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I RAN 9 MILES!!
Ok..I had to share that as it was my own personal best....added 934 calories to my day! Sure, my legs may fall off soon and I had to take a nap afterward...but I made it!! HAPPY SATURDAY!
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Suggestions
Ok..so I have done well the past 5 weeks on diet alone..dropped 16...however, now I am trying to incorporate exercise into the mix! I started out Friday night...I was pissed off at my household and took the 110 lb rottweiler for a walk. Now she has never been for a walk because we have a huge area for her to roam. So I was…
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Strength training /cardio question
If I use the elliptical on a high resistance setting (say 7 or 8), does that count as strength training for my legs also? I did 40 min. and my legs are feeling it!:smile:
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burning muscles
Okay the lower part of the back of my legs, and sometimes the right foot down by the heal, burn 15 minutes into my walk and continue til end. I weigh 240 and have been walking twice daily for about two weeks. I am up to 5 miles per day. The pain is not bad enough to stop but uncomfortable. Maybe some stretchin ideas?
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Pushing the Limits
Have any of you watched this show on the Discovery channel? They have an INCREDIBLE episode on the human metabolism/strength. If you want a really amazing illustration of how our body works I highly suggest checking them out. Here is a clip I found (luckily its the one I think that pertains the most for us):…
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Low/No Impact Aerobics?
I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis in my legs, so I cannot use a treadmill or even stationary bike without great pain. All I know of that I can do is swim and use the elliptical machine. Is there anything else or am I restricted to these two?
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bicycling burns more, can i just do that
This week me and my fiance bought bicycles -Friday we went biking for 1 hr 40 min. (836 cal) from it. -Then the next morning went to local state park and rode the paths for 2 1/2 hours (1775 cal). -Then today went to friends woods and played paintball (Sadly, no entry. I listed as hiking, and lowered time spent doing the…
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Here comes Ophie to Rule the Day
Okay gents, girls, women, crones and boys. This is the week. Last week was a successful try in my humble opinion. So this week, I am going all out. If I do not make any more posts it is either because I am curled up in my cubicle at work asleep from exhaustion or I have dropped over dead from losing to much weight.…
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Exercise questions?
1) How do I figure calories for a workout that has multiple levels? today I pushed my son (35lbs) in the jogging stroller as I walked and ran a mountain trail loop. The trail is 4.5 miles and I did it in 58 minutes. The first mile is uphill the entire way so I walked that. the next 1.5 miles alternates flat and uphill and…
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Can anyone recommend...
Can anyone recommend a good low/no impact work out video. I am currently using an elliptical and get a great workout BUT I have major foot issues, after five minutes Im near tear and after 20 I AM in tears. I have heel spurs but there is also something else wrong going on but being I have no insurance candt go to a…
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Stair-Stepping Newbie
Guess this belongs more in here. I accidentally posted it under the motivation board!! Ok, this may be a really stupid question so just beware! LOL! I work out at the gym 4 days a week and am pretty confident in how to perform on most machines, etc. (am up to a high resistance on the elliptical, etc) HOWEVER, for some…
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Victorious Victoria Day Fitness Challenge - April 20
Good Morning all -- guess I'm the first one up this early on a Sunday but it's a work day for me. Just did a 30 minute "Turbo Jam" lower body DVD resistance band workout, and now I'm going to get in 20 on the elliptical. Then a long day of filming and maybe time for another 30 minute cardio workout at the end of the day. I…
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Day 8/9?? Fast food challenge
Who else was doing this I am not sure what day we are on ? Hope all that are doing it are doing well I just increased my workouts I burned 447 calories today ! / 2.5 miles YIPPIE Still no fast food and as a matter of fact when I see ppl eating it , it makes me want to barf !! I have done great on calories and kept on track…
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Shoes Agggg!
Ok I am in big trouble, I have purchased these new shoes Nikes running shoes and my arch isn't bad I would say just normal maybe slightly high, and these shoes have started hurting my calves and ankles,,, I donot know what happened I started high impact step class about a month ago ( same time I got my shoes) and now I am…
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Victorious Victoria Day Fitness Challenge April 19th
One month from today and the challenge will end. How will you look back on this challenge? I hope to say, I kicked butt :bigsmile: I have until Sunday to create my next month's calendar. Husband is on board, so we are doing weekly reports - don't want the refrigerator to get too full. One thing he's doing is 2 hours a week…
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Is it shin splints?
