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Desk Job :(
Ok so when i used to work overnight I was Lifting, Reaching, Bending, Streching, Climbing and Walking for 8-10 hrs every night. Now Im stuck with a desk job. I have to get up every morning about 630am to get kids ready for school and myself for work. I work with my desk job from 830 to 6pm. Then gotta drive to pick up the…
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Plan for a Good Night's Sleep Great Tips by Dr. Oz
Plan for a Good Night's Sleep Get 7 to 8 Hours of Sleep a Night "If you don't get sleep, you'll crave other things like carbohydrates," Dr. Oz says. Getting quality, consistent sleep can be quite a feat. Try these tricks and solutions to make happy, healthy sleep your reality.:yawn: :wink: Plan for It Decide when you want…
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Upper body strengh
I have never remembered having much for upper body strengh however with doing the 30day shred it bothers me that I can't really hold myself up. Is there anything that I can do at home that would help with that??
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Attn: Wii Fit Fans - Jillian Michael's tip
During Tuesday's episode of Biggest Loser Jillian Michael's talked about running in place... if you saw it then you know how / what style she was running. (for those that didn't see it she was running with her feet almost kicking her butt). I tried it while doing my 30 minute free run... well... lets just say I tried it on…
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stationary bike
Does anyone else use a stationary bike? Curious because mine tells me that I am burning about 100 calories every 10 minutes of easy biking. Does anyone know if this seems acurate? Please help...
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Cardioke with Billy Blanks Jr
Has ayone ever heard of this and/or did it? It was on the Exercise on Demand channel and I did it for 3 days. After the first day I was so sore but kept at it. The day after the 2nd day (although while doing it I thought I'd die!) I felt great!! Day 3 was much easier and I actually felt muscles in my legs that I didn't…
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Cardio, House of Mouse Style!
Hey guys! Who else gets bored silly when at the gym and on the elliptical/bike/treadmill? I might have found a solution! Watching Disney movies. I'm not kidding. It's entertaining and gives me some equivalent to a runner's high! http://damnthefreshman15.blogspot.com/2009/01/cardio-house-of-mouse-style.html
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MFP Runners Club Jan 23rd -- Anyone?!?
I did 4 (very boring) miles on the treadmill this morning. My hotel isnt in the nicest of areas so I dont feel comfy running outside, hopefully this weekend I can find a nice park or something to run. Happy Friday Guys, have a wonderful weekend!!
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60-120's
60 seconds running(sprinting, as fast as you can go), 120 seconds recovery. Do this after a good run/jog. I feel so good after i do these. give them a try! Good luck!
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Working out....at work?
Does anyone here ever exercise at their desk? I just read an article on preventionmagazine.com that showed ab exercises that you can do while seated, so I'm secretly doing them at work today. :tongue: One woman I used to work with replaced her chair with an exercise ball. Any other ideas out there?
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When is the best time to take your measurements??
I've been working out for 3 weeks now & thought I'd see where my measurements were now & it was more. How can this be? Do you somehow retain fluid or something after you work out? I measured right after I worked out. I've lost 3 lbs so far doing the Hip Hop Abs & Slim in 6 & have stayed within range on my calories. Can…
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? stubborn baby belly?
Hi all, I am trying to fine some exercises I can do to help get rid of that stubborn baby belly. I'm not having a problem any where else and I never do when I try to loss weight it is always my belly that discourages me cause there is never a change but this time even if there is no change I will not give up I will fight…
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Looking to start a running team in WA
Most of my friends dont like to run and well... i do.... I would love to find other people in Washington state who love to run... maybe meeting up once a week to get a nice long run in... let me know if you are interested. :flowerforyou:
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Help
I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for exercise? I have a 3 month old girl, and its to cold to go outside and go walking....:ohwell: I need some things I can do in the home while she is sleeping! Thanks!!!
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I need advice....
