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cardio and weight
After warm ups and stretches is it better to start with weights then go to the treadmill? I just want to be able to use my energy wisely and get the best results that I can.
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My bike + climbing = success!
Today was fantastic. My husband and I have been coming to Monterey for the past 9 yrs. We love to take a week, at least 3 to 4 times a year and devote the week to riding. Monterey is one of our favorite spots to ride. We usually do the 17 mile drive up to Carmel, but today I was in a for a treat! My husband decided to take…
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Heart rate????
Anyone else notice that when they were heavier it was easier to get your heart rate up? I know that when I was heavy(230lb) I could get my heart rate up by briskly walking or lite jogging. Now i have to run as hard as I can to get my heart rate up to the same level. If we are healthier now shouldn't it be easier...not…
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Swimming
I just joined my local YMCA because they have a small indoor pool. I am getting back into a new exercise program and I would like to incorporate some swimming. I am confident in the water (love the ocean) but my specific strokes are not technical at all (crawl is my weakness). I was taught the strokes when I was a kid, but…
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Walkers of the world UNITE! 6-9-08
Hello my fellow walkers! I finished a three mile walk at around noon today and I'm feeling really good. I never thought I'd have been able to work myself up to that so fast!!!
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MFP Runner's club 6/9
Good Morning All! I kind of fell off the face of the earth this past week but I haven't missed a single run!!:happy: So, I have been trying to increase my pace lately and have noticed that I am in the 90-95% of my MHR. Although my friend who is a Cardiologist said that was fine since I was in great physical health that I…
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MFP Runner's Club - 6/8
Good morning everyone! Today was my "long" run, 8 miles. This was the second time I've run 8 miles. It is getting easier.:drinker: I want to thank you all for participating in this discussion. Knowing you were here, made it easier for me to get out there today. Enjoy your run, walk, or rest day! -Kechie.
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Victorious Fitness Challenge. . .June 9
It's a new week and a moderate exercise one for me. Though I didn't do weights or classes last week, I still kept the calorie burn to 750+ (except yesterday). Like WL, it's hard for me to eat less, so hopefully I won't go over by much. My back is still making me aware of it's presence. It doesn't really hurt, so it's hard…
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Which to believe?
I have been walking for about two months now for half an hour on my lunch break. I keep track of my time and I walk to a landmark (two cross streets or someones address) and I map it on google when I get back to see how far I walk. This also helps me figure out my pace, (if I walked 1.4 miles in half an hour I was doing…
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Playlists?
Not sure if this has been posted before, but I am curious what everyone else listens to when they work out? Does anyone have any really great play lists that can get them through absolutely any work out?? I am a hard rock girl myself, and have certain songs that always make me pump me up that extra bit. But I have been…
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working out and not losing?!?!
I have been working out daily. I usually do 1/2 hour to 40 minutes on the stair climber daily and split up my weights between 4 days a week. Initially I lost 6 pounds since May 1st but am not seeing any results on the scale the last 3 weeks. I am eating my calories as I should and mostly eat VERY healthy foods. What gives?
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Strengthen Shoulders?
Hey guys! I need help! My summer job is working in a paper mill, and it's a lot of lifting/pulling/pushing/shoving/use-your-weight-to-stop-spinning-roll/use-this-60-lb-pneumatic-drill-over-your-head...etc. anyways, i'm pretty sure I strained my rotator cuff in at least one of my shoulders already and it's only the…
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Hula Chair---OMG so funny
check this out-- http://doesitwork.msnbc.msn.com/ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Yoga Booty Ballet?
What's your opinion on it?
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good upper arm workouts???
does anyone out there know of any good upper arm workouts - both with and without weights? i have been lifting, but my upper arms always seem to be the last to respond!
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Cyclist from phoenix AZ on here?
Just curious if there are any cycling people on here that live in Phoenix AZ... It's crazy hot, my hubby rides early in the morning on the weekends. I haven't been on a bike in 4 years due to pregnancies and 2 babies... was looking to start cycling in Sept/Oct, but if someone out there is my speed I might get brave...…
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SORE MUSCLES???
