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I personally have never worked with a PT but I worked in a gym and saw all different types. There are 2 that stand out. One was very much like you described. Same routine for everyone, didn't really think about it and just went through his daily routine with very little enthusiasm. The other was outstanding. Each client…
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It really depends on what you like to do and your goals. I personally love the Body Combat set I have (multiple DVD's with 30-60min body combat and DVD's with HIIT programs)
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How did it go?!?!?!
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Is this it: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13 There was another but this is the latest Oh and this one: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet
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I have found that when I plateau it's not necessarily about upping my exercise, but changing it. Try something different, add in strength training/HIIT or something else. Also, when I plateau, changing my calories affects it as well--I usually up them by about 250 for a bit and it gets me past the plateau
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First thought is Les Mills Body Pump. They use a barbell but I have seen people in the gym use dumbbells
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There are 4 options under strength training
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I was going to suggest a little more time as well and then remeasure. Good luck to you!
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As long as you keep your calories under control you won't gain. You don't NEED exercise for weight loss but I totally understand why you would be concerned about lack of exercise. What did you do to your knee? Have you seen a Dr. and been told to completely rest? I ask because sometimes you can't run, but you can still do…
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HRM are not really accurate with anything involving weights, but I have used it just out of curiosity and have never gotten more than 120ish
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Ditto! I almost lost mine once but ended up okay. Tie them tighter and go for it! Have fun!
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I wish it was just that, but I only gained 20 and 23lbs with my 2 pregnancies and still have it. I am sure genetics does play a part but there's no harm in trying so yes, watch your diet to lose fat and overall strength training can help. Will it get you a completely flat belly, who knows. The other thing I wanted to…
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You definitely can't choose where you lose fat so continue to eat at a deficit but add in overall strength training since many of the moves work the core as well.Plus you get the increase in metabolism from the strength training to help there. To strengthen the core, there are so many exercises you can do--planks, side…
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I also love dumbbell exercises and was coming tonight to search for workouts so thanks!
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Make sure you are wearing good shoes, warm up first, stretch after you run--entire lower body, including a bent knee calf stretch (you can google images of that if you need to). You can ice them after as well
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Mileage is good, but definitely incorporate speed or hills. Are you running on a treadmill or outdoors? Also, I dropped over a min when I started cross training. Are you doing anything else?
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I tried it too and just couldn't do it. I actually went to http://scoobysworkshop.com/ and figured out my TDEE-20% and changed my caloric intake (increased by 300) and had energy and have lost weight--slowly but it's still losing. I almost always eat back my calories and am rarely more than 200 off.
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I think so. Most programs I have seen are 12 week programs so I would think you would be okay. Good luck! You might want to consider signing up for a 5K or 10K in the next couple of months too
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Yes, increase your calories and change your workout routine up and you'll get passed it!
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Gotcha, then I am of no help....LOL
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I also ran into problems around mile 9 with fatigue and just wanting to be stop so I tried GU as well and it worked wonders for me. I took it around mile 6 and had an initial stomach upset but then did fine. You may want to experiment with different flavors or brands and see. As far as what to eat or do, on race day,…
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Are you looking for the calorie burn or just to track your exercises and weights? If you are looking for the burn, it's not very accurate since it depends on how heavy you lift, breaks between sets.... but you can put it under cardio in strength training.
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I might not have the popular opinion but the best exercise is the one that you will stick with and enjoy. Some people HATE to run so if you won't stick with it, it's not the right one so eat a caloric deficit, exercise in a way you enjoy and it's all good. I will go ahead and add that your exercise shouldn't be the same…
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Yep. I normally go to they gym while they are in school. The youngest will still be at preschool for the summer program but I am not sure how my 7 year old will do being dragged to the gym. They get up very early so getting up before them is pushing it for me, so I may have to change to evening workouts
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You can't compare the 2. You really need to just get out there and run. Is there any reason why you are training for a running event on the elliptical? Not trying to be a smart *kitten* and I am sure that's how it sounds, but I truly am curious?
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You won't be getting really big so no, people won't see a huge difference unless you lift extremely heavy, change your diet and train like crazy
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Double Post, sorry
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Do you have dumbbells? You could do some upper body strengthening
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Strength training will be better for getting rid of the body fat since muscle increases your metabolism. I don't want to keep harping on it and honestly, you should do what makes you happy, but since joining this site, I have learned a lot. All cardio and nothing else is not going to get you where you want. It will help…
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I would cut back the cardio and add in strength training. You certainly do not need 90+ min of intense cardio. Are you training for anything in particular? If you are training for a half or full marathon then that's one thing, but if not, you should mix up your routine and add in strength or HIIT. You are really putting…