MikeInAZ Member

I use a Polar FT7 Heart Rate monitor to keep track of Calories Burned when I work out. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the Amiigo fitness band. This device not only keeps track of movements, but learns what you do. So after the training period, it will know if you did a push up, an arm curl, a bike ride, a run etc.…

I will throw my hat into the ring too. You probably had too much salt and it's mostly water. Also, I gain and lose up to 2lbs between AM and PM. Weigh yourself first thing in the AM (after you go to the bathroom). Be consistent as to WHEN you weigh yourself too. I bet by the end of the week you're down to 194 or less! Try…

For the 1 millionth time. Get a Polar FT4 or FT7. If you want BlueTooth/App support then the Polar H7. The new so called strapless HRMs use LED lights to SEE your pulse in your wrist. Everything I've read says they work when the work. but if you're doing any kind of exercise where you bend your wrist, they tend to fail…

Fitness Builder app on iPhone/Android. Also, check out www.thedailyhiit.com

2 Mile Jog, and then a 60 minute boot camp class at the gym.

Try these: http://www.dailyhiit.com/ Fitness Builder App (on your phone) http://dailyburn.com/ Go on YouTube and look for BOOT CAMP EXERCISES

When we're talking about babies, there's not much you can do to control their diet. They eat when they're hungry and that's that. It's when they start getting to 2-3-4 years old. That's when the picky eating starts and parents move away from "carrots and grapes" to crackers and cookies as snacks. When I see a 100lb 6 year…

My girls have always been on the 90+% scale for height but the 40% scale for weight. Basically, tall and skinny. I don't think either one looks disproportionate. I talked to the pediatrician about it once. He said, it is true. There are a lot of short and fat kids these days. Mostly fat kids. It's not unusual to see 5 or 6…

I'd probably say no.

I made it 3 weeks without any refined sugars once. I was trying to cut ALL sugar out and realized that EVERYTHING has sugar in it. Even canned green beans (not that I eat canned green beans, but I'm just saying). So my goal was 30 grams a day or less, and no refined or HFCS. It was really really hard. I would get a craving…

My Go To: 1 Can of Italian Stewed Tomatoes (whole or diced), chop them up if they're not diced, use the liquid from the can. 1 10oz+ can of tomato sauce 1 small can of tomato paste 4 cloves chopped/minced garlic 1 small white/sweet onion julienne sliced 1/2 a fresh lemon squeeze in 6 tbls of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbls…

Every so often I have an issue like that. I usually just stop and start it. If it persists, replace the battery or the band.

For the 1 Millionth time. Get a Polar FT4 or FT7 heart rate monitor! Amazon is your best best for price. Pink FT4 $65 + Free Shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005M1P85O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005M1P85O&linkCode=as2&tag=digimedidire-20

Complain to the manager. They need to tell this guy to dress appropriately. ***** up a storm, maybe you can get a discount or something? Find a new gym.

Hey, they knew the rules when they showed up. Honestly though, I've never seen anyone get kicked out. I read an article about a girl who had her membership revoked after they repeatedly told her to get off the phone several times over the course of a week. She was also talking loud and carrying on. I see people take a…

Go on YouTube and watch the PF commercials. They're really funny. Especially the "That's Hot, I'm Hot, You're Hot" one.

Laugh all you want at Planet Fitness. But I have to say, it's the cleanest, and most courteous gym I've ever been to. They have paper towels with a spray cleaner setup all over the floor. Everyone wipes down the equipment. They will CALL YOU OUT (with the Lunk Alarm) if you grunt or yell. They will terminate your contract…

Get yourself a jump rope and some cheap dumb bells. You can do a lot with that. Jumping rope for 10 minutes can burn 150-200 calories. Go to Walmart or Target and go to the sporting good area, look for a SPEED ROPE, not the cheapy ones they have in the toy/kids area for $1. A decent speed rope will be $10-$20. I would…

Go to Target or Walmart, get a Speed Jump Rope (in the Sporting Goods Area, not the kids/toys area), it will be under $10. You remember jumping rope? It's what you did as a kid for fun. Do it in 100 jump sets. I do about 500-600 jumps in under 10 minutes and burn between 150-200 calories. It's fun and really gets your…

It comes with the strap and transmitter pod. It stretches pretty big. I knew a girl who was 250lbs and it fit her. But if you can't fit in it, you can order an XXL strap. It is a watch/time, it tells you your HR, calories burned, MAX HR, Average HR, Time of workout. Stores your last couple of workouts. Tells you how long…

I used to do a big workout like a long hike or a mountain bike ride and then I was wiped out for the day. Now, I do it and I have plenty of energy to burn. It took almost a year of working out before it changed. Your body is just adjusting. It won't always be like that. The key is to do regular exercise, 3-5 days a week!!…

1st - Jogging 60 minutes 2nd - Boot Camp Class - 60 Minutes 4th - Boot Camp Class - 60 minutes 6th - Mountain Biking - 120 Minutes 8th - Gym workout, cardio and weights - 90 Minutes 9th - Boot Camp Class - 60 minutes 10th - Trail Running 75 minutes 11th - Boot Camp Class - 60 minutes 12th - Hiking - 120 minutes 13th -…

Carrot juice alone is awful. But mix it with some orange and strawberry, it's really good. But carrots are REALLY high in sugar

You will get more results with some weights. You're not going to end up looking like a body builder by adding 10-15lbs. the extra weight will help you develop your balance and make you stronger. Body builders spend hours a day in the gym and add a lot of supplements in their diet. But if you want to tone up your gluteus,…

Both models come with the chest strap and transmitter pod. The only difference between the two is that the FT7 will store more data and I think there is an optional device you can buy to hook it up to your PC to copy your workout data. Other than that they are ALMOST identical

Both the FT4 and FT7 come with the watch and chest strap. They tell you your HR, Calories, Max, Average, Fat Zone, Fitness Zone. Will store your last few work outs so you can review them. They will beep at you when you are hitting your 90% max zone. They are water proof up to 30M which means you can swim with them. They…

Polar FT4 is the basic, but good model. There are probably 500 posting of people recommending it here. That and the Polar FT7 which I have. There are minor differences between the FT7 and FT4 and if I had to do it again, I'd just get the FT4 and save the $20. Best price for FT4 is on Amazon: Pink $66 http://amzn.to/154lVKC…

Don't give up today!! If you've made it this far, make it all the way. If you get a sweet tooth tonight, eat an apple.

The point of this exercise to control sugar intake. As you know, women can very easily get diabetes during pregnancy. The healthier you are before and during your pregnancy the better off. Do you really want to gain 62lbs (to carry an 8lb baby)? Of course not. There's a girl in my boot camp class who is 35 weeks pregnant.…

Start doing P90X or Insanity or 30 Day Shred RIGHT now. Stop eating carbs. Eat a lot of lean protein, veggies, and fruit. Do your workout in the AM and do another 3 mile jog in the evening. Follow each workout with a protein shake which is low in carbs and sugar and calories. 6 weeks isn't that long, you can certainly lose…