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What is the point
Of setting the treadmill on an incline and then walking while holding on to the top of the machine? How are you getting any extra workout, as far as I am concerned you're just walking with only slightly more effort, at an angle. It irritates me when I see people doing this.
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SBF2 Reboot BOOgaloo! week of Oct 26
Howdy friends! I hope your weekend was awesome! Quick post here. :wink: Today's goals are: lots of cleaning walk if it stops raining or 30 Shred eat healthy drink water therapy with Alex That's pretty much it. Have a great Monday! MM
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Marathon Training, week 10 --foot issue? help....
So I ran 14 yesterday and by 13.5 the left edge of of left sole was throbbing thru the bone. It is still strobbing today. When I took my sneaker off, I could not even put weight on it. I iced it, but I am worried about my long run next week... Is there a band I can put around my foot to "hold" it together? I feel like the…
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Play It Again Sports is Worthless....
Ok, first off--this is a rant. Like all good rants, it consists of 25% reason and 75% emotion. I am sure others may have a different experience. If you are a fan of PIAS, don't take this too seriously--it is meant for entertainment as much as anything else. I have only been in one of these stores once, maybe 10 years ago,…
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Banish Fat Boost Metabolism vs 30 Day Shred
I have been doing the 30 Day Shred for about 6 weeks now and LOVE IT! I have reached my goal weight (which I largely give credit to this DVD). I have been doing level 3 for about 2 weeks and have just brought the other Jillian DVD Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I didn't realize it was a 50 mins workout and I am too scared to…
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Wii Sports Active users - November challenge!
I see we have a Wii Fit/Plus topic going, but this is for the people who are using the EA Sports Active on their Wii. I just started the 30 Day Challenge on Sports Active. Anyone else wanna join?? Feel free to post what your goals are and any questions/ comments about how the Wii EA Sports Active works for you! MY GOALS:…
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for anyone considering the Couch to 5K...
I started this with my mom a couple of months ago and after a few wks of stopping/starting yesterday I finished Week 5... which means that I ran for TWENTY MINUTES STRAIGHT. When I first started I couldn't run 60 seconds without wanting to throw up. TWENTY MINUTES. I ran slow but I RAN! I was so overwhelmed I actually…
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Omron HJ-72OITC Pedomoter - Not counting aerobic steps
Does anyone have a problem with their Omron HJ-72OITC pedometer not counting their aerobic steps? I wear mine every day, and some days it does not count any aerobic steps at all! In the mornings I walk the same exact path to work at the same tempo and so if there are aerobic steps Monday, shouldn't there be the same…
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Is this bad?
I just worked out at about 5:00 this evening for about an hour. I burned about 500 calories. I am thinking tomorrow is going to be a hectic day with getting ready for Halloween and stuff, so I was thinking of getting up early, like 6:00 am to workout again. Is that too close together? Do I need to rest longer than that?
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MEB!! NYC Marathon Champion!
Meb Keflezighi became the first American to win the New York Marathon, finishing in a personal best time of 2:09:15. He beat 4-time Boston Marathon and past New York Marathon winner Robert Cheruiyot by making a strong surge between miles 23 and 24 and holding on to win by some 40 seconds. This years NYM was also the US…
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OW
oh, the pain. garden muscles.
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Is anyone from NorthEast Pennsylvania? I'm looking for an e
I live in Wyoming County and work in Luzerne County. I like to hike, walk, swim and roller skate (although its been many years). I'm willing to try other activities as well. I am looking for an exercise buddy that will keep me motiviated.
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what about my back?
ok, I am starting my 100 pushup quest for my chest, shouldersand tricepts 200 sit-ups quest for my abs 200 squats for my legs bum and lower back. but I need something I can do at home for my upper back to stop me from slouching? Do I need my husband to make a pull up bar?
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I did my first 5K today!!
