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I LOVE my elliptical!
Recently bought a Nordic Track elliptical and wanted to say how much I LOVE this machine. Second work out put in and my body I can already feel my unused leg muscles come to life but my butt lift. It is one effective thirty minute work out 472 calories burnt 5.15 miles down. I've done a total of 10 miles in 2 days, the…
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help me...
i need to figure out how to calculate walking 1, 2, 3 miles... any one know...becuz the walking in this database is dont by miles per hour... i just need to know about how many calories i burn walking like 3 mile in 30 mins.. im in the 200 pound range.. if that helps.....
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Hatha Yoga? I've never done a Yoga class before...help! (Ove
Thinking about a Yoga class tonight....it's Hatha. But I read online you shouldn't do it while you're on 'that tom of the month.'. Hmmmmmmmm. I'm already intimidated enough by the thought of doing it! It's free at my gym, and it's taught by a very good teacher. (My son's best friend's mom) I already intimidated by never…
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Biggest Loser LAST CHANCE WORKOUT
I did the 30 minutes. How do I record it on MFP???? How many caolries did I burn? Thanks!:happy:
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Count full calories for exercise?
Let's say that a machine or HRM tells me I burned 500 calories in an hour. Do I get to count that whole 500? Or should I subtract the amount that I would have theoretically burned anyway by doing nothing, that is my BMR? Or is that already typically accounted for in the machine/HRM calculations? And for that matter, is it…
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How much workouts should I do if I am a massage therapist?
I know its a lot of work for me to just complete 4 treatments. I want to lose weight to help get more fit so I have more endurance. Any suggestions? I want to lose 30 lbs.
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To gym, or not to gym
I am very sore from my weight lifting class last night. My arms, my legs, my butt lol everything really. I was planning on doing the arc trainer today but I'm wondering if I should just rest today. If I don't work out. It's going to be really tight with the calories. I'll only have like 400 left from here on. So I will…
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HRM Carories... Is this possible?
My friend gave me her old HRM a couple of days ago as she uses a better one now. I've set it up with my details and tried it out today when I went to my ice skating class and practice. Ermmmm... it said I had burned 1434 kcals! :noway: Is that even possible? :huh: Its a polar A5 HRM. I am very unfit (though improving!),…
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How to add exercise bike etc
Hi, ive only been using this for a week or so but Ive tried to add in exercises such as 'rowing machine', 'exercise bike' etc, nothing that out of the ordinary! but it dosnt seem to have them saved. Are they name something different? Does anyone know how I can find or add them? Thanks E
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Poll-what is the next move?
Hello-okay so I have been running pretty faithfully since the end of January.... I did a half marathon in 2.16.01 in April, and did a 5.2 mile race in June in 44+.....I have been doing Insanity since the begining of June as well. So here is my poll question............. Run another half marathon in October OR Run a full…
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insanity-cardio abs/pure cardio
Just wondering how everyone did these two workouts on Insanity. Cardio Abs first and then Pure cardio?? I"m not sure I can do anything after finishing pure cardio. LoL. I am set to do both tomorrow morning. It will be the first time doing cardio abs, so i'm not sure what to expect! Thanks!
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Would you determin this to be exercise???
I work in a deli at a grocery store. I'm on my feet from 9-5. thats 480mins. It's a past passed job but there are times when I would be just standing around. How can I configure this into my workout journal under the exercise portion? I typed in 'standing' and all that popped up was 'fishing on the bank standing'. So I…
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Morning workouts?
Just curious, How do you make yourself get up to work out in the morning? I would like to get up and work out in the morning, but after I work all day, work out, take care of my son, clean, cook...it gets late and I am exhausted in the morning. Any pointers or motivations would be greatly appreciated!!! :)
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Running outside vs. on a treadmill?
I'm going on vacation to Montauk, NY next week and I'm going to try REALLY hard to go for a run every morning or evening. The thing is, though, I've only ever run on a treadmill so I'm just wondering what to expect. I usually run 3 miles at a ten minute mile. Lately I've added in an incline of 1. I know I'm not going to be…
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Favorite Core/Abs DVDs?
