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pilates
Similar to another question in this area....pilates, what are your thoughts and do people have recommendations on what dvd's might be good or ones to stay away from.
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In a rut!!
I am in an exercise rut. I have not done it in 3 days and for me that is bad. Im fighting off depression and anxiety with exercise just wondering what is something fun i could do at home after the babies go to bed. ( my husband is gonna be gone a while tonight) Any suggestions? THANKS:flowerforyou:
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Calculating Calories Burned from DVDs
I apologize if this question is answered elsewhere but when putting in your exercises done for the day how do you determine which exercise (step aerobics, running, etc.) to choose? For example, I did a "Firm" CardioBlast (or something like that, don't have the DVD near me) and I wasn't sure what to categorize it as so I…
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Stationary Bicycling and doubling up in 1 day.
I bought a stationary bike. I ride it vigorously for 30 minutes and burn about 325 calories in 30 minutes. Will it hurt me if I double up on my exercising? I want to eat something that would go over my calories if I don't. If so, can this be done even if it's not to eat something a bit fattening? Thanks.
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Stronger, Better, Faster challenge - Dec 19th
I'm awake first! I couldn't sleep this morning (it rarely happens), so I just got out of bed. Yesterday, I went for a walk in the park and saw the city holiday lights. They don't come on officially until 7pm, so it wasn't in full splendor, but it was nice. Because of the gift wrap fundraiser, I rarely get to do anything…
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Protein
I just started my weight training yesterday and today I'm pretty darn sore. Been limping around and just basically looking miserable. Anyway, my coworker asked what was wrong so I explained to her and she suggested taking protein within a half hour of working out. She claims it will help with muscle pain. Is that true?…
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toning up question
I've been using my elliptical machine, which I love. Once I wished someone would come and just carve the fat off of me, and I realized that's what my machine is, my personal fat carver. Ok gross joke. Anyway, I have exactly 3 weeks until I go on vacation out of the country. Back in 2007, I got new clothes, tailored just…
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side stitches
Anyone have any pointers for running with side stiches. They have been happening to me lately during my run. Always on the same side! Feels like a muscle pull. :ohwell: Bunny
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MFP Runners Club December 18
5.5 miles easy run today, 65 and sunny - great day to be out.:smile:
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Has anyone tried these workout DVD's?
I'm considering buying Jillian Michaels' (from Biggest Loser) DVD called 30 Day Shed or Jackie Warner's (from the show Workout) DVD... apparently with Jillians you can lose 20 pounds in 30 days? Anyone try them and like them?
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Kettlebells and calories
So I'm wondering how to count kettlebells in my exercise. I work with a trainer, and some days resemble an hour of weight lifting, some days are mostly cardio and some are a combination. I wear my HRM, but I am pretty sure weight lifting screws with the calorie count since it's compacted breathing or whatever, not straight…
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Standing work day vs Sitting
Does anyone know if you can burn a significant more calories standing for 8 hours vs sitting? I found one site that looks like this is so but somehow I don't trust the increase in calories. Thank you for you input! :happy:
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"Playing" in the snow........
I need some opinions on how many calories I burn while shoveling snow. It's not in the database and I don't want to guess. I had to put something into my exercise log so I did guess about 50 calories for 25 minutes. Too much or too little? Any info would be appreciated!! Thanks!! Tasha
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High heart rate - is it bad?
I know that there's no general rule to cover all, and that everyone's different, but this is a general question. You know those workout charts that tell you your ideal heart rate for 65% intensity for fat burning and 85% intensity for cardio training? (for example, this:…
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Stronger, Better, Faster challenge - Dec 18
Hello everyone. I am still here - if I have time to post, it is usually at the end of the day and nobody sees them. Oh well! Today I managed to get here early, so I will start things up. In case you haven't seen, I wasn't too affected by the ice storm personally... but since I work for a power company that had over 200,000…
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A Question for the Trainers Out There
So I just but a Polar F6 and love it! Unfortunately, it gives me a heart rate target much less than where my heart rate actually stays. I'm about 114, 27 years old, and I thought fairly fit. It told me between 143 I think and 160-something. While I was running, my average was 175, my highest 185. There is one variable,…
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MFP Runners Club December 17.............................
Got out there in 15 degrees and did 5 miles this morning. A little slippery but felt good. Anyone else running today?!:happy: Alisha
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S.B.F Challenge........December 17
Good Morning!!! Today is my last day to get ready for my trip to Florida...so I'm more focused on that, than exercising. I think I truly gained a pound last week since it should have come off by now if it was just water weight from TOM. All it well though. Originally my goal was 135 pounds by now...but I did slack more…
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Devil on my shoulder
What do you tell yourself when you are running to keep yourself going? Right now I can run 2 miles without a problem but getting to the 3rd is hard - not physically but mentally. There is this little devil saying "you can stop now, you've done enough today." I will start by having a goal of 5 miles and won't make it. I…
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24-Hour Fitness
Any body belong? Good club or no?? I like the hours! :laugh:
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HRM
Anyone have an HRM they would reccommend? I'd really like to order one. I'd love for it to be $100 or less, but I'm willing to pay more.
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MFP Runners Club 12/16
Ran an easy 3 miles today. It was cold and rainy but by the time we hit starbucks (our start and finish point) it stopped raining. How was your run today?
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Just though of a question
I just thought of a question... you guys say that you shouldn't write down stuff that you do daily as excercise.....and some say that you get your excercise from just regular dancing around the house..... what do you do if you regularly just put on your headphone and move? Should I count that as excercise?should I be…
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S.B.F. Challenge. . . December 16th
Hi ladies. . .sounds like another imaginary spa holiday is needed. I told my husband yesterday that when the strike is over, I want to go to some sort of monastery or ashram. . .someplace very, very quiet. I saw on a TV show once this woman who went to a spiritual retreat. . .and her room was a little house in the desert.…
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cold cold cold
How do I get motivated to exercise when it is soooo cold out? mind you I have to exercise at home
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For the bigger girls
What do you wear while running? Shorts ride up on me, and do you use that body glide stuff to avoid chafing? Do you wear tank tops or a loose t-shirt. And what kind of pants do you recommend?
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10 mintues and I feel amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to your local walmart and in the fitness section there are great 10 minute workouts. I do the 10 minute Pilates and love love love love love it. Its great because I'm a new mom and it is just long enough for me to say i did something without actually leaving my son for a long time. It comes with everything you need to…
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MFP Runner's Club for December 15th...
Anyone outdoors or are you hitting the treadmill?
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What do yall think?
MY WORK OUT PLAN ANY COMMENTS?!?!? Week One: Walk 2 days at 30 mins a day Week Two: Walk 3 days at 30 mins a day Week Three: Walk 4 days at 30 mins a day Week Four: Walk 5 days at 30 mins a day Week Five: Walk FAST PACE 5 days a week at 30 mins a day Week Six: Jog 5 mins 5 days and walk fast pace the last of the 25 mins a…
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Work out tips
I do karate, here are some good work out people and I will also add what I do home. -100 jumping jacks- or 80 ( which some techno music thats fun) - on your back do 50 "yes" ( head must not touch the ground) and do 50 no's - 30 crunches ( touch your toes) -50 crunches each sides and back - 2 minutes of jumping rope - 50…