My muscles are really sore, I don't want to give up because this time, FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!! I have kept going to the gym to try to work through the pain. But at night when I am relaxed they seem to be very crampy. I really need some help on what to do to get me through this.
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Victorious Fitness Challenge. . .June 8
So. . .hot. . .here. . . Today is dance class, and walking there and back (about an hour's walk). Stayed within my calories yesterday, but ate sugar on a "non-treat" day. Oops. So, today want to use my calories on all "good" food, without empty calories. Happy workouts, ladies. . .wondering about all the news of you guys.…
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running/walking question
Hello! For the record, I'm a horrible runner but trying to get better (I'm not called turtle for nothing :) ) I try to incorporate jogging into my walks but it's not very far or fast. My question is is how do I put that into my exercise log? Right now I'm just putting the length of my walk/ jog in as walking 4mph in the…
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Getting discouraged
been stuck at 150 for what it seems to be alittle over three weeks now. I eat 1200 calories a day not including exercise calories here is my typical week Monday: 30 min calistentics 20 minute run Tuesday: 15 calistentics 45 minute walk Wednesday 20 calistentic 40 min run thursday varioius workout tape fri 15 calistentics…
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MFP Runner's Club - 6/7
Good morning! Good luck to everyone who is racing today. We can't wait to hear all about it. Be sure to post about your race today or tomorrow. No running for me today... My knees are bothering me. I am 'resting' and icing today. I have 8 miles scheduled for tomorrow. Enjoy the day -Kechie.
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Lateral Slide Training
I got a lateral slide board at Goodwill today, and from the information I have found on the 'net, it is used by speed skaters and hockey players to train in the off-season. You put on these little nylon booties and slide back and forth on it in a skating motion. I did it for about three minutes and my *kitten* is killing…
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How do you weigh?
How does everyone weigh? I weigh at the gym at the same scale every time. I always wear, gym clothes (shorts, shirt of course, and tennis shoes)- can I deduct anything for clothing/shoes? I don't have a scale at home or I'd weigh in NAKED-:blushing: Just curious....
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Heart rate monitor!!!!
Yesterday I went and bought a polar f6 heart rate monitor and to day I took it to the gym with me. I was soooo excited to use it until I finished my workout and it said that I had only burned half of the calories that the machines and this site said that I burned. What a bummer, I know that the machines just give you an…
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Victorious Fitness Challenge. . .June 7
I'm just about to leave for an hour-long spin class. Next week, I'm going to change up my schedule, and try to really concentrate on getting my exercise in and eating all my calories. I've had a low-energy, no-appetite week, and I need to suck it up and get back in the game. I have half a week left of teaching, and then I…
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Heart Rate_The Right Way to Measure
Your pulse is the best way to gauge exercise intensity, but taking it by hand may cause you to underestimate how hard you're working. "Your heart rate steadily declines once you stop moving [by about five beats every 10 seconds], says Gary Sforzo, Ph.D., a professor of exercise and sport sciences at Ithaca College. But it…
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babysitting?!?!
okay so i am normally not around my baby cousin but today and tomorrow i will be... i know i have to burn more calories than i normally do cause i am constantly picking him up and putting him down. and i play with him and bounce him on my knees all the time!:happy: i am very tired by the end of the day from playing with…
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Net Calories question
This may have been answered already, but my search fu is weak... or lazy. :glasses: I have been faithfully eating most of my exercise calories. However, there are days when I don't exercise at all, and other days when I burn 500+ calories. So, my NET calories are always the same, but my TOTAL calories can vary quite a bit.…
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Just wanted to say....
:heart: I FREAKIN' LOVE my bike:heart: LOL!:bigsmile: I have been riding soooo much more than normal lately and can't get enough! My husband and I are taking off to Monterey for a week of ride, ride, riding.... I can't wait to leave on Sunday :happy: Have a great weekend and week everybody.... Kel~ :flowerforyou:
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Victorious Fitness Challenge - June 6
Happy Friday :bigsmile: I've managed to get through most of the intense exercise week without varying the workout. Looks like today will be more elliptical and walking. I'm going to try some incline walking today and see how that goes. I really need to pay more attention to HOW I'm eating. I caught myself entering my…