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New with a Turbo Jam question
Hello my name is Brittany and I am new to these boards, and am so happy to have found this website. My question is about the number of calories burned while doing TurboJam. Does anybody have an estimate? Thaks
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MFP Runner's Club: 4/1/09
Happy April, everyone. Although it is stinking cold outside in my neck of the woods, I saw that the daffodils are in bloom, which made me smile. I can't wait to be able to ditch my treadmill runs for the warm weather months ahead! Did speedwork today on the treadmill: 1 mile warm-up 4 x 1 mile at 7:41 pace with 1/2 mile…
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Question about walking
I was wondering, I went to the zoo today. I walked for about 3-4 hours. Obviously not constantly, but, mostly. I was wondering the best way to add that to my excercise. Some of it was up hill, and I was pulling a wagon. I just went WAY over on calories today and needed as much lead way as I could get since I didn't have…
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Squats and lunges: or not?
I've searched online what exercises to add in my exercise program to tone my butt. While squats and lunges come up for this, they also come up when I did a test search on what exercises to do when wanting a BIGGER butt. I already have a big butt and DON'T want it any bigger. Should I do squats or not? What are your…
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Toe pain?
Hi all, I ran 2 miles for the first time yesterday. Today, I notice that when I walk, the big toe of my right foot hurts. It starts about an inch or two below the big toe and travels up through it. It's esp. noticeable when my foot rolls to the balls of my feet. I am an overpronator (feet turn inward slightly when I…
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A couple questions, advice needed!
Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to MFP and I have a couple questions! 1. I have been doing my Wii Fitness, the Jogging segment. I have been counting that as jogging in place for xx min. Does that sound right for tracking this? 2. Does anyone do the BL video? The first one? How does a person count this? Thanks for any…
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HRM and swimming?
Who has worn a HRM while swimming? My son is taking swim lessons next week, and as he is 17 months, I am in the water with him for 30 min monday-friday, and he isin't swimming...I am:smile: . I looked up the estimated calories burned here on MFP and a few other sites an get anything from 140 calories to 440 calories for my…
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numb foot on eliptical?
Whenever I go on the eliptical after 10 min my right foot's toes ALWAYS goes numb. Does anyone know why this is??? It does not happen when I am on the treadmill running.
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weights and cardio?
I go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week but haven't done too much in the weights departrment. Do I do weights first then cardio or visa vesa? or just do 1 day cardio and one day weights?
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Biggest Loser DVD Series Challenge?
Does anyone want to join me in working out with the Biggest Loser DVD's?? I have 30 day shred Cardio Max BL workout 1 BL workout 2 We dont all have to do the same dvd or anything, i just want to have a group that i am "accountable" for checking in and what not. :laugh: I am shooting to workout everyday, except sundays...
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Exercise Overdose
I worked out like crazy today. One hour spinning. Later in the day, one hour of walk/jog and I feel like I am on top of the world. Just had to share :smile:
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Calories Burned??
I just took a walk with my son, I pulled him in his wagon. He weighs 60 pounds, the wagon weighs at least 15. How do I figure up how many calories I burned??
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injury or soreness? diagnosis please
I ran a 10K last Sunday and I have been feeling pain in my ankle/calf area. it starts under the edge of the ankle on the outside of my right foot, and goes upp the outer edge of my calf, right behind the bone. I especially feel it when my foot is in a pointed position. it's only on the right side, so does this sound like…
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Running Shoe Question
Just bought myself some new Saucony's for running. They say progrid on the bottom and xt-900. When I wear them my feet hurt, especially the left heel. Thought maybe I needed to break them in and have been wearing them around the house. They seem fine for normal activities, but when I start working out my arches hurt and…
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Excercise Help
Okay so i can't get to the gym tonight and I can't leave the house. What i can do at home for my cardio? I have no machines, no stairs, and a small house. Oh and a small child in bed.