I'm so excited. I did my first 5K today. I was so nervous going into it because I had sprained my ankle two weeks ago and wasn't able to do any running until Weds. of this week and I hadn't trained that much. Also, I'm no spring chicken at the ripe old age of 54. My goal was to finish the race without walking and I DID IT.…
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Pull-Up Bar question
We just got the P90X program and my boyfriend is anxious to start. We need to get a pull-up bar, though, and this has raised some concern. We live in an old apartment and the trim/molding on the doorframes is between 4.25- almost 5 inches wide. It seems that many of the bars I am finding online are for trim up to 3.5…
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Wii Fit Team - September!!!!!!
Reposting this . . . This team is open to everyone who: A. Just bought a Wii Fit and want to use it B. Has a Wii Fit, but has become super-bored of it C. Has a Wii Fit, and LOVES IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are people like you out there in the big world of MFP!flowerforyou First, list the average amount you feel you…
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Hip area exercise?
Can anyone sugest some exercise to target the hip area? I have large hips but would like to tone them down. Thanks in advance.
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Setting off on a journey this weekend
MFP buddies, I leave tomorrow for NYC to participate in my first marathon. It still seems hard for me to believe, this is something that I would have never thought possible for myself. Since finding this website and a new way of living and eating healthy, I have found myself and discovered a passion for running. At almost…
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Interval training
Stumbled across this website today, and attempted it too .. almost killed me, LOL .. burn baby burn! http://www.nowloss.com/the-best-weight-loss-exercise-routines-is-intervals.htm
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Website to set up workout plan
I just recently joined a new gym and was looking for workout ideas. I came across www.fitclick.com. I am a HUGE fan of MFP so I won't be tracking my meals or anything there but it does have a tool to custom create a workout plan to use at the gym to meet your goals. (I just work so much better with a plan) I was looking…
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Spinning, first time tonight
I normally run, onlly 5 - 10 K a day, but running is different than spinning (what I'm picturing anyways) I don't ride bycicles, and I don't know what to expect from my muscles! lol I hear it's the #1 cardio fat blaster though!
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Exercising before breakfast
Myself I'm awake seven hours before breakfast, so i take advantage and walk an hour or more straight or in increments. I believe its a great way to start the day burning calories. Who else starts their day in a similar fashion?
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Ok got a couple of questions
My first question is with the couch to 5k program should I be doing that every other day or take Saturday and Sunday off from running to rest up. I have it Monday, Wednesday , and Friday. Or should I restart my run schedule on Sunday. Any thoughts will if effect my performance any if I take two days to rest. My other…
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HIIT is definitely for me!
I stumbled across some article about this type of exercise and became very interested. I did a full out search (lots of good info from members on here about it) so that I could learn everything I could before trying it out. I started this week and have already lost 2 pounds in only 4 days of doing it. I am soooo psyched…
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Loosen Up To Stay Fit
Tightness in the shoulders, neck, and back leads to fatigue, soreness, and lack of mobility. It's a casualty of the modern desk job, and one of the greatest threats to your fitness plan. Which is why you (and every other guy) should follow the 20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes, stand for 20 seconds and shake things out. That's…
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Advice needed from long distance runners...
Hey to all those long distance runners out there. I ran TC marathon early this month and I have been struggling getting back up to speed with my running. I am following a five week recovery schdule and it says I should be able to do a race (like a half or 5k) in a week. When I ran today, I could hardly run 3 miles so I…
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C25K Question
How do you know if you are ready to start the next week of the program? I just finished Week 1. Everything I've ready says not to push yourself and repeat a week if needed. I just don't know how to tell if starting week 2 would be pushing myself too much. Day 3 was easier than day 1, but it still wasn't easy. I just can't…
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In Home Workouts
Well, here in the panhandle of Nebraska we've been absolutely dumped on with snow. This means my outside walks will be few and far between now that the winter weather has begun, and I'm at a loss as to what would be the best workouts for me to try in home. Joining a gym is out of the question, so I was hoping for…
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exercise after eating
Does anyone know if it makes a difference if a person exercises right after a meal, and with a full stomach.
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getting back to exercise routine after the flu
I am at maintenance and usually exercise 5 to 6 days a week - but was hit with the flu and now my exercise is going from the bedroom to the kitchen and bathroom. I know I need to take it slow, but wanted anyone's experience in terms of easing back into their fitness routine. Thanks, :glasses: