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For all you elliptical users...
Check out this link my fiance sent me on the elliptical machine :ohwell: http://health.msn.com/fitness/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100234891&imageindex=4v
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p90x question
i see alot of people have it does anyone have any results (hardcore ) to show (pics) and how much did you pay for it . my results have been from here and the floor just curious if it really works or if its like all the other tv offers thanks
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Afternoon Slump?
My days are SUPER long and I always hit an afternoon slump somewhere around 2-3pm. I have gotten into the habit of taking a nap but have often heard that exercising helps you to get over that slump. Only thing is, the last thing I want to do at the time is exercise... hence the "slump" part LOL. Anyone try exercising…
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Ok what's with p90x??
I'm just wondering if someone could fill me in on all of this p90x stuff? I hear it on the radio and see several people have posted about it. I have an idea of what it entails but I'm just wondering from those who have used it and have either had success or not, what it's all about. My fitness goals are really just to be…
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my treadmill run
Usually my wife and I walk the trails around town for exercise. We have a treadmill we use on occasion like if the weather is bad. Yesterday, I decided to use it since we did not walk outside. I normally do the mile in about 20 minutes at a three to four mph pace. Well I decided to run the mile at 5 mph. Wow, towards the…
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Lose weight then tone or Both?
Hello again, I have been doing resistance (weight training) three times a week and cardio for 45 minutes 5 times a week - should i be focusing more on cardio to lose weight or weights? :ohwell:
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gym help
Hi I have been talking with my instructor and she says that she sees me doing alot of conditioning exercises so if I want to lose more inches I need to lift heavier which is tough when you have tennis elbow in both arms and have to watch how much you lift. I have ordered some latin dancing videos which I am excited to try.…
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question about heart rate monitors
how much can i expect/be willing to pay for a HRM? and where can i find one? i'm a college student, so i can't be breakin the bank...!!! thanks!
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any runners that never used to be?
I've never been a runner....ever. It has always been the thing that brought me the greatest pain and discomfort and exhaustion. It hurts my shins, I get short of breathe, I feel like I am going to fall down and die after just a minute or two. However, in the last year I have been able to build up my walking to the point…
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finally on the bandwagon!
OMG!! I just got done with my FIRST session of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred (I made it through level 1 and 2) and I LOVE IT!!! I needed a supplement to my regular routine to spice it up a bit. level 1 was similar to what I was already doing but it's nice to have some motivation! level 2 kicked it up a notch... i like the…
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bicycle?
I recently started cycling (around 30 minutes a day). I was wondering if this is a good exercising to lose the weight? I normally just walk and jog every day, but wanted to start with the bicycle. I've heard mixed reviews about the bike, some say that its great while others say that you can get really big and muscular legs…
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excerise tips wanted
:smile: I had 2 kids by c-section. I want to flatten my tummy. I run on my treadmill at home and have lost 10 pounds. But my tummy looks "flabby" Can anyone help
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LA fitness...any goers???
I am giving consideration to switiching to it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my little gym and am not crazy about chains but this is on my way to my new job. My current gym is an hour away from my new job, so sadly i am gonna have to part and make the switch...do any of you go to LA fitness and whats it like????
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MFP Runners Club 3/24
Good morning! :love: 5 miles for me today....how about the rest of you!? Have a great day everyone :drinker:
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Army PFT?
Does anyone else work towards this? I found a website that has the 3 month training calendar. Anybody else wanna work on it with me? Let me know :) http://www.hooah4health.com/4You/apft.htm
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Equation Used for calculating calories burnt?
Hello.... I posted this question in a different thread but I think it may have gotten lost since it wasn't really in line with the topic. So I thought I'd post it separately. Yesterday I had a sort of lower impact exercise. I hiked up a mountain for just over 2 hours. But I really wasn't feeling tired at all and my heart…
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stretching shin area?
What's the best way to do this?
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It's really hard to work out when......
Your tire on your bike trainer goes flat and you have to run around your apartment for 20 minutes.:noway: My tire was so flat I wasn't get any resistance whatsoever....it's too late to go for a walk or bike ride outside, and my boyfriend is holding the TV hostage watching a wings game so I couldn't do a workout video.…
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Zoomba Anyone?
I'm thinking of taking a Zoomba class - but wondering if I'd be able to handle it. Does anyone have any feedback or thoughts?
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SBF 2: Reboot! ... March 24th
Good morning everyone! I am going to start the post and then come back to edit it so we don't have multiple threads going. :wink: Today is going to be a long day for me, and I may not get to work out much. I got up and did my strength workout. Can I just vent for a minute? I've had this book since I was in college, but was…
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couch to 5k
did my first day of week one training today!!!!!!! yay me!
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Runners Knees
HELP!!!! Anybody know how long it takes to heal up from runners knees? And is it a good idea to get on an elliptical until they are healed and I can run again?
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A question for the ladies...
Anybody out there do water aerobics? I've been doing them and would like suggestions on supporting the "girls". My suit doesn't seem to be giving me adequate support. They are bouncing and bobbing around. So, I find myself holding back during my workout to reduce the motion. I'm considering wearing a sports bra under my…
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???? about Power Sculpting by Jillian
Was wondering how you entered it in the exercise journal?? Thanks:flowerforyou:
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Finally got a trainer for my bike!
Hi all, Popping in real quick to say hi! Thanks for all the messages from everyone of support and encouragement! I haven't had time to reply to everyone. My schedule continues to be unbelievably busy--got a funeral later today and my husband's step-mom is doing very badly on top of it all. Anyway, I have been doing better…
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Sorry, another question
How high should I be able to let my heart rate get? Around 162 I start getting a little scared that its too high, but I don't really know. How does one know for sure?
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Creative exercise ideas anyone?
Well, I've been trying to figure out my backsliding attitude and I've decided part of it is a big ol' rut! Anybody have some creative ways to get exercise? I have a membership at the YMCA and enjoy it, but I need some new ideas. There is a Pilates and Yoga class I'd like to try, but haven't because I worry I won't burn…
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my polar f-6
it got loose while exercising today and I burned almost 400 cals in that 1 hr but would the loose belt throw my calories burned?
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the Gazelle
My brother picked one up at a yard sale for $10....the lady was using it as a clothing rack.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Have any of you used one? Did it give a good workout? I'm just curious. I've seen the infomercials, with the hyperactive Tony Little. I hope the machine is more effective than his sales pitch!:laugh: :laugh:
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Beginners Anyone?
I'm a beginner. I couldn't run a mile to save my life, hehe. I just started working on getting in shape. I've been doing yoga and classical stretch for almost a month. These days I'm alternating between power yoga and yoga zone every morning. I also work out in the afternoon but I haven't decided on what I wanted to do…