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Zumba
I am going to my first Zumba class tonight and was wondering what it is and everyones thoughts about it. Thanks for the imput!
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Wii Fit
I just did the Wii Fit for 45 minutes. I don't have a heart rate monitor, so how do I log the calories burned. I did mostly the balance games and then 10 minutes of the advanced step-aerobics. I was definitely sweating by the end. Any suggestions how to log it in my daily exercise? Thanks.
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Reports Question
Apologies if this question has already been answered... Does anyone know if there is a way to produce a report that not only tracks what you did (Reports tab on MFP homepage) say, like exercise minutes or calories burned, but to overlay that with your goal? So you can see two things on one report? I'm just trying to find…
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Back Pain Sufferers
I have posted a couple of topics about an injury I have substained in my back. I have searched the internet for blogs where I could discuss what I am going through with others in the same situtation. I haven't had much luck. I have to say that while I am dealing with the pain much better now I am becoming more and more…
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Calorie discrepancy HRM and websites
I have been using the calories from different websites according to height, weight, etc to enter my exercise each day then I borrowed a HRM from a teacher at work and it was a lot lower than the websites said. For instance this morning I did 15 min on the bike then 10 min working with bands and floor exercises. The HRM…
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Burning Calories..
What are some exercises that we can do daily that can burn a good amount of calories? Or what do you do at work to burn some calories if you are in an office?
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Jan ran for the first time at 6.0 on the treadmill
I've been dieting forever but this time i am truly commited to getting to the finish line. I only started a steady excercise routine last tues (i also just signed up to this amazing site on tues and really really dieting on tues as well) and today i decided to end my treamill workout by trying to run at 6.0 (i was inspired…
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Counting Burned Carlories
I wanted to get everyone's take on this: Do I just enter the exercise I've done at the gym or should I be counting the time I spend walking across campus with a 10lb+ backpack on my back, plus the stairs I have to climb at school? I've generally been only entering the exercise I do at the gym but ... I don't know if that's…
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gazelle edge HELP
i have a tony littles gazelle edge at home and was wondering what exercise i woulg put that under in my log for the day the gazelle is not there i thought maybe skiing machine maybe any ideas let me know thanks a bunch
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scale
ok so i weigh myself on different scales and i get differant results. is there a scale someone recomends that i can go buy that is not to expensive. and when is the best time of the day to weigh myself. Kelly
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Saw this on Yahoo
I found this article on Yahoo!, Thought it was interesting: Your Body Can Burn Fat on Its Own It can: 1. Exercise in short, intense bursts (interval training) for effective fat burning after exercise. 2. Increase the amount of resistance/strength/weight training you do, to build more lean muscle. Muscle is ‘metabolically…
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Cardio or Strength Training First?
I was just wondering what was more beneficial if you are doing both strength/weight training and cardio work in the same workout session. Which should I do first?
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Runner's Club - 1/17
Wow, haven't started one of these in a coon's age! :drinker: Got 5.5 miles in today! Been a LONG time since I've been out to run so this felt good! :smile: Hope everyone gets a chance to get out there & get some miles in! :drinker:
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SBF January 17
Good morning ladies. Hope you all are well and warm this morning! CP, how are you feeling? Kicked that cold yet? DH and I had a talk last night. I have no control over my eating right now. I'm really depressed I guess and feel the need to eat.(I gained back the three pounds I lost a couple of weeks ago.) He told me he…
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What is the website for the sit up challenge???
Just wanted to know because i think i am going to try and do it...!!!
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Calories Burned on a Stationary Cycle
Hi I use a stationary cycle and have been for a while, although I am not sure about the 'Calorie Burn' on one of these.........the on board comp says I burn 270 for 1/2 hour cycling at 20 mph (this includes 2 bursts of 1 min each at 30 mph) but I am sure it must be more than this. I notice that most of the places that give…
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switchin my workouts up on weekends
So monday-friday its the elliptical and 30day shred- on saturdays and sundays its something different whatever that maybe as long as I burn 300-400 calories - Today my switch up routine was a long long walk but not strolling I had to pump to keep my heart rate up the entire time I even did a little jogging (not much since…
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Crunchless Abs
Has anyone tried these workouts and if so what were your results?
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How often?
How often are ya'll exercising? My plan only calls for 3 times for 3 minutes. I've worked out 20 minutes, 50 minutes, 20 minutes, 40 minutes. Should I work out more?
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Beginning running- Is there a site?
Forgive me if this has been posted before- Is there a website or some kind of online 'plan' for beginning runners? I read about one a looong time ago where you walk for a certain amt of time and run for a certain amount of time, increasing the running each time- any ideas? Thanks!
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Same thing every day?
I am sure this has been asked a million times before but I am having trouble finding it. Every morning for the last two weeks I have rode my exercise bike and then for the last 10 days or so, I have been walking. My question is, do I do this every day all week long and that is okay. Or do I rest a day or what? I enjoy both…
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Stationary pedalers
My treadmill stopped running last month, so I'm onto plan B - stationary bike.:sad: (I am not a fan). I have an Airdyne and am wondering what level others are riding. I have been doing ten miles per day and would like to know about how long this should take me. If you post on this topic, could you include your fitness…
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Calories burned in a day
I have a question. I am burning 250 or so calories a day. I do a 20 minute tape with weights (131 calories burned) and then I ride my bike 20 mins (125 Calories burned). Am I burning enough calories for the day. I have my calories set at 1200 and never go over them and most of the time I don't eat my calories burned. Does…
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Runnners Club January 16th Who IS Runnning?
Not Me. It is terrible how cold it is again. All the schools are off out here and it is -15 degrees. I was going to attempt to go out there anyway but got to my laundry room which is close to the garage and said no way. My hand were freezing already. Sooo Sad. I went on my stupid elliptical again. Which is not the same but…
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Any marathon runners?
Ok so I'm going to start training for my first full marathon, May 31st. I was just wondering what kind of training program you guys have used. I found a nike one which has one day of rest and another one and which has 2 days of rest, if you could please let me know what you think would be better that would be great!…
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Hip Hop Abs
Has anyone tried Beachbody's Hip Hop Abs? I've been doing various Beachbody dvds and am trying to switch it up. I have ordered it and it should arrive early next week. I'm really excited to be able to have a dvd that I actually look forward to doing each day. I used to be a cheerleader and I love dancing so I'm really…
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So I signed up for Water Aerobics
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 50 mins each class. For someone who goes from no activity to this kind of activity, what kind of aches and pains can I look forward to? :noway: I'm not complaining, but I want to be prepared if I need ice packs, heating pads and arnica rub lol
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Turbo jam? or Slim in 6 workout, DDR, etc.
Hi I have the following and wanted to know what you guys recommend the most.. Turbo jam,Slim in 6, carmen electra's striptease, walk away the pounds 1-3 miles or DDR, or on-demand workouts...or buying an elliptical machine... I need to find something that will give me the most results in toning, and making me skinny..I…
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Can I trust what the HRM tells me?
Hi guys! Newbie here! I joined up about a week and a half ago and so far I love this site! I've lost about 4 pounds in the last couple of weeks and am looking to lose about 40 total. My DH gave me his Polar HRM to use when working out (I'm not sure which one it is...it has a chest band and is a couple of years old) and…
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Oh oh...
Now I've done it! I was ticked at my kids for being lazy, and my stinky bathroom, and this DISGUSTING weather, that I now have to get off my butt and exercise to burn off 650 cals-and no snack later. Why why why...