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how many calories burned?
I'm just full of questions today!! lol BUT does anyone know about how many calories I would burn doing the 30 day shred workout? I do not have an HRM and I won't be able to afford one for a little while which I know who make things so much more easier but what can I do. If anyone has any ideas and suggestions I would…
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Excercise
Does anyone have a good excercise program that I can do three times a week for thirty minutes that will help me loose tommy fat and thigh and butt fat Please let me know Thanks Vanessa:smile:
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Looking for people who live in Potsdam. Canton, or Massena N
I am looking for people who live in Potsdam. Canton, or Massena New York area. I would like to try and get a local support team/group that could meet near my hometown. We can going walking, hit the gym, or talk face to face about or dieting. I am the type of person who needs that Friendly push when I am not getting in my…
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Round 2 of P90x
On March 1st, I am starting Round 2 of P90x. I got incredible results in Round 1! I lost 20 pounds. I have not worked out since December due to having surgery, so I am looking forward to bringing it again! I am looking for people who are starting up P90x in March.
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Confused about HRM
So I've been thinking about getting a HRM because I do a lot of activities that don't give me a calorie count and I think I'm working harder than MFP suggests for calories. Up until now I've just been entering what MFP says for calories and taking the extra as a bonus but now I want to know. I have some questions. I know…
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running question
Everyone has been telling me to start easy and just jog. for example jog a minute walk 30 seconds then run for another 2 mins then walk a minute. but long distances are not working for me. I discovered today that I feel like i'm getting a better workout and building endurance if i sprint for 30 seconds then walk 30 seconds…
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P90X question to those dedicated to it
Hi to all of those that do P90X - I've heard so much about this lately and it has definitely peaked my interest. For all of you that have invested in the set, I wanted to get your opinion on it. Do you feel as though it is worth the investment? Do you feel as though you have had success with it? Do you feel that you have…
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I did it! I ran...
only for 4 mins at first then 1 min. then another 1 min. but I ran on the treadmill, I have never been able to, but today I decided to give it a try just to see and I did it, and I even purposely put myself between two good runners on the treadmill as motivation instead of going across the room out of embarrassment, I…
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Skechers Shape-Ups
Does anyone else wear these shoes? I just got some yesterday and love them. For those who don't know what they are they are a pair of shoes with a rounded bottom deigned to help you loose weight, tone and shape your legs, and improve posture. They have them in different styles and for different purposes. I got the Shape…
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Blisters on my toes?
I went through a lot getting a good shoe and inserts, but now... I run/walk for ...2 hours a day. On a good day 3. And my shoes feel great but lately I notice my outer toes have blisters on the end. Is that a sock issue? I wear thick socks because my shoes are a little too big in the heal. However apparently theyre my size…
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Nike App for iPod Touch
I have the Nike sensor on its way to me that I had purchased. I was wondering what ppl thought of it? Are you able to keep it on all day? I sit at my desk 95% of the day but we have stairs at work and can go up and down them quit a few times a day. Is it somthing I can have on me and have it count calories as well when I'm…
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TOTAL BODY WORKOUT - CALORIE COUNT
I'm a newbie - have lost about 4lb so far. Yeah for me!! Mostly i've just been riding my bike (stationary, of course). but I have the TOTAL BODY WORKOUT machine. But i don't know how to figure out how many calories i've burned if i do a workout with it? . Does anyone have one of these machines too? How do you figure yours?…
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how do I start running?
I hate the idea of running... but I still would like to try. I really have no idea how to get started. Any suggestions on how to start that might help me stick to it?
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Spice up the walk?
I walk 60-70 mins a day on trails (some hills). I don't want to go to the gym and do classes at this point. What can I do on my walks to increase the fat burning? I try and walk briskly (4.5+ MPH), but should I add ankle or wrist weights or do 60 second interval running or? I think after 10 weeks I have plateaued on the…
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Low impact workouts?
Hey all, I was always a cross country runner and basketball player growing up so now at 22 my knees really don't stand for a lot of hard workouts. I've been able to cut back to long power walks on a treadmill and I just started some basic weight training but I was hoping someone might have a good idea of a workout I can do…
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cardio kick boxing
Last night I started kick boxing. The 60 minute class kicked my butt. By the end of the class, I looked like this: :sad: I'd like to go back tomorrow, but I don't know if my schedule will permit it.
