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...ing buttons and then become comfortable walking along the belt, you will be ready to pick up the pace and eventually move from walking to running.
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Tracking exercise-Walking
- Posted On August 14, 2008 10:51:34 AM
  I walk with a pedometer every day, but I can't find anywhere to log my number of steps! Kaiser Permanente has a 10,000 step plan which I am following. Does anyone know where to log this?? Read More
- Posted On August 14, 2008 12:43:16 PM
  ... u get on a treadmill then u can see ur normal walking speed. Then assume each step is a foot. 5280 feet in a mile. (you can convert the feet into miles) and when u log ur exercise do it manuall... Read More
The need for speed
...r a heart attack in Sept of last year - walking on the treadmill has now lead me to running 5km a night - I've dropped from 225lbs to 170 through diet and excersize and I fee...
- Posted On May 26, 2009 01:58:53 PM
  ...n an 8 minute mile in the midst of your normal run. Then try for 7 minutes and 50 seconds the next time, and so on. As time goes on, you can begin to accelerate the rest of your 5K while pushing... Read More
- Posted On May 27, 2009 05:59:40 AM
  speedwork intervals (as mentioned above) and running hills will both improve running pace. you should also try doing some longer runs, and tempo runs. if you can run 10km at a 9min mile pace, it ma... Read More
Building speed and stamina for a 10k race
- Posted On June 12, 2008 06:43:40 AM
  ... Currently I start with a 5min warm up walking at 5.9km/hour. Then I increase the speed to 8km/hour and every 5-10 mins I increase it by 0.2 until it reaches 9km/hours and maintain a steady pac... Read More
- Posted On June 16, 2008 07:48:12 AM
  ... starting over again in your training? speed training should not be done without a solid endurance base. If you're starting over, then you need to just run at any speed and get used to running... Read More
Nordic walking
- Posted On June 13, 2008 02:39:49 AM
  ...uite a lot but have just started Nordic walking, which is walking with ski pole type things. Nordic walking is meant to burn 20% more calories and have loads of benefits but I can not find it li... Read More
- Posted On June 13, 2008 02:52:35 AM
  ...vities directory) and then choose which speed you did. Read More
Amusement Park Walking
- Posted On April 17, 2009 07:08:57 PM
  ...obviously. I don't plan to do my "normal" walking exercise of 60 minutes due to this...my feet hurt. But, if you were to do this...would you track it on your exercise log? Clearly, ... Read More
- Posted On April 17, 2009 07:28:25 PM
  ...ouch at home. I'd probably track "Walking - 2 mph" or maybe "Walking - for pleasure" but maybe only count an hour or two like you said. Or I would just not track anything, ... Read More
Run-Walk-Run
...en, even elite runners benefit from run-Walk systems. http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Run-Walk-Run_to_Faster_Times__Faster_Recovery.htm It says you can improve your time by up to 13 mi...
- Posted On February 20, 2008 02:34:45 PM
  I find when I walk it's just that much harder to get moving again....I do walk through all the marathon water stops while I drink though....... Read More
- Posted On February 20, 2008 03:39:48 PM
  ... run a little faster to make up for the walking? if anyone does this for long races, let us know how it feels because I and several people I know would love to know! Read More
Elliptical Vs. Treadmill
- Posted On February 15, 2008 08:38:34 PM
  ...ose who prefer running, jogging or even walking. It's obviously a smarter choice for the dedicated runner/jogger than an elliptical trainer. Plus it can help you train even in the winter mon... Read More
- Posted On February 16, 2008 06:02:06 AM
  ...'t run on the treadmill just fast paced walking. Read More
Calories burned - different yesterday than it was today
- Posted On February 5, 2009 10:19:49 PM
  ...t said I burned 100 and something. same speed too.... wtf? Read More
- Posted On February 6, 2009 08:55:59 AM
  ...cked on a different calculator, it says walking 3mph for an hour burns 216 calories, but this one now says 165 or something, and it said 200 and something before. weiiiiird Read More
will i be able to do it
- Posted On April 22, 2008 06:20:38 AM
  currently im walking approximately once every 2 days. Just yesterday i tried a jog between two telephone poles i did it but man i am out of shape. Id love to be able to jog for a mile without stopp... Read More
- Posted On April 22, 2008 08:39:31 AM
  ...to the next then slow back down to your normal speed). You will be amazed how quickly you will be able to increase your stamina. Remember to be patient with your progress. You didn't get out of... Read More
couch to 5k
- Posted On April 14, 2008 12:48:54 PM
  ... 1, which called for 5 minutes of brisk walking to warm up, followed by alternating 60 seconds of jogging with 90 seconds of walking for twenty minutes. I did the math and ended up with a total... Read More
- Posted On April 14, 2008 02:29:14 PM
  ...ess is that it does not require a brisk walk after the jog when you are just getting started. Read More
Treadmill question
- Posted On December 5, 2007 06:39:42 PM
  ...te was 183. I am not sure if this is a normal heart rate, fast or slow. Any advice? Thanks in advance. Read More
- Posted On December 5, 2007 06:53:48 PM
  ...t... you should begin with a warm up of walking then slowly go into your jog... then have a 5 min cool down of walking... dont push it if your feeling too dizzy, but I have been at greater le... Read More
well what do you know?
