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When doing off skates training, make sure you're doing a variety of things - you might want to have multiple circuits. You also want to think about what you want to train... all endurance? All quick twitch? Balance? Incorporate different angles of fitness into your off skates routines. Also, don't be afraid to work out on…

Hey all! I'm from Central Pennsylvania ... I just transferred onto the Dutchland Derby Rollers of Lancaster <3

I'm a big fan of the "You know your body". There are times when your body is telling you to rest, and other times where you just feel miserable. If you are exhausted and/or running a fever, there is NOTHING shameful about resting. Remember, even in a high workout routine, rest is JUST as important as running four miles. If…

Thanks for posting that Tex! I looked at that the other day and was amazed at what I saw.

I totally understand these struggles! One of the things that help me is that I'm honest with myself. I want a burger dammit. Ok, what can I do to satisfy that without getting the all american with cheese, bacon, and mayo? How about a turkey burger? How about a grilled chicken sandwich? Mustard or a dash of hot sauce for…

wine and cheese are my downfall. Not just the good kind. I'll take Sutter Valley and Giant Food's brie.

I'm using it as a guide, but that's it. I know that I need to eat 4 small meals a day, for example. And then a couple snack. I'm using what she's posted as a guideline and ideas. Anya, you've got such a specific diet that I don't know how you could possibly adjust what she is giving us... I barely understand your diet!…

I usually use the "Rollerblading" one... and something important is to think about how long your heart rate is up. If we have a light practice (like we did last night) I only put in how many minutes approx. we were skating. So we have a 7 minute cardio, I did my 25 in 5 in 4 minutes, and then we did about 10 minutes of…

I may end up doing that!

https://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=397034985143 That's the fb page from last years. Go in the discussions, you can look over the workouts, meal plans and homeworks. ^_^

(lol I think that's pretty impressive) And I just know how to talk, that's all. I do a lot of Public Relations. :-D

The league did the actual DVD a couple times last season, and there are definitely going to be exercises that challenge everyone. After it was done, we all discussed and said the DVD itself feels like more of a Beginner to Mid level. You guys should get a LOT out of it. I've been skating for two and half years (WEIRD!! I'm…

Warm ups are SUPER important. One, because you should NEVER NEVER NEVER stretch before doing at least 5 - 10 minutes of full body warm up. I use my warm up to get past the first burn. You know how when you get into a cardio workout and the first 5 minutes is always the worst, but if you push through, you actually feel very…

Hey! I know I'm a little late on this, people have already responded a lot, but I just got onto a computer that can handle this site. My name is Merry Khaos, I skate for Harrisburg Area Roller Derby's Nuclear Knockouts (and occasionally the Femmes when they need a vet). I am celebrating my 2 year DERBY-VERSARY this week!…

Everything that they said! Plus, are you mixing up your workout routine? Our bodies are machines and will get used to workouts (i sprint 5 hrs a week on roller skates and I plateaued too). So be patient, mix it up and keep using a fitness and calorie counter! Its been an eye opener. (and think of 1 lb a week in 6 months!)

Ok, I dont have kids, but we are all busy so here are some tips to think about: -What colors do you eat? If you notice its a lot of brown, remedy it. The more colors you eat, the better! -don't think of it as a meal plan, it's a lifestyle change! I have learned to LOVE brocolli, I simply cannot wau fast food anymore. I…

YES!! HYDRATION HYDRATION HYDRATION!!! Get a Nalgene (or something like it) that holds 1000ml of water. That way it's easy to see your goal! Drink a MINIMUM of 2 a day. (more if you are working out that day)

WHEAT INSTEAD OF WHITE! (this could make all the difference) Read your labels. Go for the highest fiber & highest protein. (it's ok if it means a little more fat) Whole foods are better. Anything pre-processed will be harder for your body to deal with. Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I HIGHLY recommend Chobani Find a…

**Sarcastic*** "Right because you're SOOO fat" :-( I know how you feel. I'm known as the exercise fiend on my team, so I have a hard time talking to any of my friends about my routine... For me it's not all about weight lose, it's about health. Even a girl my size is at risk for obesity and diabetes. I think most Americans…

This is a matter of Training. It's kind of like getting your body liking to eat beans or tofu for a protein instead of burgers. THe reason small meals are better is this: Your body can't predict when it's going to be fed again. What happens is if your body goes 10 hours without food and then gets a lot of it, not only does…

Do you have roller skates or roller blades? Instead of walking you can actually use some wheels! Also, look into doing different sprints - track and field style. High knees, butt kicks, grapevines, etc. If your park has a football field with bleachers, even better!! Otherwise, maybe get some hand weights or ankle weights…

When i was in eigth grade, shopping for new clothes for the school year, I wasn't fitting in anything my mother gave me. I remember hearing her outisde the fitting room crying because her daughter was a size 12 at the age of 13, while she had never been more than a size 4. It's so hard hearing ugly criticism like that. (at…