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10 minute solution exercise videos
so I went and bought a couple of those videos b/c well when its not gorgeous outside I can't muster up enough motivation to walk to the gym to workout and refuse to drive to the gym when I can clearly walk there... ANYWAY, I LOVE them... its great for days when I'm feeling lame and even if I'm not motivated to actually…
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How do I track calories from Exercise Videos?
Hi There, I want to mix up my routine...I have a couple of exercise videos from The Firm Wave and Jillian Michael's 30-day Shred... On the Jillian Michales DVD the workout is 20 minutes, with varying levels of intensity to choose from. I'm 5'4 and 141 lbs....any thoughts on what to enter for exercise log? Thanks, Christy
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SBF2: Reboot Boogaloo - April 2
Good morning, pebbles. Steel-cut oatmeal and blueberries has become possibly my favorite breakfast - yum. :love: Though I still love yogurt and muesli. I managed to do my pushups last night, though I was a little disappointed in my last set. Today is strength routine (done), walk after lunch, and Zumba. Oh, and 5 cups…
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Does Turbo Jam Turbo Sculpt count as calories burned (cardio
I just completed the 20 minute Turbo Jam video and followed it with the 40 minute Turbo Sculpt. Can I count the 40 min Turbo Sculpt as "cardio calories burned"?
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Stretch Videos
So I'm doing Classical Stretch which is a good hour and excellent. But I do it every other day so I'd like to swap it out with another stretch video once in a while. Any suggestions?
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Newbie with workout/injury question
New here (my real name is Chris) and hoping to make myfitnessplan part of my life. My challenge is to get back into health/fit shape after a year of stress and injury. Currently I am wearing a cast on left hand after reconstructive hand surgery. I can't do much of anything with that arm/hand. Have at least 12 days left and…
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How do I get rid of these HORRIBLE shin splints?
They are holding me back so much and it makes me sooo angry. Any tips on how to help ease the pain and make them go away is appreciated!!!
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are strapless hrm's accurate?
I think I need to get a HRM since I am only about 3 weeks into this, and it is going to be along process for me. I have seen ones with chest straps, and without. Is there a big difference in the quality of such models? I would, of course, prefer the one without if it worked reasonably as good, but I have no idea what…
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How to Fit in work outs
I have a problem any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am a mother of four and both my husband and I have full time jobs but we work different schedules. I work 9-5 and he works 4-12 midnight. My day goes like this Get up at 5:30 am take a shower get dressed and start breakfast for the kids. 6:30 am get my 13…
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How many cals should you be burning in workouts?
For all those fitness people out there and successful people who are losing, how many calories should I be burning through working out a day? My polar F4 says I usually burn about 400 a day during my sessions. One day a week I burn 700 (plyo day). I know I only have 36lbs to lose so I burn a lot less than some people who…
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tae bo
Does any one know how many calories you burn doing a 30 minute cardio video?
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Chicago Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
Is anyone registered to do this? I just signed up. This will be my first race, and I'm a little nervous! I would love to get a training buddy and we could get ready for it together! It's scheduled for August 2nd. :flowerforyou:
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Personal Trainers online?
Hi my name is Brittany but people just call me B. Anyways I usually post on the motivation and support thread but I thought this question was more related to fitness/exercise and that maybe some of you here could answer my question a little better. I am a very unhappy 19 year old who weighs 220. not happy about that. If…
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How many calroies should I burn during an average work day?
I am currently working as a cashier where I work anywhere from 5-9hours in a day. where would I go to find out how many calories I would burn during my shift. we never stand still and are always busy even when we are not helping a customer. and suggestions would be great.
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Accuracy of calories burned on MFP
I am curiuos as to how accurate the calories burned calculations are on MFP, when I plug my workouts in it gives me a much more generous amount then on the machine at the gym......something like 30 min on the stationary at the gym tells me I burned 135 and on here it is like 364!! I am considering investing in a HRM....how…