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Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Slimdown
I'm on Day 8 and I've done it every day that the program recommends! I do the recommended workout from Jillian (30 Day Shred, Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism, or No More Trouble Zones) and pair that with a killer 35 minute interval workout on the elliptical. I don't know if I'm losing weight or inches yet but I feel great!
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couch to 5 k alternative??
Hi everyone. I downloaded the podcast for the couch to 5 k and I have to admit, it seems a little harsh to me. I remember some years ago I found a "beginner's running" program that started off much gentler. I think the first week was something like walk 7 minutes run 1 minute, alternating for a total of 30 minutes. And you…
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Healthy WITH Curves
Hey all! I was wondering if there were any more women out there who want to lose weight but don't want to end up like a stick! I want to be at a healthy weight, but I want to have a booty and boobs!!! :happy: Does any one know of some good exercises that really promote the feminine figure?
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Need a new intense workout. HELP
Ok so I have done all the listed workouts below, but need something more intense. These workouts are getting WAY to easy for me Jillian Micheals- Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, No more Trouble Zones, 30 day Shred Biggest Loser- Workout 1, Workout 2, Bobs Bootcamp, Cardio Max, Power Sculpt and Last Chance Workout Turbo Jam-…
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Polar Heart Rate Monitor - Level of activity?
It has just occurred to me that I may have the wrong setting for the activity. I have a desk job so on the HRM I have put the lowest activity level. The thing is I'm in the gym 6 days a week for between one or two hours and them some weights which would put my activity after work as very active. I'm just not sure what…
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Question about strength training updates
Why does the site not show calories burned for strength training such as weight lifting or abdominal exercises? I know it burns calories but the site doesn't show it like on cardio. Thanks!
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"active rest"
As I can now manage a decent run on flat to gently rolling terrain, I've recently started running up the hills around my home (8-11% grade). This is giving my thighs a good workout, and I want to at this stage give them 2 days rest between runs to recover. However, I don't want to do nothing on those two days. I don't go…
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Walking In Running Shoes?
I usually buy cross trainers as my all around shoe. (New Balance is my preference). I will use these shoes for my every day use, including walking for exercise. Although, I do use a second pair of shoes for grass cutting. I was wondering what others thought about using a running shoe for walking? So walkers, what do you…
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Anyone else new to Insanity?
I did my first Fit Test this afternoon -- anyone else just starting out with Insanity?
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Questions for trainers/people with experience to share...
So.... supplements. I'm looking to increase endurance and muscle performance. I'm doing about 2 hours a day 4-5 days a week of cardio, (walking and running), and just started Insanity. I'm training for boot camp, and I will be increasing my activity even further over the next 6 months, with most of the focus on strength…
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Do you experience this?
When I'm on the eliptical, I've noticed that my toes go numb after about 20 minutes. Is that normal? What am I doing wrong? I keep going for at least another 10 minutes, but the numbness is strange.. I wonder if I'm pressing too hard when I'm walking on the machine?? Any ideas/suggestions??
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Quick Cardio Workout that requires only you!
This is a workout that my trainer prescribed for me. It only takes about 7-8 minutes for each cycle and it kicks my butt!! Below is a video of what each thing is and how to do them if you are not sure. If you try it, report back to this thread and tell me what you thought! Jumping Jacks 60 ea Prisoner Squat 30 sec Push Ups…
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Getting my body composition tested at the AIS :)
I'm off to see the AIS for an "anthropometric profile". I'm pretty sure its a caliper method fat test. FYI: AIS is the Australian Institute of Sport, a government department that churns out Olympic medals and does a lot of health / nutrition research as well. I'm not sure which of those is the main business, but I can…
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30 day shred
hi everyone, so i just did day one of 30 day shred and i'm wondering... how do I count this for my exercise on myfitnesspal? do I break it out by strength and cardio? any suggestions? thanks liz
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Cardio tones/strengthens muscle?
Do you think 1 hour per day on the elliptical will actually tone or strengthen any of my muscles? (quads? arms?)
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Polar FT7 HRM
I've just ordered myself a Polar FT7 HRM and i read somewhere I need to buy an accessory to upload the data to the internet. Has anybody else got one of these HRM and do you need the accessory?
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Cheaper heart rate monitors
I'm thinking about buying a heart rate monitor because my workouts seem to be getting easier already so I'd like an accurate calorie reading. One of the cheapest, and one I've heard many people have bought, is the York P30. Who has bought this one and do you recommend it? How is it's accuracy? I can't really afford the…
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Being sore after a workout
I usually only get really sore after I start a new routine or start working out a new muscle group. Recently, I started doing a bunch of great ab exercises that a friends coached me on. I am ALWAYS sore for a day after doing them. My question is should I push through another workout the next day or wait until the soreness…
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Love rolls!
Got any great exercises to diminish my love rolls? (Tehe) I've been doing 74 sit ups 3 times a week for a little while but I can't seem to tighten the 'flub' Any ideas?
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Arm Bicycle Machine?
Hello All! There is a new machine now at the gym that is like cycling, except you turn the cranks with your arms. No idea what it's called (on the actual machine is says 'excite') and can't see anything in the database that sounds similar. any ideas? Or anyone who has used this, have you found a comparable calorie-burn…
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tae bo total body fat blasting
i bought this dvd a long time ago and used it maybe twice up until recently, when i stumbled on it looking for a video of my husbands. i put it in, did it for the 50 some odd minutes. Then, I came here to enter it in. There was only 1 form of tae bo and it said that for 50 minutes, i should've burned over a 1000 cals. I…
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using heart rate to calculate calories burned
Is there a way to calculate calories burned per minute? If so, how do I do this? and does your current weight matter, or is it just heart rate that matters? Thanks!
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P90X Calories Burned?
I have been attempting to keep accurate logs for food as well as my exercise. However, I am doing the P90X workouts and have not been able to find a suitable match under EXERCISE that even comes close to the workout that I do each morning and/or night. Without purchasing anymore equipment, does anyone have information…
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How Many Calories Do You Burn
Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone know the estimated calorie number you would burn off in a Les Mills Body Combat Class ??? It is a 60 minute class; If anyone knows that would be great I am having some trouble adding it to my exercise diary. Thanks, Frustrated :)
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Level 3 30 Day Shred - How Bad?
Hi everyone! I am anticipating trying out the Level 3 of the Shred tonight (I'm on Day 8 of Level 2 but want to know what to expect AND Level 2 is getting a bit samey!) So come on - how bad is it?! Lol. Is it harder than Level 2? Does it have good strength/cardio exercises? I'm excited to find out but like to have other…
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Turbo Jam
Any Turbo Jammers on here?
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Belly fat plateau
After close to 2 months of doing this, i have lost several inches around my stomach. However, with about 10 lbs left to my goal i hit a wall. Can anyone give me tips or workout mods to help burn this stubborn fat around my midsection?
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Anyone have Reebok Step by Gin Miller?
If so, how many calories do you normally burn? Do you like it??? I just ordered it from amazon so I can workout when it rains. Please let me know if you like it! THanks!
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Barefoot running
Hello, I have been running at least three times a week for a few months now and have been training for the 5K distance. I like my running shoes and all, but have been wondering about barefoot running (actually about barefoot running shoes, like the Vibram Fivefingers). Has anyone out there tried them? Any real-life…
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fit bit
Anyone have one..what do you think?