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I agree with you on definition=low body fat levels. However... A healthy body fat level for a woman is slightly above 20%. I'm under 20%, about 17% right now, and I didn't get there by dieting and losing weight. I exclusively got there from 25% body fat by lifting weights and eating at maintenance, rarely ever any…

Hi! I've done 30DS before, and there are really no exercises to replace those planks, pushups, etc. In fact, I wouldn't even recommend slinging around any weights just yet. I had a wrist injury a year ago, and it took months of patiently training back to doing regular pushups again. Whenever you can't use both sides of…

I've watched my niece and her friends do it with their strollers, and the closest exercise would probably be 'power walk'... They've been doing it on the high school track with the strollers, so it's pretty easy to estimate the distance they walk. But it isn't anywhere near 10 mph speed..

I log everything I take. Some, like fish oil and flaxseed oil have calories, too.

Hahaha.....yep....same here.... :D

This soup recipe sounds really tasty! If you are worried about the calories, it isn't the chicken. One tbs of butter adds about 100 calories (of useless fat), and that's worth almost 4 oz of chicken...I'd add MORE chicken and leave out the butter....lol I know your feelings about food so well..I'm 'converting' my cravings…

Hi there! It's not just one body part that you'd be working, a better term would be 'muscle group'. You would want to train different sections of your body (upper/lower, midsection, or even whole body on occasion..etc.) on different days of the week to allow a maximum of rest (some suggest 48-72 hours). You'd be able to…

Personal training is a business. So is managing a gym. In my personal experience, some trainers are worth the money, if they are experienced and competent. However, most trainers that are attached to a gym have no choice, but to stick with the business model of this gym. And that's dragging clients along as much as…

Hi! This might not be the best site for it. Check out the community section and the forums on sites like bodybuilding.com Good luck!

I looked into buying some adjustables, too, but I now prefer the range of different dumbbells that I collected over time. I work a lot of supersets (need to switch weights for different exercises) and taking so much time to switch plates kind of defeats the purpose of a superset without rest times. I train at home in…

Sure! Keep bugging....lol Happy lifting!

The video has a few more details. It also explains the purpose of the exercises a bit better. A few exercises are different from what is posted on the page, e.g. line jumps, rev hyperextensions... In the video you can see how she actually does it. It's a lot less intimidating that way...lol. Yes, superset means that you do…

Not sure if your question is directed at me, but I have done this one, too. The setup is similar to 30 Day Shred. There are different exercises in the strength segment. 30 Day Shred is timed two rounds of 1min/30sec (=3 min total), Ripped in 30 is timed two rounds of 3x30 sec (=3 min total). The rest is the same, 2 min…

Yes, it would. If you have done it before, what results did you get? I have done it with heavy dumbbells (5-12 lbs, on different exercises), and it will build up a lot more strength than doing it with little 3 lbs dumbbells throughout.

Yes, I've done it 3 times in a row. Worked very well for me. How are you doing so far? Are you following the version she explains in her videos?

With the H7 you're going to have to leave the phone on the side of the pool while swimming laps (limited by the Bluetooth signal range, but mine did fine for the length of an olympic size pool)...the FT7 watch can go in the water....

Yes, it's more a fashion choice than a fitness choice... =) IMO, not so much.... If you need a corset to improve your posture, it better be fitted by a healthcare professional.... Improving posture long-term is better done with proper strength training, and I'm writing from personal experience here.

The Polar wrist watch type HRMs are paired with their sensor. The H7 is a stand-alone HRM, that does not work with any watch, just with a compatible phone. The sensors transmit in individual frequencies, and so far, I have not had any crossed signals with other users or gym equipment around me. The chest straps are…

Yes, from 30 to 20 should be possible. But don't fool yourself, there's going to be a lot of work involved. I got down from 25 to 15 within 6 months, but it was more coincidence that intention. I started lifting, and my body just shapeshifted. It was awesome. HOWEVER, for a woman, it can be very difficult to maintain…

Hi there! I own and use Polar FT7 (wrist watch type) and H7 (link to iPhone 4s, Polar Beat app.). Both come with a chest strap. The straps are the most dependable way to pick up the heart rate, due to embedded sensor electrodes across the entire chest. They come in different sizes, and you get used to it over time. For me…

Check your messgages, dear! :D

Hi! Had some back problems myself, but lucky me, all just due to overworked and weak muscles. However, I got an appropriate exercise plan from my doctor for my condition, and I suggest, you ask your healthcare provider for educated, experienced, and competent advise for your specific case. A belt is not a solution. It has…

Never underestimate the impact of 10 lbs of weight gain on your ability to do pullups....lol You can do pullups with a belt and attached weight. You can do planks with extra weight, if you have somebody to put a weight plate or something on your back.... Use ankle weights when you do hanging leg raises on a pullup bar....…

Dumbbells and bodyweight exercises, yes. Resistance bands didn't do much for me, other than assisting my early pull up attempts. Better: TRX straps (any door that can be secured from being opened at the wrong time will do.... ) Some trainers, like Bob Harper, sell their own variety for a more affordable price than the…

This is a great database for exercises, including videos: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/ Don't worry about the term 'bodybuilding'. It's not all about mountains of muscles. You can build your own.... =) Happy lifting!

I couldn't agree more. Hands down my favorites. No bouncing, no rubbing. I often wear them instead of a regular bra. However, the sizing is difficult. It's best to order different sizes around your regular bra size, and send back those that don't fit. Also consider, that you have to get in and out, and the shoulder straps…

Hahahaha.....no, I don't think so.... Strength training (body weight and otherwise) will help with core strength. I've got a few dozen pairs of heels, and none of them helped to make me stronger.. As a matter of fact, they don't even see much daylight anymore, compared to the gym shoes...lol. BUT I agree with the previous…

Hi! You'll have to try and see if it's working for you. For me, it's not. Whatever their 'science' says, my body disagrees. I get sick and dizzy without some food first thing in the morning.

Hi! I've got about the same training volume and calorie intake as you (female, 5'5", 130 lbs). I'd say, if it's still working for you, as far as losing inches, don't change anything just yet. From experience, cutting more calories will only make you hungry and tired. I'm eating most of my exercise calories back, and I…

Hi! In my experience, there is no such thing as 'typical'. It's all very much 'individual'. With your exercise routine, the inches will more or less come off as your genes will allow. Add some serious resistance training to it, and it will be completely different. The number on the scale won't go down as much, but the fat…