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| Fitness | I burn this much? | Oct 14 2009 18:01 (UTC) |
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It depends if on the brand of HR monitor. Did you enter any stats into the watch, i.e., you age, height, weight, resting HR? If you didn't enter any info, then the watch uses a base formula assuming an "average" person to figure out the calories burned, so not super accurate. If you did enter the info, it should be closer. Do some research on your brand of monitor and see what you can find. For Garmin's I've seen that they tend to overestimate calories burned for women in particular. And for Polar, they also tend to overestimate a little depending on the model that you use. Just like plugging in your food on this site, it is not 100% accurate. The best thing about using HR training is that it gives you instant feedback on what your body is doing during a workout. |
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| Weight Loss | The Good Earth Restaurant | Jan 28 2009 20:42 (UTC) |
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Hey I've been to Good Earth. They use high quality ingredients for their food and will try to accomodate your needs. Watch our for the Thai/stir-fry type stuff as it does come pretty heavily doused in oil.
From my POV, I don't mind splurging calories on high quality food. Then again, I rarely if ever eat out:-) |
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| Health & Support | Arrrrrghh! | Sep 16 2008 13:15 (UTC) |
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Have you been tested for celiac? That can cause anemia in a lot of people as well as poor weight gain. Check it out. |
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| Weight Loss | Starvation mode? Does this exist or is it a myth? Please Help!!!!! | Jul 31 2008 02:15 (UTC) |
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Haha, maybe you should give me the advice. I only get to win or place in the smaller races:-) I bike to work 4 days per week (15-25 miles total), run 2-3x per week, 13-20 miles. And swim in the local lake once a week. I'd love to train more, but I also like to see my husband and dogs once in awhile. I'm able to make fairly good improvements because the workouts that I do tend to be pretty intense, and then I recover on the other days. Biking is probably me strongest event, I've got huge legs...that hurts me on the run though:-(
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| Weight Loss | Starvation mode? Does this exist or is it a myth? Please Help!!!!! | Jul 30 2008 22:40 (UTC) |
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I think my base calories are around 2000 on rest day, maybe around 2200-2300 on a normal workout day (60-90 mins). My weekly total is between 5-7 hours of training, so it sounds like you are getting in more hours than me and would need more cals. At most I'm burning 3000 on a long run day. On 1000+ cal workout days, I have an awesome smoothie right when I finish my workout (yogurt + banana + strawberry + peanut butter + nestle powder + vanilla soy milk), then I eat normal the rest of the day. So I guess I probably end up around 2800? Just wondering...how did you decide on your training schedule? It sounds like you are putting in a lot of time. I'd honestly be a little concerned about that much training so early in your tri career. More isn't always better when it comes to triathlon training... |
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| Weight Loss | Starvation mode? Does this exist or is it a myth? Please Help!!!!! | Jul 30 2008 19:59 (UTC) |
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Wow, you sound a lot like me:-) I was down to 130-something this winter, but then over the course of the spring and doing a marathon, I ended up at 145. I put on muscle very easily, so the long training runs really helped me pack on more leg muscle (I had more than enough to begin with). I also noticed that I always put on weight the day after long or hard workouts or if I've had a particularly tough week. This weight tends to 'fall off' when I have a recovery week. I actually gave up on trying to figure out the right amount of calories to eat a while ago. I felt like I was forcing myself to go hungry or forcing food down my throat when I didn't want it. Now I really just pay attention to how I feel during my workouts and throughout the day. Maybe not the answer that you are looking for, but I'm not sure it is as easy as a numbers game. You've probably already found with triathlon training, that it is not always as obvious as the numbers make it seem. Also, not sure how you get your calorie numbers for workouts, but I think the database on here reads high for people that are in shapre. |
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| Fitness | Triathlon Training | Feb 12 2008 03:49 (UTC) |
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There's way more to a training plan that could fit in this thread. I'd suggest the Triathlete's Training Bible by Joel Friel if you are really interested in the gritty details. Otherwise, there are plenty of good training plans available online. For sprint tris, you can get by with 1-2 workouts for each sport per week. I'm not sure where you are living, but the sooner you can get on your bike, the better. I'm in MN, so this means a lot of bike riding in my basement until the snow melts:-( Welcome to the coolest sport ever! I never understood endurance athletes until I became one, it is amazing. |
