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How accurate is Fitbit Charge HR's heart rate function?
Does anyone have feedback on how accurate Fitbit Charge's heart rate function is, especially as compared to MyFitnessPal calories burned? My Fitbit Flex finally died on me, and I'd love to get a new fitness tracker that has a somewhat accurate heart rate monitor built in.
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NETA group exercise certification exam - advice please :-)
Hi everyone! I'm going to a NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) training and taking the exam to get my group exercise certification on Sunday. Has anyone done it before? I'd like to hear about what it's like, how hard the exam is, and what kind of prep I should do. Thanks!
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NETA certification exam - advice?
Hi everyone! I'm going to a NETA (National Exercise Trainers Association) training and taking the exam to get my group exercise certification on Sunday. Has anyone done it before? I'd like to hear about what it's like, how hard the exam is, and what kind of prep I should do. Thanks!
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Audition tomorrow!! Help!
Hi everyone! I have my first instructor audition tomorrow and I need some input please :smile: I've always done Zumba in a gymnasium, but my audition tomorrow will be in a small studio (I assume it has mirrors). Can I face the class and teach the same way I would if I were on a stage in a gym? I have no interest in facing…
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Ladies - Did you gain/lose weight after stopping hormonal birth control, specifically NuvaRing?
I am discontinuing my NuvaRing birth control at the end of this cycle due to a side effect, and I'm wondering if any ladies have advice as to what I should expect after stopping it. I'm concerned because I've read that some women report weight gain after stopping hormonal birth control, but conversely, others say they had…
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Before and after :-)
I'm still a work in progress - there's always room for improvement, but I've come a long way!! Sometimes I need to stop and remember where I was when I first started my fitness journey and appreciate that my hard work has paid off, rather than focus on my shortcomings :smile: I was around 170 lbs in the "before" picture,…
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Fun, free Zumba workout video!! Cardio Party, 48 mins
I discovered this particular video a few days ago. It was tons of fun, and I got a great workout. It's 48 minutes long, and it's FREE! Definitely worth checking out. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xqbao7_cardio-party_sport :happy:
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Need to do squats - no squat/power rack
Hi everyone. I'm going to start a 5x5 lifting program tomorrow, and need to squat. I'm new to this, so please forgive my ignorance. Previously I have just been doing dumbbell squats. Problem is, my gym doesn't have a power rack or squat rack, just a Smith machine. From my research, I've deduced that Smith machine squats…
