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My HRM was way off!
I bought a Sportline HRM at target ($50.) a few weeks ago and have been going by what it said. Big mistake! I was a little suspicious because it was way higher than the eliptical machine at the gym. For instance My hrm said 780 burned in one hour the gyms machine said 546. Yesterday I bought another hrm. This time I got a…
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Sleeping and weight loss
Does sleep affect weight loss? My sister and I were talking about it because Ive seem to hit a plateau almost from April... not only was there junk food but now my sleep is all messed up. I wake around 6:30am, have maybe an hour nap at 1:00pm then I work until 12am, get home and go to sleep around 1am, and now that I am…
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S.B.F. Fitness Challenge. . .July 29
The countdown to the end of the challenge has begun. 10 days left. I'm not a big Olympics fan, but I'm glad they will be on t.v. - just so I don't have to watch Golf or Millionaire matchmaker on the t.v.s at the gym on the weekends. Yesterday I did my weights class, yoga, and 10 minutes on the elliptical. I talked to my…
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P90 - without the X
Has anyone tried it? I've heard its pretty good, but it gets boring. A friend of mine ordered both P90 and P90X and has decided not to use them, and has offered to let me borrow them for awhile. Is it worth the time? Is it more cardio or strength oriented? I know P90X is all about lowering body fat%.
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Ballet
Anyone know of any great ballet based work out programs? I am wanting a program that helps develop a longer/leaner looking build then traditional exercise programs. I was eyeing P90X but am hesitant since looking at the ads, etc I am not sure I am wanting exactly that type of toning. I bore easily with programs so I need…
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Morning exercise before or after you eat breakfast?
I just read on a blog that you lose more fat quicker if you exercise before you eat in the morning. It said: "By working out first thing in the morning, before you eat breakfast, you force your body to tap into its fat stores (including that stubborn belly fat) much sooner than if you exercise after eating." Is this true?…
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MFP Runners - July 28
I can't believe I get to start the thread. :bigsmile: I won't be running today. My period started yesterday and it's here with some sort of plan to take over the world. The beotch is coming through like a weapon of mass destruction (I'm so sure the men wanted to know this). Anyways, how do you ladies deal when on your…
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Weigh in
Should you weigh yourself the same time every day? I have heard that and that you should do it in the morning? Any thoughts?
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compartment syndrome
So this will be my third topic here on mfp. Thanks for all the great advice!!! My feet (the ball of my foot to my toes) ... gets pins and needles while in the middle of my cardio workouts. Usually on an elliptical, but also on treadmills. I researched it bit on google and found it to be called compartment syndrome. Does…
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S.B.F. Fitness Challenge. . .July 28. . .
It looks like we're entering the home stretch on the challenge. . .makes me think of new goals. . . Incredibly, can barely walk sore today. I think it was the "circuit" that included: step ups, toe touches on the steps and jumping up on the step. I got to use all those leg muscles I don't use any other way. Also, dance was…
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The 30 Day Shred exercise dvd?
Anyone tried it? If so, how is it and did you notice any results after 30days? Did you do it for 30 consecutive days or did ya have a day off or so?
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can you exercise this way?
Can you workout 2 sessions in one day? Like burn 300 calories and then later do more exercise? Is this healthy do?
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SNAP
does anyone belong to a snap 24/7 gym or have one near them?. Heard anything good or bad about it.?
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5k results are in!
so i ran my first 5k on saturday... being 20 lbs overweight, 45 years old and running at 6500 ft elevation, it was no easy task. but i did it! i did it in 40 minutes 50 seconds and I DID NOT FINISH LAST! i wasn't even close to last! how 'bout that! my new goal is to run the same race next year in 30 minutes.
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MFP swimmers.
Figured I would start one of these since I didn't see one. I think the running and cycling groups are awesome, but I'm a swimmer at heart, so I wanted to see how many of us were out there and what we were doing to shed the poundage!!! I've been working back into shape - haven't really been serious about it since high…
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Pears and not the tastey type...
Hey I was wondering if any of you ladies and gents could give me some advice? I'm a pear shape, with most of my weight in my thighs. Does anyone have any tips on ridding fat from this particular area?? Or am I doomed to be a thunder thighs forever lol
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One Hundred Pushups
Here's a site with a six-week program to get you to do 100 consecutive push ups! hundredpushups.com
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Heart Rate Monitor
Okay, I had never heard much about heart rate monitors until I joined this site, and now I'm thinking I probably need to get one. What exactly is a heart rate monitor? How do you wear one? (Most that I've been looking at just look like a watch but say something about a chest belt or something like that). What information…
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question about resistance bands
HELP!!!! I have been doing Power90 for about 6 weeks and I would like to add the resistance bands portion but I dont' know where to begin. Any suggestions?
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question...
i was wondering if the wall push ups help me in anyway? ty for ur help..
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MFP Runner's Club July 27
Good morning:flowerforyou: I ran about 5.5 miles this morning. I ran with a friend that I have never run with before. She is stronger than me so it was fun to run with her. Plus, I don't get to see her that often. So it was nice to get to spend some one on one time with her. We ran in her area. This was especially nice b/c…
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Turbo Jam
Has anyone tried this dvd series????
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Anyone near the 909 area
Interested in having a workoutbuddy? I am going through the hiring process for Riverside and San Bernardino County Sheriffs Departments and I MUST get myself in running shape by Aug. 26. Or if anybody else knows how to find gym buddies, let me know. I am trying craigslist but also trying my luck on here.
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does anybody rollerblade?
I love to rollerblade. It is a great workout. When I looked up on the database how many calories it burns in an hour, it game a number that seem too high (over 700). I usually do some hills and go at a moderate speed on flat roads. Anybody have an idea if this is close or way off? Thanks and have a fit day.
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Stronger, Better, Faster, Challenge...July 27
I can't believe I'm up this early, and I don't have to be anywhere! Husband woke up early and went for a bike ride. I like to have my coffee first. Yesterday, I walked about 7 miles. I put hills in for more calorie burn. Today I'll probably do a mixture of elliptical and walking. We're having my favorite pizza tonight, so…
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MFP Runner's Club 7/26
Morning troops! Got just a little shy of 12 miles in today. My body says it was closer to 35. :embarassed: Hope ya'll are having good runs/weekend! :heart:
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exercises you can do at work?
I try to work out on the elliptical and circuit training 3-4 x/week but as a busy mom going to school and working full-time that doesn't always happen. Anyone know any good arm or ab exercises you can do sitting at a desk? I already take the stairs at work, but unfortunately, my job doesn't allow me a whole lot of…
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Wii Fit, anybody?
I know these aren't serious fitness gizmos but they are fun! Anyone else treated themselves to one?
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Question
I am confused, at the gym I use the elliptical, I put in my weight and as I am working out it checks my heart rate, however it tells me the total calories I burned is 326 and my hrm says 236...should I just ignore the machine and go with my hrm???? anyone else ever have this problem?:ohwell:
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S.B.F Challenge... July 26
Happy weekend and please welcome Flapjacks - pictured left. He's a handful, and my first cat to actually climb curtains! He and Iggy are playing together well. He gets introduced to the other cats today. Yesterday I walked a bit at different times of the day. Today may be a mixture of elliptical and walking. I should do…