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Pet Peeve..."loosing" vs "losing"
Okay, it might be the teacher in me BUT...i have to share one of my pet peeves on this website. People often post comments about "losing" weight (as in the number on the scale is going down). However, they use the word "loosing" which is not a word at all! "Loose" is the opposite of tight. "Lose" is the opposite of gain. I…
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Ever try walking with a weighted vest?
I'm thinking about purchasing a weighted vest (12 lbs). I would use it primarily for walking the dog...looking for a way to build up my fitness level and burn more calories. Has anyone tried using one of these? Type? Cost? Purchased from?
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Accuracy of "calories burned?"
How do you guys feel about the accuracy of this website's "calories burned" for various exercises? Do the numbers vary based on our individual statistics (age, weight, general fitness level, etc)? Or do these numbers provide a very basic average for anyone? This is a big thing for everyone out there to consider, since a…
