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Which Do You Go By?
When it comes to tracking calories by activity, I'm pretty sure everyone gets different results when consulting with various websites and heart rate monitors. I've been testing my heart rate monitor and its always so much higher than the websites say but sometimes its close. I am so frustrated because I don't know what to…
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Goal Body Fat/Weight Equation
I thought some people might be interested in this equation. You do need to know your current body fat to use it. I am using myself as an example. 127 pounds, 25% +-2% body fat 127 * .25 = ~32 lbs of fat (essential and non-essential) 127-32 = 95 lbs of lean tissue (muscle, bone, skin, organs) My goal body fat % is 19%. Here…
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I *adore* my new Polar F6
I was really lacking in motivation to go to the gym today until my HRM arrived from amazon.com. I programed all my info and it was very liberating to not have to stop and check my HR. I had a HRM that is a watch and i had to press the two sensors to get a reading. I found out today that I am actually spending more time at…
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Work Calories
I work in retail. Out of curiosity I wore my HRM at work and discovered I burn 2000 calories over my resting calories while at work. (So basically I burn 2800 calories whereas I would normally burn 800 calories in that time while sitting still and doing little) ? Should I be inputting this as exercise? It's not an everyday…
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Elliptical
ok so my doctor says I need to start getting more exercise cause mainly I'm just getting fat. I'll blame my meds instead of all those late night snacks ;) anywho...my husband got me an elliptical a while back and its basically just kind of sat there and became a coat rack....Well, I got a wild hair today and decide to…
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abdominals
I exercise like crazy, but I haven't been able to get rid of the mommy pooch. I have had to two c-sections. I had so much scar tissue from the first c-section that they had to go in slightly above it for the second one. I had an appendectomy back in September that left two additional scars on my lower abdomin and one in my…
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Subtracting your BMR
Ok hopefully this post doesn't annoy anyone but I just wanted to know how many of you subtract your BMR calories from your exercise calories? Say your heart rate monitor says you burned 200 calories in an hour. Do you subtract the calories you would've burned during that hour not doing the exercise so the actual calories…
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Anyone have a Gold's Gym machine?
My husband bought me a practically new machine with the bench and resistance pulleys last week at a garage sale ($40! He's a bargain shopper :laugh: ) Anyway, I've been using my dumbbells for my workouts, so I don't know what exercises match up on the machine - I've tried a few that are similar to how I use the dumbbells,…
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I gained a pound this week...
of MUSCLE I know it's muscle because I can see major definition in my arms, calves and thighs. I've been hitting the strength training crazy hard for the past month and I'm seeing major changes in my body. Just thought I'd share that I am SO ok with gaining this pound! :flowerforyou:
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Obsessed with my Wii Fit
lol is anyone else as obsessed as I am? I have to make sure I get on that thing everyday. I've purchased almost all of the extra stuff for it. I actually just picked up the fitness bundle today because Toys R Us had the Wii Fit stuff 25% off. So I now have the board protector, travel bag and the fitness yoga mat. I know…
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Has anyone tried
kettlenetics?
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about hrm with chest strap
I was wondering for someone who is bigger busted are the chest straps ok to get with the hrm or will it be uncomfortable?
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How do I add
How do I add my stationary bike to the excercises? I don't know how many calories I burn doing it, so I can't really make a new entry for it :( Advice please!!
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BL DVD's
I am looking for a new BL dvd and I would love some feed back. I already have the 30 day shred, so what is another great one that might help me break this stupid plateau.:grumble: Also what would I need to go with it IE bands weights etc......
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Runner's Knee?
So, I think I may have a very super mild case of runner's knee. Basically its like a dull discomfort right around my knee. The only reason I don't think I would have it is because the classic test of holding your kneecap in place and then flexing your leg doesn't cause me any pain whatsoever, and if I have it I should run.…
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My first 5K!!!
So one of my friends in class started running several months ago and dropped a bunch of weight. He told me he was thinking about running a 5K and I told him he should do it!!! He then sent me the link and when seeing that the 5K wasn't for 3 months a light bulb went off in my head. I've been running a little bit (like 2…
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Now come on....really?
I haven't been on this site for very long but I keep reading people post the same things: Oh no, I ate (insert bad food you over ate here) so tomorrow I'm going to work extra hard and do (insert x amount of time here). While I agree that adding a little exercise could only be helpful over all, does it really make up for…
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Les Mills Body Balance
Hello Does anyone out there do any of the Les Mills Body Balance classes? My Pilates class has moved to a time I can't do, and I'm missing the stretching (although not the pain from my muscles!!!:laugh: ), and I thought these classes might be a good alternative. So, what are they like? Thanks! Erika
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SENIORS GOLDEN SNEAKERS CLUB # 3/30
Just to get us started on a new week arie
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Anyone from Lake County IL?
I'm looking to join a gym for the summer! Is anyone from the area and can recommend the ones with the best group fitness classes? I live in Gurnee. Thanks!!
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800 Miles in 2009!
Ok so I'm starting this a little late...that's why I'm not doing 1000 miles. :happy: So I started a goal today, I'm going to "travel" 800 miles before 2009 is up. This could be running, walking, eliptical or biking....heck roller blading or row machine! If you break it down its only 2.66 miles per day. So I'm just…
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Wii fit??
Who here has the Wii Fit and how does it work? Does it work? Been thinking about buying one! Thanks in advance, ~Katy
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30 day shred
ok so I just got the dvd and was wondering how do you log in the exercise? would make my life easier if I could have some suggestions or info on how you all put it in. thanks!
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am I too heavy for a bike?
Uggh I hate asking this question. I want to buy a bike. I think i'm too heavy right now for one. I wonder if a bike from like say Walmart would hold up or would I have to go spend lots of $ at a bike shop? I love riding and realy want one ! Cindy :heart:
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Runner's APRIL 30th
2.3 miles this morning before 10 miles cycling. Either going to run or cycle again tonight. I hope everyone is getting a chance to run outside in beautiful spring weather! Becky
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best cardio for the glutes?
I do a lot of running now but I would like to target my glutes more and hopefully loose a few inches. I know to do squats and lunges and such but what about cardio please? Thank youuuu! ~Leash :heart:
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Body for Life
I just picked the book up from the library and wanted to know if anyone is doing this. If so, how is it going for you?
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shin splints and knee pain
I have been exercising for about 7 months, and in the process of moving and my husband coming home from Iraq I took a 4 or 5 week break...I started up about three weeks ago but Ive started to notice that my shins are sore and the tops of my knees hurt everytime I bend down or stand up (?) I have really high arches in my…
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Stepper
Does anyone know what muscules exactly work if to use simple stepper and for how long should i make workout be for better results? If someone used, please share the results.. Thanks in advance!
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Exercise Question
I know its important to get exercise in no matter what, but does the time of day matter at all? Like is it more beneficial to excercise in the morning, or at night? or doesn't it matter at all as long as you're getting it in? i'm just curious im a member of curves, and the days that i go there i go in the evening after…