Fitness & Exercise

This is my 1st post here. My boyfriend just got me an elliptical which I'm happy to say I started today.. 10mins and I was done.. I know I have to start slow but my question is,,,, what is a good time limit to be on it? How many days a week to start? I'm losing slow, which I'm ok with.. but would like to see faster results..

well... I finally took the plunge and joined a gym. I was exercising at home but I feel like I need to boost it up. my first session is tonight with a personal trainer. spoke to her before I signed up and told her what my goals were and took one of her classes. looking foward to the next phase in my journey. Wish me luck !!!

I have just signed up to play basketball starting in 1.5 weeks, by that time I will be 9 weeks post op. I thought it would be fine. My surgeon was encouraging me to start going to the gym and lifting weights at about 5 weeks out. I have started running and going for walks and will be going to the gym starting this week. However, a friend of mine that has had the surgery almost 1.5 years ago said there is no way I should be playing basketball until at least 6 months out to give it sometime for my internal stitches etc to heal properly and I shouldn't risk it incase I hurt myself or trip and fall. Same this with lifting weights, and that I should wait at least 6 months…

I need some new songs!!! ))

this guy below used DDP Yoga & went from being a disabled veteran that couldn't walk without assistance to being able to walk again freely... he was a paratrooper (and that is really hard on your feet, knees, back & shoulders!) here's an article about him from huffington post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/04/arthur-boorman-veteran-walks-again-yoga_n_1478847.html here's the link to DDP Yoga: http://www.ddpyoga.com/ Also, this guy's story is part of a movie/documentary called INSPIRED: The Movie.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nbt_v_VS1c here's the link to their website: http://inspiredthemovie.com/ and what the "About" section said..…

Hi, Laley when I work out espceially in the heat I notice my sweat smells like amonnia. What am I lacking in my diet?

I'm a 44 dd I will love to be a c cup I thought about getting reduction but I'm sacred of scaring Trainers or ppl help what should.I do I workout 4 days a week

So I like running, not at the love stage. I really Like running on the treadmill, and less outside because it rains a lot here. The problem I have with the treadmill, with a weight of 311lbs is, when I am running the treadmill belt slips out from under me causing me to slip. I don't fall, but it causes a twist in my posture. This twist often causes me back pain later. Any suggestions? Has this happened to you? Is it just bad technique? I know I har not given much info, but I am thinking I run "heavy" and when I land, I land hard causing the belt to slip out. So I have not been running lately and avoid the treadmill. This is saddening because I like it.

What types of exercise would you all suggest for tightening the extra skin? Or how soon to start working on this? Im am half way thru my 6 month dr visits and Im hoping to get 100% approved, but I was just wondering about the extra skin.

So...I'm feeling pretty good, I'm not smoking, I'm down 42lbs, exercising, and I want to start running. Right now I'm on the search for the perfect sports bra, it's a must. Any beginners tips, from experienced runners?

Anyone have some bicep and tricep work outs that have really worked for them? I am starting to notice a bit of lose skin and I know toning won't cure it all but it can help. Thank you!

Ok so I am 4 weeks postop and have been working out this last week and a half (got clearance from dr). I was on the elliptical the other night and I started feeling this weird uncomfortable feeling in my a diaphragm area with each breath. It's sticking around a little and can feel it when I take a deep breath, bend over,and right after eating. Any thoughts on what it could be or what I did. Not too worried, more curious than anything.

Protein, etc.. i started putting my info in & it shows me all the stuff that i'm eating & what it has in it. if you know of something better, i'd like to see it, too! i just sorta happened across this & thought i'd share it with everyone.

I am 2.5 months post op and STUCK in a weigh range between 320 - 321. My diet is a mix of tuna, eggs, beans, fruit. Low Sodium V-8 juice and 2 Chike brand protein shakes per day. (BTW, has anyone tired this brand, it is GREAT tasting) My weekly workout routine when I can fit it in consist of cardio 30 mins, resistance training 3days and lap swimming 2 days. Any one have suggestions how to move past this plateau? Please email me at kvbinns@gmail.com

I'm 17 and on the path towards the VS surgery. Just wondering if there's anyone else my age here

I took a group class at my gym today on the spin bike. My first time to use one and I liked it. I have never like to exercise....