Hi there. I just started working out with a trainer once a week (among other stuff I do at the gym) andI'm not surprised that my core/abs are WEAK!!! They were never that strong to begin with, but after having my daughter a year and a half ago, I feel like there is NOTHING there! It is difficult for me to even get into…
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P90x and Nutrition
So I'm heading into Day 4 of the Classic P90x routine tonight with some friends but I'm finding one major problem with the routine...I'm RAVENOUS when I finish each night... Monday was the first day I've worked out that hard in a long time so when I finished up I didn't feel guilty about eating pizza leftovers that were in…
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Nike + ipod
Does anyone use the Nike + ipod? I would love to have some friends and challenges? I am all new at this and not sure how this all works.
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Is there a doctor in the house!?
I've experienced this before, I was told to eat protein before and after my workout to prevent it from happening. Doesn't help. Here's my issue. I usually have high blood pressure, a norm would be 134/94 heartrate staying high 80s, low 90s. That is usually after a long day. I can run a little lower than that. When I…
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MFP Nike+ challenge
If anyones interested add me on here, nike+ or reply on here. My Nike+ user is PP99. I'll set up a distance challenge starting on say sunday for 30 days?? The way nikes set up will make it invite only on nike+ website other wise the challenge is 'hijacked' by some very good runners on the site. If you fancy it - let me…
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Serious about weights? Arm blasting workout..to increase mus
This post is geared more to the men on the boards. To the women who are serious about lifting as well. First I have to tell you the biggest hurdle most people face when wanting to increase their workout intensity and their progress in the gym. This first step results from the fact…yes fact…that over 90% of the regular…
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Post Exercise Nutrition?
Hi All I go to the gym most mornings (75 minute workout, heavy on cardio) on a banana and cup of coffee then when I get home I have scrambled eggs on 1 slice of wholemeal toast. My question is, am I really maximising my weightloss with these meals when I'm burning calories at a higher rate post exercise? Any advice…
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Swimming
Hello all. I have decided to start swimming as part of my exercise routine throughout the week (2-3 times is my aim, on top of other things). I have not been in a swiming costume/pool since I was about 14, and as much as I love the water I am terrified of walking out into the pool area later this week in pretty much…
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Vicky Entwhistle WOW
Hi Does anyone do this DVD and how many calories do you burn? Mo:smile:
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Thick waste - how to slim up?
FIRSTLY - it should be waist! Sorry ppl, I'm not sure how to edit the title!! Okay so, I would not by any means consider myself really overweight but in pictures I definitely look thicker around the waste area. I don't neccessarily want 6 pack abs (while that would be fabulous), how can I look thinner though? Is it really…
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Tony Hortons One On One
i Just ordered the first 2 volumes :D what are good sups into p90x with these cds. i will already be replacing yoga sadly as with University and work i am unable to commit to the time. once i finish p90x what are the best cardio etc in the series?
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30 day shred?
It seems to be a popular topic here. What does it involve? What have your experiences with it been? I've been looking at Jillian's programs for a while and have contemplated getting them. Just wanted to know everybodys' thoughts on the DVDs.
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ChaLean Extreme starting 07/13/10
I will be going on Vacation in 4 weeks to visit the my husbands family to South America, I have been doing the 30 day Shred with Jillian Michaels, but I will start Chalean Extreme tomorrow, I have exactly 4 weeks to finish the Burn Fase, I will take keep you posted. I'm ready for the challenge and NOBODY is going to STOP…
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Hundred Pushup challenge
Hi I'm going to start the Hundred Pushup this week...sometime. Would anyone want to do it with me? http://hundredpushups.com/
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HRM help
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I am looking to buy a heart rate monitor. I am hoping to find one that isn't too expensive. I am also wondering if the chest strap makes a big difference, if it does then I will spend extra for one with a chest strap. Anyone have any suggestions on a good quality inexpensive heart rate monitor?
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Going on vacation....
So... I'm going on vacation to visit my mom in Houston next week. I'm leaving my Jillian Michaels video here for my workout partner. I believe I will be taking my Biggest Loser Cardio Max tho. I do have a question for all of you. I am definitely starting to get some definition in my muscles, but, they're covered in…