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Insanity for Younger Kids
My 10 yo is doing insanity with me. He keeps up well and is doing great. No form problems. My mom was visiting and was all worried that he's somehow being "damaged" by intense cardio. He's got 00 weight to lose and is clearly gaining muscle in his abs. I haven't tested, he's probably at 5% body fat. He works hard at it and…
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GNC Pro Performance® AMP Amplified Maxertion N.O.™
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3535343 Is anyone taking this product when lifting heavy weights? Is it beneficial? It seems fairly pricey, would there be any benefit?
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Insanity and Running
I'm curious to know what others that are doing the insanity program are doing with their running schedules? I really want to run a 1/2 marathon in April, but I just started Insanity on 2/25. At this point, I'm running one day per week - on Recovery day, I need to increase my mileage tho. I did run on Plyo day - about 3…
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V02 Max
Can someone explain this to me - and tell me how I should how to calculate it and what it means. Does it show up on my HRM?
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P90X - No Results - Why??
I just finished my first round of P90X. I stuck to the program, didn't miss a day until I got sick, then missed 3 days during the second phase recovery week. I ate as best as possible sticking to the Beach Body Menu Eat Smart Plan. I drank plenty of water and almost no alcohol. I also added running back in once per week…
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Does it count as exercise?
I use my HRM only when I exercise. But on days I do Yoga or Stretching, my HRM shows very low average HR for the work out. My resting HR is 58-62, that's laying in bed, before I get up in the AM, taken first thing in the AM (as described by Tony Horton in the Bring It book). Once I'm up and moving it's about 70-80…
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High Protein Low Carb Bars
Are there any out there that aren't loaded in artificial sugars, have high carbs and a good dose of protein. I need to get my protein up there a little and I'm exercising hard and always under my calories. However, I'm looking at these and wondering if it will shoot my sugars and carbs off the scale?
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MSN News Article on Stretching
I just read an MSN News Article on stretching before running. It said one in six runners will have an injury whether you stretch before a run or not. The other thing the article identified was to basically stick to the same routine - if you stretch, continue to but if you don't there is no need to start. I don't know what…
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Women doing P90X - Weight's Question
I'm just trying to figure out if I"m dogging it or not. My kids just bought me 20lb dumbbells for V-day. I'm about done with my first round of P90X and have done it with 15lb weights for the most part. Sometime I still need 10's. But am totally ready for 20's. I'm doing 15 reps with 15lbs. I'm not wanting the lean program.…
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I did it - Thanks P90X
I'm just about done with my first round of P90X and I haven't ran during it. I started it because of muscle imbalances which caused knee pain. My goal of P90X was to run pain free and increase my running time. I'm re-training for a 1/2 marathon or two, I'd like to do one in April, but haven't signed up because the weather…
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Wii Active NFL Training
I saw this advertised in the newspaper yesterday with the new wii active 2. I'm curious to know if anyone has it and is it any different? I like the Wii Active 2 for when I want to work out but really want to skip it and have fun instead. I have switched up for heavier resistance bands and wear ankle and wrist weights too.…
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Child Vegetarian
My youngest child is a vegetarian - the rest of our family isn't. He has refused to eat meat from the day he started eating real food. He loves Peanut Butter, will sometimes eat eggs, and will eat cheese. He's thin, but fit and healthy. He's been doing my P90X with me, and doing great. Anyone know if a protein bar or…
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Des Moines Iowa ?
My friend is originally from DesMoines and told really wants to take me there and show me around and meet old friends - etc. If I find a race to run there - 1/2 Marathon then I get a free trip. Anyone have any ideas, suggestions, or dates?
