Fitness

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  Home Gym/ Fitness Equipment at Home

  
  

  • Posted On December 29, 2007 10:01:53 AM

    Let's talk about home gyms & fitness equipment at home!!!! ¤ What workout equipment do you have at home? ¤ What do you use regularly? ¤ What do you never use/wish you never bought? ¤ What do... Read More

  • Posted On January 1, 2008 02:51:57 PM

    ...ownload audio training sessions from podfitness and listen to my music while I'm working out. Right now I'm doing Kathy Smith's Walking program and Chris Kluge's stretching. It kind of weird's... Read More

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  :cry: Health and fitness is confusing!

  
  

  • Posted On April 25, 2009 06:47:46 AM

    ...diabetes four years ago and for her benefit I switched to all sugarless drinks with her. Diet coke was disgusting!! I couldn't do it, but when Coke Zero hit the market I felt like I could agai... Read More

  • Posted On April 25, 2009 07:32:25 AM

    ...anged, and if you do commit yourself to fitness, it could change for you too =). Not a very tame place to start, though! Again, MrsJohn's recommendation of starting out by just walking around yo... Read More

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  The Definitive Exercise and Fitness Sticky

  
  

  • Posted On January 23, 2009 11:14:33 AM

    ...he fact that no one routine is going to fit any one person's goals, needs or abilities. That's why I am not going to give one. What I am going to do is write about the different factors and fi... Read More

  • Posted On January 23, 2009 08:54:03 PM

    ...uscle's mass. Sarcoplasmic has the benefit of giving you more mass, faster. It simply depends on what your focus is, with either path being entirely legitimate. The other contributing effec... Read More

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  Fitness & Equipment Questions

  
  

  • Posted On April 13, 2008 12:24:43 AM

    Hi Everyone I have 2 herniated discs in my neck and one in my lumbar. I can't do sit ups, squats, lunges, crunches or push ups ... they are all too painful for me either during, or the next day... Read More

  • Posted On April 13, 2008 04:38:59 PM

    I have a bad lower back, but my problem is muscular rather than discs. I use an elliptical just because I can't stand that stairmaster! I will say that my dad has disc problems (degenerative) and... Read More

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  Fitness/Health Goals

  Would anybody like to share his or her goals for 2009?
  

  • Posted On February 21, 2009 08:14:21 AM

    ...changes, not really "diet" i want to be fit, healthy, and actually remain that way for the rest of my life! what are your goals Driven2teach? Read More

  • Posted On February 21, 2009 10:23:51 AM

    ...ar certain size clothing and some of my fitness goals include trying to get into a habit of working out 5 times a week [60 minute cardo and 50-60 minute workout and stretch], jogging 1k [I'm a T... Read More

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  Home fitness

   I'd like to have a planned workout more than just once a week at the gym to 'spot treat' my problem areas... but I am still too cheap to pay extra 300 bucks a month for babysitter if I go 4x ...
  

  • Posted On May 28, 2009 10:47:41 AM

    ...e that is helpful! We like our wii fit too. Read More

  • Posted On May 30, 2009 05:54:52 AM

    .... So glad I don't have to get unsightly fitness equipments Read More

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  Who/what/when/where's your favorite (health and fitness style)...

  ...on 4) place to exercise 5) health/fitness guru (including yourself!) 6) time of day to exercise 7) beverage I could only think of seven!
  

  • Posted On May 2, 2007 09:22:02 AM

    ... in my dreams, but the gym 5) health/fitness guru (including yourself!) - myself I guess 6) time of day to exercise - Evenings, after dinner time, the gym is less crowded 7) beverage - ... Read More

  • Posted On April 30, 2007 07:36:32 AM

    -Exercise my ab machine - but I love to dance so does that count. -snack would be some form of rice cake or a bowl of special k vanilla almond cereal. -Autumn!!! love it! -...i cant think of som... Read More

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  Cardio?

  
  

  • Posted On December 14, 2008 08:58:34 PM

    ...y someone gave the school X dollars for fitness stuff so they put some machines in a basement and call it a gym). Read More

  • Posted On December 15, 2008 08:53:36 AM

    You can go to YouTube and search for samples of people doing exercises on the various machines. Here's a couple of tips for you: - Pick just 3 upper body exercises and 1 lower body exercise (legs... Read More

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  Am I doing too much cardio?

  
  

  • Posted On October 14, 2008 10:03:12 AM

    ...be doing too much cardio and not be benefiting from all the work I am doing. Is this true? Should I cut my runs down to 30 min instead of 45-50? When I was in my losing streak (2lbs/week) I was... Read More

  • Posted On October 14, 2008 11:12:24 AM

    ...endurance running competitions, and are fit enough, then no you are not running too much. If you are only using it as a tool to lose weight, then there may be better uses of some of your runnin... Read More

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  Metabolism

  Good Morning, Team! I have to be honest, I was bothered all night by how to convey the importance of boosting our metabolisms. I know I talk about this, but I don't think it is sticking. I do ...
  

