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p90x how important is the pull up bar
i live in an old house i can;t think of anywhere i could fit one in. the door frames are to thin for the argos screw in one and the hook over the top on the door wouldn't fit mine because the wall is too close to the door. tedious excuse but the thing is i keeping reading huge prices over in amrerica for p90x on amazon in…
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Question for the ladies....
Hi guys, I know I've seen a thread on here about sports bras, but now I can't find it for the life of me. I am a DD and have never been able to find a sports bra that fits, but after doing the 30 Day Shred for the first time yesterday, I definately need one before I knock myself out!!! LOL. Someone had mentioned a brand at…
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Any suggestions please....
I am 35 years old and weigh 155. I have had 6 kids and after the last one it has really been a struggle losing the weight. My big problem is the excess sagging skin on the belly. Is there any exercises that can help with this? Surgery is not an option and im afraid that no matter how much weight i lose i will still be…
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Exercise suggestions
I recently discovered that I have a stress fracture in my right foot. I have to wear a lovely, black boot on my foot for the next 4-6 weeks. The nurse told me that I could continue do some exercise, but told me to stay off the treadmill and inclines. I am a cardio junky. I really want to keep up my 14lb. weight lose since…
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Leg cramps
I have been getting cramps in my calfs in the middle of the night that almost bring me to tears. I will wake up between 2and 4 am with a very bad cramp in mr right calf. I will rub it for a while and bring me knee up to me chest to try to releave the pain. But I am wondering what may be causing the pain. I did not workout…
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i hate scales!!!!!!!!!
ok here is the thing..instead of walking last night like i should have..we took the kids to see transformers..great movie..but any way..my younest had to use the bathroom..so i took him in and as i was walking in, there was a scale..(the one that like your money)so i said to myself why not..i know it will be more becasue…
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5k advise
My husband and I are supposed to run our 1st 5k race this weekend with some friends of ours. The race is at 7 pm and the temps are being forcasted at 94 high with the humidy level being 80 to 90%. Any advise for us 1st timers? My husband wants to back out since it's going to be so hot. Our friends ran it last year and said…
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Intense Intervals
I just did the MOST intense intervals from shape magazine it went something like march in place 2 min jumping jacks 2 min speed skater 2 min jump rope 2 min squats 2 min jump rope 2 min speed skater 2 min march in place 2 min i could only do half of it,it is way tooooo hot!
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A question for all you 1/2 and full marathoners
so many different schedules and differing opinions out there so I thought I would ask you guys, while training for your marathons, is it better to take your rest day before or after your long run :flowerforyou:
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Biking with a screwed up achilles tendon
So, my achilles tendon is currently enflamed because of doing a bit too much speed/hill work. It doesn't seem too serious, so I'm taking a few days off from running. Right now it only hurts when I push off with my foot, so all signs I can find point to achilles tendonitis. I can't go see a doctor right now because (damn…
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Water Aerobics
I'm going to the gym with a friend this morning (hi you!), and I'm going to do water aerobics for the first time. What can I expect? It's fifty minutes long and I'm nervous about that. I'm taking along my glucometer just to be safe... but what is the workout like?
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HRM vs. Machine calorie count
Hi all, I worked out indoors today for the first time in ages, because I am away on business and couldn't go outside. I still had my trusty HRM with me, though, so I headed to the hotel fitness room to walk/jog on the treadmill. I spent 50 minutes on the treadmill walking at 5.0 at a 3 incline with 60 min intervals of…
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Suggestions for a DVD to ride a stationary bike to.
It is very hot in San Antonio Tx, over 100 F. I don't even walk the dogs until after 10pm. I want to use our stationary bike and would like some suggestions for DVD to challenge me as well as some relaxing nature ones. If you know of any please let me know the title and where you purchased it. ty
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last five pounds!
hey everyone! been desperately trying to lose these last few buggers. just cant manage to though. no idea where im going wrong. i think its my food. is anybody up for analysing my diet and exercise. thanx a million! breakfast - 2 cups fruit, cereal special k 1 cup with 1/2 cup 1% milk, 1 cup tea snack - 1 cup tea with one…
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Heart Rate Monitor Advice?
