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Golf
I play golf and when I do I walk and carry my own bag. When I log a 4 hour round of golf it says I have burned 2700 calories. Can anyone confirm that this is correct
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Adding Muscle
I have read that you can only add 1 to 2 pounds of muscle per month through strength training Can anyone confirm this amount or if it is possible. Also besides measurement are there any other ways to determine how much muscle you have added.
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Yoga Advice
I need help. I do not have time for an actual yoga class but I would like to try it as a way to increase my flexibility. I am doing this to help improve my golf game and overall health Are there any good books, websites, dvd's anyone can reccomend. I would like to be able to do it on my lunchbreak or in the morning before…
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What is up with Subways
Ok I am a fan of Subway but they are killing me lately. The one by my house ran out of lettuce the other day and did not bother to tell me or the person behind me before we ordered. Then the guy had the nerve to mumble something sarcastic under his breath when I walked out and left him stnading there with half made subs.…
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Detour Bar Recall ???
Does anyone eat Detour Bars. I often rant about them and how much I enjoy them. This week I have noticed that there are none on the shelves of grocery stores, drug stores, Wal Mart or Sam's. I guess the peanuts in them are part of the recall. I am in the Birmingham, AL area and wondering if anyone else knows about this
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Cardio First or Last
I see many people at the gym doing cardio first and weight training second. I often question this method because of what I have been taught or read. Many things I have read recently support the cardio last workout because it is believed that it increases fat burning. Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions about this
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What Do You Do To Motivate Yourself
What does everyone do to motivate themselve to exercise? For me I have to take my gym clothes with me and change at work before I leave. That way I am ready to go. I have to drive past the gym to go home and it is only a mile from my house but if I go home first it is hard for me to go back out. When I leave from work…
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Anyone in Charlotte, NC
Is anyone out there in the Charlotte, NC area? I was curious to see if any of you that are in the Charlotte area have been to a weight loss Doctor named Michael Girouard. I was a patient of his when I lived in Charlotte and was curious if anyone is currently using his program?
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Afternoon Laugh
My Wife just sent me these and I cannot stop laughing And then the Fight Started... When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive....so, I took her to a gas station..... and then the fight started.... ********************************************************* I tried to talk my wife into…
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Heart Rate Monitor and Calorie Counter
Does anyone use the wrist watch looking heart rate monitor with the calorie counter on it. I noticed many people in the spin classes at my gym use them. Any reccomendations
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What Age Can A Girl Start Weight Training
My daughter is 13 and we have placed her on the gym membership. Is 13 too young for a girl to start lifting weights? She is wanting to do it but I want to make sure that she is old enough. I started at 13 but I know boys are different
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Caffeine
Ok so Monday I began a 3 day break from sugar and caffeine. I was talking to my mom and she said years ago many diets started like this. For 3 days you ate low fat protein and low carb green veggies only with no caffeine. It is supposed to put your body in a "fat burning" state. Well I am on day 3 and 4 days with no coffee…
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Tiger Woods
Any Golfers on this site are probably of Tiger Wood's workout regimen. One thing that he started and still does more than any other golf pro is lift weights and do cardio after a round of golf. Think its easy? I tried this Sunday. 45 minutes of Warm up on the range stretching and hitting balls. Also Chipping and putting.…
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I need help
OK so i do not usually go to the Gym on Sunday but I am going out of town for a week and the fitness center at the hotel does not have any weightlifting equipment for legs. So today I went and did legs. 4 sets of squats 4 sets of leg press 3 sets of leg curls 3 set of face down lying leg curls 3 sets of leg extensions 3…
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Pilates
I have never taken Pilates before and I am thinking about taking a class this week. My goal is to improve my flexibility and the owner of my gym said that Pilates is good for flexibility. Can anyone out there tell me if Pilates helped their flexibility
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Tiger Woods
I know that I have mentioned Detour Bars in many posts. I am the person that added them to the data base. I have relied on them for about 3 years and they are great. Well today what was TIGER WOODS seen eating on TV.....................a DETOUR Bar Tiger is an example of what perfect physical condition is so him eating one…
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Weight or Size
How many people are simply focused on weight? I have decided that size, appearance, and health are what is most important. What iare everyone else's thoughts
