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  • Don't have one, but here is a link to an earlier (2012) thread regarding this issue. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/208791-how-many-calories-do-you-burn Blessings, Steven
    in Tread Climber Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • Another Garmin fan here. I have found my (admittedly) older 205 to be very reliable. I much prefer it to the phone apps that are out there. Much easier to use don't have to worry about operation while wearing gloves like I do my phone. I have never used the 310, but I have heard that it is a solid device. I am probably…
    in What about Garmin for HRM Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • Good Luck. Let us know how it turns out.
    in My first personal challenge for the new year.... Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • Not really sure about Polar. Personally, I'm a Garmin kind of dude. I know Polar is basically the same kind of idea. The answer to your questions really depends on what type of watch you get. And what type of watch you get depends on what you need it to do. Polar makes heart rate watches that do only that...read heart…
    in Polar watch questions? Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • For the best advice, talk to your doctor, but it sounds like an overuse injury. If it were me, I would put a knee brace on it and go easy on it for a while. Then wear the knee brace when I work out for a while. Doctor will be able to tell for sure. Blessings, Steven
    in Help with knee pain! Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • Im not much of a gym rat, so I can't help you a great deal, but I would suggest that you get a trainer of some sort. Maybe not permanently, but at least for a few sessions. A trainer will be able to help you with the equipment and your goals. Be honest with them. Let them know that it is not a permanent deal and that you…
    in New and need advice Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • First of all, Welcome to the forums. I must admit, I had to Google how much a "stone" was (Silly Americans). :) Swimming is and excellent workout. If you enjoy it...definitely do it. It is a fantastic cardio workout, and it is easy on the joints as well. But in addition to that, pretty much anything that keeps you moving.…
    in Starting exercise? Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • It really depends on what your goal is. Both are good workouts. The difference comes from the treadmill belt. When you run on a treadmill, the "ground" moves beneath you. The disadvantage is that your legs do not have to work quite as hard since they do not have to put forth the extra effort to propel your body forward.…
    in Running outside vs running on a treadmill Comment by stplatt January 2014
  • Absolutely, YES, you should be worried about too few calories, in fact I have found that MFP tends to assign too few calories to begin with. Gonna try to be concise with my answer...but there is a lot to cover. Each person has a Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). This is the number of calories your body would need for bodily…
    in too little calories ?? i dont get it Comment by stplatt April 2011
  • I think that sounds like a good plan. Obviously the race times that you used to create the plan have changed since you began the plan. Improvise as you need to, then when you run your next races, regenerate the plan and see what changes are made.
    in Running pacing question for a planned "tempo run" Comment by stplatt April 2011
  • Ok, Look at it this way. On W5D1, you ran for 15 minutes, with two 3 minute walk breaks. On W5D2 you ran for 15 minutes, but cut your walking to 5 minutes in ONE walking break. You are only extending your actual running time by 5 minutes. This week is less about fitness and more about the MENTAL aspect of the sport.…
    in C25K Participants - I need some help Comment by stplatt April 2011
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