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| Fitness | 5K/10K personal bests -- but how do I stack up? | Sep 12 2008 14:05 (UTC) |
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congrats! honestly i think racing and running is just personal. i am a 10-10:30 runner and i am very proud of that! depends if you're going for speed or distance or what!!! are you doing any upcoming races? in timed/scored races you get graded on sex/age etc which is helpful on seeing where you stack up. apparently (though i'm still ina ramp up phase and not too concerned re: speed) speedwork really will speed up your longer distance runs.... try intervals and chk out runnersworld.com for a training plan and/or suggestions. |
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| Fitness | Bodyfat Question.... | Sep 03 2008 13:47 (UTC) |
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melkor good to know re +/- 8%... i held one the other week and had body fat of 24% (which i thought was impossbile given my bf was 25% months earlier before i kicked it up a notch)... anyways just my 2 cents. thanks for being ever knowledgeable. |
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| The Lounge | NYC boot stores | Aug 15 2008 16:38 (UTC) |
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jcrew has boots with extended calf room in the stores and online. also try macys they have sooo many shoes. as does saks. my calves are 16.5-17 and i bought some at banana republic last year with plenty of room. its really a hit or miss so just try try try |
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| Fitness | So...I've been jogging for a month now... | Aug 08 2008 15:17 (UTC) |
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running is great over all though. cardiovascularly its fantastic and while strength/circuit training will rev up metabolism yes, i still think cardio is an important piece of getting in shape and being healthy. esp if you like wogging- don't stop! try incorporating some weights into your routine. chk your eating as your apetite will increase from the added activity and drink loads of water. also take measurements- did you think you were gaining weight? |
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| Fitness | New to Running - any advise? | Aug 08 2008 14:04 (UTC) |
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i also just want to add that running- esp mult times a week and for distance isnt a beginner activity per say (meaning someone who hasnt exercised for yrs is more prone to injury and pain from running than say a modified c to 5k program or something else). i say this bc i had a weak back from surgery (but was allowed to do everything etc) and had major problems (back pain, shin splints etc) from running 2-3 miles 2x a week until i started strength training and working on my core. now i run about 12-15 miles a week and I am fine- no injuries and feeling great... |
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| Fitness | So...I've been jogging for a month now... | Aug 08 2008 13:52 (UTC) |
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cuold be multiple things. first off are you eating well/properly? if youre eatng the same (which sounds like you say you are) could be muscle gain, water retention, body thinking its starving and holding on to weight in combo with any of the above....its also advised to have a rest day or two when youre working out intensely so that your body recovers.... |
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| Fitness | I ran..... | Aug 04 2008 18:11 (UTC) |
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congrats!! stick to it. a few months ago i was completely scared of doing a 10k... now im up to running 5miles 2x a week and do 2-3 miles the other day... i've gained speed and endurance and its amazing what consistency and intervals can do!!! |
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| Fitness | Took a long break...now training to run a half | Jul 31 2008 14:22 (UTC) |
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i am goign to try and run one oct 4th!! im going to add u as a friend. try runnersworld.com for a training plan... also you might use flotrackr.com to track your runs..... i currently run 3x a week.this wk its 2 miles, 5 mile interval running and 6 miles.... next wk its 2.5.7. |
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| Fitness | sorry men- time of the month question! | Jul 14 2008 22:18 (UTC) |
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there are some months where i am definitely more fatigued durring ttom vs. others. i think a lot of it has to do with sugar and iron in my case though... since i've cut out sugar (meaning cakes, candies etc) i seem to have more enery month round... pretty interesting although obvious. also do you get enough iron? slight anemia coupled w ttom can add to that "theres no way i can work out" mind set. |
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| Fitness | Running / Jogging etc in the rain... | Jul 14 2008 22:15 (UTC) |
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yes to a hat for sure. I've never had a problem with shoes but i def wear a dri fit shirt so that its not too heavy. happy running! I personally love it in the rain. |
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| Fitness | Running skirts | Jul 14 2008 22:14 (UTC) |
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i'm one of those people staring. why in the world would you want a skirt on top of shorts when running? i understand for biking or tennis or walking but RUNNIGN!? |
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| Fitness | Early Morning Runners -Support Group ( : | Jul 11 2008 16:59 (UTC) |
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olivia- just saw this post.... first and foremost i have major #2 problems... awful. i hate it and nothing helps --- sometimes i'll go right before and have to go again. hate it!! i tend to run with and without my ipod dependnig on my mood. YES sign up for thr 5k. I signed up for a 10k and it's TOTALLY motivated me to keep running! good luck! |
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| Fitness | Good Excercises for bum/back of the thighs that don't require equipment?? | Jul 11 2008 16:14 (UTC) |
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well i think a lot of women have this problem... in terms of the upper body slimming out and the lower half taking its time... i'm currently in that phase too although my lower half has shrunk and my mid section is largest? (how did that happen?!) anyway here is my 2 cents: 1) deadlifts. one leg deadlifts (think like a stork) then progress to one leg balanced deadlifts. 2) sit on a chair/stool block (vary the height to see what is challening to you.) do one leg standups. so literally use only one leg to stand up (sounds easy until youre doing reps/set). when that gets easy advance to standing up with one leg and doing a high kick with the other (straight in front not billy blanks style). 3) lunges. then jumping lunges. then weighted lunges. 4) squats- make them jumping squats to spruce it up... its slimmed my legs a ton 5) do you have a ball? if so try lying on your back, feet up on the ball and lifting up your hips while rolling the ball into your body (almost underneath you). same exercise can be done in a plank position with your feet on the ball and you roll is towards you... this slims thighs (in my experience) like none other. ok those are just off my head... keep it up! it'll happen. |
