gone a few times already. I have a two month old and I just started back to work full time. I think working out everyday is not going to be realistic for me :) I'm thinking 3…
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resistance band?
I bought a workout video that you use a resistance band with..what would you post that under? I didn't see anything for resistance bands on here! Thanks!! :D -Katie
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A 10 Mile Day.
Have to say, this is the best day ever for me. I did my three miles this morning then did a Seven Mile walk this evening. I been working on just hitting Six miles, but was feeling good enough to go that extra Mile. For all my friends, you can view the route play back by going to this link.…
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karvonen formula
This method of calculating your target training zone is based on your maximal heartrate and resting pulse. The correlation here is more directly linear: 60% to 80% of your Heart Rate Reserve, HRR, equals 60% to 80% of your functional capacity. To determine your target training zone with HRR, do this: Take your resting…
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BodyBugg relability
I got the bodybugg a month ago. I've lost 18 pounds but in the last 3 weeks I've totally stalled. I realized that the people could have been right about not eating below 1200 calories (my bottom limit). I was striving for 900 calories and walking 4-6 miles a day. Ok, bad move. So now I'm trying to eat more calories or…
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Heart Rate Monitor..need opinions!
So I've been looking at HRMs for months now. A little overwhelmed at first, but I know I want to get a polar for sure. I finally have the money for one, and now...no clue which model to buy! I've been looking at F4's, FT7's, F6's, I've looked so much my head is gonna start spinning!! LOL! I've been hitting up ebay mostly,…
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HRM: Sigma Onyx
Aloha all, I finally have enough moolah saved up to purchase a HRM, I'm torn between a Polar, which I read rave reviews on or the cheaper Sigma Onyx. Does anyone in the MFP world own a Sigma Onyx, what are your opinions on the model. Aloha,
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Advice on calf pain?
Hi all!! I did a workout I haven't done in a while that has mainly running on spot. It was great but my calves are in pain. I did it again yesterday to try and work it out. I do still have pain, I can walk no probs, but I do have pain even when resting. I'm just wondering is It best to rest them and work other areas or…
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Trying To Add To My Routine - Help?
Thinking of trying to add a morning workout to my routine, but want to make sure I'm not overdoing it. I already walk an hour every night. and do 4-5 intense classes (or intense dvds) a week. i thought about adding a 30 min morning jog. Is that ok? Also, how do I work in strength training and weights?
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Billy Blanks
Anyone doing the Billy's bootcamp dvd?
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to walk or run
Hi pals!!! I've been running since the end of august. well doing this exactly: 2 mins jog at 4.5, 1 min sprint at 5.7 (both no incline). This week i want to switch to 2 min walk on incline and 1 min sprint at 5.7 no incline. I'm trying add intensity to my cardio. What do you all think?
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Back Exercises
Hello, all! Anyone have any tips for working out the mid-lower back? I've always had issues with my back, and it's been bothering me particularly as of late. I'm doing tons of strength training for the core, arms, and legs. But feel that my back is lacking the strength it needs. I just don't want to pull it (as I do once…
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Advise please
I have very weak legs. I have a bad knee and will have knee replacement surgery soon. I have a bad torn menescus(sp) and now Doctors says my knee is bone on bone. Squats make the knee hurt too much. Any ideas to strenghten my legs?
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heart rate monitors
Which is better, a heart rate monitor around the chest, wrist or finger? anyone know where i can get a cheap one? like $20ish dollars. I'm on a MAJOR budget!
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Suggestions please :)
This past spring/summer I found a new love for running outside and do so at least 3-4 times a week. Living in Iowa I know that I won't be able to keep this up for much longer since it is already cooling off considerably. In order to keep up my running I am looking to buy a treadmill, but have no idea where to start. Do any…
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JUST DANCE!!!
:heart: :love: :heart: I am in LOVE with the new Just Dance 2 for the Wii!!! I have never played before and I am already ADDICTED!!! I am not the greatest dancer in the world but this is fun and easy but definitely makes ya sweat!! Anyone else have this game? Don't you just LOVE IT?? It has a cool feature that tracks…
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HRM... the old school way
All the posts about HRMs got me thinking... Would it be ok to just calculate my HR the old school way (finger on pulse point w/ a clock)? I don't have the cash to run out and buy an HRM, but I would love to have a more accurate way of calculating my calories burned... I know it might not be as accurate as an HRM that keeps…