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Couch to 5k, anyone?
Hiya! I have been looking at this program and hearing wonderful things about it for years, and I think it might be about time to give it a go. I am planning my first week to start this coming Monday, January 18th. Anyone else interested?
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Steady decrease in calories
I've been exercising 6 days a week for almost a year now and estimated my exercise calories. I got a heart rate monitor for Christimas ! Love the gadget, and realized I had been over-estimating what I burn during exercise. Now... after 3 weeks of wearing my HRM, I can see that calories I burn are steadily decreasing even…
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Core workout
What do you all do to tone your core (tummy, back, sides)? I had two kids, both c-section so I have what I lovingly call my "shelf" :tongue: and don't feel my abs hurt after working out so I want to try and target my core. Any tips?
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Houston and surrounding areas- Avon 3 day
Is there anyone out there interested in participating (teaming up) to do the Avon 3 day walk for breast cancer in April? I would love to form a team. It is a 39 mile walk over 3 days and I am waiting on my brochure/introduction meeting to find out the rest of the details. It is a great way to get lots of exercise (and will…
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FitBit
Does anyone have the fitbit and how do they like it? i was reading on the website and it sounds like a great tool. it is $99 but automatically updates for you.
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Knee pain?
I have recently discovered some on again/off again knee pain in my left knee. The pain is pretty much under the knee cap and slightly to the left. It hasn't been hurting consistently, and it usually doesn't hurt when I workout. I noticed it one day after I ran (as I was coming down some steps about 20 minutes after the…
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No motivation
I literally have zero motivation these past couple days... What helps with that??? I feel like I just want to sleep... Please give me your tips and what motivates you to get going to actually accomplish your goals! HELP!!
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Do sit-ups really work?
I HATE doing sit-ups but I'd do them if I knew they really worked.
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calculating calories burned
I don't have a heart rate monitor, and I know I should get one, but I'm a little strapped for cash right now. I'm just wondering if anyone could give me a ballpark. This morning I did p90x cardio, and then I go to work at a Deli, where I stand or walk briskly, lift heavy things, bend etc. all day. My other job is in a…
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Start May 2010 Challenge
Hey all!!!! My birthday is May 2nd and I thought that would be a perfect, realistic date for me to set for me to lose 20-25 lbs. That way I am set for the summer. I have been trying to lose the last 20 lbs for two years now. My son will be four in February and it has taken that long for me to be motivated enough to want to…
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Wii Fit, Fit Plus, etc for December
Welcome, This thread is for anyone who has a Wii and uses it for any or all of their exercise routine. We each set our own exercise goals and check in once week to see how we are doing on meeting those goals. Check -in will be on Mondays. Wii-Fit goal - I am changing my exercise goals from 30 minutes 4-5 times a week to 45…
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Losing weight without exercising
Is there anyway to do this? I am not the kind of person to go to the gym, they intimidate me. Anyway, that I can lose weight with just normal every day activity?
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Addicted to exercise
So I'm pretty sure that this exists, due to the endorphins released while exercising, however have never experienced it...until today. I have had a gym membership since last year and work out 4-6 times per week. The other day, I started the day off badly and went over my target after eating lunch. So I went to the gym and…
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Heart Rate Monitors????
Does anyone have any advice for purchasing a heart rate monitor. I am trying to figure out how many calories I burn when I am doing various exercises. As far as I can tell a heart rate monitor should help with that. I have a garmin forerunner 305 that I got for christmas last year and like the accuracy with which it…
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Whats yours : Heart rate
I would like to get an idea of other peoples heart rate. And also let other people gat an idea of what to look for for themselves: So what's yours: Resting heart rate: Age: Weight: How many days a week do you work out: How long do you work out: What work outs do you do: Maximum heart rate you have ever hit: Mine: 74 ? 133…
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which wii game??
okay so i have the original wii fit, and I'd like to get the added disk for the wii fit plus. I've also heard alot about my fitness coach and the biggest loser wii game. Which one do you suggest? I'll be doing this in addition to turbo jam.
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Stress Heart Rate / Calorie burn
I wore my heart monitor to work so I wouldn't keep forgetting to put it on when I walk at lunch. I just noticed that every time I hear my manager's voice my heart rate jumps up to 60-70% of my max. My manager is a difficult person. Does a person burn any fat from stress heart rate changes? I was looking for a sliver…
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finally done losing..question
i have finally reached my goal. actually im about 4 lbs under what my goal was but either way im done with losing which is good! the only problem is ive developed an eating disorder and cant get my mind to comprehend that im at a good weight and dont have to lose anymore. so i have a question about exercise. ive tried…
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P90X?
Can someone tell me about it? It looks like people are getting good results from it so I was just curious...
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I did it!
I sat here all morning - coming up with every excuse possible not to exercise today. My son is sick so I cant go to the gym, missing 1 day (i exercise or try to daily) isnt going to matter, i will eat less today, I will do more tomorrow... a few I cant mention and im sure there were a few that I forgot..but I did it. I got…
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Basic Training, NAVY/COASTGUARD
HEYO! So I dont know if there is any retired navy or active coast guard people out there, but if there are or if you have family members in either of these services, HELP! I need to get in GREAT shape for one of these two's basic trainings in the fall of 2010... (havent settled on which service to join the reserves of…
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Incorporating Yoga or Pilates
I try to workout 3 days a week and do cardio 2 or 3 days a week and was THINKING about incorporating yoga or pilates into my routine. Can anyone tell me which would be benefit my workouts and my "routine" the most. When would be the best time to do it...after cardio, after my workout, every morning, every evening, my rest…
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Bad KNEES!!!!
I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing a crazy amount of pain in their knees. I’ve been to the doctor & he tells me that I am fine. My knees Snap, Crackle & Pop oh and Crunch every time I bend them. I have been taking 4 Glucosamine Sulfate double strength pills & haven’t notice any difference. I have been…
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Coach to 5K
I hear a lot of people talking about the couch to 5K on the boards, so I decided to start last week. I was just wondering if anyone in here has actually completed the 9 week program and find out what they got out of it. Thanks
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Wii gamers
When you put down your exercise on MFP after playing the wii, what do you put it under? I just did boxing, so would I put it under actual boxing? 'Cause what I did was put it under boxing/punching bag, but I don't know if that would be right. Worked up quite a sweat in only ten minutes. haha.
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Runners--Got some gear tonight!!
I am so excited that I finally got a water belt! I had been eyeing it up and decided I really needed if for safety purposes as I was just running with my keys. Then I also got a running outfit so I will look all cool and a real runner! Cant wait to try it out tomorrow. Do you have any cool accessories??
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Power 90 Challenge thread...
Well? How did everyone do? did anyone start Day 1 last night? Do we have anyone that is farthur into their 90 days?
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Turbo Jam Lower Body Jam help
What is the most accurate way to log the Turbo Jam Lower Body Jam? Is it considered strength training?
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Getting back into it HURTS!
I know this is the season where everyone floods to the gyms. I know this because I now can't get a treadmill at my gym that I have been going to for over a year. I am guessing that there are several of you who may be feeling the way I do, physically. Here is my problem: I had been doing better about trying to incorporate…
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Cycling Century
Tomorrow I am riding my first century (its actually 106 miles, that extra 6 will be hard!) It's an organized ride with rest stops and lunch at mile 67 and a dinner at the end. It's been raining all week so I wasn't able to get any miles in earlier this week. I'm pretty nervous! I have done several long rides (50-60 miles)…