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Rest days
How many of you schedule in a rest day into your workout schedule. I am training for a Triathlon this summer and every training plan has rest days built into them. Today is my rest day. Tomorrow I will do my long run of the week. I just feel like I should be doing something. I know my body needs a day off but I want to go…
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What do you do...(strength training)
What do you do for your strength/weight workouts? What exercises and how many reps and what weight? I need to increase my strength but not sure where to start...I've done leg presses, leg curls front and backwards (not sure if that's what they are called) and arm pulls in front and back of head, crunches, bicycle crunches,…
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30 day shred.......
Day 2 on the shred and boy do I feel it.....my legs were killing me so much so that I was having a difficult time walking up the stairs!!! Does it get any easier??????????? :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: : Kelly:smile:
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Cardio or Weights First
I was curious to know which should come first...Cardio or Weights. Which is the most beneficial for losing weight yet increasing muscle and toning? AND how long do people suggest to do cardio for? I have heard anywhere from 20 to 60min. I used to be a "gung ho" cardio queen and could run 10miles a day...but I cant do it…
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I'm really getting into this ....
....Walking that is :laugh: I have my own home gym, but was getting sooooo fed up being indoors when it's soooo sunny outside, so, On Tuesday and today, I walked for 1 and a half hours, to get to the supermarket - I walk past 3 on the way, but go out of my way to bypass them and walk to the furthest one every time - to…
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Stronger Better Faster Feb 26
Good morning Pebbles! How are you all today? Is the weather warm where you are? It's down right toasty today! 85*. A little warm for me, but no worries! Tomorrow it will be 62*! I have to come up with a grocery list this morning and go to the store. I have no idea what to get. I'm going to try to eat better, although after…
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just my luck!!
While i was out with my dog walking this week i rolled over on my ankle and chipped a bone and am now in a cast for the next 4 weeks... i had just starting walking again and using home videos to help with my weight loss.... any suggestions on how to exercise with a cast on you ankle???? i am doing really well with my diet…
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I'm kinda proud of me
This week I started the 30 day shred level 1...I did this all week except for yesterday I had to take a day off or I wasnt gonna be able to move..Then today I skipped the 30 day shred BUT I ran 1/2 mile and walked a 1/2 mile then ran stairs for 20 mins....I havent done that much moving in I cant remember how…
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Have any of you ever heard of this....
if you eat right after a good workout where you lose tons of calories that you burn 1/2 of what you eat. As long as its health. I just don't understand that so I figured I would act around.
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Do you wear your HRM all day
or just when you are working out? I just got a Timex Ironman and wore it all day just to get used to it. The chest strap is surprisingly comfortable and I didn't mind wearing it at all. I was able to watch my calorie burn all day (I like to see things in real time rather than guessing) and was surprised by the numbers I…
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Banish Fat Boost Metabolis
I'm new to MFP. I started on Monday. I've worked out on and off for years, but now I'm trying to really stay with it. I see a lot of 30 day shred fans and was wondering if anyone if doing Jillian's Banish Fat/Boost Metabolism or No More Trouble Zones. I've used them for about a week and a half and love them.
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Couch to 5k
I just ran "day 2" of "week 5"!!!!!!!!!!!! I have NEVER in my life run for more than 5 milutes straight, and I just ran for 20 minutes straight! I thought I was going to have to repeat day 1 of week 5, but after 8 minutes, I thought, hey I still have it in me! And I actually did it! I am so dang proud of me! I just had to…
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treadmill or crosstrainer?
So, I'm looking at getting one or the other- which would you guys recommend? Considering I'll be looking at the lower end of the price scale (no more than £250, not sure what that is in dollars) and can't have anything that takes up vast amounts of room. I'd be looking at something like, but not necessarily identical to:…
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Brusing... Anyone else?
Does anyone else get bruses from no where.... I worked out really hard Tuesday and I am still hurting a bit. I worked out my legs and now there are brusies almost all over them.... Anyone know Why? Can the Lactic Acid do this? - carol smith
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MFP Runners Club Feb.26
Only 2 miles this morning, followed by P90X Core synergistics. Race weekend coming up!
