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tummy attack!!! any ab workouts??
hey everyone!!! so it's getting down to crunch time (yes, pun intended) and i'm getting ever so close to my goal weight but my big trouble and has always been since forever, is my stomach or abs area. What are some tummy workouts I can do to start tightening and shaping up that specific area??? anything really vigourous…
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5 great arm exercises 4 women
If you want to get a toned muscle you need to lose fat. If you have built some nice muscles but there is a layer of fat covering it then you will never have the firm, defined muscle that you so desire, weight training is a big part of muscle toning. Not only does it build the actual muscles that you want to show off, but…
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Really stupid HRM question...
I'm sure this is probably VERY obvious, but if you purchase a Polar (say F7 for the heck of it), does it come with the chest strap or is that extra? I thought it came with it, but looking at it on amazon the strap appears in the "accessories to purchase" section.
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Found this great website with great at home workout.
I found this amazing work-out site. Maybe some people already have it but i just wanted to share to those who dont know about it. they allowed you to see 1-5min workout video with great workout on a free-membership. i've been using thier ab's at home workout video( its a 22min free ab workout video on the main page when…
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excited to go to the gym tomorrow =]
I'm overly excited to go the gym tomorrow because i haven't gone this past week but i did do some mini workout at home including "yoga" "Ab's workout" and a little bit of arm workout. I dont know why i'm so excited that i had to share with you all....the only down part is tomorrow i'm gonna weight -in. Wish me luck with a…
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350 cal. burned cleaning/jamming
So I recently purchased a heart rate monitor because I wanted to have the workouts I do on here show a more accurate calorie burn. Anyway, I had to clean my apartment. So I was curious and put my hrm on. I decided to have a little fun with it. I cranked up some good dancing music and jammed out will I cleaned! I was…
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Fun ways to incorporate Kids and daily exercise
Hi I am a mother of two older kids (10 and 7) and my workouts normally include them. I am very fortunate that the area I live in has great trails and bike paths but i am looking for something fun that I can get them into for the winter. My current workouts are taking them on the bike path where they ride and I run or I can…
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wheelchair bound
Is there any exercises I can do that will help me. Maybe lifting weights or buying a exercise machine that you can use like a stationary bicycle that just sets on the floor. Thanks
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A few ways to know if you're doing an exercise correctly
A few easy ways to tell whether you're doing an exercise the right way. Are you feeling it in the right place? Does the exercise in question result in fatigue to the targeted muscle groups, or is the effort coming from somewhere else? Experiencing, say, neck pain during a set of crunches is a good indication your form is…
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Calorie Calculators
I have noticed discrepancies between what the exercise machines tell me I am burning calorie wise versus what the calculators here tell me I am burning. Which do you guys think would be considered more accurate? Thanks!
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Do cardio after weight training days or on days in between
For maximum muscle, do your cardio directly after your lifting or on the following day, never prior to.Cardio fatigues muscles, leaving them too tired to do strength training to the best of your ability Doing cardio with a fatigued body doesn't matter because you're going for heart-rate response, not speed. (If running…
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ChaLean Extreme MFP Buddies/Support Wanted
Hello Ladies and Gents I started ChaLean Extreme on July 28 and I really enjoy it but I have a lot of trouble sticking with a program, especially if it’s a long one. If you have recently started this program or you will be soon and want some two way support, someone to share diet and fitness advice/experiences with and…
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Should u do a specific # of reps? or...
Should you do a specific number of repetitions or just crank out as many as you can? I find many women who ask this question. Not sure which way to go? High-rep phases build lean mass, and capping your reps by increasing weights adds strength. It takes BOTH approaches to become well-rounded. Here's one way to get the best…
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Should you stay in one heart-rate zone while doing cardio?
