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Drinking Water During Workouts
Drinking Water During Workouts The Advantage of Watered Down Exercising -- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer Welcome to Sweating 101. Question #1 – During one hour of vigorous exercise, how much does the average person sweat? A. One tablespoon B. One cup C. One pint D. One quart Okay, pencils down. For all of those who…
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Stretching & Warming Up In The Morning
Stretching & Warming Up In The Morning Perhaps no aspect of senior fitness is overlooked as often as stretching. Stretching in the morning may be the best way to make the most of every day. Regular morning stretches help maintain overall flexibility, which, in turn, affects the rest of our lives. Stretching prevents every…
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Getting you family into shape
Good read abcnews.go.com/Health/Story?id=118270&page
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Guitar Hero!!
I don't know about anyone else, but I put in playing the guitar on guitar hero as cardio. (playing instrument sitting) I played it for 3 1/2 hours yesterday straight and almost beat the game!! (I have to defeat Freebird first) So now I'm pretty sore today. :laugh: Hopefully I'll get Rock Band next so I can play the drums!…
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Heel Problems
I have loved to exercise for years, but I have always avoided running. I never liked it much because I feel like I "plod" instead of run. So, I got my ipod all set with some tunes that get me running and I feel better about it. I have been able to make it all the way around the lake where I live (which is about 3. miles).…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 12
Happy Saturday All! I'm up early this morning to go to 2 hours of yoga! Actually I have to be introduced to a class in case my teacher needs a sub. It's at a swanky gym, so I'm a little excited to see how the other half lives. Yesterday was 50 minutes on the elliptical and 20 minutes of weights. I also played with the…
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Workout Music*
Hey I'm just interested to see what kind of music ya'll listen to when working out? I'm also in need of some new motivational songs that will keep me moving!
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Question????
So, when I listed my goals and decided what I would do to loose weight (IE. exercise and diet) I entered that I would work out 4 days a week for 60 minutes each time. But I seem to not be meeting my time goal because it doesn't take into account weight training into my time. I typically do the eliptical for 30 and free…
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Discouraged with Curves
I planned on starting to workout at Curves this past Monday. I called one day last week and they told me they had a special going on right for $150 for a year membership. Cant beat that eh? So I go in Monday evening fill out all my paperwork and the lady tells me that its $150 service fee plus another $40 a month. I was so…
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What gives?
I have been working hard this week to get in a physical activity every day (treadmill, going for walk with baby in stroller, washing car and cleaning house). I've also been careful to watch my calories and not go over my limit......For all of my attention, I've been rewarded with a 1/2 lb GAIN. What's the explanation? I…
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The Best Thigh Exercises for Sexy Thighs and a Firm Butt
When it comes to the best thigh exercises, you see a lot of ads promoting all of these fancy so-called thigh-toning machines, and inner-thigh blasters, and thigh squeezers, and so on. Trust me when I say that you don't need any of these silly "thigh-blasting" machines to tighten and tone-up your legs and butt for good. As…
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Lower abs!
So i do alot of ab work. i do crunches and their variation and i do alot to target my lower abs but i never feel it and it seems i've tried everything. I can stay in plank position for 5+ min, reverse sit ups, where you drop you legs and bring up again without touching floor...and a whole bunch of others. any one have…
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I'm gaining weight?
Everyone is telling me it is because of my water consumption and/or working out, I am being very strick about my calories and my exercise. But can someone please tell me if this is true?? Before this I didnt excercise at all.:sad: Deanna
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Tae Kwon do!
