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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 Videos
Asked by A.C. from Houston
on December 29, 2009
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I've come to the conclusion that I'll never find the time or money to join the gym. My new plan is to rearrange my schedule and do it at home. I attended Jazzercise cl...
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- Have you tried your local library? A lot of them have dvds or videos to ck out now. If price isn't a concern you can always rent from netflix, they have a 2 wk free tr...
- I hear you! If you have cable/satellite check out Fit TV! I use my DVR to record several different fitness shows from Shimmy (belly dance fitness) to Yoga. I tend t...
- Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred! It's a 20 minute workout with three levels and it kicks my butt! I don't care much for Jillian Michaels but the Shred is awesome! You...
Is It Dangerous to Exercise Above Target Heart Rate?
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on June 11, 2008
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OK, I admit it, I am incredibly out of shape. I am actually not overweight - just haven't exercised in many years. I am trying to do something about it and started a ...
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- You can seriously injure youself by going all out. Would you put an old car on the autobahn at 100? If you are getting faint and light headed than you did to much. I...
- I've always been told that you should be able to talk while you are exercising. If you find you can't talk because you are too busy breathing, your heart rate might be...
- Here is a NY times opinion on THR: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE1D81338F937A35757C0A96E948260 I have exercised for > 4years now - off and on...
I Need a Way to Get More Exercise and Tone Up
Asked by A.F. from Burlington
on June 24, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
Ok, I have always been in great shape and felt good about my body. I hardly gained anything with my daughter and lost what I did gain within 6 weeks. ...
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- Hi, After I had my son, I started with a treadmill and elliptical machine which I got locally at a great price on craig's list, after about 3months I felt like I ...
- I wore those tone up shoes around the house all winter and noticed that my calves and butt started to look better. Now, I am doing the insanity work out dvds. My kid...
- i do crunches and sometimes leg lifts when i finally get in bed at night watching tv. i know it breaks all the rules, but its the only way i can get it in. im so exhau...
Toddler Exercise Ideas
Asked by J.L. from Washington DC
on September 28, 2010
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I took my daughter to the pediatrician for her 3 year well visit and she is 90% for weight and 50% for height. My daughter has a HUGE appetite (she eats as much as I d...
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- My son has always had a big appetite and at his 2 yr and 3 yr visit he was about the same as your girl, 90% weight and 25-50% height. Even though plenty of people com...
- this is what i hate about charts and percentages. they refer to huge groups in order to get an average and do not take individuals into consideration. if your daughter...
- It sounds like you probably already go for walks, a pool, a playground, etc. There are places like Gymboree and The Little Gym that have organized classes. Dance aro...
Good Exercise Videos
Asked by J.K. from Casper
on July 24, 2008
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I'm thinking about starting a morning routine with exercise DVD's. Doea anyone have a tried and true workout DVD(s) that they can recommend? I'm in "fair" physical s...
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- Anything from 'The Firm' is very, very awesome...and there is a large selection of them so you won't get bored.
- I really love Cindy Crawford's workout. You really feel it when you don't do it for a while, or when you're starting out. But you really get more fit as time goes by...
- I would agree w/previous poster, I also like the "Firm" series of workouts, but some of those can be REALLY heavy on the leg and ab work, so if you aren't used to that...
Early Pregnancy and Exercise
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on September 17, 2011
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I love working out and I do at least 4 times a week. Now that I am 5 weeks pregnant, I am not sure what is safe and what isn't. I am mainly concerned about abdominal w...
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- I am not an expert but am an avid exerciser and just had my 3rd child in 4 yrs in may :) I ran till I was 32 weeks with this one, did plyometrics till it felt uncomfy ...
- this is really a question you should be asking your OBGYN.
- you should not do anything that makes you lie flat on your back after a certain point. also, as long as you do things you are used to, they should be fine. i take ba...
Finding Time and Ideas to Exercise
Asked by V.R. from St. Louis
on January 26, 2011
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I feel so out of shape, even though I am chasing my 2 little ones all day. I work part time 30+ hours a week in retail so I'm constantly on the move there. Then once...
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- get a pedometer and truly begin to measure how many steps you are taking. ..this is a good start.. now, once you know what you are doing already, then you can build fr...
- I exercise on my lunch break. In an hour, I can do 1/2 hour of cardio or weights, take a shower and be back at work. I'll be changing jobs within the next year and s...
- I second the Yoga at night - SO Relaxing ! and Pilates too !!! It's amazing how much doing these Tone your body and just make you FEEL GOOD !!!
Needing Good Beginner's Exercise Dvd
Asked by T.S. from Oklahoma City
on September 18, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I, like every Mom in the world, have very little time to spend on myself, but I'm trying to work on a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family. I...
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- Hi T., I highly recommend Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds. The set I have is a 3-set with the firt one for beginners in which you warm up, walk a mile and cool do...
- The library has tons of these that you can check out for free! One of the best things you can do is walk! It is also free and available almost 24/7. And...it real...
- I bought Turbo Jam. It comes with a lot of different exercises, but I always do the 20 minute workout. I absolutely love it because you really feel like your dancing...
What Motivates You to Exercise?
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on July 18, 2011
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Any time I have "free time" or a minute to myself the last thing I want to do is exericse. What motivates you to get your butt up and just do it?
Thanks!~
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- Gosh, everything goes better when I exercise! I don't have to worry about my weight, I sleep better, my back pains disappear. If I don't exercise for a while I have tr...
- I really enjoy it. I love how it gives me energy and keeps me feeling good physically and mentally. Of course my husband likes the way I look! Most women my age hav...
- My Husband. Kids and Grandkids. I want to be here a really long time to love them and see them grow and change. I love to work out on the Wii Fit it is more like a ga...
