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Advice - Best type of exercise if short for time
Hi, I lost 3.5 stone in about a year and up until sept had been exercising 5 times a week around 1.5-2.5 hours a time. I have since started a new job which means that I have very little time to exercise. It's such a shame because I really enjoyed it. I used to mix cardio, interval tranining esp with resistance. Trouble is…
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Zumba for the Wii? Has anyone had good results
How do people feel the day after zumba on the Wii? Im usually intermediate range for fitness - pretty fit. Would say I am around average now. What sort of level is this at. Is it particulary good for any areas? Be great to hear from people who have been using for a little while! Carla
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Is 30 mins of exercise 3 times a week enough?
Hi, Since starting a new job have gained 7lb - lost 3 stone in a year from 0ct 10 - aug 11. Have very little time - working full time and studying so practically work 16 hour days. What would be the best type of exercise pure cardio one day pure cardio two days half cardio and half weights If I could fit more time in I…
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Lost around 3.5 stone but have put on 7 lb in 6 months after
Hi, So I lost 3.5 stone in about a year. Last September I started a new job, Christmas struck and I have gained 7lbs. I really want to sort this now. Since starting my new job I have not had time for exercise like I did before either and I do not get to walk as much. My question is, would it be ok to focus on my eating…
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Near to goal More Weight and Less Cardio or Up Cardio?
Hi, So i've lost 3stone, have about 1 stone to go to reach goal. How much Cardio should I be doing now? I love weight training but have been doing 5 workouts each week so far with around 45 mins cardio then 45 mins strength - weights, squats, lunges, abs etc. Should I focus more on strength now and less on cardio - if so…
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Where to measure waist?
So, where exactly is the waist - and inch above the belly button, on the belly button below the belly button? what about hips is this the widest part above the above and before the bum? When measuring arms do you measure half way between joints or at the top? Again for thighs? I have been measuring half way but when i…
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3stone lost 1stone to go lee cardio more weights - help
Hi, So i've lost 3stone, have about 1 stone to go to reach goal. How much Cardio should I be doing now? I love weight training but have been doing 5 workouts each week so far with around 45 mins cardio then 45 mins strength - weights, squats, lunges, abs etc. Should I focus more on strength now and less on cardio - if so…
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UK Members - What results have you got from fitness DVDs
Hi, I'm an avid Workout DVD fan, trouble is in the past 6 months I must have bought about 40, so i keep chopping and changing between various DVD's/ I'd really like to hear what results people have found with what DVD's - i.e inch loss, muscle tone etc. I personally like the Davina DVD's - particually Davina FIT, but I…
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1stone away from goal - should i decrease cardio increase st
Hello, I hope someone may be able to provide some good advice. So I've so far lost 3stone, current body fat is 24%, and I need to really lose another 10-14lbs. At the moment I work out 4-5 times each week @ home ranging from 45mins - 2hours depending on time - always at least 45 minutes. Each morning I use weights for arm…
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Resistance or Cardio? What to do now!
Hi Everyone, Just was looking for some advice about my exercise regime. I've lost nearly three stone and only a few pounds to go to target - still not entirely happy with my body yet. I'm quite happy with my size but still need to get ''firmer'' as such! So my question is now I've got rid of most of weight (I now have 24%…
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Exercise Plan Advice for Fat Loss
Hi Guys and Girls, So I've lost 2 and a half stone (35.05lbs) so far currently weighing in @ 182.05lbs. I'm 5'7 and looking to lose another 7lb maybe more. Have been losing it gradually as I wanted my skin to be able to cope with my weight loss so I have been doing this since October! So far so good but i really want to…
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Why do we need to eat back calories burnt during exercise?
Can anyone enlighten me as to why we should eat back calories burnt working out? Itend to just eat what i normally eat, my low cal low fat diet. Thank you
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Help in developing an effective ''body shaping'' exercise pr
Hi All, So I have lost nearly 2 and a half stone - have exercised throughout my weight loss which has been a steady 1-3lb weekly loss. Majority of my exercise is home exercising - with about 20 workout DVDs, weights and other fitness gadgets I have for the time cancelled my gym membership as I seem to be doing something…
