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Granted shoes help and there is always going to be an adjust period but it sound to me like you have "runners knee". But i will go one further and say that most running or activities that cause pain are generally all cause because of a musculoskeletal issues mainly imbalances. Tight calves and hamstrings cause most lower…

Whats being missed here is the fact you had a child. Your body went through tremendous changes and ultimately only genetics will determine what its going to look like. From what you have described it sounds like its excess skin and not fat that is causing you to not be where you want. The only way to get rid of excess skin…

This is true however needs to be taken in context. If you are a long time distance runner you can get out pretty quick. Now adays i go for a 4-5 mile easy run the day after a marathon however the very first one i did i could barely walk for 4 days and even thinking about stepping up or down stairs for 2 days was a joke. I…

Ok heres the short answer, you are constricting the artery on the top of your foot and that is why you are getting tingles and numbness. The fix simple enough is to undo your laces even more. My feet swell, took me a long time to figure it out but when i go for anything over 4 miles my feet swell. The fix is my running…

It would be great if we all knew exactly what we were burning but that is not possible. Its always a best guess and needs to be adjusted accordingly. If you are inputting calories and not losing weight, chances are you are not burning as much as you think or the machine or program you use is telling you. That is where you…

You technically dont ever have to take a day off unless you get hurt or are sick (below the neck). Now that statement can be taken many different way but here is what i mean. If you do the same thing continuously you will burn out if not overtrain a specific muscle grouping. I "workout" everyday unless life gets in the way…

Though referred pain as stated could be the issue what is not known is what you are doing that causes the cramping?

That is not a simple question or a simple answer. Everyone is different. I completely understand about feeling guilty, if you listen to your body you will be fine. If Its working for you its enough, if its not then you need more simple as that. Its hard for women to build muscle so dont worry about that piece, just do what…

Dont worry so much about time especially just starting out. Enjoy it, if you feel good go a little faster, if not, go slower. On days you are trying to go a little farther purposely go slower. This is coming from a long time distance runner. Long slow running builds endurance, short fast and really fast running builds…

@fionat29 If that is your picture and a pretty true representation of you i would say you are in the upper teens or low 20's in percentage. Most woman in low 30's as stated though not necessarily susceptible to added health risk are going to be considered to be over weight. The most accurate way to determine body fat…

Just about any from the well know manufactures, garmin and polar come to mind. I have owned several high end ones from garmin and love them. The cost difference between bottom and top end are mostly bells and whistles with minor functionality difference. I currently own and use the garmin 405 (gps functionality for me…

MFP is probably more correct as the algorithm used is based on all the data you have input. If you also input all your data into the elliptical then i would say use the more conservative of the two. Though always remember that these are number for guidance only. Continue monitoring yourself and program and base your…

I personally use and love the aqua sphere seal xp. Its the lower profile of the 2 they sell and i would not give up these for anything. I tried many different standard goggles and they either hurt my eyes or leaked to much to be useful. These are made more like a diving mask than traditional swim goggles but they run…

This is always a confusion for many. Everyone is different and any number be it HRM or machine is going to give you a general number. I have been giving this suggestion longer than i care to admit. Use whatever number you like, monitor your body and adjust accordingly. I have to agree with another poster that the calories…

Lots of great info for workouts on the interwebs but the biggest takeaway you can have it never do the same routing twice in a row. Now not to get into a debate that cannot be won no matter what side you are on. You will do your body good by doing anything however i believe you do the most good by constantly mixing it up…

first off congratulations on starting, now dont get discouraged and keep it up. As a general rule HRM's are good general measures, however most people know or get a sense of how hard they are working. If you can carry on a conversation quite easily while doing anything you are doing very light, if you cant talk at all only…

You want a challenge you say. Here is a simple one, do your cardio outside. I like you got stale in the gym many years ago. I no longer do cardio in the gym. Granted i live in paradise but we do get rain and wind sometimes and cold when the wind is blowing in the winter but this goes for wherever i go on business or…