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Want to start swimming
Hey everyone, I have a couple questions about starting to go swimming. I know how to swim...as in float or go under water and kick my legs/arms but I don't actually know the proper form or how to do a breast stroke, etc. I was going to sign up at the YMCA (possibly today). Should I go to their swimming lessons that they…
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Weight lifting routines?
Hello all :) I'm just starting again and wanted to get back into lifting. I used to follow Jillian Michaels but I'm kind of eh about her now lol. I was wondering what everyone would suggest for a beginner? I kind of wanted someone to follow...I have all kinds of weights along with a resistance band. So what do you all…
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Replacing body weight exercise with zumba?
I've been in a weight plateau for....not sure how long it's been but it's been months (definitely more then 3, probably more then 4). I was only doing zumba but started to add body weight 3 times a week with zumba 2 times a week. I decided the other day I was just going to do 4-5 zumba songs that incorporate body weight…
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Nerd Fitness or stick with Jillian Michaels?
So I fell off the wagon about a month ago. I was currently doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution for 2 months. I woke up one day and just didn't feel like doing it anymore. Not sure what happened but it's been hard for me to get back into the program. I think maybe it was the 6 day a week thing and I felt stressed a lot,…
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Polar FT4, worth it?
I already have a HRM and it's ok....it's bulky so sometimes it can get bumped and I'm left completely clueless about how much I burned (this is rare though). I also noticed today during my workout it said my HR was at 60, which is NOT true. About 1 minute later it jumped to 160. I also kind of don't believe how many…
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Hungry too much, increased metabolism?
I started Jillian Michaels Body Revolution 3 weeks ago, today was my first day on week 4. About two days ago I noticed about an hour after I was done eating something I was still pretty hungry, usually in the evenings after dinner. The next day it happened again and today it's happening. I'm a full time student so I get up…
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Eating calories back?
I'm not following JM diet plan but I am eating healthy. I eat turkey bacon/sausage/meatloaf, etc, salads, salmon, tuna, almonds, eggs, fruit, etc. However, today I ate 1526 calories and netted 1256. I just started on Monday and I only ate over 1200 once (I think it was 1300). Is this ok to do every once in awhile? I'm…
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Circuit training calories burned?
I just finished Jillian Michaels No more trouble zones DVD and my HRM says I burned 578 calories. This DVD was really tough for me but this is about the same amount of calories I burn doing zumba. I looked at multiple circuit training calculators and they all said I'd burn around 550-600. It just seems like a lot...I don't…
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Coming back to MFP, need new friends for motivation!
Hello :) I'll start by saying I'm a 25 year old female and a full time college student. I joined MFP around June last year and stopped in September due to a tragedy in the family. This past week I've been trying to workout again (did Jillian Michaels yesterday!). Today was a stressful day for me so I didn't eat right and…
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Jillian Michaels 30 Shred vs Nerd Fitness?
I've been doing Nerd Fitness for about a month now and I HATE strength training. I constantly have to make myself do it. I looked up ways to make it more fun and I noticed a lot of people talking about Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I'm thinking about doing this instead since I think it would be easier to follow someone…
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Looking for new friends
So I recently cleaned up my friend's list. I had a ton of people who NEVER commented on anything I did so I'm really looking for people who comment and give support! I'm 24, married with a dog and two cats, go school full time, and work full time. I'll admit there are days were I don't comment but 98% of the time I look…
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Sinus infection/Asthma and Zumba?
I currently have a sinus infection (it's going away though, I feel great today!) but also have asthma. I REALLY want to go to my zumba class today but I'm worried I'll have trouble breathing. Anyone know if this is a good idea or not, should I just stay home?
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Running with dog and no pockets?
Does anyone here go running with their dog? I ask this because I really enjoy taking my dog for runs but none of my workout shorts have pockets. I have a leash in one hand, my phone in the other (I listen to music), the poop bag (which he usually goes twice) and I have to shove my keys in my shoe or something. So what does…
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Looking for friends :)
Hello! I've been dieting and exercising for 12 weeks but I need some people to help keep me motivated and vice versa :) My goal is to run twice a week on top of my zumba classes (twice a week). I've only ran once since it keeps raining but I can feel myself not wanting to do it :( I'm also trying to walk every morning for…
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HRM and Zumba calories?
I just got an HRM today (with chest strap) and I was going to run today but it started raining. So I did about 40 minutes of zumba on my own. I go to class twice a week so I know a lot of the song routines. Anyway, after 40 minutes my HRM said 746 calories burned! That really doesn't seem right to me...I do 60 minutes of…
