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Why swimming is good
I was reading up on different exercises, and I came across this article. I have noticed alot of people are swimming. Thought you might enjoy. Why is Swimming So Good? Swimming works your whole body, improving cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength, endurance, posture, and flexibility all at the same time. Your…
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walking
Ok I walk on the treadmill about 2-3 times a week and clean my house is that enough exercies
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A Couple of Pilate exercises to try at home
Pilates Exercises Below are some simple pilates exercises, to learn more about pilates and pilates exercises Ballerina Arms Sit cross-legged Straighten the spine as though resting against an imaginery wall Bend the elbows at a 90 degree angle to protect the shoulder in its socket Take the arms back (without hiper…
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parking?
I am adding any type of exercise a day that I can. I am a person who tries to park as close to a store as I can. Now I am parking as far as I can. I don't do it at night if I am by myself. You can really add alot of steps to your day by doing so. Especailly in those big shopping center parking lots.
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Swimming as a fat burner?
ok, guys, I need your input. I just did some internet research and am coming up with 2 different viewpoints on this topic, so I am putting it out there for you to put in your 2 cents, as well. Swimming as a fat burner. I know it has to do with your heart rate...and I am sure mine is elevated to say the least. I am swimming…
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how do you figure out how much you burned
If the exercise is not listed and the machine does not calculate, how do you figure out how much you burned??
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Not bad
I decided to weigh every friday and this morning for my first week ( it is actually my 5th day) I am down 3 pounds. Probably would have been more but I was up late and snacked. :grumble: Any how, 3 lbs is 3 lbs.
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2 more pounds GONE
2 more pounds gone but still got aways to go!!!!!! :drinker: Only if I could get over this cold I can do some exercises
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Can't workout today
Ok I am unable to workout due to being sick I am dizzy so should I just eat less :sick: :yawn:
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Am I not losing weight because I'm not sweating?
:smile: Okay, I go to the gym and I walk a mile a day sometimes I sweat like crazy and sometimes I don't.... does that mean I'm not losing weight because I'm not sweating?:huh:
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Strength Training - how do you make it fun?
How does everyone out there keep strength training from becoming totally boring? I'm anticipating future downfalls...
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Need more exercises
any one get a good workout for the abs and butt:bigsmile:
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lost 6 more lb
I went from 145 to 134 and now to 129. I know that dont seem like much to weight but I am only 4 6 so I am really to short for that I am doing really good and I am VERY happy with myself for not haveing a bad day YET!!!!!
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Curves exercise
Does anyone know how many calories are burned in a 30 minute Curves workout?
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Elliptical calories - Help!
I LOVE the Elliptical machine: it is by far my favorite cardio - except for this one thing. How come the Ellipticals vary SOOOO much in the calories burned? One machine says one number, and another machine (same program) says another number. I wish I could figure my own kcals....even the "Calories-Burned" websites…
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Anyone own a Bowflex?
This picture is what our Bowflex has done for my son....I have no interest in taking it to his level, but do think if I could find the right routine, I could definately benefit from a resistance training program. I have searched and can't seem to find what I am looking for. I guess my biggest fear is not doing the…
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Does this count as a workout?? HELP
I have 2 small children so I have to workout in sperts. I do 10 mins in the morning. 10 in the afternoon and 25 at night. Does this count as a full 45 mins cardio workout? Or should I do the entire 45 at one time in order for the workout to matter?
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Help Please...
I need a little help. I have injured my knee so there is no exercising for me for a while…..a good long while it looks like. I can’t even walk from room to room right now with out a lot of pain and forget about even bending that knee. Just getting comfortable in bed is a major challenge. I have been trying to find…
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Does the count for excersice?
I am new at this. I just left Target and walking around there pushing a heavy shopping car for about an hour. I feel like I may have burned a little something. So my question is...can I count this as a cardio work out? I know it was a lesuierly walking pace...but doing that for an hour should count for something right?
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Exercising with Lower Back Pain
I've seen a few posts about back pain so I found this little article: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=110
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Why can't I find Pilates in the Database?
Am I looking up the wrong search term or is it not in there? I started the 20 minute workout today & am wondering if anyone else found this to be beneficial
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Spinning vs Recumbent Bike
Well there isn't really such thing as a Recumbent Bike "class" I don't think - but back injuries are definitely BAD. That is what kept me away from exercise for a week. My physical therapist said that people with back injuries should use the recumbent bike because it not only puts you in a more ergonomic posture, but it…
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Bragging...a little
Ok, when I first started working out hard in September, I took a class at the gym that used these evil little gliders that you stand on. The teacher had us do mountain climbers on them, but I couldn't. I tried to even do them 1/2 time, but I couldn't get my butt down like everyone else and I felt like a moron. I haven't…
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Learn to Love A.M. Exercise
(Even if You're NOT A Morning Person) -- By Rebecca Pratt, Staff Writer (sparkpeople.com) I am not a morning person. This confession will come as no surprise to my friends and family, most of whom have spent many glorious years making merry over my tendency to nod off over breakfast, my need for copious amounts of coffee…
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I can do it!
Ok, so I don't personally own a treadmill...but my apartment complex had on. My goal is to start waking up 4 days a week @ 5 AM and walking on the treadmill for at least 45 mins. I CAN DO IT!!! I know the first couple days will be hard but I have to stay focused and motivated. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to make…
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Workout Funnies
Well, since i just had a "workout funny", I thought it would be a fun topic... I was just doing my Turbo Jam and the high low(punching up high and down low on your right then left)part came up.. I punched myself in the eye.... I did see little yellow stars... I had a good laugh.
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somebody from springfield-ma?
I was thinking, I don't know if I'm going to do work out for my own so I invite anyone who wants to join to run o do what ever..thanks..
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The Cost of Smoking...
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/misc/costsmoking.jsp
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daily calorie defecit
what does this mean?
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Exercise is the best stress reliever!!
Does anyone else agree? I've been nothing but stressed the last few weeks and exercise has been my only hold on sanity. I feel so exhilerated afterward and so proud of myself. I just try to focus on going longer and faster.