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Combining P90X and Insanity
I am in week 9 of P90X and just ordered Insanity. My Insanity should arrive today. Is it best to finish P90X completely before starting Insanity, or can I combine both now? Just increase my work out time, doing one then the other. I'm wanting to run a 1/2 marathon in April, and haven't gotten much training in because of…
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Exercise Calories Again - Sorry :(
I generally work out in the AM so I know through the day what my calories will be to eat my exercise calories. I'm generally under anyway. So yesterday, I couldn't work out in the AM - and wasn't sure I would get to in the evening so didn't want to plan ahead and add them in if my work out didn't happen. I did get to work…
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P90X Weight Loss
Anyone else not lost any weight on P90X? I started P90X about 1 1/2 months after completing my first marathon. In that time, I had dropped 18 additional lbs, and am within 7lbs of my goal. I'm not sure my goal is realistic, as I started the same "size" as I was when I weighed 7lbs less. Not sure home much is just being in…
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Importance of Water
Just thought I would share. I've been down all week with a fever. This is day 4. I've thought I was drinking enough water, but admittedly not what I generally drink daily. I got up this AM - and was down 6lbs. I'm sure it's all water weight lost and I'm not really down any weight. It just goes to show how much our bodies…
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Exercise when ill
I'm feeling poorly today. I have a fever and chest congestion. I skipped my AM work out and opted to sleep in - however, I'm wondering if I can do moderate exercise later today? I'm doing P90X and am in Week 8 - my second question is, if I skip working out for a few days - should I re-do Week 8 or move on to week 9? It's…
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Kettlebell Article
Just thought I would share: http://coach-izzy-talks-fitness.com/2011/01/20/kettlebells-and-muscle-mass/
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Gluten Free @ Safeway
Just FYI for those gluten free guy's and gal's. They are now carrying French Meadow Bakery products. They are gluten free. They also are carrying Udi's Bread. If you go to the French Meadow Bakery website, you can print dollar off coupons.
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Gluten Free @ Safeway
Just FYI for those gluten free guy's and gal's. They are now carrying French Meadow Bakery products. They are gluten free. They also are carrying Udi's Bread. If you go to the French Meadow Bakery website, you can print dollar off coupons.
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Post Surgery Exercise
I found out yesterday that I'm needing to meet with a surgeon to schedule a hysterectomy. I'm trying to decide if this is something I really want to do, mainly because I'm in the best shape of my life and don't want to lose it, I've worked so hard for it. The last time I was in great shape, I get in a horrible car…
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Sodium ?
I've never really tracked or worried about my sodium intake - do I really need to? I drink a lot of water - 24oz per hour during my waking hours. I don't cook with or add salt to my food, and I don't eat too many pre-processed foods. My BP at the dr last week was 101/60, so not high bp at all. But I have notice that a few…
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Exercise Anxiety
I get up early every AM to work out - 4-5 AM. I set my alarm about 10 minutes before I need to start, and get up and going immediately. I'm recently finding that I'm not sleeping well. I'm worried I'm going to sleep through my alarm and miss my work out. Typically I can't make it up if I miss it. I'm taking care of the…
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P90X - Kenpo
I just can't get this as a cardio work out. My avg on my HRM was at 119 - but - I added 15 minute of elliptical to get that. I'm at about 60-70% of my maximum heart rate on average on a kenpo work out. On Plyo I'm at 85%. for the average. What am I doing wrong? I feel like I'm working hard, but that's because during the…
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Determining Goal Weight
I'm just curious to know how/why you determined your goal weight. I've heard "it's what I weighed in high school" or "before my pregnancy" - but I was not a healthy weight in high school and was about 50lbs less than I am now. I'm now in a healthy BMI range, but would love to be even lower. I can still drop another 13lbs…
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Eating after Workout
I know that I'm supposed to eat within 1 hour of a workout for recovery. But what if I'm simply not hungry and the thought of food really make me ill. I'm worried that I may not keep the food down. I try to do a recovery drink or protein drink, but some days, especially if I've done an intense cardio work out, I don't want…
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Garmin HRM Question
I got the HRM to go with my Garmin Forerunner 405. I'm curious to know if anyone has used this not running or walking? I turned it on to just a calorie burn only. Then did my KenpoX this Am, it appears that it times out and didn't track calories. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience to know what I may have done…
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Chia Seeds
I always add these to my protein drink, but has anyone else come up with any useful additions of chia to their foods to increase protein intake.
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Sick after Eating
I've been really great on my menu plan for about 3 months now. Not going off plan at all. So last night, I had a business dinner to attend. I ate still on plan, but I did have a piece of cheesecake at the end of the meal. I didn't go over my calories or carbs. I haven't had wheat, dairy, or processed sugar in months.…
