Posts by lucho

I'd totally recommend EA Active. You actually sweat, your HR goes way up, and it's still fun.

There's a long Wii Fit thread somewhere in this forum.  Lots to read there about this game.

Have fun!

At least according to what I know (which is very limited in this subject), shouldn't you start working out again guided by a professional (some sort of doctor)?

It is possible. There's great advice for fat loss on this forum. If you eat healthy (good bye saturated fats) and exercise regularly, your body fat will start going down.

Nektr,

Wind makes a huge difference! At times it's even worse than going uphill. So yes, you work out more while biking in the wind

I'll add myself to the YES crowd.

Not only is it a great way to burn calories, but it is also fun. But as has been said, you really have to push yourself. Climb hills, go down, climb the next one, repeat.

Here is a bit from another webpage that reviewed a product based on this idea, but not for the Wii.

"It's available with a choice of two saddles - a cushy wide one for those who like to ride comfortably, and an ergonomic racing saddle for those who are more accustomed to riding a road bike.But unlike stationary bikes, the handlebars turn left and right, just as they do on a regular bicycle. You can't raise or lower the handlebars, so you'll have to ride in an upright position. A knob below the handlebars controls a gear shift with (gasp!) 30 gears.

You can choose from 20 routes or virtual worlds. Some are based on real-life routes mapped with a global positioning system. A basic ride takes you along the California coastline for a mile. A moderate course weaves through rocky canyons. A more extreme course snakes through star-filled outer space.

The visuals and courses are a substantial leap from their predecessors, though not as sophisticated as some of the latest video games. The leaves on trees sway as you pass by. The view of the road, as it unfolds ahead of you, is exactly what you would see if you were riding a bike up or down winding roads. You don't lose (or gain) points by running into a squirrel crossing the road or against a wall. You never crash against the barriers even if something or someone distracts you. You can customize the pace to suit your fitness level by adjusting the speed of the pace rider."

Of course not. Don't worry about it. Just get well and start your exercise again when you feel up to it.

Congrats on going back to the gym It's always a good thing.

I've gone at almost any time possible and I think the best for me is in the evening. There's usually more people which is fun, and it's something I look forward to during the boring parts of the day.

I've measured this and I remember answering this same question in some threads. Calories burned for an hour of DDR were around 300.

Original Post by tatjanaturtle:

I'm 100% with redkitty.

However...if I'm driving...and I see someone running or walking, no matter what their weight, I do a little internal dance for them and silently tell them "go you!!!" I don't know...ever since I started running I've always had a new found appreciation for those that run/walk. I just know how hard it can be sometimes getting that initial foot out the door.

 I feel the same way. At the gym I never look at anyone else but when I see someone running outside or something like that I do feel like telling them "way to go!".

Original Post by imccarthy:

Weight training is key for fat loss. The world's leanest people are not marathon runners, rather they are bodybuilders that spend their time weight lifting. Resistance training builds muscle, which increases your metabolism and causes you to burn more calories at rest. Furthermore, only weight training can actually shape your body. Cardio just burns calories.

P.S. I achieved most of my own results doing very, very little cardio.

Hi, could you please share with me how you managed to get flat abs? Only weight training? Special diet? How long did it take? What was your fat % when you started and what was your fat % when your abs showed? Sorry for all the questions!