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jump rope
so gyms are expensive in this economy. also, i am lazy and way less likely to step out into the cold to work out when home is so warm and comfy. so i got a jump rope. the $2 home gym! you burn massive amounts of calories doing this childlike work out. i put in 'jumping rope, slowly, 20 min' and burned almost 200 calories.…
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Challenge me!
Hello everyone. I want to start this tread for people who are looking to be challenged. I don't want the challenge to be too hardcore since I just strated working out again after giving birth and I want other people to be able to do it to. But I do want to burn lots of calories. I challenge you to do 50 jumping squates.…
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Why is cycling not one of the exercises?
Hi, I'm going cycling today but wheni tried to search for it in exercise it wasn't there. What am I going to do? Abby
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Thinking of Purchasing a HRM
Ok....I know, dumb question, but........what does a HRM really do?? Do you only wear it when walking/running or on an elliptical machine or can I wear it during a Pilates class?? Im just trying to figure out if its something I need and /or will use. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated :flowerforyou:
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Introplay.com ... who's on it?
I love Introplay.com! I think it partners great with myfitnesspal! I use Fitnesspal for the diet log and support forums (I love you wonderful people!!) but then I go track my workouts on Introplay because you get points for working out! You can join leagues and teams and compete with others across the country. It really…
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My back
I have messed up my back.... actually my butt muscles have spasmed and it is messing with my back. I just went for accupuncture and it is easing some but he told me to back off from exercise for a few days. I already haven't gone to the gym for two days because of it. I am missing the gym and never thought I would ever say…
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Organized Runs - Pet Peeves
So did my first organized run yesterday and had a blast. Couple observations though: 1. Make people who run with strollers start in the back. Too difficult to run around. :angry: 2. If it's a run/walk - make the walkers start in the back. And if you are in a walker, have some consideration & start yourself in the back. 3.…
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10K tips?
I am doing a 10k walk in a couple weeks and this will be the most I have walked before all at once. Does anyone have any tips for me who has done it before? I am breaking in my new shoes, I have been walking when I can and I have been riding my bike all winter indoors....I got running socks and I pretty much know the pace…
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OK, I'm really confused about this calorie thingy
I dont understand how u have to eat the calories uv burned. Surely that means u wont lose weight ull just hit a plateu because ur calories being used by the body aren't going anywhere because ur just eating them again!! HELP??!!
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P90X question!
Hello everyone! I've been reading all of these posts about how great P90X is, I've talked to some people in person who have done it and I'm feeling like now is the time for me to get the program and get started. I have a couple of questions though... 1) How many of you take the supplements with the program? I didn't…
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Lifting weights 2 days in a row??
My gym instructors suggest no lifting weights 2 days in a row?? (I haven't gotten a chance to ask them why) Well, I kinda do a little of everything when I go to the gym and I usually go every day. Will this stop me from toning?? Thanks!:smile:
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I ran 5 miles
Well, I ran 5 miles strait through with no walking yesterday. Its a first for me, going that distance. I used to run 3 miles when I was younger like it wasn't even there, but never had a desire or a cause to run 5. I did it in under 1 hour. About 54 minutes to be exact. All in all, pretty good. I took today off though. got…
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Family workout.
I had a great work out with my mom today. I did an hour of swimming and well I swimming. she rode the bike. It was a great way to spend and after noon. WOOT WOOT for Exercise
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I am addicted to fitness magazines
Since becoming serious in hitting the gym not just cardio- but hitting the weights hard and pushing myself and my muscles- I have become really interested in fitness magazines- I just got Muscle and Fitness Hers- plus some of the common ones like Shape and Fitness-- Im not into power lifting (because I don't like the way…
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Why does my hrm show me burning calories
Why does my HRM show me burning calories when I'm just sitting around? Is this acccrate? Did I really burn 700 calories just cleaning the house w/o breaking a sweat? Can this be real? I just bought it this weekend.
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Treadmills
Hubby and I are wanting to get a treadmill for running. There is a used Proform C 525 Treadmill with ProTech X2 cushioning, that I am supposed to go look at tomorrow for a pretty good price. However, reading reviews online it says this is not really a runners treadmill. Anyone know anything about it?
