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    in Starting out hiking Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • Nice work! I love using the Concept 2. I use a hrm and keep my heart rate just below the anaerobic threshold. I normally go for about 25 minutes, and I feel great afterwards! I'm trying to get fit enough and in shape enough to get back in a real boat!
    in Rowing Machine/Your fav? Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • I like a lot about the Polar RS400, but it needs an infrared port to upload the data to the PC. Saying that, I really like it for hilly walking, rowing machine, exercise bike, and on-water activities. As others have said check out the in-depth reviews, and I think you need to know what you wish to use it for.
    in would a heart rate monitor work? Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • I found eating a big breakfast with my fruit allowance meant that the 10:30am social morning teas with cake were a time that became easy to be a part of without eating the cake. There was quite a bit of encouragement to eat cake, and even when I said I was full from breakfast people would suggest I take a piece for later!…
    in What pitfalls have you experienced? Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • I'm about to star swimmng so thanks for the information an the belly laughs :-D
    in Swimming in HIIT Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • Firstly, I would ask about the personal trainer again. Other than that I found a recumbant exercise bike was a great way to start.
    in Best machines at the gym? Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • I couldn't agree more. I was working in a place where cake was available at least every week. I had cake twice in 18 months. Once was an exceptional cheesecake and the other was a homemade cake that was made by an elderly Greek lady. Both cakes were worth it! I have a big breakfast and then it doesn't really feel like I'm…
    in Free Cake At Work Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • Cardio workouts are good for your heart health.
    in Can I focus on strength training to lose body fat? Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • I enjoy walking the dog as a daily activity, but I also love rowing. I found rowing and dragon boat paddling good options because of the social aspect. I think having a goal helps to give purpose to the other workouts.
    in What is your favorite workout? I need new ideas :) Comment by HelenWater June 2014
  • I believe that if you eat nutritious food it is easier to keep energy intake down, and walking is brilliant exercise. I'm trying to add exercise into my day, and for me that means walking a bit faster to the train, a walk at lunch, and trying to walk the dogs each day. I don't think you need to go to a gym, and if you are…
    in Clean Eating Comment by HelenWater June 2014
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