I'm looking into buying a hrm for a more accurate read on how many calories I'm burning (during exercise and during the day). Any suggestions on brands? They are expensive and I want to make sure I get a good one. I've heard the Timex T5H881 Zone Trainer Digital is a good one, but I also hear it might be too small for my…
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Help
I recall reading on here somewhere how to more acurate calculate cals. burned according to the METS displayed on the machine your working on at the gym but for the life of me I can't remember the formula. I think it was something like METS times weight in kg. or something but I could be way off. Can anyone clue me in on…
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Email/exercise buddy
ok this may seem weird, but I am looking for an email/IM buddy that will help keep me motivated. I would like someone who is interested in making a friend and helping hold each other responsible for exercising. Is anyone interested?
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200 SquatsChallenge June
Did I miss the start of this thread somewhere? If I did, please direct me to where it is? twohundredsquats.com is the website this thread is based off of. Anyone is welcome to join! I overdid the squats and it took me about four days to recover so I fell off the wagon. I have a lot going on right now but I am going to try…
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Work out at work?
Ok... I have to ask. I have seen SO many of you lovely MFP'ers posting on here about hitting the gym, or going for a run on your lunch break at work. I don't get a lunch "break" necessarily, but I have a flexible schedule, especially over the summer- I can get away with going out for a run or that sort of a thing. However,…
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SBF2 Reboot Boogaloo June 24
Good morning! How is everyone? I'm feeling lazy this morning. I was going to go for a "run" but I needed to get my Bible study homework done before tomorrow. Now I am just wanting to go back to bed. :yawn: I'm not that tired so I don't know what the deal is. I will get some work out in today, plus squats and pushups.…
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turbo jam calories?
Does anyone know how many calories 45 min of turbo jam burns? The cardio one? Thanks!
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Whats your exercise?
Hi everyone I'm currently re-thinking my exercise plan and was wondering what does everyone else do? is it something you do daily? and how often do you change it? Katie x
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weights
I need a workout regiment. I do cardio all the time. I started lifting weights again. I was doing circuit training. I was told that I should work out arms, legs, back, abs or whatever group once a week. Is that true? Can someone who knows what they are doing help me figure out how to isolate muscles and work out those…
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calorie deficiect
I am not understanding the calorie deficient thing. Ok I burn between 1100-1300 calories a day. What should I be consuming? how do I calculate what I need to burn off the pounds.I want to undertsand the calculator. I just stick to eating between 1200-1500 calories.
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Shin Splints
I started running 2 miles every morning two weeks ago. I am struggling with shin splints. It's not enough to keep me from running just mild pain. I was wondering if anyone had any methods for easing the pain other than ibuprofen. I've had an ulcer and can't take it regularly.
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Workout Fatigue??
I was injured about 6 weeks ago with a torn muscle and I'm back to excercising. Taking it slow with simple walking and gradually increasing speed and distance. I'll do ANYTHING to avoid another painful torn muscle. Only walking about a 1-1.3 mile so far, but I can feel myself getting a lot stronger already :smile: The…
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Post P90x?
I'm just starting phase 3 of P90x and I wondered if anyone could recommend a similar routine, but not an hour and a half everyday. I like P90x a lot, but I really dont want to devote an hour and a half everyday of my life to working out. I'd prefer an hour 3 days a week and a half hour 3 days a week. Does anyone know of a…
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pleaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease help!
I have been using wii fit for the last couple of days but i don't know how to enter it on my journal:sad:
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STS
Ok, who knows anything about STS by Cathe Friedrich? I just heard about this and someone saying that they absolutely LOVED IT!!! So, what can you tell me? Anyone here doing it?
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STARTING YOGA?!?!?!?!? HELP!
I have been a normal eliptical/running girl for the past year but feel like I want to mix up my exercises more! I've heard lots of good things about Yoga and want to try it. I worry though that it wont burn any calories....lmao... cause i know its a lot of stressing. Anyone have any suggestions about it? Any suggested…