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pullups
i recently posted a blog about the 'bulge on tricep'. ugh. will pullups help lean it out??
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"Bonking"
Now I know what this means. The last 2 days my workouts have been extremely hard to get through and have left me completely wiped out. Tomorrow is my stretch day and not a moment too soon. Does this mean I should add more food to my menu? The weight has been coming off really quickly, so it wouldn't be bad if it slowed…
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Chalean Extreme or 30 day Shred??
Hi. I need opinions...which do you prefer Chalean Extreme or 30 Day Shred? Please tell me why you prefer each. Thanks!!!
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Getting your personal training certification
I have been toying around in the back of my mind of doing something either full time or part time in the field of fitness. I am not currently a member at a gym, so I can't really teach aerobics or another class. Have any of you gotten your personal training license or anything? What does that involve? How easy is it to…
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Can't workout if family is home?????!!!!!
This year to save time and money I decided to not renew my gym membership. Instead I purchased The P90x workout program and a treadmill. My problem is that I cannot workout if my husband or son are at home. They literally have to leave the house for an hour so I can workout because it seems like they have to interupt me…
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Notice a difference?
I am quite lazy but have MADE myself go swimming twice, walk/jog once and go to a legs bums and tums class once this week and to my surprise I have really enjoyed the feeling I get after Ive done some exercise. Ive been sticking to my diet plan and am planning on doing swimming and fitness classes three times a week, each…
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Nike + Question
I'm thinking about getting an iPod Touch today but I already have the Nike + with my Nano. Can I use the sensor in my shoe with the touch or do I have to get a new one?
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Heart rate?
My HR monitor beeps when I go below or above my target HR (I don't know how it calculates my target HR - based on my age and weight, I guess?). Is there any danger of going above my target HR? Wouldn't I be burning more calories/fat if I go over?
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Torn muscle
So last week I tried to do level 2 of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and heard a pop. Went to the doctor and he diagnosed it as a torn muscle in my lower back. So I was taking muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatory for a few days and I'm feeling much better now! I'm really itching to get back into working out or even on the…
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Question for Turbo Jam lovers
I am just curious what your fave TJ video is. I have added to my collection and currently have... Turbo Sculpt Cardio Parties 1, 2, and 3 Fat Blaster Punch, Kick, Jam
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Hip Hop Abs
Has any one tried out Hip Hop Abs work out? I am thinking of ordering it saw it on the TV the other night and it looked good but also at 3 am a lot of things look good to me like my bed. I am almost done with Slim-In-6 and I want to keep going and I was thinking of doing the Slim Series but I saw 2 of the work out are like…
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workout music? what's on your playlist?
i'm looking to download some new music for my ipod! anyone have any fast-paced music they'd like to share?
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c25k questions?
Hi all! I have two questions I was hoping someone might be able to answer for me. 1. how would you log the c25k challange in your exercise log? Should I just do two seperate enteries? 1 for jogging and 1 for walking? Or should I just make my own and add calories burned to it? if i do that, does anyone know about how many…
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how to log ab circle pro exercise
can anyone tell me how i should log my exercise time on the ab circle pro??any help would be appreciated...thanks
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Wii EA Active Routine
This is my hour long workout out I do most days. I burn over 600 calories with this and it's fun to do. I just thought I would share it, if anyone has the Wii Active. My 1 Hour AE Active Routine Cals Burnt (for me) - 523.3 cals (I burn 600+) All of these are set to HARD 1. Heavy Bag 2. Walk & Run (Short) 3. Dance Fast 3 4.…
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abdoer twist
Has anyone tried the "as seen on TV" Abdoer Twist-Seems like a good replacement for crunches which I can't do because of neck pain, Thanks
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Detroit Marathon
I am running my first marathon this fall (Detroit). Recently, i found that one of my MFP friends is also running the Detroit marathon. Is anyone else out there planning to run it? We are going to try to keep each other on track with training and be support systems for each other.
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Has anyone tried The Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout?
I'm thinking about buying the DVD from amazon...anyone ever try this before? Do you like it? Any idea how many calories you burn? Thanks!
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Myrtle Beach 5k and SNOW!!
Finished my 1st official 5k race tonight. The snow started falling like cats and dogs just as soon as the lady hit the high note singing the National Anthem. It snowed so hard but it was soooooo fun. Can not wait to do the next one in April in Orlando. Anyone run a 5k this weekend?? Or is there anyone who ran the:bigsmile:…
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Online workouts, great for beginners- Dr. Oz/Real Age
Check them out! I've been doing the Beginner Workout. Seemed so easy, yet effective! http://www.realage.com/videos/?bclid=5030523001
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Karate?
Hi all, i was just wondering if anyone does karate for fitness? My 5 year old son recently started and gets an awesome work-out. There's not much that can wear this kid out but he is tired after class. I've been thinking about joining a class. Are there any adults out there that do karate? Would you recommend it?
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Zumba
Hi I just have a question I just did Zumba but I don't know what to put it under for my workouts. Nothing comes up and there are a few different dancing ones ?? It was a latin/salsa dance ?? Please help!
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Interval training routines
Interval Variation I: Standard The following is a typical interval workout. You alternate the same period of low intensity with the same period of higher intensity. 1. 3 - 5 minutes warmup (light jog, low intensity, gradually increasing at the end of the warmup period) 2. 1 minute moderate or high intensity followed by 1…
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running shoes?
I am just now starting to run.. and by just, I mean the first time in 19 years just... I ran/walked on the treadmill yesterday and my ankle muscles and knees are sore. Not painful, but sore. I know i need new shoes... good shoes.. running on a treadmill in cheap crosstrainers is probably not good, and likely to blame for…
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Can Barley Walk How do you excersise
Dislocated my Kneecap 3 weeks ago and I can barley walk; dancing on the WII (lol), so any cardio or anything involving leg work is out! Any recomendations to other areas an any other type of cardio that I can do! Thanks Sherri:)
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I need motivation!
I don't know what my problem is. I can not get motivated to go to the gym. Everyday I wake up and I bring my gym cothes to work and I say "today Im going to the gym right from work" but then as the day goes on I dont want to go and I know I need to force myself and just go until I get into the groove but I really just…
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thinking about getting a wii...?
Does the fitness workout work, I go to the gym in the morning and find myself sometimes in the evening bored wishing I could get to the gym, since I can't, I thought this would be fun for me and the kids to do together. Since they already have a game station I don't want to buy one unless it has an added benefit, like…
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Losing weight too fast cause thyroid problems?
A co-worker told me that he lost weight really fast and it affected his thyroid glands. Now he needs to take a pill every single day for the rest of his life. Any truth to this? I'm a little worried.
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Couch to 5k - for a bike??
Does anyone know if theres a program like the C25K, but aimed towards cycling instead of running/jogging? I just got a bike, and looking forward to riding and would like something like the C25K challenge if i can't find anything i think i'll just follow the c25k....do a light cycle for warm up, then just up the speed for…
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For those interested....
I saw this this morning and thought I would share for those who may be interested....…