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Badabing.PeachyPlum wrote: »The only other judging I do in the gym is the weightlifting dudes who lift stuff that is too heavy for them, then DROP THE WEIGHT. Don't they know they get tree times the workout putting that weight down S L O W L Y?
Yeah, but putting the weights down slowly doesn't get everyone to notice them...
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No doubt it's tough Jo. I'm sure you've seen people on it though at high speed settings, and totally leaning forward so far that their upper body is at a 45 degree angle hanging on for dear life. No one climbs stairs that way if they were just climbing. I'm just saying that many people put the resistance/speed to much more than they need to possibly thinking they are achieving more, when in truth they really aren't.I would agree that someone isnt' using their time as effectively - but that's none of my buisness.
I disagree about the stairmaster.
You do as much as you can without holding on- but at some point- you get fracking tired- and that's all there is to it- it's a change of body line- I try not to-but it happens. Spend more than 15 min on one of those things and you'll find yourself bent over half draped on the machine to.
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You experiment. Incline it and go at a speed that's moderately challenging. Then when you get better, incline it .5 or 1. It SHOULDN'T be easier.jennismagic wrote: »I hold onto the treadmill because I don't get a great workout at lower inclines and slower speeds. I've continued to lose weight. *kanyeshrug*
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We don't have one, but when I've used it, it made me whimper like a baby.shortntall1 wrote: »I wish we had a stairmaster thing at the gym I go to (its a small university gym)..they have something called a Jacobs ladder (?) which looks pretty scary.
Id' use a Jacob's ladder- those things are beast.
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shortntall1 wrote: »You think when I was 315lbs, I didnt think people were judging me whether I was at the gym or outside? Ive been the one at the gym who felt like I didnt fit in but I told myself I had every right to be there just like anyone else. And if I thought I was burning 300 calories when I was really only burning 150, I would have liked to know. Thats all I meant.
You're awesome.
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If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.0 -
If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
What about not holding the handrails at 8% incline?0 -
If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
What about not holding the handrails at 8% incline?
Do it both ways with your HRM attached and find out...0 -
shortntall1 wrote: »I mean, why do it if you dont get the benefits you are supposed to? .
Ever heard of modifying??
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If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
hmm so increase in HR means you burn more?
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What's your point? If no incline is too easy, then incline it. I'm betting that doing a 10% incline with no hands burns more than the same speed holding on at 15%. See who gives up first.
If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
If one is looking for bragging rights, then the one at 15% incline wins right?
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If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
hmm so increase in HR means you burn more?
HR over time allows an estimate of calorie burn: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
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I had a client who would hold on at 15% at 3.5 speed for 15 minutes and after he hired me for a few sessions, we reduced it to 8% no hands, he didn't last more than 2 minutes. Eye opening for him.
If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
What about not holding the handrails at 8% incline?
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He was being sarcastic to your response.yopeeps025 wrote: »
If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
hmm so increase in HR means you burn more?
HR over time allows an estimate of calorie burn: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
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[/quote] What's your point? If no incline is too easy, then incline it. I'm betting that doing a 10% incline with no hands burns more than the same speed holding on at 15%. See who gives up first.
If one is looking for bragging rights, then the one at 15% incline wins right?
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My point is that there isn't one right way to do something. People can still burn calories and lose weight if they hold the hand rail on the treadmill. Is there a more effective way? Maybe. Do most of us care? Not really. If it works, it works.0 -
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He was being sarcastic to your response.
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Thanks Mr. Know-it-all. Get over yourself. Thanks God I don't have a trainer like you...0 -
He was being sarcastic to your response.yopeeps025 wrote: »
If you're holding on at 15% incline, then it's too steep for you to do. Holding on reduces 30%-50% of the resistance, so you're just better off lower the incline down to what you can do without holding on.jenncornelsen wrote: »i hold on . but thats because i have the incline at 15% and otherwise ill probably fall off. i try to go a bit without but ya. been working good enough for me
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Holding the hadrails at 15% incline would burn more calories than not holding the handrails with no incline.
hmm so increase in HR means you burn more?
HR over time allows an estimate of calorie burn: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472
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He was being sarcastic to your response.
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Thanks Mr. Know-it-all. Get over yourself. Thanks God I don't have a trainer like you...[/quote]
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Most people don't hold onto safety rails while walking and jogging in the street. Learn to be able to use a treadmill without holding on and you could gain better balance and mobility.0
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Lol, you responded to him like you didn't know. Sorry if my response hurt your feelings. If you had me as a trainer, you wouldn't be holding on the handrails at 15%."bkyoun wrote:Thanks Mr. Know-it-all. Get over yourself. Thanks God I don't have a trainer like you...
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