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SBF2: Reboot! Join us!
Hi all, I added the shiny new title/invite to the subject. I figure we could add the invite for the next few days. We'll still officially start the challenge tomorrow. . .it will last until Easter (April 12th) Anyone that wishes to join, here we set goals (workout and lifestyle) and then hold each other accountable with a…
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15k race today
I did a 15k (9.3mile) race today. my goal was to break 2 hours for the race and I did it with about a minute to spare. I was happy with the outcome of my race today. I ran with some of the women in my group and we all finished the race in good time and with good spirits.
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Toning My Arms
I have been working out for the past few weeks. I joined a gym, and I'm taking a weight training class in school. I feel like my arms are flabbier than ever, and I'm not sure why. I just want to tone my arms up a bit. Any suggestions as to what exercises I should do? I mean different from the usual free weights, etc?…
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Alohoa running friends in Hawaii
My husband and I are going to Hawaii for our 20t anniversary and would love to run a 5K or 10K while we are there (mostly for the t-shirt :laugh: ). Anyway - Does anyone know of a 5 or 10K race in either Maui or Kauai on April 25? We will be there for a week but that is the only Satuday. I have searched the net and come up…
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Best way to?
Shed a couple inches? Is it possible to take off your waist and hips and not your chest? I am 36-29-38. I would like to loose two inches off my hips and one or two off my waist but I don't want to loose any off my chest. lol :blushing: I have lost two pounds and I've got 4 more to loose to be at my goal weight. What's the…
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Pedometer?
Hey! So I have a Polar F6 and love it but I also want something that will calculate my distance when I'm outside and not on my elliptical. The only thing that I know of that does that is a pedometer. I have had a few in the past but they were cheap and broke pretty easily. I'm looking for something that can take a beating…
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help please
i am in highschool and i was wondering what you would post a student's activity level at? i have an hour gym class. i have been setting it at lightly active, but i want to know peoples opinion. also, im starting soccer soon. should i increase my activity level to highly active? or should i stay where i am and enter it in…
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Ugggghhhhhh...so frustrated.....what am I missing
Ok, so DH and I are having a debate.... Could use some opinions...I think my ONLY option at this point is surgery... I came here and lost almost 30 pounds from jan-May 08 Gained a few over the recent Holidays and just lost them again and am at my lowest I'm about 5'7ish and 129 I had to kiddies 18 mnths apart and the…
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Getting into treadmill HIIT training...help please?
Hey guys! So, I've been trying to shake up my cardio. I've started incorporating the treadmill, after months of sticking mainly to elliptical and spin class. The only official HIIT I've done is instructor-lead spin class. I've been largely just getting used to the treadmill, because I've never run in my life as a form of…
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Embarassed
So today is a beautiful day and I would love to go for a walk but can't seem to get myself up and out of the house. I've always been embarassed by my size and am worried about what other people think about me strolling around town. I know it shouldnt matter to me but its a demon Im having a hard time dealing with...
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anxiety and working out
I've been very anxious this morning because I am waiting for a call from our real estate agent to find out if there are any pending offers on the house we are very interested in. While I was waiting I decided to work out on my bike trainer, but had to stop after just 10 minutes because my heart felt like it was pounding…
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S.B.F. Challenge. . . March 15
Oooops. . . I didn't put the date in the thread title. Go here, please: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/45349-sbf2-reboot-join-us
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Question about squats & lunges
I agree that they're the devil, but I still do them anyway! I've only been doing them for a few days, but I feel the burn everytime. I read that the results come pretty quickly, so does anyone know how fast you see results doing them? I know it won't be anything overnight, I'm just curious is all! Thanks!
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Stronger, Better, Faster Challenge March 14
I like SBF 2: Reboot Boogaloo, but we can leave off the Boogaloo as well. Thursday I had to go to Fort Worth. My sister was in the hospital. She had a bad medication reaction and had a seizure in class. She's fine and back home (my parent's house) for Spring Break. I didn't get any exercise either Thursday or Friday. I'm…