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Have you done squat sit ups?
Has anyone done squat sit-ups? I did them for the first time in a workout video from fitness channel and the are soooooooooo great. They are great for your lower abs and your butt. My butt was sore at work and I couldn't understand why since I worked upperbody the day before! It was the sit ups!!!
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Want to buy a stationary bike! Which kind do I get?
I am looking for some advice about buying a stationary bike. I've been looking at several from Sports Authority...and at Sears. I definitely do NOT want a recumbant stationary bike, it hurts my back... and I DO want the magnetic resistance, not that 'fan' kind. Does anyone have any experience with a stationary bike at…
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Your Shape, Wii
Does anyone know how accurate the calories burnt are with this? I did 45 mins yesterday, yes it was hard going but I am very doubtful that I burnt off over 700 cals which is what it said?!
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Knee issues -- any suggestions appreciated.
I have bad knees and left knee is practically out. So far knee is fine and doctors tell me to keep moving it and I can tell when I exercise they do definitely feel better. I do walking away the pounds DVD's and I just started going back to health club the last 3 weeks. Some people say elliptical is good for knees and same…
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DVDs - What exercise category?
I recently started the "Crunch" workout series on Netflix Watch Instantly. Some of these workouts are a mix between Aerobics/Pilates/Yoga. Two specific ones I do are a serious workout that probably burn a decent amount of calories. Under the "Track Exercise" option, 40 minutes of Pilates only burns about 137 calories. I…
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P90X - Best and Worst?
For you, what are your best and worst workouts? I love Kenpo, I always look forward to it! I hate Chest, Shoulder & Triceps, I always struggle with it and really hate that workout. It's getting better but I totally dread it!
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I've got a new workout video for you guys...
Anyone remember Vera Demilo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH0Tdxybvic >_o
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Question about exercising for those of you who hate it. (or
K, so I've pretty much always been the out of shape/ fat kid. I'm no longer necessarily fat but I'm still out of shape and I HATE to exercise. It's just so incredibly boring and honestly there's so many things I'd rather be doing. Of course, I know this is absolutely no excuse not to do it because it's essential for my…
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This makes no sense to me
Overall, I'm happy with where I'm at. I definitely want and need to loose more weight, but I'm getting there, I'm seeing the results! I get up just about every morning about 5am to get a good workout in before having to take my shower and get myself and my son ready to leave the house for work and school. Every morning…
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Pregnant and need help
Hey there everyone. I just found out I'm expecting!!!!! This is going to change a few things here on myfitnesspal, but not too much. I am just not going to focus on losing any weight. I am walking a lot and jogging about 1/2-3/4 mile most days of the week to build strength in my legs as I will be carrying more weight as…
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The Firm workouts
Has anyone tried The Firm workouts before? I'm getting bored with the free stuff at exercise tv and netflix. Saw a few at target and thought about purchasing them but wanted to be sure they were worth the $15. Thanks!
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flabby arms
I have "big girl arms." :grumble: I have lost 35 lbs since january 5 :drinker: and everything is getting smaller except my upper arms. I don't really lift weights - I do the elliptical every day - so I guess that would help, but is there anything else I could do that gets results?? :huh:
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The 4 Steps to a Great HIITWorkout
This is from one of our information guides in our books at the gym. 1. Exercise Selection Most of the research studies into HIIT have relied on stationary bicycles or ergo-meters to test the effectiveness of this training protocol. Mainly this is due to the need for these studies to control all of the variables in a closed…
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WHAT IS THE BEST EXERCISE TO LOOSE MOOBS
Can any 1 help me ? http://www.neobux.com/?r=UsmanRafiq <a href="http://www.neobux.com/?r=UsmanRafiq"><img src="http://images.neobux.com/imagens/banner9.gif" width="468" height="60"></a>
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Looking for Running Tips!
Hi everyone! I've recently started running on a semi-regular basis (2-4 times a week, depending on the week), and I'm looking for all the help I can get. I've never been a runner, so I don't know if there are secret tips to make it easier or more fun. Right now, I'm only running about a mile and a half to two miles each…
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? ? ? Jillian Who? ? ? Jillian What? ? ? ?
