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How accurate is Plar FT4?
I recently invested on a heart rate monitor to accurately track the calories I burn; it is a Polar FT4. I used to use the one that most treadmills have but I'd heard many stories as to how they always overestimate the calories so I would usually divide them by 2. So for example if I burned 500 calories, I would enter 250…
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Martial Arts Suggestions
Alright so I recently decided I want to start learning some sort of MA to both get in shape and learn how to protect myself. I used to do Taekwando until I was 11 (got a red belt!), but I am now open to other MAs as well. 20 years old, female. looking for something practical that I can use if I have to... What should I go…
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Faster Metabolism, Faster Aging?
Any thoughts on this? http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/weight-loss-metabolic-rate-the-slower-the-better.html
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Left knee bothers me while working out
Alright so my left knee has been really annoying. It's just so prone to being hurt. Now I'm not a heavy person (128lbs 5'4) but most of the times it hurts to run, or do squats or anything that puts a little bit of pressure on my knee. Like even crossing my legs for too long makes it hurt. I need help as to what to do to…
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650 Calories and Insanity
Hi everyone, I recently started doing Insanity and have been eating around 650 calories for a while. Now I was wondering is that a good idea? I mean I pick my meals wisely so I don't starve myself; however, since I'm going for the muscles as well, do you guys think I need to add more calories to my diet?