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| Fitness | Holy Crap. I actually got my butt out of bed to jog this morning! | Jun 17 2008 14:45 (UTC) |
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congrats! keep it up. remmeber habits take time so the longer you stick with it the easier and more natural it will become (although it sounds like its working as is) |
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| Fitness | What's the difference between a weighted squat and a deadlift? | Jun 13 2008 15:43 (UTC) |
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deadlifts actually work your core whereas squats are more for the glutes and hammies/quads. when i do deadlifts i tend to lean towards a variation which i call storks since i do them on one leg.... (not a typical deadlift). regular deadlifts do strengthen your core though. |
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| Fitness | headache? | Jun 13 2008 15:41 (UTC) |
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one word- dehydration. dehydration headaches are the worst. try drinking more water. if its not that perhaps you have allergies, a cold, a virus or a tumor or an alien living in your head!!!(just kidding)! but in all seriousnes perhaps you ate differently or had consumed more salt leading you to require more fluids. Just a guess seeing as I had one yesterday from which I thought I would die! Theyre painful! |
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| Fitness | Do you eat before you run? | Jun 13 2008 15:39 (UTC) |
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i always eat. usually if its a 5m+ run (which my am runs usually are between 5 and 7 miles) i eat a yogurt and a small bun or piece of bread. then i carry beans and eat a pack around mile 3 or 4 and then i have a glass of milk after a bottle of water when i'm done... then more water and a meal about 1-2 hrs after. typuically if its an 8 or 830 run... i wake up at 630. eat. and then go back to bed for an hr! ha. but thats just me. if i am running 30 min or so i typically will eat 1/2 c of both cereal and milk and call it a day. i usually eat that about 30-45 min before. longer runs i need more digestive time for. |
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| Fitness | Female muscle gains - is this unusual?? | Jun 12 2008 22:08 (UTC) |
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agree with some of the posts above (mainly from the helpful other women!) i always thought i bulked up but as my trainer puts it- the only thing that maeks you bulk up is what you put in your mouth. yes blood and water retention will make you swell but i bet if you watch your diet a bit more carefully you'll see the inches slide off. it is uber important for done density, muscle mass and general health to lift so keep it up! |
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| Fitness | First 10k! | Jun 09 2008 14:33 (UTC) |
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so exciting! congrats! after my first 10k i told anyone who would listen ;) |
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| Fitness | running in 95 degree weather | Jun 06 2008 20:04 (UTC) |
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youll also nee dto consider how much salt your body will be losing... best to not run or if so not push yourself to the max. drink and eat well that day and rehydrate after!!! i am not a fan of those headaches! blech! |
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| Fitness | Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels!!! | Jun 06 2008 20:02 (UTC) |
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level III is super intense. this is NOT a beginners program at all!! I am pretty intermediate/advanced and I sweat. It's like flgirl said- you've gotta give it your all. |
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| Fitness | how wrong is the treadmill | Jun 06 2008 14:37 (UTC) |
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i would assume cc's uphill is not as steep as 15 incline ona treadmill. i agree. split the difference for now or trying googling calories burnt steep uphill walking. |
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| Fitness | Plugged ears when running | Jun 05 2008 19:20 (UTC) |
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happens to my left ear only. my MD told me most likely it was my allergies (which i suffer from and take Allegra D for daily). |
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| Fitness | yoga/tai chi | Jun 02 2008 16:25 (UTC) |
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tank top for sure. although a more fitted t shirt will be ok. depends on the class. tankini type tops are best. agree on the yoga pants. there are some that are more givign and boot legged... plus they have stretch which is imperative in yoga--- going in say cotton pj pants wont cut it- id be afraid they'll rip! good luck and stick with it. you might not love it after class one but i think you will soon thereafter! |
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| Fitness | Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels!!! | May 24 2008 12:30 (UTC) |
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maybe but maybe not. have you seen the other 30 day shred posts??? everyone has been converted- myself included. |
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| Fitness | 30 Day Shred | May 22 2008 12:33 (UTC) |
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walmart, target, amazon. google it. |
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| Fitness | Exercising and vacation? | May 21 2008 18:48 (UTC) |
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also walking lunges, squats, step ups (using a staircase, step etc). sprints, pushups, tricep dips... theres never really an excuse to not work out. even without "equipment" |
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| Fitness | 30 Day Shred | May 21 2008 18:47 (UTC) |
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ha-- i agree. sometimes i catch myself stopping too. and i hear you on not being able to work out hard core the next day!! i dont see how you could use a band but then again im not too familiar with it. watch it and see if you know how to modify. i mean weights are for bicep curls, resistance while you squat, rows, lat raises... |
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| Fitness | Exercising and vacation? | May 21 2008 15:36 (UTC) |
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i disagree. there are tons of workout routines online at self and womenshealth which give you options. chk this one out for example... http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/outdoo r-workouts-0 |
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| Fitness | 30 Day Shred | May 21 2008 15:34 (UTC) |
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i couldnt do it everyday. i do think there is harm in doing it everyday if you're not say jillian or her cohorts... i mean i know that if i try i lose form and if you lose form you're at risk of injury. with that being said though, if you could do it flawlessly with the exception of te idea that youre working the EXACT same muscles theres no harm per say. I think working it in 2 or 3 timse a week and eventually varying up the levels is ideal. But thats just MHO. |
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