I just had my first lesson of tae kwon do and it was brilliant! Apart rom the warm up i never felt out of breath and an hours worth is -925 kcal not to mention walking there and back. At first i felt a little odd shouting "kya!" but soon got used to it as the whole class was doing it, ans it is good mental exercise too as…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 9
Good morning MFP! It's Wednesday! Half way through another week. Keep up the GREAT work with your exercising! You've got a HOT bod to sculpt! I rode my bike for 36 min at a vigouous pace last night during the Biggest Loser. My 3 year old was so funny. While we were watching he got us each a set of hand weights. So, I'd sit…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 11
TGIF! Plan something different to add to your exercise routine over the weekend. Something you just can't fit in during the week... It will be fun! So, can you believe it that when I finally fell in to bed last night at 1am I just then remembered that I hadn't actually exercised yesterday?! How could I possibly have…
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Turbo Jam
Hi there, I just joined this website today and I am very excited about it. I filled out my food journal for today and found it very informative and helpful. It is nice to know where you are at on your calorie intake and stuff. My question is: I am currently doing Turbo Jam, great exercise DVD's by the way, and when I tried…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 10
We are up to the first double digit date of the new year! Man, time sure does fly! Can't take a single day for granted! We need to always be aware that we have choices to make for ourselves. In regard to our challenge they are to exercise or not, how much to exercise, cardio, weights??? No matter what choice you make be…
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Exercise Your Right to Lower Cholesterol
Exercise Your Right to Lower Cholesterol Now that you're committed to start a heart-healthy exercise program, here are a few tips to help you get started on the right foot. Always talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise program. Underlying health conditions, such as uncontrolled blood pressure, can make certain…
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Should I be worried?
Okay, I go to the gym about 4-5 times a week. I do a lot of cardio, and some weight lifing as well. When I am doing cardio on the Eliptical, the amount of calories I burn during that time differ from the amount that is posted on my exercise page. So what is the true amount?:huh: Does anyone else have this problem? Also,…
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biggest loser workout
i just purchased the biggest loser workout dvd and a salsa dvd. can't wait to workout with them i'll be sure to let you know how they are.
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Strength training
You know how when you fill out food diary you can check a box at the bottom to share it with other Fitnesspals??? Can the same thing happen for strength training? I did it this morning and there are so many different exercises to type in etc..... Am I missing an easier way?
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Workout Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents
Workout Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents Exercising with Kids Brings Plenty of Possibilities -- By Liza Barnes, Health Educator When I was pregnant with my daughter I asked a friend of mine, a mother of three, “Don’t you get bored staying home with the kids all day?” Looking amused she replied, “Oh, I find stuff to do.” Now…
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Eleven Ways to Turn it Up
Eleven Ways to Turn it Up By: Reader's Digest Here are several small steps that can infuse heart-healthy intensity into your everyday work and play. If you’re new to vigorous activity, start slow and easy--be sure you’re comfortable with the walking and general movement advice in the earlier chapters before trying to do…
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Ten ideas for healthier, easier workouts.
At the Gym By: Reader's Digest Ten ideas for healthier, easier workouts. If you are one of the minority of grown-ups in America who regularly goes to a gym for exercise, then our congratulations to you! It means you have the right priorities and terrific discipline. But we also know that at times, even for committed…
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gettin' motivated
My husband and I just joined the fitness center where I work. The cost is minimal--about a dollar/day. Knowing it would be easy to blow off going [it's only a dollar] we agreed to put a dollar in a jar for every day we don't go. The total amount will be donated to presidential campaign of whoever we DON'T support! It's…
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Valentine's Day Fitness Challenge Check-In January 8
Even though I know Valentine's Day is in winter I think of it being in Spring for some reason. And, since we got a ton of snow last night it feels like Valentines day is still forever away. In all actuality it's only 38 days away! Only 38 days to trim and tone my body as a Valentine's gift to not just my hubby but myself…
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Eat before or after you exercise?
I have a dilemma. I want to start exercising first thing in the morning, but don't know if I should eat breakfast before I work out then wait an hour or after, then I'm hungry during my workout...??:ohwell:
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Continue through the pain??
I am wondering if I should stop exercising when I am sore? I have been walking for three days now, but it's more than walking...Walk away the pounds, Also I've been doing leg lifts and push ups. This morning I was sore during my work out, I felt tired, but I kept going. What if I'm sore tomorrow? How often can I do leg…
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50 weight loss tips
Check this out. Too long to post:happy: chris.pirillo.com/2006/06/05/50-weight-loss-tips/