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People yappin' at the gym - rant
I hate people yappin' their mouths at the gym. If you have that kind of breath to yap away with your friend, you're doin' it wrong! You're just wasting your time and money in a gym class. And i lose my concentration and get out of the 'zone' because of you! Seriously... Have i become a 'gym nazi' or do you feel the same…
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Breathing all wrong
Hello everyone, I have recently been back at the gym for cardio 'body attack' and strength 'body pump' classes. I have to say, i rather enjoy those classes, they are growing on me. However, i notice my breathing is all wrong. In cardio, i cannot breathe in from my nose and exhale through my mouth. I'm always huffing and…
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Cardio workout on mini trampoline
Hello everyone, My gym offers a class which is a cardio work out on a mini trampoline. It involves powerwalking and jumps such as jumping jacks and jumps with raising your knees, your arms, you catch the spirit i'm sure. My question is: would exercising on the mini trampoline be better for my lower back (which has a…
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Meal planners, which one do you use ?
I have always found myself with the same struggling question : what am I going to cook to dinner today ? Now that i am careful with what I eat, the question is even more burning... I have seen on-line various apps or websites that can help with meal planning, generate the grocery shopping list etc. Can someone provide a…
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My triceps, my wings!
Hello! I have flabby triceps that look like wings under my arms. I hate it! At the gym, i alternate between a cardio workout and a strengthening work out, so i usually squeeze in a week 2 or 3 strength workouts. They always includes triceps (either dips from a step or the classic motion of extending your arm and folding,…
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Eggs - food from the gods
I love eggs, they are so yummy, easy to cook, rather low in cal and filling. Oh and not that expensive either! However, i know the yolk may trigger cholesterol. On a healthy diet, relatively low on fat, with 0 trans fat, how many eggs per week can one eat without worrying about cholesterol ? Thank you for your input, it is…
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You tube selection for weights and cardio
Hello ! I will be away from my beloved gym for a week and in the 'danger zone' (nice hotel with even nicer restaurant). While i deserve a break and this vacation, i also want to keep working out a little, if only not to lose the little stamina and energy and muscle i have built in the past month or so. What are good videos…
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Francophones ? any francophones ?
Bonjour, Nous sommes un petit groupe de personnes du Nord de la France et nous aimerions trouver des "amis fitness" pour s'encourager en français. Amis québécois, français, belges, africains ou amoureux de la langue de Molière de tous les horizons : maigrissons ensemble ! A bientôt ! ************************************…
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I've had enough!
Hello everyone, I've had enough of overeating, feeling guilty, gaining weight and feeling terrible about myself and my health. For the second time in my life, i have decided to look in the mirror and 'make that change'! I currently weigh 92 kgs (202 lbs) which is the heaviest i have ever been. I am looking to get down to…
