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AshleyR84

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  • I am training for the Augusta half Ironman this September and so far it's been manageable. I know that training for a full is very different though. For the half, I will have trained for 6 months total. Right now I am exercising 6 days a week, 2-3 days are 2-a-day workouts, always swimming, biking and running 2x a week and…
    in Ironman Comment by AshleyR84 May 2011
  • If you are trying to lose weight (not build muscle mass), ideally you should target each muscle group 2-3 times per week. Every other day - you should have a rest day inbetween to recover. A total body workout can be done in 20-30 minutes. Think about doing exerises that target multiple muscle groups at one time - ie…
    in WOMEN - Strength Training - How often? Comment by AshleyR84 May 2011
  • As someone that performs fitness assessments at the Y, I have to say congratulations for taking the next step in creating a healthier you!! It's tough, I know, and you are not alone. Many other people feel the same exact way you do. But I agree with the other comments above. You will have a greater understanding of how to…
    in Fitness Evaluation = Most Embarasing Moment! Comment by AshleyR84 March 2011
  • I've done that before, but I accidently poured too much and it left the peanut butter really dry crumbly! I couldn't even spread it out! My advice is just don't pour out all of it! I use Smuckers natural peanut butter (both chunky or creamy). There are no hydrogenated oils in it - what you are pouring out is pure peanut…
    in Peanut Butter Comment by AshleyR84 February 2011
  • BEANO!
    in Fiber = Gas Comment by AshleyR84 February 2011
  • Doesn't surprise me either! The potatoes and bacon added quite a bit I'm sure but don't overlook the steak itself either. Usually in restaurants like that it's not the leanest cut of meat plus it's cooked with oil and/or butter which adds even more calories.
    in A steak Salad is THAT bad? Comment by AshleyR84 February 2011
  • Strength Training! Lower body exercises like body weight squats and lunges are great. If you're not sure if you are doing them correctly though, try resistance machines in a gym - the leg press is the best, followed by the leg extension for the quads and leg curl machine for the hamstrings. Start light and do sets of 12…
    in how can i make my knees stronger Comment by AshleyR84 February 2011
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