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Running is hard to do...
I am attempting to run my first 5K with only about 30 days of training...today i tired running on the treadmill and after doing my warm up walk I ran only about .27 miles before I stopped :( i was discouraged because I've only got about 25 more days until the race and I can barely run without having to stop....but after…
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Really good tips for using gym equipment
I'm sure some of you may have already seen this but i've been listening to a podcast from iTunes called get fit guy. Basically it's lots of tips and guidance from a top personal trainer from the US. He breaks everything down really nicely and shares lots of good advice. Here is the website.…
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Ipod or MP3 player?
Hi! I currently have an ipod shuffle which is starting to lose it charge shortly after being completely charged. I had an MP3 player a couple of years ago which just stopped holding the charge completely. I work out at the gym 5-6 days a week and need something that'll last! Oh, I also have problems with the volume on my…
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Sit ups, I love to hate them.
Hi, I hate sit ups. I don't have a membership to a gym, otherwise I would use the machine for that dreaded exercise. Is there anyway to make sit ups fun? Is there anyway to do them other than lying on the floor or on an exercise ball? Is there anyway to target those areas without doing sit ups? Needing feedback....give me…
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Face is breaking out..any advice??
Since I started working out on Tues, my face has broken out terribly! I am washing it after workouts, but am I maybe washing it too much? Is that possible?? ...Anyone have any advice?! I don't want to spend tons of money on something like Proactiv
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What do fit people do for fun?
Hi. This might be a pretty silly question, but now that I am doing well eating nutritionally and exercising I am having these great bursts of energy and I don't know what to do with myself. So my question is, what do fit people do for fun? I used to like to do crafts or read for my recreation time, but now I'm all jiggly…
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Im pretty sure i have shin splints any advice?
Im moving along in p90x and my left shin has been killing me for three weeks, i finally put ice on it after swearing to my boyfriend that i didn't have shin splints and after icing i have a huge raised welt on my shin... i'm still pretending like he's wrong cuz he can never be right lol but any advice to speed up the…
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confused
What is everyone talking about ??hear rate monitor??? I have been going soley on what the site gives you for exercise..I usually don't eat those calories earned from exercise but hearing everyone talk about these ?monitors? I haven't a clue??? Please help!!
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Sore abs while running?
When I picked up running one of the things that held me back the most wasn't my breathing or my legs getting sore. It was this deep pain in my abs every time I'd run. Not a side stitch, I know what they feel like. Instead it was a pain across the center of my belly. It felt like I had been gut punched or something. The…
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To do the Shred or Not to do the Shred?
Hey everyone... I just need some advice! I've done really well calories wise today and exercise wise. I've done the Shred every night since I bought it last week...tonight however I had a softball game and pretty much ran my butt off from Left Field to the dugout for 7 innings (like an hour)! lol ... Then I came right home…
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Morning Workouts
I am going to try working out in the morning before work. Is it ok not to eat anything before working out, and then eating breakfast about 20-30 minutes after my workout? It's really the only way I can come up with. I have to get up extra early to be able to do a 30-minute workout, shower, get dressed and eat breakfast…
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Muscle Tension in Trapezuis Muscle
Hey all, I am a student who holds a lot of tension in my trapezuis muscle. I was convinced it is from sitting and studying a lot and leaning over the computer, but now it's summer and i'm still not feeling any better. I went to see a physical therapist and she gave me some posture exercises which I have not been doing too…
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Tall gals....
I am looking for some fitness tops. Preferably wicking material with a supportive built in bra, in a tank style. Problem is, I am 5'10, and have a long torso. I got a hand-me-down adidas shirt that I like (it is supportive, cut nice, not too low cut that I give the neighborhood a show on my run) but it seriously barely…
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How do you log the 30 day shred?
I started the Jilliam Michael 30 day shred today and was curious as to how you track the exercise on mfp? I have ordered a HRM, but haven't received it yet. Thanks!!