The answer is No. The human body responds to variety, so your fitness improves when you avoid stagnant workouts. Try using three different heart-rate training zones for your cardio: low intensity (65 to 75 percent), medium (80 to 85 percent), and high (90 to 95 percent). Subtract your age from 220 to estimate your maximum…
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Running and Calorie burn
Hi gang...so I've started run/walking a few times a week, I'm trying to figure out how to calculate calorie burn. The exercise data base offers a "walking at 4mph" or "running at 5 mph". Now....on my tracking devise I'm averaging about a 13-14 minute mile. Do I calculate for the walking at 4 or ....what?? I know running…
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achy and sore after very limited exercise or activity
I've been doing a lot of household type work, such as carrying in heavy tile and other materials for a bathroom remodel 400 feet from the truck, etc, as well as some walking lately. I have mild muscle aches pretty much all over that aren't bad enough to keep me from doing "regular" activity, but still, I notice it. It…
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Bob Harper's new weight lifting DVD
Anyone try this? I have done it twice and heree are my comments: First, I take exception to Bob's comment that you can do this tape every day. I'm not sure one should lift heavy weights every day because muscles need time to repair. I suppose if you used light weights throughout the dvd, maybe it could be done everyday. I…
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30 day shred calories
Does anyone know roughly how many calories are burnt in Jillian Michael's 30 day shred?
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Heart Rate Monitors
Polar FT4 vs. Polar FT7 Hey all, Please advise me on which one to buy? Ive done a bit of research on the 2 HRM above and they seem fairly similar apart from price. Has anyone used the above and can you give me some advice?
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Polar FT4 or FT7 Sizing - HELP
Hi Is there anyone here who uses one of the above (the Male versions) who could post the circumference for the wrist band and the chest band at their max. I have searched all over their site, emailed their 'support':laugh: and asked in the forums on their site but no luck. This is such basic info when buying online. The…
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Time of day?
Is there a time of day to exercise that is better than other times? The reason I ask is I remember reading the newbie links provided on the forums when I joined, and one of the articles explained metabolism and burning fuel / fat when exercising. The link stated that the first to be burned when exercising is any stores…
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Weekend Bootcamp ideas
This weekend I'm house sitting and have no distractions until Monday afternoon. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for creating a sort weekend boot camp to kick off my goals. Thanks in advance.
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Another Insanity Question...
OK, So this is my First Week of Insanity. Very Challenging- but overall, doable. I am only on day five, but sticking with it. My question is: Shaun T is always talking about contracting the core- or engaging the core. How in the heck do you do that. Flex your abs, suck in your tummy, or what? Sorry- this is a dumb…
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Build power fast with these four moves
Do the workout three times a week, resting at least a day between sessions.Perform the exercises in succession, and then rest for 60 seconds before repeating the circuit 2-3 times. All these exercises can be completed on the Power cage. 1. Barbell Duck-Under Set a barbell at waist level on the supports of a power cage, and…
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Polar F6
Im looking into buying one but i wanted some feed back first from everyone on Mfp that owns one. Are they easy to use? Work great? Battery last? Please if you can provide me with some information from your own personal experience that would be great!!! Thank you!
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WARNING!!! GIRLY QUESTION!!!!
Ladies, Has anyone else's TOM freaked out since you started exercising regularly? Since I started working out on the Wii in December '09 I have been having 1 week on 2 weeks off for the most part.......it is getting ridiculous!!
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c25k ??
I was fitted for running shoes. I went out yesterday for my first run and my shins were hurting. They still hurt today. So now IDK what to do. I can't return the shoes, I bought them in California when I was visiting my mom ( I live in Ohio). We don't have a dedicated running store here either. Other than the shins, I…
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When to Exercise?!
Any tips on when any of you find time to exercise? I stay at home and have 3 kids and am really struggling to fit it in.
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HIIT-friendly iPod/iPhone Apps?
Hello all, does anyone know of a HIIT-friendly ipod app that I could download and try? I'm specifically looking for something that will track intervals with beeps, a flashing screen, music, etc -- 30 sec of max intensity, followed by a slow down, repeated by the max intensity again, that sort of thing. I have a stationary…
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Just one more question... (at least for now)
I was wondering if anyone out there that owns, or uses a bodybugg has found that it under estimates the calories burned. I bought a bodybugg and I've been using it exclusively to count my calories burned for the day, but it seems that I burn way fewer calories than I would expect, even with majorly difficult workouts. My…