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Is Wii Fit worth buying??
I've wanted it for awhile.... my boyfriend gave me a Wii for my birthday in June, knowing I wanted one. I've looked at the Wii fit many times since then but haven't actually purchased it yet. It sounds so cool and looks like it would be really fun to use! For those of you that have it, do you actually use it regularly? Is…
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SBF2: Reboot boogaloo...wk of Oct 4.
Hey, check it out, I'm famous: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2010/10/five-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-about-weight-loss/ Goals for the week: eat my veggies (I've been a bit slackish in this department) workout six days (today is Zumba at 10) try to get to bed at a decent hour every night stay on top of those goals so…
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Big Exercise Day
After eating out last night at Outback and entering my dinner into my diary (OMG you wouldnt believe the number of calories), I'm glad to be going to the gym today to get some of those calories back. This morning is weight lifting (Chest, Triceps, and Abs) and this afternoon will be a 15 mile bike ride. Hoping to get 1200…
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Question about situps
I just started doingcrunches/situps my own way. I do them already sitting up, lean about halfway back and come back up. Is there a name for this already, so I can enter this into my exercise log?
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Exercise ideas anyone?
I have been suffering with my achilles heel for the past 8 months. I take it easy with exercise and it gets better and then it flares up again. It hurts the most when I walk and do exercise like aerobics, zumba etc. Does anyone have any suggestions of non-impact exercise that I can do at home? I have an exercise bike but…
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old school.......BILLY BLANKS!
I recently brought out my old Billy Blanks Tae Bo video and the resistance bands that go along with it and it totally kicked by booty! I forgot what a great workout it was........I highly reccomend it to anyone needing a boost in their routine. Its called Billy Blanks Tae Bo Total Body Fat Blaster and the bands that you…
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20 ways to stick to your workout
http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/20_Ways_to_Stick_to_Your_Workout.htm?cmp=16-5450 I came across this article and thought it had some really great suggestions on how to keep motivated with your work outs. Here are the 20 ways but the article was too long to post the whole thing so read it for the why they will keep…
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Myfitnesspal iPhone app
I didn't know which category to put this in but does anyone use the Myfitnesspal iPhone app? I've seen it before and I was thinking of using it I don't have an iPhone yet though
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Just dance???
how many calories do you burn playing the game??
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Does Anyone use Bodybugg?
I was curious if any of you own or have used a Bodybugg monitor - and if so, what do you think of it? Is it worth the investment? Did you learn anything using it? Were you able to make adjustments to your diet/exercise with the information gained from using the device? Etc - any and all insight would be very helpful! Thanks
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Looking for DVD suggestions
Years ago, I worked out regularly and was in pretty good shape. Then came marriage, kids, work, and laziness. I've been back on track for the last 8 weeks and am feeling great again. Due to my schedule and having youngish kids, going to the gym on a regular basis is not an option. I've been running but need something…
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App for shredding at the gym
Hi guys, a few days ago I posted asking if anyone knew of an iPod/iPhone app that I could use for interval training at the gym. I finally found one, type in gymboss in the App Store and it will come up. It allows you to programme a workout to buzz at certain intervals. So if you are at the gym you can programme the entire…
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insanity
I started insanity last night. I felt like I was dying on the fit test ha okay an exageration but ya no what I mean. Was so crap at sum of them but hoping I'll improve a lot!! Only thing I have noticed is I have such a strong headache today! Didn't think I slept bad last night but its making me feel crap!! is this normal?…
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Does this count??
I'm going to supposedly the "worlds largest cornfield maze" tonight and I'm not sure if I should count it or not.... last time I went (different maze) we were in there for over 2.5 hours and had to have someone show us the way out... and we were walking at a pretty brisk pace.... should I wear my HRM? Does this even count…
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Working out in Las Vegas
Anyone living in the Vegas area want to start a walking group? Hiking? It's fall and the weather is perfect for exercising out doors. I have a pre-schooler so activities that can include kids are welcome but not required.
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Hello, new boardee here...question??
Hello to everyone, Im new to this program and was wondering if anyone other males had any sample p90x sample menu that they have had significant success with? Im 31 y/o 216lbs 36" waist, muscular body but with some new added daddy weight, appx 20lbs of it lol! Im no stranger to p90x but am back in the swing of things as of…
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Hand swelling when walking
Hey MFP buddies, I was wondering if any of you have problems with your hands swelling when your walking?:noway: I did some reseach and found out that it may be caused by dehydration becasue the swelling in my hands goes away after I stop exercising but I wanted to see if anyone on here has had the same issue. If you did…
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Calculating Exercise
I just spent an hour at the gym. I did 30 minutes on the bike and it said I went 10.8 miles. I classified this as 30 minutes at 16-20MPH is this correct? The machine I was on did not calculate calories, and I want to be sure I have an accurate count.
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You know your becoming a gym rat when.......................
I woke up at 5:15 this am, and instead of rolling over and going back to sleep i ran downstairs to look at my gym class schedule and there was a 6am spin class!! so i put on my gear and booked it to the gym! NEVER IN MY LIFE WOULD I HAVE DONE THIS 6 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! instead i would have enjoyed my bed, i cannot…
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More Ab exersizes
Anyone assist with some novel AB workouts? Especially for the oblique muscles? Currently doing all the usual stuff... -Hanging leg raise -Horizontal leg raise -Weighted twists -hip raises etc etc
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Does your chest strap 00 out on you sometimes?
Yeah, mine was doing it too, especially during the plank positions in the 30DS. It was super frustrating. I ordered Conductor Gel from amazon and tonight I am happy to report I had a full session of Level 2 (lots of planks) without issue. If you are having problems with it, this is my suggestion. For regular cardio spit or…
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toes go numb
Does anyone else in this world have a problem with their toe's going numb on the elliptical trainer??? It happens every time, about 10 minutes into the workout... I can go and go but my dumb toes are numb and tingly! Once I get off they are fine... What the deal?? It's sooo annoying!
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Ab workouts
Does anyone know any good ab workouts? I'm getting bored with the ones I do and they aren't really effective anymore. Thanks!
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water park exercise?
Hey everyone I will be spending the whole day at a water park tomorrow and I know I will be doing work! How would I log this into my exercise? I am sure this has to count some how. 5 hours at a water park has to count lol
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HRM
hi what is the best HRM to get and why thanks NEIL
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Short but sweet...good link
http://www.prevention.com/health/fitness/find-a-workout/weight-loss-fitness-program/article/df6d813f7d066110VgnVCM20000012281eac____ Read through these and tried some of this yesterday (can't do the ab portion yet) and breaking it up seems to help right now. It was nice to get moving and feel sore, but I wasn't feeling a…
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I'm sure its been asked a million times.
I know that this site doesn't calculate strength training calories burnt so when I get them calculated how do I put them in, would you add a entry into Cardio or am I missing something?
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exercises choices
How come I can only find "Walking and Gardening" options to put into the Exercise log. When I try different keywords it tells me not available in this database. e.g. for Treadmill I have to just put it under Walking. Is this what others do? Thank you.
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Pain...
so my shins feel bruised after jogging for the first time. I was just wondering if anyone knows if they are supposed to feel that way b/c Im new at it or if I should take it easy?
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In Stitches...
Hi All, I'm sure I am not the only one who has experienced the annoying pain in the side when exercising so I am wondering what is the best way to stop it from happening and how can I get rid of it? I was running on the treadmill last night.. ok.. truthfully it was more like huffing and puffing while quietly swearing under…