:sad: :sad: I just started a walk/run club that is training for a 5K. I had my first work out and it was soooooo fun!! I forgot how good endorphins feel. I had been walking on a treadmill at the gym but it was not the same. So the next day went for a long power walk and that night I had pain in both of my shins! I'm so…
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Winsor Pilates question
I am just starting basic pilates. How do you log this exercise?
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uh, stress fracture? :)
Ok I dont' think so, but I did kickboxing for the first time last night, we use those big bags to punch and kick. Today the inside aspect of my R lower leg, just above my ankle bone, over the tibia is sore whenever i step or push on it with my fingers. It doesnt' feel muscular. Is it possible to injure something from…
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Wow, what a difference!!!
I bought a heart rate monitor yesterday at Wal Mart. I bought the mio sport select, just under $40. I did not want to spend a lot. I read the instructions carefully and entered all the info. I did the exact same workout I did last Saturday and it said I burned 534 calories!!!! 152 more calories than what MFP calculated…
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Practicing with the speed skating team
My first practice with the team is tomorrow...wish me luck and hope I don't make a complete fool of myself! I'll tell y'all how it went....
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Pacing myself
OK, I don't always log all my exercise, I just forget, but it seems that I am busting my booty and only loosing 1-2 lbs every 2 weeks. So I am going to take some advice from one of my friends who is loosing 2-3 lbs in 1.5 to 2 weeks. She is pacing herself. Stopped worring and freeting over it and actually slowing down on…
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The Fit Zone
Featuring detailed instructions for more than 100 exercises and workouts, the Fit Zone interactive exercise library was designed by Martica Heaner, MA, M.Ed. for MSN and reviewed by Disa Hatfield, MA, of the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. http://health.msn.com/fitness/fit-zone/
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6-Minute Fat Blaster
Research shows that quick bursts of vigorous exercise like these high-powered moves from Tracey Mallett, author of Sexy in 6, can rev calorie burn for hours. By Natalie Gingerich, Prevention 0:00-1:00 Bouncing Shuffle: Squat slightly with elbows bent at sides. Shuffle left to right for 4 counts each. 1:00-1:30 Jog in place…
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Belly After Baby
Can C-Sections Lead to Fatter Midsections? by Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Health & Fitness Q: It’s been six years since my first C-section and two years since my second. I’ve had a hard time getting the weight off from my recent pregnancy—especially around my middle. I'm 27 years old, 5-foot-8 and weigh 197…
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Bellydancing DVD
Whoa! It really kicked my butt! Has anyone else tried a bellydancing DVD? I couldn't even do it for more than 10 minutes! It was way more fun than walking around the block though. I really really recommend 'Bellydance Fitness for Weight Loss featuring Rania'. Especially the Cardio Shimmy. Check it out!…
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No shoes...that bad?
So how bad is it really to not wear shoes when doing an exercise like turbo jam? I exercise on a carpeted surface, with a decorative rug on top of that....so I have 2 layers of carpet, and it's not like I'm jumping barefoot on cement. Shoes just make me feet hot when I exercise, which increases my sweating..which...I don't…
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What are you all doing to burn so much?
I workout 60 min everyday with a fitness program on my xbox and every 10 workouts it tracks my weight and heart rate in a fitness challenge so everytime I workout it says I'm only burning around 230 cals. I see where some people burn 500, 600 even up to 800 cals a day. Do I need to do more than 60 min? And what are you all…
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Curves
Has anybody ever belonged to a Curves gym before? If yes, what did you think of it - I have heard so many mixed things about it but I think it might be a good way for me to get back into the routine of exercise. My other thought was just to buy an exercise bike and pair that with a pilates DVD - I did this in the past and…
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Being pissed off
Fighting with your loved one ?? Pissed off at 'em......go WORKOUT ! makes for GREAT workout and great stress reliever ! USE it to your advantage ! haha:laugh:
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The "weighted workout"
Ok so i have this workout and i don't know what to put in on exercise for it. It uses weights but very light 3-8 pounds and uses a LOT of reps. I wear a HRM and it stayed in between the fat burning zone and the Max fat burning zone. Anyone have any clue what i should log for it? I was logging strength training but i heard…