Ok people. I have heard about Jillian Michaels 30 Shred, but now I want to knwo what it is. What kind of results have people seen while donig this routine? Have people maintained the goals they reached after the 30 days? How hard was it to stick to? Is it just a workout video? I heard there might be a diet plan with it,…
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Marathon Newbies Group week three!!!
I had an off week as in cranking out 2 crummy miles. I am glad its early in so I am going to restart my week two training again its only fair to do that. We had a winter storm that made travelling anywhere even in a truck not a wise idea unless absolutely necessary my friend visited me ferociously and knocked me into bed…
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Getting Resistance in my workout
I hate doing resistance training….however I know my body needs it to define it more and aid in the weight loss as well. But once I finish my workout…I have no energy or mood to do my strength training So I decided to try and incorporate my strength training within my 6 miles jog/power walk routine, which usually takes me…
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gym closed :(
Just expressing frustration that my Y is closed from the flooding and I don't know when it will reopen. I'm not one to go out and do videos or exercise w/out the class pressure to keep up or the deadline of having to be there at a certain time. I'm going to have to make myself go run with the dogs in the morning instead,…
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Calf pain
I have pretty bad calf pain in my left leg at the moment. I did a little extra on Tuesday. I added in the 30 Day Shred to my daily routine. Yesterday I woke up with it feeling like someone was pulling the muscle up my leg. So I took the day off from working out. Today it is worse. I took pain reliever to reduce swelling…
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Thighs!
Hiya Does anyone have some good tips for toning thighs and calves? I've always had what I call 'rugby' legs, with large calves which is annoying for a girl, but what annoys me more is than my thighs have got a little wobbly and I'd like to remedy that. Can anyone recommend me something? I am limited by a joint weakness, so…
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8 Week Body Blitz!!!!
Hi! So i have been going the gym and trying to watch what i eat over the past few months! However i have not been entirely sticking to a proper regime!! and so therefore i havent really noticed much change in body shape! It seems that although i have been excercising at least 3 times a week i have actually put weight on!…
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drop sets
Looking to break a plateau, or add a new dimension to your workout, try drop sets. You can drop set just about any exercise you're doing, for example, bicep curls, do two sets at whatever weight your comfortable...actually let's use me as an example. I would fo two sets of 8-10 reps with 40lb dumbells (with a 30-45 sec…
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Ran 2 miles!
Ok I know its not that much, but I ran 2 straight miles yesterday! Did not stop once! I have never in my life done that! And did it in 17 minutes! I am so excited and proud of myself!! Just wanted to share!
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NO MORE XCUSES!!!!!!!!
Hi every1, i started this on Monday and im very excited.... My goal is to loose 35 lbs by December. I really would love some motivation from anyone who have had success.... I need a few tips.... also i don't understand what does it means when u dont have the amount of calories ur supposed to have and when u are negative on…
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Legs and knees hurt during/after run?
I have been running continuously for about a month and a half now. I can go for about an hour pretty easily but recently my legs and knees have been killing me as soon as I start to run and its only gotten worse. I can barely do a half hour now and I really have no idea why?! I love to run and I don't want to have to stop.…
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Army Crawl
So, I absolutely LOVE doing the army crawl! I am in the process of finishing up ChaLEAN extreme & that is where I was introduced. I am hooked!!! It's an awesome core workout... I've been doing 40 to 60 a day! Does anyone else like them or am I the only one! haha I love it, so thought I'd suggest it to everyone else. You…
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How do you count the 30 Day Shred?
How do you enter the 30 into your exercise log? Thanks
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Upper Body Toning
Hi, I need to tone my arms - got to fit into strapless dress in August and want more toned arms- anyone any ideas of good arm toning exercise's?? I have a horse and am always lifting and moving buckets which is helping a little bit! Thanks
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Crossfit
I have started working out at a Crossfit gym. Does anyone know how to log the "WOD"? work outs of the day? Most of the workouts are a combination of strength and cardio training. For example: 5 rounds of the following for time: 20 pullups 30 push ups 40 sit ups 50 squats 3 minute rest between rounds. I tried to log this in…