  • Posted On January 17, 2008 08:11:39 PM

    ... of information for all things, health, fitness, nutrition and exercise related. Read More

  • Posted On January 17, 2008 02:06:09 PM

    Wow, I read this when I came to work before 8am and have thinking about this ever since. You are so right Autum and I can't thank you enough for yor love of all of us. I have watched you for 15 ... Read More

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  Water retention and weightlifting

  
  

  • Posted On May 30, 2009 06:41:46 AM

    I'm not new to fitness as I have been working out for about twenty years. Up until the last two years, I had always stayed within a 5 pound weight range from what I weighed in high school so excess... Read More

  • Posted On June 1, 2009 08:57:35 AM

    ...bout this from one of the Beachbody.com Fitness trainers, Chalene Johnson, check it out. http://chalenejohnson.blogspot.com/2009 ... -when.html By the way, there is a large (and growing) grou... Read More

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  Basic and Essential Workout Equipment?

  
  

  • Posted On January 13, 2009 01:25:03 PM

    ... that goes out to 400+ pounds yet still fits in the corner and costs less than $30 all told) http://www.trainforstrength.com/images/fishsb7.jpg Homemade Parallettes http://c... Read More

  • Posted On January 12, 2009 10:29:49 AM

    I am wondering what kind of basic equipment people keep at home to work out with. I am especially interested in items that are inexpensive, easy to store and multi-purpose. I searched, but I was ... Read More

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  How much CARDIO?

  
  

  • Posted On July 28, 2008 08:49:27 AM

    ...ou do, give it 100%. Good luck in your fitness endeavors. Read More

  • Posted On July 28, 2008 08:59:27 AM

    ...k is a bit much. You would greater benefit ftom 120 minutes of intense cardio per week...but go as hard as you are able. I disagree that you have to rest a lot between sets. To see maximum re... Read More

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  What to do at the gym...

  
  

  • Posted On July 21, 2007 08:40:31 AM

    ...r expensive gym membership (sup 24 hour fitness super sport) and the only things I use there are the treadmill and elliptical. I feel silly. I don't need the gym to run, I live in beautiful sunn... Read More

  • Posted On September 28, 2007 07:44:59 AM

    ...rent locations depending on which class fits my mood for that particular day. I realize not everyone's schedule will allow for this, but on my days off, I am really trying to make it to at least... Read More

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  Need Help with Physical

  I'm currently 179 lbs and 21 years old. I have two years before I take the physical test for the FBI, in which time I want to train for it. I can weight lift fairly well, but when it comes to pu...
  

  • Posted On August 10, 2008 10:45:00 AM

    ...ing is the hardest part. Get started! Fitness is coming to you, you have to go get it! Once that starts, then your body needs to get acclimated to the experience. You WILL be sore. Count ... Read More

  • Posted On August 10, 2008 10:45:00 AM

    ...ing is the hardest part. Get started! Fitness is coming to you, you have to go get it! Once that starts, then your body needs to get acclimated to the experience. You WILL be sore. Count ... Read More

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  What to do at the gym?

  So far I have lost 13 lbs! Woohoo! :) I signed up at the gym a month ago but haven't been there much. I just wanted to see what everyone does at the gym and how long. I started walking on the tr...
  

  • Posted On October 23, 2007 06:10:29 PM

    ...irthday this year. I joined LifeTime Fitness at the end of the summer. I walked up the stairs to the cardio area and I noticed, after I caught my breath, that all the machines were cackling ... Read More

  • Posted On October 23, 2007 04:07:01 PM

    I feel you on avoiding the crowd! I go to the gym everyday after work, Never on the weekends unless i am feeling GREAT.. When i go i jog .5 on the treadmill walk .5 then jog .5 then walk .5 Who k... Read More

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  Women Weightlifting

  I would like to begin a weight lifting program at home but dont know how to get started.. I do not want to lift for building only toning...Can anyone help me out? Thanks
  

  • Posted On June 30, 2009 01:43:03 PM

    ...to let go of the ridiculous myths about fitness, and get on the path to fitness.   Until then, we can't really do all that much.  All the advice will be resited because she will ster... Read More

  • Posted On July 1, 2009 08:53:30 AM

    ...op of each forum) in the Exercise & Fitness forum.  There's tons of good info there. Read More

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  14 Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism

  ...cade starting in the mid-20s," explains fitness expert Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., fitness research director of the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts. Translation: You may be burning 100 fewe...
  

  • Posted On July 28, 2007 06:53:45 PM

    I was waiting for you to post this one! Read More

  • Posted On July 28, 2007 06:55:14 PM

    I did the 11 times my weight and it had me at 2000 some calories. I haven't had that in months! I've always heard if you're trying to lose, eat around 1200-1400 so I try to stay right below 1400. ... Read More

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  Gym Or No Gym

  ...et some weight off, this is for the benefit of my knees. I know I have to get some sort of exercise. I feel like a weeny counting things around the house cause it is start and stop all day long....
  

  • Posted On April 29, 2008 12:55:18 PM

    ...ng in my pajamas. No special workout outfits needed here. I don't even need to brush my hair. My Fiance and I also go over to his parents house 2-3 times a week to do weight lifting. They have d... Read More

  • Posted On April 29, 2008 08:37:11 PM

    I joined Anytime Fitness a little over 6 months ago. They have quality machines, several different kinds, and trainers. and going there I have met many wonderful people. We encourage each other in ... Read More

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  No Equipment Travel Workout

  .... Use caution and modify the workout to fit your fitness level. 1. Begin with a warm up of light cardio; running in place, jumping jacks, squat thrusts 2. Beginners perform 2 sets of 12 rep...
  

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