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I think you may be missing the point. From a biochemical point of view, while the work output needed to cover 10 mi at at a 6 min/mile pace for a squat, 4ft 9in flabby 160 lb runner compared to a 6 ft Olympic middle distance 160 lb athlete may be similar, the calories burned to get that output will likely be quite…

Not quite true. Metabolic rates, a person's body fat/muscle mass ratio, running mechanics, glycogen levels, etc. will have a significant impact on actual calories burned for the same distance. The example sited would be true for a physics problem related to the theoretical minimum amount of work required to move 160 lbs…

BTW. I've lost about 25 lbs at a rate of 1.5 to 2 lbs/ wk

I'm having very good success losing weight and gaining lean muscle mass with a blend of cardio, weight and strength training. I workout 6 days a week for appx. 1 h/session. I do cardio 2 to 3 days, Yoga 1 to 2 times and weights 3 times per week. Diet is critical. See the following for some ideas on calorie cycling:…

I monitor and log calories burned, but don't sweat the numbers. I use them more as a relative gauge for my workouts. They are also very difficult to accurately measure for weight training routines. I know that if they are higher for one workout than another, then I worked harder. The more important test is the mirror test…

Thank you all!

Cudos for taking those first steps! Hang in there and in the words of Tony Horton, "just do your best and forget about the rest. ". It will get easier and you will see and feel progress if you show up and stick with it.

I also watched the video. Thank you for making it available in your post. The video was very well done and the trainer was very good at explaining why he would substitute better alternative movements for "the five." As he very clearly stated in the video, it is not that the moves have NO merit, but that the benefits of…

If you're not sure about form, I would engage a personal trainer that specializes in weight training, even if it's only for one session, to work with you on proper form and helping to develop a plan to meet your goals.

All of the above advice is great. Foam rolling is also an awesome tool that will help with soreness over time. Here's a great article that can help you get started. http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-ways-to-use-a-foam-roller-to-prevent-injury/

If your Garmin HR monitor syncs with the UA record app, you can track your workouts in UA record which will sync with MFP.

That said, as the exact quantities of each individual ingredient is not a requirement, and some manufacturers are "clever " in concealing this info for some proprietary formulations. So you should be careful with your purchases as ninerbuff correctly pointed out.

Just wanted to correct some information posted earlier. Dietary supplements are absolutely regulated by the FDA, though the standards are not the same as for other FDA regulated items (drugs, food, cosmetics veterinary products, etc.) Regarding labeling, Dietary Supplement product labeling requirements can be found in…

I've had this problem with my HR monitor. Once you log onto the full website for MFP, what has worked for me is to actually log out of the MFP app on my phone and then log back in. Hope this helps.

I've tried a veritable cornucopia of microfiber workout towels and have decided that I just don't like them. I use simple cotton workout towels made with an anti microbial treatment. I have a few so I can work out during the week using fresh towels every time. The comfort of the towels against my face is worth it.…