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Calorie expenditure in a hot environment
Hi all, I have signed up for a hot yoga beginner class (1 hour long), and plan to wear my heart rate monitor to see the number of calories burnt. But my friend told me that you cannot use a heart rate monitor to estimate calories in any type of "hot yoga" class. She added that even though heart rate is increased due to…
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Spinning/cycling shoes advice needed
I have recently started attending the spinning/cycling classes at my local gym. I've done about 8 classes so far. I find myself enjoying these classes quite a bit, and I am hoping to regularly attend them in the future too. I have been wearing my regular sneakers to class, and need to buckle it within the pedal loop.…
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How do you breathe when doing cardio?
What is the correct way to breathe while doing intense cardio? Do you breathe through your nose, or do you breathe through your mouth? Also, I know that certain activities like yoga, lays specific importance on breathing patterns. Is there any such pattern i need to follow while doing cardio? Thanks !!
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What is your go-to breakfast?
What do you eat for breakfast on a regular morning? Does it keep you feeling full until lunchtime? Thanks!
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Do you eat back your exercise calories?
Hi all, Do you regularly eat back a portion of your exercise calories? If yes, then how much can you eat back and still achieve weight loss? Thanks !
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What boosts metabolism?
What boosts metabolism? I know healthy food and regular exercise will help. But If you had to pick one over the other, which would you say has the higher impact in getting the metabolism revved up? Thanks !!
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Calorie expenditure in a hot environment
Hi all, I have signed up for a hot yoga beginner class (1 hour long), and plan to wear my heart rate monitor to see the number of calories burnt. But my friend told me that you cannot use a heart rate monitor to estimate calories in any type of "hot yoga" class. She added that even though heart rate is increased due to…
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Question on spinning/cycling class.
As a part of my exercise regimen, I have chosen to attend the 45 min spinning/cycling class at my local gym. I started last week and I have done 4 classes so far. At the end of the first 3 classes, I had very tired, achy and sore legs. Today, at the end of class 4, I was not exhausted. My legs didn't ache as much and I…
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Can yoga help strengthen the core?
I am planning to enroll in a hot yoga class to help with improving my flexibility. I do know that yoga involves a lot of stretching, but does it also have poses that tighten and strengthen the core muscles? Have any of you felt more toned and strong after regularly attending yoga classes? Thanks !
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Question about spinning/cycling class
As a part of my exercise regimen, I have chosen to attend the 45 min spinning/cycling class at my local gym. I started last week and I have done 4 classes so far. At the end of the first 3 classes, I had very tired, achy and sore legs. Today, at the end of class 4, I was not exhausted. My legs didn't ache as much and I…
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Do you have cheat days?
Hi all, I am new to this website and am looking to lose about 30 pounds. I diligently calorie counted and exercised every day last week. As a treat, I decided that I would have one day (Saturday) set aside as a food cheat day. So when Saturday came around, I ate and I ate and I ate. At the end of the day, I was so afraid…
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Do you have cheat days?
Hi all, I am new to this website and am looking to lose about 30 pounds. I diligently calorie counted and exercised every day last week. As a treat, I decided that I would have one day (Saturday) set aside as a food cheat day. So when Saturday came around, I ate and I ate and I ate. At the end of the day, I was so afraid…
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Spinning/cycling class advice
I am new on this website and am looking to lose about 30 pounds. I heard from friends that intense cardio is the fastest way to get there. So based on that, I just started attending the daily 45 min spinning/cycling class at my gym and am liking it quite a bit. I have attended 4 continuous days of classes, but today on…