I am 9 weeks out of surgery and can't seem to get motivated to exercise. My job is pretty physical and I walk my dog almost every day. After all that I just can't seem to get off my butt to do real exercise. Any suggestions on how to ease into it? Thanks

I was doing my water classes and then moved up to zumba- recently started the step aerobic weight training which I love- but started feeling acky around the knees which now have become crunchy ( im 59) and little sore, NOT sure what to do- some say its the shoe,s others say it the weights, anyone?? If I stop doing my gym work-outs aghhghg--

.. anyone have ideas on good workouts to get rid of that "bottom of the bra buldge"? I know its hard to spot reduce, but there's votes gotta be something... right?

Does anyone here have a fitbit to track your activity? Do you like it? Is it worth the money?

I am looking for a lap band buddy in Chicago I had my lap band put in on Aug 17th 2011 but I have never met anyone else on here from Chicago is there anyone out there ?

I did sit ups yesterday and today my port area is very sore!! Did any of your drs give special advice about air ups?

This sounds so crazy! But I am addicted to crossing my legs! I can not sit in a chair without sitting this way...I have heard before that its not the best pratice! If so, Why am I so comfortable with it?

Anyone know of any good arm workouts?videos?maybe someone on here has had success with a certain arm workout.please let me know.thanks

I ran an entire mile without stopping for the first time in 10 years. I am three months post opt, down 35 lbs and running again. I feel so blessed.

Today is my first day hitting the gym (treadmill) in a LONG time and while I've got some great songs on my iPhone, I'm looking for some good workout/walking songs that are upbeat, motivational, uplifting, fun, energetic, etc. Anyone have some good suggestions.....

That is all. Seriously though, my wife and I have been using Wii Fit (and now Wii Fit Plus) for years, and it is a lot of fun. Living in Vermont, it really wasn't feasible for us to get outside and exercise most days...and to be honest, when I'm trying to lose weight I'm not over-eager to do it in public! Anyway, there are a lot of little activities that are a blast, but I found what worked for me best was doing more long-form workouts (running, cycling, boxing, or my yoga/strength training fitness routine/batch/playlist). I could just zone out, forget that I was working my butt off, and enjoy an audiobook, podcast, tv show, or movie to pass the time. Just wanted to…

Hello Fitness Gurus, I had my 6 month check-up with my Nutrionist and doctor on Tuesday. I am currently completing 30 mins on my elliptical, 4 days per week. Plus, I add some arm exercises with 5 pounds of weights for about 5 minutes. My nutrionist felt that was sufficient. However, my doctor thought that I should increase to 60 mins., 4 days per week. What has worked best for you? Am I doing enough, not enough? Frankly, I am confused. Your responses will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Has anyone taken a spinning class?

Has anyone tried this program? If so, tell me all about it!

Has anyone tried the pilates reformer? Im not sleeved yet, just trying to prepare early.

I now have 3 different pedometers ( don't ask why-LOL): FitBit; BodyBug & the Omron Pedometer. Here are the different features: FitBit: tracks steps, stairs, sleep & food log, Weight log, $99 for unit & $49 for 1 year premium subscription to trainers & logs. Bluetooth compatible w/ apps BodyBug: tracks steps, activity time (sustained cardio), sleep & food log, weight log. Bluetooth enabled, $199 for unit & I year subscription & has app Omron Pedometer HJ-720ITC: steps, aerobic level steps, calorie burn,stop-watch, comes w/ software & computer cable that downloads your data to an Excel spreadsheet, uses 2032 lithium battery, $59.99 Fi…

can anyone tell me about px90? I thought about getting it. should I even think about that? thank you

Hi Everybody, I recently bought myself a fancy-schmancy pedometer. I'm having trouble finding the motivation to exercise. The more steps the better, I figure, and this might push me to park further from the store, take the long way, or just plain move. What is a good goal for steps? I'm trying to increase my number daily but sadly I only see about 4k for the day. (what a slug!) I'll worry about distance at a later date. thanks for your input, the Laughing Cat

Pittsburgh-ers ....I'm looking for work out buddies. I want to join monroeville la fittness ....any one joining or interested in a support?

