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Hiking
OMG I have to start off by saying, yesterday's hikes in Big Sur were AMAZING! I am a passionate cyclist, but love the wilderness. I grew up with a father that flew helicopter for a logging outfit, so growing up the woods were pretty much my playground. Anyways last year I finally got my husband off the bike and into some…
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help need A.M motivation
ok so i thought once my son was out of school i would have that extra 40 minutes in the morning to exercise well its been a week and i havent gotten my butt out of bed in time to do it, any one have some suggestions to get my butt up? :grumble: :explode: i get mad at myseld once i am up but that doesnt change the next…
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Tae Bo
I'm new here and I'm not sure how to enter in Tae Bo in the excercise section. I'm not really sure how many calories I burned. Thanks
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Bicycling?
What kind of bikes are you guys using for exercise? Cruising bike, Mountain bike or a Road bike? What do you think is the best for exercising?
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I want a work out buddy Springfield Oregon
Hey is anyone on here from springfield or eugene oregon. I have a membership at gold and would love to have someone to go with. I have been going alone but it is always better with a friend. I know its a long shot as the site is all over the us but maybe someone from this area will see it.
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MFP Runner's Club - June 11
Good morning! Ran 3 miles today. It was humid! We will "only" be in the 90's today.:laugh: Have a great run and stay cool everyone -Kechie.
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Sorry to Ask Again
I posted a question awhile ago regarding strength training and earning calories. I wanted to know if I do strength training do I need to eat more calories. Someone mentioned that if I enter my strength training in the cardio section in the exercise page that it will tell you how many calories were burned. However, when I…
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Billy Blanks kicked my butt
Just did my second workout of the day-- If you didn't see my last message I have 4 weeks to shed this weight so instead of working out once a day 4-6 x's a week I will kick it up and make it two workouts a day and keep watching any and everything that comes near my mouth- and I just did Taebo amped and man oh man billy…
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Victorious Fitness Challenge. . .June 11
Morning, all. (y'all?) Today I'm taking advantage of the sunshine and going for a long walk. (also, slept in too late to reserve a spin bike at the gym. . .) Yesterday's weight workout has left me pretty sore, but I actually like it. I like being sore when there's a reason for it.:tongue: I did a thirty minute "hip opener"…
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Tips for Exercising in Heat
Stay Safe and Stay Hydrated -- By Lonnie Soloff, Cleveland Indians' Head Trainer The body dissipates heat 4 ways: Conduction – heat transfer from one solid object to another. The transfer is always from the warmer object to the cooler object. Radiation – the loss of heat in the form of infrared rays Convection – heat…
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tread climber machine
so i got up this morning and took my self to the gym (that's another story altogether, there) and I discovered they snuck in a NEW machine called a tread climber. Its a treadmill, but it has two "paddles" that you walk on and they move up and down as you walk. OMG will that thing kick your butt!!!!!!!! i got my calories in…
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MFP Runners Club - June 10
Good Morning Friends!! I have never been the first to post in the am! Where is everyone? out for your morning runs I hope before it gets to be too blastin' hot! I had a great 5 mile run last night! Did intervals after I finished 5K, lost count of how many I did but I felt good. My knees gave out after 5 miles so I finished…
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Victorious Fitness Challenge. . .June 10
Today is light weights/ and yoga day. I'll get a walk in, too, as I have an errand to run on campus. Julie, your family is in my prayers. I hope for a smooth treatment and a speedy recovery. Mary, careful with your back (Karen, too) you only get one. Wanderin'. . .whoo boy, that's quite a decision. All I can say is I have…
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Water Jogging?
Has anyone done this before? Any pointers? Also do you guys have any other aerobic suggestions to do in a pool? I live in the desert and the heat is already starting to get to me when I am hiking and jogging so I am looking for a cooler alternative.
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waist size
Hey everyone! I was wondering, what's the typical waist size for females? also, what is the waist size when measured right below the belly button? just curious...
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Need some help
Hello all. I have been on this site for a while and I am seeing a lot of results. I have lost 7 pounds and inches from all over. I am very happy with the results and am working out as much as I can. I have a question about how to tone the area underneath my belly button. I have a little pouch under my belly button and I…
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Wii Fit Hoola Hoop
I just did 1931 hoola hoop spins!!!!:bigsmile: My abs hurt:indifferent:
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Day 2 of pedometer challenge
Sorry this is a little long, I babble... Ok so I am bound and determined to get my pedometer to be accurate. Walking at work isn't bad since I can walk to cross streets that I can map, but if I walk at home I walk on a long windy road that doesn't have any landmarks or cross streets. So having an accurate pedometer is…
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weight TMI
I am going to put this the best way I can. I am trying to loose weight and gain muscle.I have a goal weight in my mind.The reason is because when I was at this weight I looked good. i did not have fat around my middle. i have lost some weight.The thing is to put it mildly.My chest is disapearing.I am like the slim quick…
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6/10 MFP - Runner's Club
Goooooood Morning me-lovelies! :heart: Overslept - boo :grumble: So decided to do my run faster - yeah!! Did 3.6 miles in 31 minutes!! (That's a good pace for me at 5:30 a.m.) :tongue: Hope ya'll have marvy runs today! :smooched:
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Machine vs. MFP?
Hi, I don't own a heart rate monitor and was wondering if people record the calories burned on the machine or what MFP says? For example: I ran on the treadmill for 23 minutes and the machine said I burned 175 calories but MFP says I burned 188 and the opposite for elliptical the machine said I burned 275 calories but MFP…
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burning calories
Does what temp. you run in affect how many calories you burn?
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You know your getting close when?
You run further lift heavier and do more in the same amount of time and burn less calories. This last bit of fat on my lower abs and love handles is gonna be tough!!! But im TOUGHER than any belly fat dang it!!! (sorry needed to vent alittle)
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Wii Fit Silicone Cover
Has anyone gotten the silicone cover for their wii fit board? Does it interfere with the exercises? Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Core Training
I took a core training class at the gym last night and it wore me out! But it is nice to add something challenging to my work out routine!! Just wanted to share because I feel great today :bigsmile: but know I will be SORE tomorrow. Happy Tuesday!!
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Taebo video
I just did a 40 minute Billy Blanks taebo amped video and i'm not sure how to enter it into the excercise log. What should it go under?HELP!!
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muscles
I know that muscle weighs more than fat. So you do strength traing to build up your muscles. So when you get on the scale you may gain a pound because muscle weighs more than fat. So how are you suppose to reach your goal weight?
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I love being on vacation..
We just got back from a 8 mile walk from the Naval Postgraduate School to Gianni's Pizza (best pizza in Monterey....hell the best pizza period). After pizza we decided to walk to the Berwich Park where we got married 4 yrs ago. I wore my pedometer so I could track. We ended up walking... 8.32 miles, 18,844 steps and…
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is my exercise bike telling the truth?? lol
hey! i'm kind of new this site, but i love it! i had a baby on Christmas day :bigsmile: and gained 80 lbs!! :grumble: so far i've lost 52 lbs, but have a ways ago to reach my goal so i recently bought an exercise bike and it has been so awesome except for one thing.... i am not convinced that i am really burning the amount…
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June 9 MFP runner's club
Morning, I got my 5miles in today. I feel FA-BU-LOUS!!! Have a great run everybody!! Mireille :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: