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  • I use a HR monitor almost every time I work out, and I do a lot of elliptical, the number on the machine is always depressingly low, 30-40% low, for me too. My fitness pal's number is just about 10% too high, so I just subtract 5 minutes from how long I did, and use the number in MFP. Here is an example: If I do 45…
    in Calories Burned on the Elliptical VS what MFP says? Help Ple Comment by rlberg55 April 2012
  • The P90X program is a set of videos (DVDs) that is sold on television and the internet, and yes, you do them in your own home. they do use weights, they also have you do pull ups and resistance band exercises, but the program does not require very much equipment. the "90" part of the name is because it is a 90 day program…
    in Confused about P90X Comment by rlberg55 November 2010
  • I have the polar F4 and I really like it. If you got the F6 or F7 it would be fancier, but much more expensive. You can often find the older F4 model online for $40-50. There are lots of brands, just be sure that the one you get has the option of calorie counting... you can get HR monitors for $20 at a sporting goods store…
    in Heart rate calorie burn Comment by rlberg55 March 2010
  • All soda has lots of phosphates in it, diet or not, which has been proven to increase your risk of osteoporosis because it leeches out the calcium from your bones. One soda every week or two is not going to make your bones brittle immediately, but drinking them every day is really bad for you. Just google something like…
    in "Diet" Soda Pop Comment by rlberg55 July 2009
  • Avoid SALT! all salt! that will help you so much. Also, you might want to try some multivitamin supplements especially for PMS symptoms, as well as calcium and magnesum, that will ease the cramps. Additionally, there are teas you can buy that help with cramps and bloating a lot.
    in Help!! Ladies!? (TMI about TOM) Comment by rlberg55 July 2009
  • Be careful with friendly wagers with boys! They can lose weight so much easier than we can! Good luck to both of you, having someone around to keep you accountable can be very helpful.
    in starting over Comment by rlberg55 July 2009
  • I have my fitness coach, and it is what you would typically expect from your average workout video, but WAY better because is has about 400 exercises that it shuffles into a workout based on the length you choose 15, 30, 45 60, 75 or 90 mins. It is very customizable, you can change the music, the background and you can…
    in Punch Out for Wii Comment by rlberg55 June 2009
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