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HELP LAZY GIRL HERE!!!
Hi everyone I just started trying to loose weight and realized that I am really out of shape!! I really WANT to exercize and create muscles but I can barely make it through 10 minutes on a stair stepping machine. (and yes it was set for my proper weight and at a low level! ) :frown: I also have very limited equipment and…
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15 Minute jump rope workout that you can customize
Stand in front of a clock or timer of some sort Jump Rope for 3 minutes to warm up Rest for 30 seconds Jump rope as quickly as possible for 60 seconds Rest for 30 seconds Jump Rope as quickly as possible for 60 seconds Rest for 30 seconds Repeat this alternating pattern for 15-20 minutes For the 60 second sprint, you can…
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Even newbies can overtrain
Here’s some signs and symptoms to be aware of in regards to overtraining and overreaching. They are grouped into physical and psychological categories. Now if you suffer from a couple of these, it’s not a sign of overtraining. If you have 5+ of these on a regular basis, it is probably cause to adjust your schedule. Just…
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Work through pain or rest?
Today should be day 3 of The 30 Day Shred for me. But I am a hurtin unit. And I don't mean just a little. All day today I had HUGE problems getting up and down from a seated position (made going to the bathroom interesting!) :laugh: I am walking like a broken duck no matter how hard I try to "act normal" and my abs/tris…
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Kettle Bells - whats the burn?
Hello! I am wondering how I can enter in my cardio kettle bell class - it is 45 mins - 3 repetitive 15 min cycles. anyone have any idea how many calories roughly this would burn?
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insanity vs. p90x?
Anyone out there done both and have a favorite of the two? Why? I saw some ads for insanity and it seems more appealing to me (I tend to go for more exercise along the running, aerobic type). Just wondering how many folks have tried both and which one you liked more. Thanks!
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what would you do.......lazy exercize day?
I have been working out for regularily for 4+ months and doing well. Today I woke up at 6am and I was so tired that by 8am I needed a nap. I'm not sick, not really "tired" I'm just not myself. Today is my weight training day. MWF I do the C25K program and T TH I do weight lifing (this will be week 2 for the weight…
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Help with crunches...
I can't even do ONE crunch. Or 1 push-up. Am I cheating to wedge my feet under something to keep them down? Any exercises I can do to strengthen my abs to enable me do do these?
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SBF2: Reboot boogaloo...wk ofJuly 5....
starting the thread...
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Confused--how long on cardio?
I'm confused because I've heard conflicting information regarding my cardio training regarding weight-loss. I run on the Cybex machine daily (similar to an elliptical) at my gym... When I worked with a personal trainer, he told me to make sure to do at least 30 min. daily, but not more than 45 min. and his reason was that…
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Not sure how many calories I'm burning
Hi Guys, I'm not sure how many calories im burning when i go to the gym. I know the machines have calorie counters but I highly doubt they are correct. I don't have enough money for a calorie watch either. So could anyone just please give me an estimate on how many calories you think I burn while working out?? I weight…
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MFP'ers: OPINIONS PLEASE!!! Best H/R Monitor?
Ok. So I have a LITTLE extra dough, and would like to get a h/r monitor to more accurately track calories burned during cardio. I like the wristwatch ones but have no idea which is best. Please tell me what has worked for you? My main features needed: > Economical > Reasonably Durable > Track at least Heart Rate AND…
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exercise advice needed!
need your suggestions good people. I find it really hard to exercise so here are all the reasons/ excuses I use :wink: I have to be very careful with my back as I slipped a disc and trapped a nerve years ago: I didn't walk for a year and always scared it will happen again. I have a problem with my left foot ( won't bore…
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Glutes.....help!
Hello!!! When I do squats and lunges I don't feel it in my glutes, I feel it in my hamstrings and quads. I have looked up how to do the form, and mine looks right. What am I doing wrong or is there something I should be doing different?? Any suggestions??
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Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Hey MPF friends! I am new to jogging and I have decided to participate in the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 16, 2010. I have included some info below, including a link. I was wondering if anyone would like to form a buddy system and/or support motivation group? Due to busy…
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CLX IS MAKING MY BUTT BIGGER
Has this happened to anyone else I am on the second to last week of the Push Phase?
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how do i log
the jillina michaels 30 day shred video ?? I don't have a heart monitor so how do I figure it ? thanks lee
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Looking for other home excersise programs
I'm a 30 year old male and I've got 2 days left on P90x. I've already purchase p90x plus as well as insanity. I'm going to do these programs over the next 6 months. But I'm a planner. Always looking ahead to see what will come next. Call me strange if you want to but I really don't want to do an at-home excersise program…
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extra skin
so this is for real a question I have for my sister. she was always the fat kid, why i don't know why, she was the biggest baby, she could wear my clothes as a kid even though she was 5 years younger. At her heaviest she was in I dunno 270lb now she is about 153lb, at i dunno 5'7'', my question does any one whose had…
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My first 5K
So I'd set a goal to run my first 5k before I turned 21. My birthday is in Aug and my first 5k is this saturday. I'm excited but nervous at the same time. I've never loved running and theres always been a mental block but I finally broke it and my goal is just to finish without stopping. Any tips for a first timer??
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I need advice ladies please!!!
Ok i'm having a hard night...i've been doing really well with doing 30day Shred every night with my hubby along with working out during the day...but I started my period tonite and i couldn't make it through the 30min workout....should i try again tomorrow night or let my body rest during this time of the month?
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Results from Chalean Extreme?
Sorry if this has been posted before, but I couldn't find an actual thread devoted just to results. If you have completed the program, will you please post your results here? I'm really leaning towards purchasing this, and I want to know if it'll help me lose those last 15-20 pounds and/or lean me out and give me some nice…
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Weight Loss Calories vs Training Calories?
This may seem like a strange question but MFP has me at 1200 calories for weight loss and of course I add on the calories from exercise but I'm wondering since I'm putting on muscle as well as losing fat should I manually update my calories to around 1400. Even with eating my exercise calories I don't refueled and…
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What exercise can I count?
Hi, I am new to My Fitness Pal - I fell across it looking at the free apps for my iPhone - but it looks as if it's what I need. I did do weight watchers on line for a while and lost some weight, and then found it again and DH moaned about paying for something that wasn't working. When it just comes out of your bank account…
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Morning or Evening?
does it really matter??? with working out? i have been doing nights but i was thinking of throwing a moring or 2??? Any thoughts????
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Eating after shred?
so my hubby and i don't get to shred until 9-930 each night...and right after we are both starving...so is it bad to eat afterward being so late? Last night i had a chocolate banana smoothy with protien powder in it. pleae give me some advice since we are about to start.
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renew life??
i was just wondering if any one has used the renew life total rapid cleanse???? and if they thought it work??? thoughts please!!!
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still SO sore
I didnt go to the gym yesterday because I was sore...but today...I'm even MORE sore! OH my thighs! So what can I do at the gym today for cardio?
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Weigh In
I weigh in daily -- as I am obsessed with it. At times, though, it is hard as I know there are differences due to water weight, etc. Should I (and what are the benefits of) only weighing in once a week?
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Cardio exercise while working out abs - Turbo Jam, Hip Hop A
So I *was* all set to order Insanity and go nuts. BUT I looked at some videos on YouTube of people doing the exercises, and I don't think I'm fit enough yet to tackle Insanity. I would hate to spend so much money on something that I get discouraged with. I still want to get Insanity, but I think it's going to have to wait…