Sweat is just fat crying.

My all time favorite work out song is "Remember the Name" by Fort Minor. Great beat & super motivating lyrics. What are your favorite tunes for the gym? :-)

obviously im a big girl and im wondering how easy it wud b for me to start riding a bike...do they have bikes bigger ppl can ride? wantin to get more exercize n...ty

Can anyone shed some light on how I am suppose to be breathing? I seem to be out of breath within a few steps. I assume it's my technique. Not sure but I like to jog I just need to learn how to breathe.

Okay, I am down from a 26 or so to a 12-14 or so, and to be blunt I cannot run due to my lap...it claps, and while I am not experiencing any rashes it tears at the softer skin underneath...it is painful to run (and I can run now, dammit!). Any specific products anyone has used (I mean undergarment, duck tape, super glue, majic wishes from an evil djin) would be greatly appreciated. Thing is it just doesnt seem to be that big...I really want to run guys! I want to get out there and feel my legs burn and my lungs stretch...but I feel like someone is trying to aggressively peel my abdomen away...

Is anybody familiar with this bike? I'm wondering if it's worth it.... I've got an opportunity to get one for $675. But that's still about $500 more than I've ever spent on a bike before. I need something that is compact because I'm a truck driver and will be storing it in the passenger side floorboard.

I don't see my surgeon until next Thursday, but man am I wanting to do more intense work outs. I really want to start C25k, but that is pushing it. I want to do at least some of the work outs on Wii. Or even go to the pool and do water aerobics. So I guess what I am trying to get at, did anyone else start working out more before they got clearance from their docs?

Ok so I swear I have never been more disappointed in my self till today me and hubby watched Biggest Loser on netflicks for motavation to change what were doing and I realized I was bigger then every single person on there I started crying my heart sank :-[ even the really big guys were less then me and today I hit my breaking point! I don't know how I have gotten to this point ! Why haven't I done anything sooner? Why didn't I put down the fries and hamburger and go for the salad? Gosh lee I just want to be healthy and fit and be able to ride a roller coster try on clothes in the stores my friends are in and not just shop for accesories. I'm only 21 years old an at 288lb…

I have been walking six miles for the past 2 years and know have been riding my bike 20 miles in 2 hours 4 times a week what a difference in the results it feels so good to ride up hills i was walking up I forgot how much fun it can be . Im finding it hard to keep the calories up so i drink an isopure before and after .

I've been doing cardio workout tapes everyday for about 30 mins and it's been working fabulous but now the weight loss is a lot slower and I've had the band since sept 2011, any suggestions to get the weight loss back on track?

I have to make a choice... a bike or a gym membership. i can't afford both. my friends split on this. so what do y'all think? i have made up my mind as to which i'm going to do - for now - but please tell me which would you get first? i will tell you which it is later on... i promise

Hey sleevers, The reason for this post is to get some ideas and advice on strength training. I have this wild notion to get into boxing/muay thai/kick boxing/MMA training. I am actually going to visit a gym tomorrow night that has all of those areas and offers classes 1 to 2 times a week. They suggested I come tour the gym and see what a class looks like. I'm excited about becoming as strong as I feel like I can be. Have any sleevers been doing any hardcore strength training like this? My body wants to be stronger, I can feel it! I feel like I need more attention that only cardio and free weights can give me. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Take care! …

Added bike riding to my routine. I needed a pep talk today my daughter gave it to me. Excerise is really hard when u r not use to it.

Looking to go hiking or going for a walk or run. Having a great supporter to motivate each other. I've already lost a total of 52 pounds and soooo excited!!!

So I had RnY on 7/30 and have gone from 326 down to 292.... I know that weighing myself everyday isn't a valid measurement however I've noticed that I'm no longer dropping the pounds. I've just recently as of yesterday started going back to the gym doing simple cardio, gentle yoga and light aqua aerobics. I'm hoping that this is only a temporary pause.... Right?... I've been doing so well don't want to get discouraged