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HRM & running features
My Polar FT40 crashed. Thinking this may be a good time to change models. I do a lot of cross training - only 10-12 miles per week of running at this point. (But I have registered for my first 25k race so the miles will soon be increasing). Debating on the investment of models with speed/cadence/distance/gps. I mostly run…
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Motion Control Running Shoes
Wonder if anybody else deals with this and has input. About a yr ago I had back/hip issues. A PT fixed a frozen psoas muscle and some other stuff, then along with a podiatrist we decided custom orthodics were needed. The back/hip problems are gone so it all worked. This past fall I did C25K and ow just do a few short runs…
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Wrong for married people to have workout partner of opposite
So, I have developed a friendship with a gal at the gym. We attend all the same group classes , at a similar level of fitness, similar age and social status. I have 3 boys she has 2 boys - similar ages. She's a physical therapist for a local hospital and let's me bounce questions off her. Our families have gotten together…
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Thermogenic products - Any good?
Has anyone tried any thermogenic products from GNC or elsewhere? Supposed to help with (among other things) targeting that last bit of 'middle section' that just isnt going away with diet and excercise (since you cant choose on your own where your weightloss comes from). Good sales pitch by the employee - all made sense at…
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Newbie from Michigan
I'm new here - in the Grand Rapids area. Mostly just want to maintain, but could lose 5lb from belly. I work out at the local Y 4-6X/week including spin classes, kickboxing, strength/conditioning, and core classes. Now need to get a little more serious about my diet for general good health and performance. Looking forward…