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| Weight Loss | Newlywed....Overfed | Feb 11 2008 16:33 (UTC) |
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I've also been married about 6 months! I didn't put on anything until our honeymoon cruise a month ago. I'm still trying to drop those mysterious five pounds of 24-hour junk food buffet from the cruise. Uck. |
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| Fitness | Any tri athlete's out there? | Feb 11 2008 13:33 (UTC) |
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| Hooray for tri's! I'm on my fifth season now, sprint and oly distance. I'll be doing a half-iron next year, or maybe later this season depending on how my marathon goes this spring. Let's all get out there and train hard! WOOO! | |||
| Fitness | need advice on changing my running style =) | Jan 30 2008 22:30 (UTC) |
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| I second everything that marneedear said. Don't start speedowork too early, there is no point in peaking in March if your state meet/conference finals aren't until June. Another really important thing is hitting the weightroom. Especially for middle-distance runners, it is super important to have a good strength base for the final kick at the end of the race. Train smart and you'll have an great season! | |||
| Fitness | New half marathon runner seeking nutrition and training advice | Jan 28 2008 02:34 (UTC) |
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Why so much hating on GU? It has saved me on long workouts more times than I care to mention. Then again, I always take it with a couple of very big drinks of water. Have fun with the half, the <2:10 time goal should be no problem with you you are doing now. I'm training for Grandma's marathon this spring, I've done the half twice and it was a lot of fun. Hooray for cold weather running! |
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| Fitness | Garmin Forerunners | Dec 19 2007 21:08 (UTC) |
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| My hubby has one, I use it once in awhile. It is nice for tracking workouts, but a little bulky for my wrist. It is kind of a pain to program workouts on the watch, but if you do it on the computer ahead of time, it isn't bad. I guess it depends what you want to use it for? | |||
| Weight Loss | I ate more than 3500 kcal, so can i burn 1800 tmr? | Dec 14 2007 14:50 (UTC) |
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What are you doing that you are able to burn 1800 cals in one shot, especially at 137 lbs? I ran hard for an hour last night and only burned 420 Just go to the gym, do your normal thing and don't worry about it. Exercise is not a cure for overeating, it should be something that you do because you enjoy it and it is good for you, IMO. |
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| The Lounge | Anyone here from Minnesota? | Dec 13 2007 21:10 (UTC) |
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| Minneawfulous all the way. Pray for more snow!!! | |||
| Fitness | Exercises for work... | Dec 13 2007 21:06 (UTC) |
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| I like to stretch. Sometimes people give me funny looks, but oh well. Could you sit on an exercise ball? I've always wanted one for my office, that would be amazing. | |||
| Fitness | First Timer Triathlon(er) | Dec 12 2007 16:34 (UTC) |
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I'd say no to the cross-trainers. Cross-trainers are made for lateral (side-to-side) movements like you would do in an aerobics class, running has very little lateral movement. You'd be suprised how much padding is actually packed into those thin little running shoes, and they are shaped to make you more effecient and reduce injuries. Expect to pay $100+ for a decent pair of running shoes, and make sure to have someone that knows what they are doing fit them. Don't be embarassed about going into a running store, just tell them what your goals are and they will be happy to help you out! Yes and no to using the same shoes for biking. In the beginning, you can get by with using just running shoes. But be careful. Biking in running shoes will put a lot of stress on the little bones of your feet because your whole foot will not be supported. This could mean aching arches and possible stress fractures (if you are putting in a lot of miles). It also could add some stress to your knees. If you aren't having problems, stick with the running shoes...but if it starts to hurt, think about getting a pair of stiff-soled touring shoes (don't worry about clipless shoes and pedals unless you decide this is something you want to keep doing after your first race). I realize that this whole thing is probably starting to sound very expensive, it is. But don't worry, just take it one purchase at a time and only buy what you really need, right now. |
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| Fitness | SO won't work out with me | Dec 12 2007 15:16 (UTC) |