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Ow, my toe!
Okay, so I'm completely new to sports injuries. I had been SUCH a couch potato. Before February I hadn't done any really challenging exercise since high school (I'm 25). So I've been working out 5 days a week, doing elliptical, racquetball and strength training. And my big toe is hurts on one of my feet and I have no idea…
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Best workouts to slim down
I am looking for which workouts would help me slim down better. I have been doing elliptical 60 min a day four days a week and weight training/yoga the other three days. I have not seen much progress and was wondering if anyone knew of a better exercise routine for me
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Treadmill Help!!
Hi! I have 3 kids under the age of 6, so finding time to work out can be tricky for me. I have about 20 minutes of a morning before the kids get up, about 30 mins during baby's naptime, and another hr-hr and half after kids go to bed to work out. I love using the treadmill early morning and before bed, and I try to do the…
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Need some input... (kinda long)
First off I only have about 13 pounds left to lose (yey for me) I am kinda pissy about it because I've been at the same weight for almost 2 months now. In Jan 2010 when I started out I hit it hard, and I mean hard! I was doing an hour and a half of cardio 5 days a week keeping my heart rate at 80-90 %!!! :noway: BUT that…
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TONE OF THE BUM!!
HELP!! Only just realised as I walked past a shop window how HUGE my poor bum is - any advice on exercises to slim down my bum? Thank you!!
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Trainer Change
Well my trainer just notified me this morning that she will no longer be available in the mornings. She has openings in the afternoon but at 6:00 which is too late for me. Went ahead and scheduled next week for the afternoons just to see how I like it but I doubt I will like being at the gym that late. There is a different…
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P90X Questions Please someone answer them
ok my husband and I are on the verge of buying P90X but before we do we have some quesitons. One how much weight in dumbells does a man need? My husband uses 45s for shoulder press with 8 reps...is P90X a high rep low weight thing or high weight low rep? We don't want to spend a ton of money on dumbells we have a gym…
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30 Day Shred...Advice?
So I've been doing my 30 day Shred for a little under 2 weeks now. My question is... When to move to level two?? I can almost do the moves the more intense way... the way that one girl does them... all except I still do my push ups with my knees bent. Should I stay with level one where everything is easy except full on…
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Logging Time for Strength Training?
I just started MFP this week, so I'm still trying to learn how to work everything. Under my goals, I entered 5 workouts/week, 60 minutes/workout. When I have logged my exercise though, it only counted the time spent in cardio. I worked out the full hour, half of it cardio and half of it strength training. How do I log the…
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shoe question!
I know absolutely nothing when it comes to running shoes. I know finding the right shoe is essential to running, any tips? I wear a size 15 and have flat feet (although I just got orthotic inserts, which have helped a ton!). Are trail running shoes okay to use on the treadmill?
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To Gazelle Or Not To Gazelle...that is the ?
Hi, Does anyone have information on the Gazelle exercise machine? I am looking for something easy on the joints. One friend loves it and another says it isn't much of a workout. I am getting mixed reviews. I would appreciate any informaton... Tnx: FAB:huh:
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Efficient calorie *kitten* kicking workout?
I spend most of my day sitting behind a desk in school and the only real exercise I can manage to fit in is my 3km walk there and 3km walk back! Does anybody have any good suggestions as to what I can do to burn off some extra calories!? Thank you! Kirsty x
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Feeling G.O.O.D
SOOOO I finally went to the gym last night! I feel so good. I just needed to force myself to go once and I think it will be easier for me to go. Me and my friend are going to go to the gym on Tuesday and Thursday nights and then Saturday afternoons. Then I plan on doing the shred on Monday Wednesday and Friday. And take…
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question about "toning specific areas"
Hi everyone, I just read a post that said that you can't target areas to lose inches faster. For example, I am really working hard on my arms, especially my armpit area. I understand that losing the fat is the only way to get rid of this excess skin, but wouldn't strength excercis help and speed up the progress? i swear,…