...ve also been exercising a LOT more than normal. What with "normal" being....none/next to none) So even if it's mostly things like long walks I'm happy to get in 60+ minutes of exercise several d...
- Posted On July 2, 2008 09:50:42 PM
  ...non-runner, like myself lol) so yay for walking. You made a lot of good points about exercise, makes sense when you put it that way!!! Read More
- Posted On July 2, 2008 09:45:15 PM
  Thats a really good point. I think pushing yourself too much does cause you to want to quit. I actually went to the gym today but I'll talk about that in a post haha. Read More
Tales of the Treadmill
...speed until I reached something near my normal pace and was soon happily buzzing along. Earbuds in, jamming out to the worst 90's music my Ipod had to offer. 32 minutes later, I slowed it back d...
- Posted On January 30, 2008 06:35:13 PM
  ...mph and waited until the belt got up to speed and stepped on the belt and it STOPPED!!! I thought it was broke, so I started looking online to buy a new motor, turns out the weight limit on most... Read More
- Posted On January 30, 2008 04:15:36 PM
  Way to go.. Great accomplishment! Read More
Another fitness question!
...down to a walk, but still faster than a normal everyday stroll. Well, my hubby came in and said that I wasn't doing anything. He thinks I should do a full out run. This is from a guy who si...
- Posted On February 12, 2010 08:42:57 AM
  If you walking that is GREAT! Do what your body lets you. You don't want to go all out to begin with and get hurt. It will take time but walking is great workout and if you are walking 30 min... Read More
- Posted On February 12, 2010 08:53:55 AM
  ...y use to the movement. I started off by walking on the treadmill at a steep incline at a brisk pace (4.0 speed at 7 incline). If you can work your way to higher incline, then great. Every 5... Read More
Inspired!!
So inspiring to read how much you guys can RUN! WOW! I am running my second 5K race EVER this Friday. I just can't seem to run longer than 30-35 minutes....just can't do it. I try an run 3 mile...
- Posted On December 26, 2007 06:01:36 PM
  ...an push this off by running slower than normal. Over time, you can keep pushing back the minutes. However, it never gets much easier. I still prefer keeping my exercise under 60 minutes-I just ... Read More
- Posted On December 27, 2007 06:59:48 AM
  ...n the treadmil when I wanted to work on speed just because when your outside its harder to know what speed you are currrently at. Remember everyone is different and everyones body will respond d... Read More
woes
...ot his heart rate up because that was a normal walking pace to him. I don't think this is going to work. :( I really think that me going with him is the only way to get him to exercise, but i th...
- Posted On May 3, 2008 01:30:45 PM
  ...lus you can have nice chats when you're walking, so even if he does not get his heartrate up, he will be enjoying exercise, which will get him to move on his own, too, in time. If you're wal... Read More
- Posted On May 3, 2008 02:47:37 PM
  Thanks! taking slower walking phases sounds like a great idea, i didn't even think about it... Read More
stoopid question
...ear and said that he did quite a bit of walking a couple of the days and I wondering, since I'm lightly active setting and I usually sit on my ass from 8-5 should I track the walking (slow speed...
- Posted On January 21, 2009 11:43:30 AM
  .... I lost 4 lbs! And, we ate normal meals (of course, they eat a lot of veggies and lean protein there) but still I was shocked. So, don't discount all that walking--it's great ... Read More
- Posted On January 21, 2009 12:12:14 PM
  Count it. It all adds up. I walked a lot on my cruise and didn't gain. I ate tons of food and it was not veggies and lean proteins either! lol! Read More
Starting to "make the habit"
...like my old self. I am working out on a normal basis, pushing me instead of just going through the motions and "feel" better. I know I'm still "obese" but one day I will be i...
- Posted On January 9, 2010 05:33:47 PM
  Way to go!!! I'm 200lbs and there is NO WAY I could run for even 5 mins! lol Keep at it, and it will only get easier. Read More
- Posted On January 9, 2010 07:07:03 PM
  babygirl....never say never ;) I can promise you that! :) start for 1 minute at a time...then two...next thing you know it's 30! :) And thank you, I'm pretty proud of myself! Read More
Sunday
...haven't been able to do too many of our normal Christmas traditions this year since i have been sick so i want to do something fun with them. I think we are going to go see that Adam Sandl...
- Posted On December 29, 2008 08:57:59 AM
  ... a 16gig sansa! no excuse for not walking, well except the cold and the rain, huh? Lisa, hope all is well there. I too have to come in thru living strong. Ginger ... Read More
- Posted On December 29, 2008 08:57:59 AM
  ... a 16gig sansa! no excuse for not walking, well except the cold and the rain, huh? Lisa, hope all is well there. I too have to come in thru living strong. Ginger ... Read More
Treadmills
- Posted On August 5, 2008 12:28:44 PM
  ...n it. Just start slowly, then increase speed and/or incline as you are ready. I always make sure I keep my feet on the sides, start it, then step on it at about 2.5-3 and increase speed gradua... Read More
- Posted On August 5, 2008 12:33:07 PM
  ...uot; and were sore. Not sure if this is normal for someone new to a treadmill (or any distance jogging) or if I am doing something wrong or stick to cardio on other machines. Read More