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shoveling snow
Reminder to those of you in the midwest...following our nice snowstorm, we've got some calorie burning opportunities! Shoveling snow burns about 292 calories in 30 minutes for a person weighing 150 lbs.
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The Wii System
We got my son a Wii game system for Christmas. We ordered it on eBay because we could not find one in town. It came on Wed. We waited until the kids went to bed and we set it up just to make sure it worked. 2 hours later we were sweating like crazy, breathing hard. We played tennis and what a workout. They need a cal burn…
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Christmas Fitness Challenge Check-in - DECEMBER 2
I'm up early! Won't happen very often, just have a CPR class today. To take it easy on my ankle yesterday, I went to my husband's gym where they have a machine that is part elliptical, part stair stepper, part ski machine. Burned 500 calories on that sucker in 40 minutes. Cooled down with some stationary bike for another…
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Does anyone dance?
I love the show Dancing with the Stars and dancing like that looks like so much fun! Does anyone take dance lessons or own a dance exercise tape? If so is it a good workout?
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Beginner Abs & Back
Beginner Abs & Back The following exercises are basic moves targeting the abs and back. Always avoid any exercises that cause pain and, if you feel lower back strain, modify the move to a comfortable range of motion or place a rolled up towel under your hips to support your lower back. Check with your doctor if you have…
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is this right
i got this elliptical machine called the weslo 620 not an expensive one but its a work out. anyways i stay on that thing with the resistance turned up for about 20 minutes a day and it says i burn anywhere from 400 to 450 calories i mean is this right am i really burning this many calories? i sure hope so
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Any body like to trail walk
I usually go to the state parks around the area or by my moms house here in Michigan, it is so much fun and I have to greatest walking partner, my boyfriends moms dog.
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Eliptical Machines
I want to get an eliptical machine and I was wondering what is the best one for a reasonable price. After researching it, it burns a lot more calories than my treadmill. Can anyone help me???
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Exercise and cold weather
Exercise and cold weather: Stay motivated, fit and safe You don't have to abandon your exercise routine in cold weather. Get creative! Explore indoor and outdoor options. Keep cold-weather safety tips in mind, too. Cold weather might make you feel like hibernating, but you don't have to give up your exercise and fitness…
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Very interesting viedos
My husband found this web site. He told me to check it out. He said that this man explains things very well. It is really interesting what this man had to say. He has clips on youtube. if you have a minute, check it out: bodyperformancetv.com
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So what exactly is the benefit?
I am confused. What is the exact benefit of aerobic ex vs weight training? What I mean is how does aerobic help weight loss, and how does weight training help weight loss? I hate aerobic ex so I am looking for a good reason why I actually have to do it.
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So there's this crazy gym in Toronto . . .
With stripper poles, loud music, and, um, it's pink. I look forward to getting my a** kicked there on a tri-weekly basis. The girly theme, and the fact it seems to be populated by twenty-year olds with butts that definitely do not need lifting does nothing to deter me. The instructors so far are top-notch and the classes…
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workout before breakfast...
is workingout before breakfast advisable??:smile:
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Burn more fat
Burn more fat Everyone has her own workout routine, and while we approve of the "workout," the "routine" has us worried. Familiarity might be comfortable, but it's not effective — certainly not when it comes to a sweat session. Doing the same thing over and over lulls your muscles into an I-can-do-this tedium and lessens…
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Top 9 Fitness Myths
It's easy to fall into the trap: A workout buddy passes along an exercise tip, and then you pass it on to several folks you know. One day, you're at the gym, and sure enough, you hear the same tip repeated, so you figure it must be true. But experts say that in the world of fitness, these "tips" may be keeping you from…
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Stomach Fat
7 Ways to Get Rid of Stomach Fat Category Rss Feed - http://www.articlefriendly.com/rss.php?rss= By : Andrew Bicknell Submitted 2007-07-12 16:54:57 Getting rid of stomach fat can often be one of the hardest things to do. Diets, exercise, no matter what is done it stubbornly refuses to go away. Stomach fat can be hard to…
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Fat Burn?
Any runners out there? You probably know about long, slow runs being excellent "fat burners". Well, I read somewhere that going for a long, slow run before breakfast - basically on an empty stomach - will kick-start your metabolism and force your body to run off of your "fat stores". I usually go for my run in the morning…
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Tips on Making Your Workout and Exercises More Exciting
Fun Fitness Tips on Making Your Workout and Exercises More Exciting © Jennifer Weatherhead Jun 20, 2007 Looking for ways to add some fun and excitement to your workout? Here are some tips to get your fun fitness level up in your exercise. The treadmill is fine for a while. But soon, the constant running will become boring…
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too much cardio?
what is too much cardio? is 1 1/2 hours of cardio too much?? i just feel so relieved after i do cardio.
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Wipe out celluite in 6 moves
I found this article on celluite. It is a long one, but I think worth the ready. I am going to give it a try. Last year, American women spent nearly $100 million on creams, lotions, and other topical treatments in hopes of eradicating cellulite from our thighs and butts. We're going to make a wild guess that very few of…
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Exercises for people with limited mobility
I noticed when reading posts, there are some people with bad knees or injuries. Here are some exercises that I found. I hope they will help. Exercises for people with limited mobility Food & Fitness Advisor, Sept, 2006 These four exercises from the American Society on Aging "Exercise for Life!" are all designed to be…
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abdominal crunches and jumping jacks
hi guys, i'm new here and trying to get the hang of this thing. so far myfitnesspal has been great, i absolutely love this website. i just started an exercise diary today and i'm having trouble understanding a few terms. my main questions are: - do abdominal crunches make you lose calories? - why aren't jumping jacks on…
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What's really considered 'exercise'?
This is going to sound like a stupid question at first, but hear me out. What should I really be tracking as 'exercise?' Obviously enough, if I do the elliptical for 30 minutes...or do 15 min. of pilates. But take a typical day in the office...yes, I may spend a good 5 hours sitting at my desk...but the other 3-4 hours is…
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Just old or doing too much?
Hey all. I've been sticking to this, throwing in my extra exercise in the evening, if I go over my calories. Not mega-dosing on exercise, trying to take it easy... but every morning I am waking up with the hunchback of Notre Dame syndrome. It takes me about 1/2 hour of walking around the house, and doing some stretches…
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Hungry after workout
I've read a lot of post about people not being able to eat all their calories, or working out so they don't eat. I just don't get it. I have the opposite problem: I'm starving after working out. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. BTW, I heard Dr. Dean Edell say that for men exercise is an appetite suppressant, but for…
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what about daily activities?
Just curious as to whether or not daily activities are considered in our daily allotment of calories? I'm a Kindergarten teacher and get quiet the work out chasing after little ones all day! I also work in a very long school and when I have to go anywhere from my classroom it's a good 5 min walk! All those trips to the…
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Yoga Booty Ballet
Anyone out there using this? I just bought the system after reading successful reviews online. I was a dancer in high school & really enjoy Yoga so this seemed perfect. Any feedback?
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i gotta question about checkin my weight
should i check my weight when i get out of bed in the morning or check after the day is over cause i notice that i weigh less in the morning and i weigh more when the day is over
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The Top 5 Reasons You Aren't Losing Weight
Good morning everyone! I found this article this morning...interesting!! http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100173654>1=10613
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SAUNA suits!!!
Hey everyone, I recently researched and bought a sauna suit for working out, and LOVE it!!! The amount of sweat, fat and toxins I release now when wearing it during cardio is incredible. You have to drink a lot of water to replace itself or you may become dehydrated. You will lose more at first as most of it is actually…