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Most cals burned
Hello all! What excercises (machines, videos, sports...) do you find burn the most calories?
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Help for foot pain!
I have been having foot pain and discovered I have a bunion. I'm trying to figure out what I can do to treat it and wondered if anyone out there had any experience with this. I found a splint that you sleep in at night that's suppose to help but it's pretty expensive. Has anyone else used one??
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LA Boxing Gym
Hey all, An LA boxing gym opened up in town, and I was going to check it out. but I was wondering if anyone has been to one if the classes and the places are usually good. I have read some stuff online and they say the memberships and stuff can be a bit of a scam but it depends on the individual gym. Any thoughts??
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SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo July 9th
Today is husband's birthday, so dessert will be on the menu this tonight. I ate way too much of it over my holiday, I'll have two weeks before the anniversary weekend to remove all desserts. Today I'm joining a second gym. Yep, a second one. A chain called Planet Fitness. They just have machines and it's $10 a month, so…
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Anyone interested in a Wii Active Challenge?
So, I just got my Wii Active and the 30 day challenge looks great. Anyone interested in doing it with me? Or we can come up with something else to challege us (like so many workouts per week or whatnot). Anyone got any ideas? Oh yea, and we don't have to start it right away so that we can wait for others to get their dvd's…
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From Couch to 5K
Hello everyone! I know this subject may have already been talked about, but I am not sure how to search old threads. I apprecaite any input!! I have heard good things about the "Couch to 5K" runnning program but I am unsure where to go to find out what it is...how to do it....etc. I found some info on one website but it…
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I think it's finally working again!
I have been stuck on a plateua for a loooong time now, and was trying not to get discouraged. I kept at it because I would think to myself, "What else have you got to do? Gain it all back?" So I changed things up, started taking different classes at the gym, did more with weights... And I think it's finally starting to…
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How to log classes? and not feel guilty:(
I am new to this and just took my first "class" at the YMCA. It was a 60 min class and I had to modify a lot of what they were doing to make it appropriate for me. Some of the stuff I couldn't do so I was just watching and trying to learn. My question is this...how do you log classes? I tried logging it as an aerobics…
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Need some opinions.....
I went to my pain clinic today, I was in a car accident re-ended messed up my neck, anyway I turned my head wrong, and messed up my neck/shoulder area. I guess I have a sever muscle strain, or something like that. The bottom line I can't do a whole lot of exercise that involves my shoulders. I can run so I was thinking…
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Logging housework?
So I was browsing the exercise database looking for some new ideas and noticed that everyday activites like cleaning, cooking, and gardening are listed as exercises. Is everyone else out there logging this as true activity each day or is it just to make us feel a little better about those days that go by without a ton of…
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Has anyone done the Half Dome hike?
Hi, My cousin and I are training to do the Half Dome hike in August. We have read a lot about it but it's always nice to hear from real people on MFP:happy: Thanks so much Melissa (Stenogal):flowerforyou:
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MFP Exercise Log
How do I know if the exercise log is accurately calculating the calories burned? Today my boyfriend and I went cross-country hiking in the woods, and got lost haha, so it ended up being 2.5 hours of hiking. But, when I entered it, it said I burned 799 cal, which seems a little high. Am I underestimating myself? Or could…
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solution to the gym being too expensive!
alot of people go on their diet/exercise kicks...buy the healthy food, buy exercise equipment then NEVER touch it! CRAIGSLIST seems to be the place alot of them are posting it for super cheap. i bought a recumbant stationary bike for $25 bucks on there. soooo for everyone who is looking, www.craigslist.org
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air climber
just bought it :smile: does it work well?... tell me what you think :wink:
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How great is it?
...running that is. I'm in desperate need to lose about 10-20 pounds. I'm a very athletic person, but I just can't seem to lose any weight. I've recently began running (about 2 weeks ago) for about 2 miles 4-6 days a week. I eat pretty healthy (I treat myself every once in a while to whatever I want), and I have quit…
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HRMs
Okay. I have a Nike Triax c6 watch but I can't find the chest strap. How important IS an HRM when exercising?
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bike riding not for me
I thought i would try something new , well not new but i havent rode a bike in years . i have been having problems with my back da last 10 months and have had to have tons of injections but lately its been a little better than it has been so i thought i would take a little ride on my sons bike . The journey didnt work out…
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Silly 5k question
Forgive my ignorance... but can you listen to your ipod while running in a 5k? Not sure how exactly it works!! :blushing:
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Advice for someone who want to start Cycling
Investing in a Bike this week. Looking to spend 400.00-500.00. I have no interest in mountain Biking at the momment and May eventually want to get into some small road races. SO I have the following questions- #1: Should I go with a road bike or since I am such a newbie should I just go with a hybrid for now and upgrade…
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Best HR Watches?!?
Hey ppl, just wondering if anybody has a heart rate watch, and what brand, or company you would recommend, from what you use. I have really wanted to buy one, but am not sure what watch brand to go with and what type works the best to determine your heart rate and the calories burned during exercise.....let me know!…
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Music, What do you listen to when workingout?
I would love to know what you all listen to when you workout. I always love to add new songs to my mp3 GIVE ME SOME IDEAS!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: PEASE
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SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo July 8
Good morning! Cp, I don't know if they ever started a July thread. I haven't been doing mine. I know I will regret not keeping up with them but for some reason I just don't feel I have it in me. I am taking a little time off and will try to start again soon. Oh, and my friend was taking ballroom dancing (and eating better)…
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Has anyone tried that ab belt ?
They say it works on the infomercial but I am wondering HOW it could work - supposedly by tensing your muscles. Has anyone tried it? If so, what were the results? Thanks Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
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p90x and calories burned
how many calories do you p90xers usually burn on average in the several p90x programs??
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My body fat % is it good?
I just took a test at my gym. I am 125 pounds, 5'7, and have 17.5% body fat and a BMI of 19. Is that good? is it bad if i want LESS
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Heart Rate Monitor
Hi Guys I finally :happy: got my HRM but I am confused lol ... I did a 30 min walk at 6MPH and my rate was 117/64 for 90% of the workout Is that a good rate? I am 180lbs and 5ft 7" and 37 yrs I was nearly falling off the treadmill lol even tho I was walking forward so it was a tough workout :blushing:
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2 questions from a Newbie
1. How do you get a ticker? 2. How come when I enter my daily strength training it only shows the reps, weight amount. It doesn't show calories burned for this? My cardio work shows the calculated calories burned, but not the strength training.
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Hey runners and other outdoors people....
Want to know how many miles you walk, run, bike,etc. before hand. Check this out mapmyrun.com It helped me so much since I am training for the half marthon. I can create my own routes.
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Minimal equipment... what to do?
So I just decided to get healthy again, gain some weight, gain some muscle... etc... I loaded up on supplements, have begun eating the RIGHT way, increased protein intake, carbs + calories (I've ALWAYS been a hard gainer)... I gained about 30 lbs. just eating in the first 4 weeks... Here's the issue - My equipment setup at…
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Ab flex? Flexbelt? Anyone tried this?
I have read the customer review on Amazon and the look pretty good. Just curious if anyone here has tried the ABFLEX?