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Some advice needed please
I have one stone to lose and am looking to build up my general level of fitness and stamina. Getting fit is more of a goal for me than losing weight as I am not particularly overweight, just very unfit! I have started doing the elliptical cross trainer for 20 mins at a time at levels 1 and 2, which I wil do about 4 days a…
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The French really don't get fat...but I'm not French!
Alright, I'm living in France and it's true from what you have heard: French people are skinny and don't generally workout. And because of this, there is limited access to a gym. I live in a city of around 70,000 people, but I couldn't tell you where one gym is. It's frustrating, because back home I would go to a gym for…
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Hip Hop Abs
Have anyone tried the DVD's? I just ordered them
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Jillian Michaels just kicked my *kitten*!!
Finally got the 30 Day Shred for Christmas, and OMG!!! :noway: My legs were sweating for crying out loud....I don't sweat that much in a class triple the length of that video and that was only on level 1 (day 1). I'm sure it'll seem easier in a week from now, but I can barely walk up the stairs right now...everything feels…
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just curious about calories for exercise
Can any one describe what is the cause of the discrepancy between the calories recorded by my Polar heart monitor and those listed on this web site? My calorie count from the Polar is usually significantly lower. TIA! :ohwell:
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Overworked my muscles
So I did the rowing machine yesterday for 15 minutes and then did about 30 squats, my legs are killing me today.. I really worked some muscles I haven't felt in a long time. I decided to lay low on the exercise today by just walking a bit and going to the gym tomorrow... any suggestions for light exercise on the "off days"…
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Metabolism ?
So, I have a super slow metabolism and am looking for advice on how to speed it up (by anything, exercise, foods or anything else.).. anyone have any suggestions? I feel this is one of my biggest discouragements in trying to keep active and loose weight..
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10 Minute Solutions - Carb Burner
If your out of shape (like I am) and would like a cardio workout that's intense but short, try this DVD. In 10 minutes I burned 93 calories, according to my Polar. And if you're a Netflix subscriber, it's free in the Watch Instantly selections until Feb 1st. I think I'm going to buy the DVD. It has several 10 minute cardio…
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Pedal Pusher vs. Pedal Spinner
I am so so sorry if this topic has already been covered! I tried to read as many past posts as I could and stopped when my eyes started crossing! I want to get something that I can use while at work and under my desk for exercise. I had originally thought of getting the stationary mini bike-type exerciser, but then I saw…
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Will this help burn fat?
Every day, I'm going to do this Gold's Gym Stayball DVD. I like doing the DVD, but I don't feel a lot of pain while doing it and it's considered as strength training. Am I going to lose any weight by this? It's winter time, so I don't have a lot of choices for exercise and I want something that will easily fit into my…
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not too big to move
Ok....I will admitt...here anywayy..lol i have got a LOT to lose Im 5'0 and weight 250 ugh,,,, so i wanna drop about 150 i think I know I KNOW i must exercsie.But with this weight...Its hard for now and Im on my feet at work alllll day So im in a lot of pain...back and knees kill me always I cant afford a proper doctor for…
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For the runners out there...
How does one begin to run? My brother in law now lives with us and is more out of shape than I am. He really wants to get into the Canadian military and like me has no one to work out with and therefor really no motivation. He wants to get fit by spring. He wants to learn how to swim and wants to run 4km. The swimming im…
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No runners today? MFP runners club 1/06/09
Come on and join me! :laugh:
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Stronger, Better, Faster Challenge January 6th
Morning, everybody. . . Yesterday I started back in the strike office after having the nerve to take three days off last week. So, I spent yesterday cleaning up many, many messes, and pondering how in the heck a strike can possibly last for two months? (!) Today, I'm going to try to either go to the gym (out of the office…
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Exercise Ball vs. Office Chair
I'm thinking of getting rid of the chair in my office and using an exercise ball to sit on instead. Has anyone else done this?
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Exercise after Knee Surgery?
Not for me, I don't have knee problems. :wink: My mom has very bad knees and she is going in for her second surgery this month. We started our weightloss journey together, hoping to be all fit and sexified by next Christmas. Unfortunately, her knees are really slowing her down. She will be immobilized for 3 weeks following…
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Fat burn v. cardio burn - someone please explain why it's su
I know this has been discussed but I've not seen a definitive answer. Can someone PLEASE explain how one allegedly loses more FAT by going slower on the heartrate? A reason I ask is that I have belly fat that still needs shifting. I have done major cardio for the past several months to almost no avail (e.g. I have shaped…
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Hydration Level
Anyone know of a more effective way to measure your hydration level than a digital scale? I have already decided to go "retro" on my scale (tossing the digital which can add or subtract a pound within minutes!) and get an old-fashioned kind, but I'd like to track my hydration level (I have a habit of not drinking enough…
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Whew What a Difference!
I have been taking it easy on my stationary bike for a few days because it was killing my knees. Well, since we're weighing in this week I wanted to get an extra umph in there. I upped my resistance and rode my butt off! In 20 minutes I had already burned an extra 125 calories. Amazing!
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Fitness Ultimatum - any reviews
Happy New Year!!!!! How is everyone?? I am thinking about getting the Fitness Ultimatum from Jillian Michaels for Wii. Best Buy has it on sale for $30 now. Please tell me if it is worth it!!! I hate to buy those games and waste my money if I don't like them. Thanks!!!! :flowerforyou:
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Calorie Counter
I found this calorie counter online and I like it....It goes by weight. http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc
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body bugg
Does anyone have a body bugg? if so how do you like it? Are they accurate? Also is there a membership that goes along with it?
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Anyone in the Tallahassee area?
Are you a member of a gym? What gym? I just moved here for school and I have no idea where to go.
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Wii with wrist weights??
I really like Wii bowling. I think I am going to get some light wrist weights and start wearing them when play. I am going to play two player and make an alter-ego Mii to play left handed with. I figure it might be a good arm workout. A workout while I am having fun...what a concept?!?
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Let's Get It Started : )
Okay, maybe the title was lame lol :blushing: I'm purchasing some workout dvd's for the days that I don't go to the gym and also to switch up my routine. Right now my top choices are: Jillian Michael's 30 day shred The Biggest Loser Cardio Max The Biggest Loser Power Sculpt Also, I would like to get something in the…
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what best exercise
I was wondering what was the best exercise was for some very obese. over 300
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MFP Runners Club?
So, I've noticed there is an MFP Runner's Club. How do I join up with you folks? I'm a big time runner and am going to start training for my next marathon soon and could use some support/motivation now that I don't have a running partner anymore. :cry: Thanks! Send me a message with info please! :happy:
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Curves
Is this gym expensive? Does anyone belong to this gym. How do you like it? Tell me anything about it please!! My family has a membership at the YMCA but I moved away to school so I can't use the membership up here =[.
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MFP Runners January 5th Who is Running?!
I did run today, 4 miles this morning. Still feel a little sick but better so went 4 it would have been more if I would have waken up earlier but flu thing is still lingering on a little bit. Kids were off to school this morning well two of mine were still have one who is not in school yet. So here we go with rushing and…
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Body Blast at the Y? Calories?
Has anyone here ever done a Body Blast class at the YMCA and worn a heart rate monitor? Just trying to get a general idea of calories burned.. Thanks!