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Bad Kitty!
So I bought a cheap digital scale.....and my cat seems to think it's a new toy. She jumps on it every five minutes just to watch it light up, runs away, and repeats......all day long. We have to replace the battery like twice a week! I've started taking the battery out, replacing it when I weigh in, then removing it again.…
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Not trying to offend annyone so please read with an open min
OK fitness pals, I have a question that I thought of today: Does sex count as cardio?? And if so, how many calories does one burn during a session? Yes, this is a serious question. Andrea
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Question for ladies
I recently went off birth control and thus got my TOM for the first time in 5 years. Needless to say, I am not doing well. I need to work out when I get home, but these cramps just make me want to curl up in a ball. I didn't work out yesterday though because of them, and that was ok since I had worked out several days in a…
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Best time to Measure?
I'm going to take my measurments tomorrow and wondering if I should do it before or after my step class. Do you think it will make a difference?
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heart rate question
To my previous post about cardio/aerobics, someone had replied: "Getting your heart rate to 70% max burns fat, anything low and more is not productive. " How do I know what my heart rate should be????????????????
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cardio question
I know that I'm supposed to alternate strength training days with aerobics. Now this is my question: Does it HAVE to be AEROBICS? Can it count if it raises your heart rate but is not something like step aerobics or an aerobics class? The reason I ask is because I am so uncoordinated. I find it hard to keep up with aerobics…
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My best workout so far bearing in mind I'm V lazy
so hi everybody, now i have my HRM i like looking at cal burn in short burst and long time effect. Today was my hardest constant workout. 423cals in 40.07 mins including 4 min stretch at the end. I generally sleep most of the time and hate exercise and found the HRM was good for motivation. well today i had a big breakfast…
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Crunches and push-ups???
Should I do crunches and push-ups everyday? Or should I only do them every other day to allow for muscle rebuild-ation?? (I know that's not a word :laugh: ) Any thoughts??
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Numb feet.
Hey Ya'll, Hope everyones day is great~~~~ I just have a quick question. Within 10 minutes of working out on the elliptical my feet start tingling and feeling numb. Does anyone know why this is happening???:grumble: TIA:flowerforyou:
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200 Sit-ups / 100 Squats / 100 Push-ups
Has anyone tried these challenges? http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html
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Situps hurt my butt
For those who couldn't figure it out from the title, I'm having an issue. The biggest factor slowing me down with situps is that my butt grinds into the floor, which is extremely painful. I've tried putting a pillow underneath, and I've tried on carpeting, and neither seems to help. Any suggestions?
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C25K
Soooo, today I completed Week 5 day 2 this morning. (Even though I can run 20 minutes straight, I slacked off today since I hadn't ran in about a week) I feel great other than my hip hurting :tongue: I plan to continue week 5 for a week or so, then move on with the rest of couch to 5 K.... Maybe in the spring I could be…
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Got my "INSANITY" series!
Got them but can NOT try out cuz I have a severe U.T.I. , I'm bummed plus in misery!!! I have NEVER in my life had something like this and I have gone 5 days drinking tons of natural cranberry juice and water, but today my kidneys were hurtin too so I went to a walk in clinic. I am on a strong antibiotic that fights…
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What happens when you exercise.
I found this online and thought I would share it with everyone. https://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/archive/index.php/t-440294.html I wanted to pass this article on to you all because I think it is important to know, plus it is a good read. Please note you should always workout longer then 20 minutes as that is the point…
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Best Fat Burning Exercise?
I read the other day on an MSN article, that the eliptical is not an effective fat burner. This is a surprise to me since that is what I use farily regularly for my workout. If this isn't effective for Fat Burn (maybe for cardio) what do you guys find is the most effective fat burning exercise? I also like swimming, though…
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HRM calories burned
So, I have a Polar HRM and I just love it, but I was wondering about one of the functions. It will say, for instance, 300 calories burned, 60% fat. What does this mean, and what was the other 40% I burned?
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lunch then walk or walk then lunch
I do my main workout as soon as I wake in the morning, get dressed, then eat breakfast before going to work. I have been walking for 30 minutes during my lunch break as a stress release, get my bottom off of the chair, and just to feel better about my day. I do power walk most days so I am also getting a workout so my…
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Which program works best???
ok, so i have about 40 more lbs to lose... i currently take a boot camp class at my gym and do HIIT on the treadmill or bike for cardio. I'm trying to save money for school so i know the boot camp classes are getting pretty expensive to maintain (every few weeks, not included in gym membership i have) so........... i'm…
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Happy Feet & Vinegar
Since starting the C25K I have learned the benefit of keeping your feet happy and healthy, so I thought I'd share a very cheap and easy way to be kind to your feet. If you want to keep your feet happy and healthy there is no better or easier way than to spray them with vinegar after a shower. Vinegar deodorizes!!! Vinegar…
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accuracy of HRM??
Hi guys! Does anyone use a Polar F4 HRM? If so, do you find it accurate? The reason I am asking is because I just tested mine out and after my two hour moderately-paced walk it said I burned 935 KCal. That sounds a little high for a walk!! What do you guys think? I know it depends on my heart rate and weight.. and I was…
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"FUN" Exercise
I can't stand a gym or aerobics. They put me to sleep. Instead, I figured out things I like to do. For example, I like to ride horses, so I half-leased/month a horse from a stable to ride a couple times a week for exercise. Believe me, after brushing a horse, tacking up, and riding for an hour or two, I'm exhausted. I want…
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30 Day shred anyone?
I would like to start it today. There are 30 days in this month so I figure it's a good month for it.
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Walk away the pounds
Hey everybody...I've been trying a variety of exercises and wondered if many of you did the walk away the pounds...Do you think this particular exercise is significant enough for weight loss? I'm unsure of the calorie burn, etc. I have the 3 & 4 mile...
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Jillian Michael's 30 day shred
I am going to start this tonight. Does anyone know how many calories I should burn on this? I am trying to put it in under my exercise and can't find it. I am trying to make sure I keep up with everything!! Thanks!!
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p90x
Has any one done p90x? What were your results? Did you follow the nutrition plan too? I have heard it is really intense... do you agree? How long are the workouts? I am considering buying the workout dvds but wanted some feedback from someone with first hand experience. Thanks!
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Aerobic Room Horror
so today my best friend and I played racquetball for like an hour...and then while she lifted weights I decided to go to the aerobic room to so ab work...just to work on my belly fat...anyway...to my utter horror I discovered that the room was entirely covered by mirrors...so as positive as I was before...now I feel like…
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Senior Golden Sneakers Club For ~~~~~~~August
Here it is another Month. All newcomers are welcome. For all newcomers we change ever month. And at the beginning of each month come back here and check to find us. JUst gettingg a new month started . Have a wonderful day everybody. Hello Sandy, you have been a busy girl this summer. Marie
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bloating after working out...
it is the strangest thing, i get super bloated when i work out (cardio)... this ahppen to anyone else? why does it happne, arenti supposed to feel healthy and skinny as opposed to fat and ugly? haha thanks for the input
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Do you get numb toes while on machines?
When I'm on the elliptical and the treadmill, the front of my foot and toes start to tingle and/or go numb. Does this happen to anyone else? I've gotten my butt back in gear and I'm working out fairly regularly (at least for the past two weeks) and it's started again. I don't know if it means I'm doing something wrong or…
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Reps VS Weight
When wanting to lose fat and tone muscle is it better to do more reps with a lighter weight or less reps with a heavier weight.