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Couch to 5K questions??
Where do I find this program? Should I have to pay for C25K? The one I found wants like 19.99. has this program worked for anyone?
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is my HRM counting my calories correctly?
I just recently bought a heart rate monitor, but I'm not sure it is counting my calories shed very accurately! I have been walking to work which is 2.9 miles with a few big hills. I usually walk between 3.5 and 3.8 speed, when I plug that in to MFP it calculates that I should have burned 297 calories. however on my HRM it…
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Scared of the Elliptical
Okay...I know that this sounds way stupid...but.....I AM TERRIFIED OF THE ELLIPTICAL!!! :embarassed: There I said it. Of course I feel no better....but I admitted it. Isn't that the first step...Wait that's AA. :bigsmile: Any advice out there for someone who is just starting this new "Lifestyle Change"???
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30 Days to an Active Lifestyle
Here are 30 daily tips that will help you add a little more activity to your day. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calendar_2007-06.pdf
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Key Muscle Group for Great Knees-REAL AGE TIP
Key Muscle Group for Great Knees http://www.realage.com/ct/shape-up-slim-down/workouts/tip/8794 If your knees bother you when you bend ’em, here’s a natural way to help ease the pain: Get strong quads. Research shows that strengthening these key leg muscles can actually help you maintain your cartilage -- the stuff that…
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Plantar Fascitis. HELP!
I have begun training for a January marathon. I have registered for races throughout the summer. Last week after my run, the bottoms of my feet were tingley and there was a pain shooting up behind my ankle bone. I took the week off. I went and bought new sneakers ASICS. The lady at ****s said they are very good. I…
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Heart rate question......
My husband started running with me and his heart rate gets REALLY high ..... he's in pretty good shape, he's a fire fighter. He used to play soccer and run allll the time. He has to do a phsyical every year for his job... very extensive physical.. running, lifting, etc.... and his HR is always a little elevated on that…
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Holy Cow!
Yesterday was my birthday and we went to the zoo and the aquarium. We walked (I timed the walking time only) for six hours! It was at a really easy pace but I'm so proud of myself- I did it! Who knew getting off the couch was this much fun? :love:
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Turbo Jammers 5/25 - 5/31
Checking in with CP2 - man that workout kicks my *kitten*!!! How is everyone doing today??
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Hip Hop Abs?
Does anyone know about how many calories (average) can be burned while working out using the Hip Hop Abs program? Thanks!
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How do you enter P90x exercises into the exercise log?
Day 1 of my P90x journey. How is everyone entering the P90x exercises into their log? My first set will be this afternoon but I thought I'd post here first. Thanks
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Roller blading
The system holds two different calorie amounts for blading, one is under skating, and one is under inline skating, or something, i don't remember. Anyway, does anyone know how many calories this burns approximately. I just bought a pair. So excited. They also give proceeds to breast cancer and have the ribbon embroidered…
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Taebo?
How would someone log "Taebo" into their exercise?? I know that it is pretty intense...but is it aerobics....boxing.....HELP!!! LOL
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balancing calories over days
I just wanted to ask that for some reason if I over eat on one day - going over by 500 calories - and the next day stay on liquid diet consuming 500 calories less than required - will it balance out? I will not make a habit of doing this but sometimes it happens - will it be OK. Please give your views !:smile:
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embrassing nosebleed
So I was running with my friend and suddenly I had a nose bleed. It was all over my hand but it wasnt as bad so I didn't care and continued running. What's wrong with me? why did I get that nosebleed? that was the first time ever I got a nosebleed from running. I'm a rugby player, I used to run on the daily basis. Am I…
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Tomorrow....
I start jazzercise classes!! im super excited but kinda nervous lol its 4 tiimes a week to get my butt kicked!! my mom is starting it with me so it will be an adventure for both of us!:happy:
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I ran OUTSIDE last night!
I Went on a walk/ run with my 16 year old son last night, I had the couch to 5 k on my ipod but it is boring and I want music, so I flipped it to music and looked at my watch , I would run for a minute, then walk for a minute , run walk run walk.. I did that for the first two miles. and on the way back, I walked to whole…
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SBF2: Reboot Boogaloo! May 31st
Here it is, friends, the last day of the current cycle. I completely changed my goals midway to trying to take care of my body, rather than just push it. Still hard, but I'm doing much better at this. I'm keeping with my current (new plan) for the next cycle (end point TBD :wink: ) Bikram 3x a week, Circuit Training (60…
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Can you "make-up" your exercise the next day?
Tonight I celebrated my birthday with family. I went over my calories by 450 (darn alcohol). I didn't exercise today and I am wondering if I do twice my normal amount of exercise tomorrow, can I make up for what I didn't do today (in terms of calories in/calories out)?
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Relay for Life
This weekend was the relay for life here in our community. My daughter and a co-worker were team captains for the bank that they work for. Out of 47 Teams they raised the most monies for the cancer society. $12,500.00!!!!! I am so proud to the girls. Anyway I walked for their team during the wee hours of the night. My…
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Sunday May 31st Beginner Jogger/Running Challenge
Good Morning everyone!!!! Let's start this challenge off great! For those of you who have been jogging/running already, WAY TO GO!!!! For those of you who are just starting out, WAY TO GO TOO!!!!! Everyone gets a round of applause for just getting out there and exercising!!! :flowerforyou: Well I am going to do my…
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it is hot outside.how to exercise?
hi there,currently in Malaysia,the weather is so hot. does anyone know any good exercise(with no equipment) in a room?
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Walking while shopping
So I had to run a ton of errands today. I went to 5 different stores, very little driving, and would say out of the 4 1/2 hours I was gone, close to 4 hours were walking. I logged this into my exercise as walking at a slow pace but only put down 3 hours. Do you think this is a fair assesment?
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Golf
I play golf and when I do I walk and carry my own bag. When I log a 4 hour round of golf it says I have burned 2700 calories. Can anyone confirm that this is correct
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200 Squats Challenge May
Here we are! Anyone can join at any time. We will all be at different levels at different times. We can keep the challenge going just by changing the month, so we'll start a new one for June. The link is twohundredsquats.com I tested at 20 (could have probably done a few more easily but I was glad I didn't. I was pretty…
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Golf as exercise
How accurate is the calorie computer for playing golf? It seems pretty high and I'm not sure how to count the time since when we play a twosome we get finished much sooner than a foursome, yet the actual physical activity would be about the same.
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SBF2: Reboot Boogaloo! May 30th
Hi pebbs. . . Well, today is my scheduled day off, but I'll get some walking in, as my day off is always errand day and I don't have a car. I've been really wondering about my weight loss stall, and I've adjusted my calories (again) down. I ate at maintenance for about six months, so I'm hoping that some long-term calorie…
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Calories Needed per day
I have used several calculators on the internet to see how many calories I need per day. When I enter the information, I always get some ungodly number. They always range from 3000 to 4000 range. I am 5'11, 254lbs, 29 years old and have been working out 6 days a week. Does this seem right to anyone else or is it general…
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elliptical trainer???
Hi! Has anyone else been doing the elliptical trainer as a weight loss? Because i have been doing it for about 3 weeks now for 30 min and i havent seen that many results, am i doing something wrong?
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figuring calories burned for dvd workouts
anyone have any tips on how to figure your calories burned when you do a dvd workout like the jillian michaels ones? i love doing dvd's but can never figure out how to best log my cals burned. HELP!!! thanks!