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How long before I lose weight or make an adjustment
Hi all! I'm sure everyone hates these kinds of posts but here goes. I've been at this "healthy eating" and "exercise" thing for about 2 weeks and have yet to drop a pound. I track everything religiously, use my food scale or measuring cups whenever possible, wear a heart rate monitor and a FitBit at the gym (and the FitBit…
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Spinning Question: What's more important - RPMs or resistance?
I'm a newish spinner and I'm definitely not up to par with the others who are in my class. There is zero chance I can be at a "level 5" and spinning 130 RPM at this point. As I am starting out...which is more important...keeping up with the RPMs or the resistance that my instructor is calling out?
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Using a heart rate monitor when it's unsafe to wear a watch
I just got a polar HRM (the exact model escapes me at the moment). I take pole fitness classes, and it's not safe to wear a watch (the band is fine). I just stuck the watch in between my sports bras last night (the humor of this is not lost on me). Does anyone have any others suggestions for tracking without the watch on…
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Heart Rate Monitor for Sports (specifically ice hockey)
Hi all, I've tried asking around on a few related threads but haven't seen much response. Hopefully a brand new thread will help :) I'm looking for a heart rate monitor. I do your standard Zumba classes, boot camps, etc., but I also play a lot of sports. Specifically, I'm looking for a heart rate monitor that will be…
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body exhausted
So I was 3 weeks into Brazil Butt Lift, following it RELIGIOUSLY when a whole bunch of other fitness things came up. My hockey AND soccer leagues started up, plus a 3 day a week boot camp. I really want to be able to complete Brazil Butt Lift, but my body is simply exhausted. Do you think easing back into it is the way to…
