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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...
Have You Ever Taught/led Exercise Classes?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on September 26, 2012
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At the Y or gym? Like zumba, body combat or body pump? Was the class your area of exercise expertise or did you have to "train" in the class for a few months in orde...
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- I became certified as a personal trainer a little over 10 years ago. I started working at a Golf and Country Club shortly after that. I still teach a strenght/cardio...
- I think you need to be a certified instructor, which you achieve after completing a training course. I KNOW that's the case for Jazzercise and The Bar Method, and I a...
- The y has several classes you have to take, if you are working there they pay for you to take the classes.
Seeking Exercise Equipment
Asked by L.T. from Denver
on November 11, 2007
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Hi! I am looking for a cardio-type exercise machine that I can buy, borrow or have. I am on a budget and I really need a stress reliever!! I live in Lafayette and w...
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- For the exercise equipment you might want to try www.freecycle.org or www.craigslist.org. You can find some amazing stuff on there. Regarding hooking up with oth...
- Have you put an add on Craigslist.com? If not or you haven't found what you're looking for here I would look there. Sometimes they have free stuff or very cheap. Good ...
- Hi L.! I don't have a exercise machine, but did want to say welcome and I totally understand. I am a divorced mom with two kids 3 and 6 who is in first grade. Since...
Staying Motivated to Exercise
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on July 2, 2012
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For all the mamas out there that routinely exercise: How do you stay motivated to exercise? I'm typically good for a few weeks, working out about 4 times a week in 1 ...
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- Try to get yourself into a routine that you can do everyday or every other day. With your work schedule and kids, it doesn't seem practical to do 1 hour work out sess...
- What about using your lunch at work to well, work out? What about while your hubbie is bathing the kids? Me, personally. I like to get exercise out of the way firs...
- I agree with the other responders ... an hour is a LONG period of time, and that's making it easier for you to get off track. Try for at least 15 minutes 6 days a wee...
Diet and Exercise with No Motivation
Asked by J.S. from Atlanta
on April 25, 2007
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hi everyone. i am a stay at home mom of a 1 yr old. we just moved to this area and i have been pretty depressed. we just got me a car, but i don't have anywhere to ...
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- I can understand how you feel. What area do you live in? I may 1/2 of the solution. I have a 7 yr old girl and a 5 month old boy. I plan on going to story time because...
- Hi J.! I am kinda in the same boat as you are... I moved here about a year and a half ago and one of our cars broke down so I am stranded home all day... I did manage ...
- You recieved great advice from atleast 2 of the mom's the other seems to be trying to use ur vulerability to gain a buck but I too feel depressed b/c of my weight, I h...
Need Alternative to "Exercise"
Asked by R.T. from Cincinnati
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Moms!!
I need information on "yoga for dummies" LOL. I need to lose weight but am not allowed to exercise only walking(home and work walking).Weight training is ou...
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- Leslie Sansone has some excellent home walking videos. My husband and i work out to them every morning. One of the videos has a one mile and a two mile option. The ...
- Hi R., Start with the beginners yoga. I have been doing yoga on and off for about 14 years (mostly off) and I always do beginners and modify my stretches to what I am ...
- Hi R.! Yoga will be great for your body, and like other's have suggested, take it slow and gentle to start. You can practice yoga all your life and stay flexible and...
Exercise After C-section
Asked by R.I. from Miami
on February 12, 2009
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Wanted to ask you all about exercising after a C-Section. I want to work on my abs but was told that you have to wait at least a year before you start any stomach exe...
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- A year??? Sounds like you were getting advice from a mom who had a C-section and didn't like to do abs! I think I started mine a couple of months afterwards. I'd as...
- I made the mistake of working my ads too hard, too soon. It hurt for three days (I actually asked if that was normal on Mamasource and found out it could be). I went...
- I too have had a C-section and another one on the way. You need to remember that there is at least 6 layers that have been stitched up! It takes a while to heal. My ad...
Finding Time to Get Exercise in During the Day
Asked by N.N. from Grand Rapids
on August 13, 2007
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During my daughter's 2 hour nap I need to do my work (writing, reading, grading papers, planning classes, etc.). I can't exercise after I put her to bed at 8:30 pm be...
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- Hi N.~ This is really funny, but I have to admit to it. At the very least all you moms will get a smile while you laugh at me. My 3 yr old has started liking the Wi...
- N. I used to get up about an hour before kids would and do my exercises then... (have long since given up tho lol need my sleep now) but it worked..... gave u tim...
- N.~I don't know if you are looking to exercise at home or at a gym. Xtreme Fitness has three locations-one in Sterling Heights, one in Chesterfield, and one in Washing...
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...
Exercise Gurus Please Help
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on July 26, 2010
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I was on bed rest with my recent pregnancy and gained a more than desirable amount of weight and my muscles have become far weaker than I would like (it was totally wo...
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- Our local YMCA offers up to 2.5 hours of free child care EACH DAY with your membership. You must be using the Y facilities during that time, of course, but that allows...
- I am very happy with "The Ten Minute Pilate Solution" DVD with Lara Hudson. If you have Netflix you can download it instantlly.
- There are lots of options. You might want to try various videos until you find something you like. Yoga or Pilates is a good all over Strength and stamina builder (R...