I've just recently started to exercise again. My body is SO out of shape. I've been walking everyday for about 30 or until my back hurts so bad I can't stand it. The majority of my weight is is my lower stomach, butt and legs. I can't afford to go to a gym so i've been doing my best at home. So my question is what are some…
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Target Heart Rate Question
I'm curious to know how you figure out what your target heart rate should be. My HRM isn't very fancy... no calorie convertor, just a HRM. My aim to use this is to figure out what an aerobic HR feels like when exercising. So... I'm trying to figure out my THR but there is so much information out there - I found one site…
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Tired and hard to exercise
I found out why I was so tired. I had a heart problem. I had surgery yesterday and am doing great today and have more energy already. I will be up and going again in a few days. My DR said I have to take a few days off from exercise. I have lost 3 pounds since 1/5/09.
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For my mom...
My mom needs to loose 15-30lbs. She's a tiny person, and a tiny build. But from the waist down well, she's got some hips and thighs. She has arch problems and can't walk that much. She has a treadmill and it gave her more problems on her feet so she didn't keep with it. Other then a bike what can she do? What kind of bike…
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Hi just stared today and glad to see all the success
Does anyone know how curves rates for an excercise routine? I am thinking of joining because the workout is a reasonable amount of time and easy for me to get to. Thanks, Susguer7
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Dancing around the living room
how many calories do you think it burns?
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Wii Jillian Michaels or My fitness coach??
Does anyone have the Jillian Michaels workout for Wii, THe My fitness coach game, or the My weight loss coach???? If so what are your thoughts about them??????
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Wii = Weight Loss??
I was just wondering who out there has had successful weight loss by playing certain Wii games ( the ones geared toward exercise and fitness) I have noticed I have been playing Wii Sports can get my heart rate going after about 40 min of playing...but it is starting to get old. So Let me know what works for you!!!!
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MFP Runners Club Jan 22nd
Good morning! Today I did a 45 min tempo run, 15 minutes on the stair stepper and I'm going to the gym on my lunch break to pump some iron :happy: Have a fabulous day!
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7 Day Challenge
I'm trying out a 7 day free gym trial and I'm hoping to go for about an hour and a half each day. Would anyone like to join me in this challenge? At the end we can all compare what we did and how many calories burnt, even some tips maybe? starting 1/21/2009 go us!
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Question...
I have a question! I am a runner so I burn a lot of calories, thats pretty much all I do but I'm getting into pilates and yoga. I used to play volleyball but I just finished my last season. So "are we there yet" posted something earlier about fat burning calories and such, and what I think she was saying that if i continue…
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Just got my butt kicked by Turbo Jam
Wow I just got the DVD in the mail today. Absolutly loved the workout, but almost threw up halfway through. LOL but I took a breather and completed it. Thanks for all the rave reviews on it I love this work out. BTW what do you log it under in your excercise
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Wave...total body workout????
Hey there, just wondering if anyone else has tried the "WAVE" the total body vibration workout machine?
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Jillian workout - 2weeks new you 30 day shred on demand work
I've just started doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred/2 weeks new you workout. I'm on level one and it's my second day..I just got out of surgery 5 weeks ago so I'm doing it for the first week 3 days..then next week I'll do it every other day...3rd week I'll do it daily..how's this sound? Does anyone else do this workout…
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Workout clothes!!!!
So I saw an advertisement for workout clothes from Old Navy, I never shop there but I thought I'd check it out. They actually had some pretty cute stuff. I got 2 pairs of running shorts, 15 dollars each, and a shirt for 10 dollars! They had A LOT of yoga pants for just 20 dollars, sports bras, yoga mats, and lots more!…
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Fat Burning Zone vs Cardio Zone
http://ezinearticles.com/?Fat-Burning-Zone-Vs.-Cardio-Training-Zone&id=306481 Fat Burning Zone Vs. Cardio Training Zone By Stephanie Gree So often I have seen gym members spend countless hours on the treadmill strolling along waiting for the fat to melt off their bodies. The belief is if you are in the “fat-burning zone”…