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New to strength training!! Help :)
Hi everyone! So, I just took the plunge and joined a gym by my house. I did this so that I can access weight training equipment. Until now, I primarily do cardio, and now I want, rather NEED, to add strength training to my routine. My question is, where do you suggest beginning? It's so intimidating at the gym being a…
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Muscle Groups??
I finally took the plunge and joined a gym by my house. I'd like to start adding strength training to my routine, not just cardio. My question is, how do I go about setting up a workout plan to correctly work each muscle group? Mainly, which muscle group(s) should I workout together on the same day? I know legs are…
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New to the gym--How to get over the intimidation!?!
So, as I mentioned in a previous post, I just joined a new gym today. Literally went to sign up and came back home. I want, no I NEED, to add strengthening to my routine, not just the boring cardio which I always do. Being completely new to not only the gym, but to using weight equipment too, how do you get past the…
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Toning thighs??
I know there is no way to target any specific areas when exercising. But I'm curious...I've been counting calories, lifting weights and taking a class at my local Y. I'm losing weight like crazy, and inches in my arms and waist. But nothing in my thighs. Now granted, I've had 4 babies in an 11yr time frame. But since my…
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Calorie question
So, I'm new to counting calories and whatnot. MFP says my daily intake should be 1200 calories. Is this before exercise or after exercise? Not sure if I should consume 1200 total and then burn some of that away with exercise? Or should my total, at the end of the day, be 1200 including consumed calories AND burned calories?
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What are you fav foods??
So, I'm new to this website & am thrilled I found it!! I'm starting on a 1200 calorie intake. I don't have too much weight to lose, but I do need to work on my eating habits! So, I thought maybe we could share some ideas that we all enjoy, that is good for us as well! So far, I'm becoming more and more fond of fresh fruits…
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p90x
Hi, I am completely new to this site, so I'm not quite sure how to go about posting questions/suggestions!! I received the p90x workout program for Christmas, and haven't fully used it yet. I've tried out some of the workouts, but haven't been consistent with it! I was wondering if anyone out there is using, or will be…
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Hi...I'm new to this site!!
Hi, my name is Jackie & this is my first time on this site! I actually stumbled upon this site while looking for weight loss ideas on google! I'm so glad I found it! I am a married, SAHM mom of 3 young kids (10mos, 4, 8) and am trying my hardest to develop a healthier lifestyle. I don't have too much weight to lose, but…
