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Fitness During Pregnancy
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on May 10, 2010
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Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read anything into the question....I'm NOT asking if it's ok to lose weight or diet......I just...
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- I believe so. You can certainly do low impact aerobics and cardio (walking) which will improve your fitness and endurance!
- Hi G.! I'm pregnant with my second, and currently in the process of getting in better shape also! So far my "exercise" is playing at the park and climbing with my ...
- FYI: I found the more active I was in terms of fitness & muscle tone, the easier my births were, too!
Fitness
Asked by R.D. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2007
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I need some advice on how to lose my baby fat after a c-section. Lately I haven't had the motivation. After dealing with my 13-month old son I'm tired and burnt out. D...
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- R., In a few weeks there classes for Stroller Strides will begin. It's a fitness based program that you can do with your son and meet other moms who are going thro...
- Hi R., I would love to help you get back on track. I been there, done that and know what you are going though. I would like to offer you a free nutrition and li...
- I gained a lot of weight with my pregnancy - I quit weighing in after 240... anyway - some things may help... Isagenix helped me a bit - I did it a few times... but u...
Do You Exercise?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on February 28, 2012
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Why or why not?
If you do exercise, what do you do? If you don't exercise what would be a form of exercise that you think you would enjoy?
I exercise about five...
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- This past year, I have started working out regularly at a gym. I'm proud that I've been going , consistently. I like the mix of people there, everyone is really nice, ...
- I first started exercising because I wanted to fit into some clothes. That's still nice, but I have other reasons now, too. As I get older I realize I will be a burd...
- Yes I exercise and have since my twenties (I am 45 now). Some people scrapbook for a hobby, I exercise. I enjoy it and try new things all the time. I like variety. ...
When to Exercise?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on May 30, 2009
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I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self-control when it comes to eating. I really want to begin exercising. I start then stop, start t...
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- The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning. If you live on or near base check to see if they have a child area at the base gym, where you can use the tre...
- Would your husband be up to exercising with you? You could even include the kids. I got a membership to the YMCA. They have a kidzone where I can take the kids whil...
- I am also about 25 over weight from having a baby, she is two months now and I am ready to exercise it off. Today I just signed up for Bikini Boot Camp. It is with Lin...
Lifetime Fitness
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on June 13, 2007
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I am looking for some feedback about Liftime fitness....What do you pay, what was the start up cost, do you like it, is it crowded? Thanks!
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- I LOVE Lifetime Fitness. It is VERY VERY CLEAN CLEAN and I pay 43.00 for one person. The childcare is Very clean as well. I love everything about it. I was not impress...
- We just joined Lifetime and are very happy with it. Not too crowded. The cost all depends on which plan you pick. Good Luck!
- I used to work at Lifetime Fitness. They specialize in hospitality. It is more like going to a hotel to work out! It is wonderful all year round. They have special ...
How Often Do You Go to the Fitness center....What....... ???
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on October 29, 2010
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.....amenities do you use ??? And how long do you stay (from checking in to checking out) ????
I've made it my Pre-New Years resolution to join the local fitness c...
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- Hi D.---It all depends on what your goals are. My husband is currently taking cycling classes about 2X per week. Not sure how long that lasts, but then he also does...
- Try to go 3-4 days a week at least, every day would be okay. I do 20-30 minutes on the treadmill or eliptical with 10-15 minutes of light weight lifting. Don't do the ...
- Last June I decided to get serious about weight loss. I am plus sized. So, I went to the gym (we have a place called LA Fitness) and signed myself up. The first mon...
How Can I Get Motivated to Exercise?!?!??!?!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on September 17, 2011
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I use to work out and I LOVED lifting weights, I felt fantastic!!
Now, I am SO overweight and I have no excuses, but I avoid my treadmill, weights, recumbent bake a...
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- Find any lesmills classes. They have motivating instructors, music, & you will see results that will keep you coming back for more. Group classes are the best!
- I registered for a 5k so I knew I would work to get into shape for it and not risk looking pathetic, lol. Then I did the couch 2 5k program on my treadmill and now I'm...
- Set small goals and reward yourself. For me, I found motivation in the fact I was fat. I didn't want to be that way and I wanted to be able to play with my kids with...
What Was Your Major or Career?
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on June 29, 2011
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I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I will have to declare a major when I apply to a university. I know what I don't want to do ...
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- I was a pre-med major in college. Graduated and went to work as a pharmaceutical rep for 3 yrs. Loved medical sales! (My parents had a financial setback with...
- I have a B.S. in Economics. After receiving my degree I worked as a Marketing Asst and then moved into the engineering department as an Engineering Requirements Anal...
- My young life I was a Ballerina. I danced through college. I was injured in the line of duty. My injury was going to set me back big time. It was one of those li...
Stiffness After Exercise
Asked by M.K. from Houston
on July 25, 2010
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hi everyone
I am 35 about 50 lbs overweight and have started the couch to 5k plan, in conjunction with atkins.
I have been doing the running bit for about 2 weeks ...
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- Fantastic advice!!! And kuddos to you for working on your health! I personally have had trouble losing weight in the past without running...I was a runner in the Arm...
- Take longs baths in Epsom Salt. This is very typical if you are overweight. Until you build the muscle and take off the fat, the extra weight is just that much harder ...
- First, KUDOS to you for starting the program! That's awesome and I wish you much success. As a runner, I can say stretching before and after is so important. Anothe...
Exercise Routines
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on February 3, 2009
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This week i started to go to the gym at 5:30 and i was wondering for the moms who get up early to exercise when did you get used to getting up early and was there a ti...
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- Tell your hubby to wake you up for a quickie every morning at like 5am. He won't let you sleep in!!!!! LOL!
- I have always been a morning person, so getting up was never the issue...it was getting out the door! I found that having a "buddy" to go with was helpful. I used to...
- Hats off to you L. for making such a great commitment to fitness! In the long run, it is the best thing you can do not only for yourself, but for your family as well!...