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Tracking Lifestyle Calories = A Question
Hello my fellow MFPers! I am having a bit of a pickle and was wondering if some of you would mind weighing in on a subject I've been wrestling with for a couple of days. First off, some stats (which will probably help). I'm 27, female, 5'6.5" and about 140lbs (I say about because some days it's higher, some days it's…
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Cant eat all these Ex cals
Just finished working all afternoon in my yard, wore my HR monitor so I would get an accurate read on cals burned. 3 hrs and 43 minutes, cutting and bagging grass- edging-weed wacking-pruning trees and weeding. Got a nice tan going too. Burned a huge 1680 calories !!!! Up till this point I have not been eating any of my…
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No longer using MFP's calorie calculator
I have been suspicious for awhile that MFP was giving me too many calories for exercises done, but I wasn't willing to give up those extra food calories. Now that I feel I'm plateau-ing or have been for awhile, it is time to get honest. Today I worked out on my home elliptical that doesn't allow you to program in age or…
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Update
Just wanted to let you all know that after me and my son exercised together yesturday we are both a little sore (well my leg and butt are killing me)...but none the less, I still went to the track and walked for 1hr and did the 9 sets of stairs 3 times......so I think I worked off the birthday cake I ate yesturday.....…
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Husband has ran hit butt off!
(oopppss...ran his butt off that is) Hello all. Rob and I have been running, however he is running a bit more than me. He does not wish to lose any more weight and is currently in the maintaining phase. He is having a hard time eating all of his calories. Do you fellow runners have any advise on what to feed this man other…
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how to calculate beach walk?
i know i walked 3.2 miles in 68mins and my runkeeper app told me i had burned 408 calories based on my weight that i have inputted into that program but i know the resistance of the sand must count for more right??? i'll take the 408 calories burned but i wonder how the beach could/would be added in... thoughts???…
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OMG I did it!!!
Hi All, So I planned to workout with a trainer while he was doing his workout but the only time we could do it was at 430am!! Yeap thats right 430 in the morning. Our plan was for today. Well go figure with Murphy's law and all I can't get to sleep last nite. I probably got like 3 maybe 4 hours of sleep. But I get up…
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Runners....know of any good training programs?
I'm looking for an easy to follow program for a half marathon. Most seem to be 12 weeks which is totally fine. I'm fairly new to running, so the programs I'm finding I have NO Idea what most of it even means! Does anyone know of a nice simple one? Thank you!
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Newbie Gym Attendee
Hi, I'm starting the gym properly for the first time and had my initial personal trainer session on Saturday. I am in soooo much pain. The guy did a load of body conditioning exercises with me and I am seriously suffering, having never used the majority of these muscles before. So, I was just wondering whether there were…
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should have worn my HRM
so i have been out scraping and painting on my house for about 2 hours...i have no idea how to estimate how many calories i burned, and anything that seems close to it on any web site like gardening or cleaning is saying i burned over 1000...that can't be right can it? i am guessing like 300...thoughts?
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Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown level 1
I just did it last night an OMG it was so hard! I was wondering how you guys log this. It's definitely NOT regular Yoga at all. I ended up logging it as aerobics, general but I'm not sure if that's accurate. I kinda have to guess since I don't have a HRM. But man, it was HARD! Thanks!
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WHATS THE BEST EXERCISE DVD FOR A 300+ MALE BEGINNER?
Hi, anyone any ideas for me please, I'm currently 340lbs so its not easy. Thanks in advance Rob
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Warrior Dash!
http://warriordash.com/ I just signd up for this even! Its going to be a blast and its only a 5 k! I convinced some of my friends to do it and i can not wait for it. It has twelve obsticels and in the end you get covered in mud! They have it all over the country so i thought i would share this with everyone!!!
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C25K?
Just bought the app... Anyone tried this? I run alot but never more than a mile and a half...
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Heart Rate Monitor Recommendations
Hi all! I'm getting really frustrated with my HRM and am thinking about getting a different one. I currently have a Polar F6 and when it works I love it. My problem is that it doesn't always read me. I can be in the middle of a workout and it drops to zero. I've actually been wondering if maybe it's just too big for me...…
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Heart rate mointor
I have a polar f7 and love it!!! I want to get one for my husband for fathers day, unfortunately i don't have enought $$$ to spend of a polar like mine. I have found this one Timex Digital Fitness Unisex Heart Rate Monitor has anyone had good/bad experiences with it. Looking at the reviews some people say it is great and…