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Urban Rebound calories? Does anyone know?
Is anyone else using it? I stole one in my parent's basement ( they wheren't using it) and I'm wondering if anyone has figured out the calories burned for it? Or a decent range that it could be in.
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It is Thursday...
And my arms are killing me. I worked out my upper body on Monday and am just now feeling the results. Usually when I workout I can tell the next day, but it has been three days and wow are they hurting...muscles that I didn't even know I had! Any suggestions on why this may be or how to help take the pain away?
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Only One Pound
Hello, do you know me? If you don't you should. I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat that you would ever want to meet. Want to know why? It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm Only One Pound, just a pound. Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds or fifteen pounds, but never only one, so I…
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today I work out
Just started this site yesterday and today will be my first work out day. I am not a morning person, so usually work out after kids and hubby are in bed, and 2 - 3 hours before I go to bed. We have an elliptical, bowflex, and several workout videos- Leslie Sansone Walk, Billy Blanks Tae Bo, Biggest Loser Cardio. My plan is…
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sticking to a regular work out plan
i am starting up a regular work out plan but with todays hectic life, how do i fit it all in? is 30 minutes a day 3 times a week enough to tone up? i am on my feet all day at work so i do get some moderate exercise pretty much all day. am i better off working out early in the AM or after work? i'm in retail so i have kind…
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10 Minute Solutions
As a mom, I do not have the time to do an entire workout at once. I have found the answer!! The 10 Min Solution series is fantastic! They are DVDs broken down into 10 min workouts that I can fit in here and there. They are inexpensive and really effective. It's also nice because you can mix and match workouts so you don't…
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Bodybugg-If you want to know more
www.bodybugg.com The bodybugg® is the most accurate device on the market today for measuring calorie expenditure outside of a clinical setting. It utilizes a patented process for interpreting calorie burn called "sensor fusion" developed by BodyMedia, Inc. This process involves collecting a range of body-data using…
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what a great article I just found
I love the topic of how exercise and stress relates to the body and it's metabolic systems (I.E. how we burn fuel). I found a great article that talks about stress, training, and cortisol. I have more in depth knowledge about this if anyone wants to learn more, but this is a great article that most "layman" can understand.…
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Bootcamp here I come!
Hi everyone: I am starting a bootcamp on Monday called Soldiers of Fitness and I am sooo excited. I am hoping this will be my ticket to losing the extra pounds and toning up my body after my having my baby 5 months ago. Has anyone else done this kind of program and what were your results? This is the website to give an…
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Going to the gym
I truly enjoy going to the gym!! Yes fitting it into my busy life is a little hectic but once im there I call it "ME" time- While I am at the gym I'm not taking care of the kids, the dog, stuff at my job, the house running errands NOTHIN that is completely my time and I enjoy it
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MFP Runners Club Feb.25
Good morning runners! :smile: Hope you are all having a great day and can get in a good run. We have beautiful weather today. I ran 3 miles - easy day! Something fun to share.......We are starting a running club at my son's school and the coach asked me to come out with them and help the kids train for a 5K. I will no…
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Hulu
I don't know if this interests anyone, but ... http://www.hulu.com/jillian-michaels-mini-workouts
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Recumbent Bike
I just recently got a recumbent bike. I usually run but because of some hip problems I needed to add some more crosstraining. I was wondering if anyone else had one. I bike for 30 min and it reads that I have only burned 200 calories at the most. Just wanted to know if you think that sounds right. Tonight I rode 30 min and…
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I really need some advice please!
Hi everyone I'm thin but I really need to tone and loose alot of excess fat on my thighs and backside. (cellulite too!!) so far i've been doing pilates for 50 mins 4-5 times a week and then walking or biking for an hour after that. i watch what i eat and eat around 1300 calories while drinking only water. my question is,…
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Lifting and hunger
I lift fairly heavy twice a week. Heavy enough that I can barely finish my last set, and I feel it the next day. On these days, I am STARVING later in the day. Cardio and Bikram don't do this to me. . .in fact they both seem to lessen my appetite. Is there a scientific reason for this? It's legitimate hunger, not just "I…