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  • I have a similar build and that's where I where mine too - it's also where the manufacturer suggests you wear it for best results. As for the calories - everyone is different. I will say this though that when I use my monitor and compare it to a machine I'm on, the machine is almost always higher in the reading of calories…
  • 3 days is perfect for this program and will get you the best results and help to avoid unnecessary injuries from doing too much too soon. When I did the program I alternated my runs with spin classes or step aerobics that way my cardio fitness kept increasing and made the running that much better. Good luck with the…
    in c25k ? Comment by pdxrunner March 2010
  • Spinning is a blast and a kick butt workout! Glad you are enjoying it!!!
  • Sweating is the body's air conditioning system basically so, generally speaking, the more fit you are the more efficient your body becomes at cooling itself hence the increased sweat. That being said - everyone is different. I sweat a ton and sweat more when I'm properly hydrated and my fitness level is better but I also…
  • I haven't heard of that problem but I will let you know that if you workout at a gym or take group exercise classes you may want to consider the Polar F6 instead because it has a feature called "Own Code" which keeps the monitor from cross talking with other monitors - keeping it from malfunctioning when it's near other…
  • I don't know that there is a steadfast rule so the best advice is to do what works best for your body. I do cardio and weights in the same day at least once a week but, for me, I have to do cardio first or I will be too wiped out from the weights to really give it my all especially since my cardio usually involves running.…
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