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Pirformis (glute/ hip/ lower back pain) Share your experience
I'm experiencing what I think is piriformis syndrome- a pinching, flare-up of pain deep in my butt/ hip/ lower back. I am an avid runner, biker, hiker, swimmer etc and I think my pregnancy exacerbated my hip pain. My legs are also very different lengths which could have something to do with it. It's super painful and I am…
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(Lots of) Exercise and TTC (trying to conceive)
I was wondering of your experiences with trying to conceive and exercising. I am currently TTC and training for a triathlon. I'm worried it will affect my fertility as I work out 6 days a week pretty high intensity for an hour- to 1 1/2 hours each time. It's only been a month though! Your experiences?
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How much did you exercise while pregnant?
Hello! I plan on TTC in the next few months while also training for a sprint-tri taking place in June (my first!) I am a well-seasoned runner with 20+ miles a week plus strength, spin and swimming and a few half-marathons under my belt. I love exercise and I want to exercise as much as physically possible when pregnant.…
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Hello from Upstate NY!
Hi there! I am not new to MFP but I wanted to join the forums officially! MFP, along with my Garmin Forerunner 110, have changed the way I eat and exercise and therefore changed my life. I will be completing (hopefully) a triathlon in June and would love some motivation! And triathletes?? Visit me here…
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Any SPIN/ cycle instructors out there? Share your experience
I was wondering if you could share your experience with being a spin or indoor cycling instructor as I am tossing around the idea of becoming one. Where/ how did you get certified? Online, Mad Dogg, Spinning©? What was the process of getting certified? Suggestions/ tips on teaching a class? If you care to share...how much…
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Stress fracture, can't exercise, now what?!
I suffered a stress fracture in a half-marathon 8 days ago. Doctor ordered me to rest, ibuprofen, ice, etc. I am now beside myself bored and depressed without exercise. Can't even do long walks with the dogs! Last week, I lifted, did the elliptical and hiked (because they were "low-impact"... not) and my foot is now every…
