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Strength training will help build lean muscle mass, which will increase your metabolism and help your body become a fat burning machine. High intense cardiovascular things, such as spin class, biking, tennis (esp. cardio tennis), running classes - things that would cause your exertion to go anaerobic, then recover is a…

I have had this problem since I was a kid (I actually passed out and woke up on the floor). I also have very low blood pressure and I feel the same way from going to a seated/laying position to standing. Google orthostatic hypertension - this should give you a good idea, then decide if you would need to seek additional…

I would suggest going to a diabetes education center - this could be or may have been recommended by your physician. Usually your endocrinologist is associated with one. Also, it would be very helpful to meet with a diabetic nutritionist - they will be able to help you set up meal plans customized for any weird symptoms.…

I finally bought the New Balance minimalist and LOVE them. I have been having terrible foot pain on the lateral side of my foot. I have gone through 5+ pairs of shoes and every pair "corrected" my foot in a different direction. So I decided to go with the minimalist shoe and do not get the foot pain from running anymore!

You cannot spot train - you will just build great muscle under the fat. Your diet needs to be clean and your abs will shine through.

I love running 5K's. First, what do you usually run the distance in/what's your pace? The reason I ask this: If you are pretty fast, don't put yourself in the back - you will be weaving in and out of people, which take a lot of energy. Also, I wear headphones because I am musically motivated. I have a playlist of my…

You should read up on periodization and incorporate that into your training program. Since you want to achieve this goal in the next year, you can start preparing now. This first phase is building a base, I would strength train as well to keep you muscles and joints strong, start your program with low weight, high reps…

Logging in foods to MFP would be beneficial when you are pregnant because the app version breaks out your nutrition as far as iron, calcium....which could be useful. ' Definitely keep working out, studies have shown that a fit mom = a fit baby...cardiovascular benefits were passed down from mother to fetus. Talk to your OB…

Make sure you have good nutrition before the race. During the race I like to eat 2 shot blocks before the race, 2 before the bike and the last two before I end the bike. Carry to water bottles and drain them during the race. Train your bricks ( bike/ runs) and practice your transitions. Good luck!

Start with the couch potato because that is your level for running. You can supplement with weight training. If you just go and run like you suggested you could end up with muscle strains/sprains/injuries. I have been teaching spin class for 7+ years and after a foot injury, couldn't run for awhile. When I went for a jog…

Rocket fish makes a wireless headset - Best Ever! I am just having trouble getting the receiver to acknowledge my nano...but I may just need to update. No cords is the best ever!

I would suggest seeing a doctor, who can order xray to rule out a broken bone. Yes, it can actually be broken. Being at the ball of the foot versus the heel would typically rule out plantar fasciatis, but I am not a doctor, so cannot make that diagnosis. I have had pain in my left foot in the ball of my foot and outside…

First - go see a doctor. Second, get some physical therapy on it. This is coming from someone who had a 3rd degree sprain, didn't rehab it and did a sprint triathalon 3 months later. Fast forward 6 years and I am having huge foot and hip issues.

It really depends on what your goal is. If it is to lose weight - YES, mix it up. I even have clients circuit train their weight days to increase cardio and maximize calorie burn. If you are looking to compete, less cardio, more weights. I am also a spinning instructor, but I never skip weights, yet I can never do weights…

This goes for anyone - if you are too sore to walk or drink from a cup - you overdid it. You should FEEL your workout, and your workout should not take you down. Overtraining has some very negative consequences and I discourage all my clients from this practice. Really, what good is your next day workout if you cannot walk…

If you have weights : Squats Deadlifts Sumo squats No weights: Clamshells Leg extensions Lunges Bear in mind - you cannot spot reduce. Diet plays a major role in what the thighs look like, but by eating clean and building lean muscle mass you can get the thighs you want.

I read that you had a c-section too. I think that your core is not strong enough to support zumba - that's why your back is hurting. Work on your core by doing planks on your knees or a table to start and work your way down to elbows and toes. I would google planks on knees to get an idea of proper form. Give it a month or…

What have you done to rehab your ankle? Physical therapy would do wonders to help build strength. I had a 3rd degree sprain and only could spin if it was wrapped. Elliptical is good, you can strength train. I like doing mini circuits. Back, chest, back, chest ( lat pull down, push up, bent over row, flye). 12 reps, 30…

As a personal trainer and you are stating weight loss as a goal, I would recommend hat you add 3 30 minutes sessions of cardio on top of your weight training. For weight loss, you want to weight train to build lean muscle mass, which will boost your metabolism. To help torch fat, add cardio. Mi would interval train,…

Add good fats, such as avocados, nuts. I use eat clean diet from Oxygen, and find that the balance of carbs, proteins and fats helps me better fueled for races. I would add extra snacks in when I was hungrier. Also, if you are wanting to run these races fast, from a nutrition standpoint, add in spinach and beets b/c they…

Planks, side planks, bird dogs for core stability. I also like visits, bicycles, superman. I like to max calorie burn, so I will pick a few exercises that target all around my core ( front, sides, back), do them one after another with minimal rest, then repeat for a total of 2-3 sets. If you want, pick one more set of…

Target your glute max with dead lifts, back extensions, squats, then to target the top portion do lateral band walks side leg lifts ( think fire hydrant).

Sorry I cannot agree with this. I am a runner and developed excruciating foot pain ( to the point I was limping) and changed my shoes about 5 times to the tune of about $400+ and after all was said and done - was diagnosed with sciatic nerve problem. Make sure your form is spot on first, if that doen't resolve, see a…

I would say take a break and ice where it hurts - freeze water in a paper cup and ice the area until you feel numbness. Since both knees and ankles hurt, I agree that your form is incorrect. If the insides of your knees hurt, you knees and toes are prob pointing in. Hurt on outside Knees, they are prob pointing ou when ou…

Where in the hip does it hurt? Under the butt cheek,noff to the side? I had excrutiating hip/foot pain, that prevented me from running, found out that the scatic nerve was compressed. You should have this checked out by a doctor.

Look at you posture from a side perspective - are your knees locked, pelvis rolled forward, shoulders rolled forward...this will cause back pain. Put your body in nuetral position, unlock your knees pelvis in nuetral, tuck butt bones under, shoulder blades down away from ears and squeezed together and hold. You will…

As a personal trainer, I would suggest the trainer first, then cross fit. I am a personal trainer AND a group fitness instructor and I cringe in my group classes when the form is bad - you are just setting yourself up for injury. Pick a trainer that will teach you the right form, so down the road, you can execute multiple…

Everyone is different - what is your goal? Looking to win a 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, marathon? My best times were 6:40 for a 5K, 7 for 10 K and around 8 for 1/2 marathon. But - it was shooting for first in my age group in the local race series, because I am super competitive. So, it is whatever you want it to be - if you…

I believe the abdominal crunches can be added under core. Repetitions are how many times you lifted that weight for that particular exercise, Sets are how many times you did a particular exercise with rest between Weight is the weight you used. i.e. I did 12 reps for a bicep curl with a 12 lb weight. I rested, my second…

For me, it would be 6:30, but that's MY goal...everyone is different and depends on what YOUR goal is and your fitness level. On a scale of 1-10, how do you feel at this pace (your Rate of Perceived Extertion/RPE)? If you feel like you had a good workout, and you worked hard (7-9), then this is good for you. If you could…