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Actual miles run on elliptical
So, I prefer elliptical/cross trainer since it's easier on my joints and I get shin splints. But I seem to get faster miles on it as compared to the treadmill. I mostly walk on treadmill, averaging 3.5 mph, same as walking outside. A mile walking to gym takes me roughly 20 minutes, on the treadmill it's about 16 minutes at…
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Gym Etiquette Rant
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but it seemed the best since I'm ranting about my gym. So today I went in, did my 10 minute warm up cardio, then went to do weights, but it's busy. The area is approx. 20ft squared or so. Pitifully small. So I wait and go do stretches, push ups and some other machines while I wait. When…
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When should I start lifting?
So I'm female, 168 lbs/12 stone. I want that nice lean body and currently I'm mainly focusing on cardio. Losing weight is my goal but I feel like I'm not making any progress. I think I might have lost inches but it's hard to tell. Would strength training tighten me up or would it just make my muscles bigger under all the…