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| Is he a competitive guy? Maybe he thinks that you are competiting with him, and that by not trying at all and letting you win he won't feel as bad as if he did try and you still 'beat' him. This may sound stupid, but one of my dogs is very hesistant to change and learning new things. If I try to force her to do something by pulling on her collar, she'll just sit down and resist with all of her might. But if I don't force it, and let her explore at her own pace, she does just fine. Maybe you could try the same with your fiance (no, I'm not calling your man a dog). Just lead by example, and he'll come along when he sees the great results that you get. Hang in there! |
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| Fitness | Intense Oblique Workouts | Dec 11 2007 18:30 (UTC) |
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| Haha, this is awesome. I'd love to get rid of my obliques, they are so big that they look like love handles if I don't roll my shorts down super far. Make sure to balance abs/obliques/back/lat exercises, then you'll get an all around solid core. Oh, and to answer your question, I think running helps. | |||
| Fitness | Running query | Dec 11 2007 16:10 (UTC) |
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Hello! Good job getting out there running, isn't it fun? I'm going to have to disagree with part of merkee's post. While increasing your time is important to burning more calories, the intensity at which you exercise is also important. It turns out that running for 10 minutes will burn the same amount of calories as walking for 20 minutes, because running is at a higher intensity. You can argue all day about the impact side of things, that is your personal preference. Maybe you could try increasing your time by adding walking into your run. For example, you could alternate running and walking every minute for 26 minutes (so you'd run 13 minutes, walk 13 minutes total). Does that make sense? Eventually you can reduce the amount of walking until you are running the whole 26 minutes without stopping!!! As far as working out twice a day, the results will be the same as if you had done one longer workout. So it probably isn't worth getting all sweaty twice, just work on increasing your time for one of the workouts. Good luck to you! |
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| Fitness | First Timer Triathlon(er) | Dec 11 2007 15:54 (UTC) |
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Congrats on your goal to be a triathlete! IMO everyone should do a triathlon at some point in their lives, it is a really great experience. Next summer will be my 6th triathlon season! WOO! Here are some tips for getting started: Swim: take lessons or find someone that is willing to help you out. Learning proper swim technique will make the swim leg much more enjoyable. Once the kiddies are older, maybe you can swim laps while they take lessons??? Bike: Get a decent road bike or hyrid. Doesn't need to be top of the line, but it also shouldn't be from Walmart. Go to a bike shop, TRY a few bikes, and then pick one that you love. As far as trainers, there are tons of very fancy ones out there, you don't need anything too crazy to start out. Run: Good running shoes!!! Most running shoes are designed for those lightweight, twiggy runner folks, so if you aren't a twig, be ready to replace them more often. The run/walk plan is a great way to build up your running endurance and keep your HR from going too high. As far as training plans, there are TONS of plans available online. Look for a beginner sprint or couch to sprint plan that fits your schedule and STICK TO IT. I could go on all day about triathlon, so if you have any more questions, shoot me a message. Go get em, Tiger! |
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| Fitness | Any Triathleters out there? | Dec 06 2007 19:18 (UTC) |
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What's a good half-IM in Minnesota/Wisconsin/Iowa area? I want to get a marathon under my belt this summer and then do a half in 2009. It is going to be tough for me because I am built for speed, not distance. |
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| Fitness | Running Form | Dec 06 2007 15:38 (UTC) |
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There are several theories out there regarding running form. A common theme is that you should strike the ground with the mid/ball of your foot rather than your heel. If you strike heel first, you are essentially putting on the brakes with every step because your foot hits in front of you. The other key is cadence. Top runners are taking 90+ steps per minute!!! I was a heel-striker when I started running, but with a lot of practice and patience I've been able to adapt to a mid-foot strike. noelle31 - your hips should stay perpendicular. Running is all about effeciency, so any energy spent twisting will be wasted. Do an arm check too, make sure your arms are moving straight forward and back, this might help with the hip movement too. Check out triathlon/running magizines and websites for good drills to learn running technique. And remember, make changes gradually to minimize the risk for injury. |
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