Fitness & Exercise

Active Trainer is offering this 9 week cross training plan FREE! I got it and I am going to start on Friday July 16th. As an example here is the first workout: Today you're going to do as many rounds as you can do for 30 minutes: 2 minute run/walk with a purpose 5 push ups 10 squats 10 sit ups Then you record how it went, how you feel etc. Here is the link: Active Summer Beginner Cross-Training Plan | Beginner Fitness BTW: After you create an account and put the workout in your cart and go to checkout it asks for credit card info just leave that blank and submit and it will give you the workout. It will also start the day you get it but you can go to…

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I'm so upset. I have been walking 3 miles 5-6 days a week and really enjoy it. Well, this past week, my right hip started hurting and now it's to the point where I can hardly lift it up. I'm thinking I have tendonitis in my right hip. I have a doctors appt tomorrow. My surgeon says I cant take any NSAIDS so I am taking Tylenol right now. My surgeon said that I need to rest for a bit or at least decrease the amount I walk and only walk on level surfaces, no hills. It just feels like I have been doing so well and now a set back. Thanks for listening! I'm just really upset!

How do you get those weight trackers into your profile? I checked the web site and saw how to choose one, but how do I get it moved over to this site?:thumbup:

Hi all! I have a question.... I am preband, and am currently on my 6 month diet plan. I have been doing water aerobics evrday morning and twice a week in the evenings, but am worried if I am doing enough exercise? I have been pretty sedentary for the the past 3 years, and the water aerobics are pretty much the only type of of exercise that I can do successfully right now. I can feel that that I am getting the exercise, because my muscles are telling me, but is it enough to help me lose weight? Is there anyone out there that does only water aerobics, or any other simple exercising routine, and finds that they are losing weight?

Does anyone have any ideas? Here are some artists that really get me going (lol don't laugh I'm only 20 and I'm in college, so my taste is probably really different, but feel free to add anything you find upbeat and easy to work out to): Justin Bieber - my #1 workout music, LOVE LOVE LOVE B.o.B Lady Gaga (sometimes) Miley Cyrus Young Money (sometimes) Nikki Manaj Usher (some upbeat stuff like "OMG" and others) Sean Kingston (sometimes) Jason Derulo definitely "You're a Jerk (remix)" by New Boyz if you guys can give me any suggestions - doesn't matter if it's the same type of music or not - definitely reply to the post!

Hey guys! I was just wondering...sometimes I have to split up my walk..20-30 minutes twice a day instead of 40-60 minutes at one time. I know they say as long as you get so many minutes a day, you're good, but what do you guys think? I work 7a-3:30p and try to walk before work and either on my lunch break or after work. I do notice that if I walk twice a day instead of once, I tend to walk more total minutes a day. Thanks for your time guys! Hope everyone is doing well! Leeanne :bored:

Is my nutritionist keeping me fat? scale is the same. Since banding shirt size from 2x to xl-large, Waist 44-46 now 38) In addition to trainer have working with a nutritionst who has been increasing my calories. She wants me to eat at least 1800 a day. Granted I am eating more and weight is stable but I really want to loose at least another 30 lbs or so. I keep a food journal etc. Since last week the scale has started to move, I droped my calories to around 1300, very well balance, also cut down on artifical sweetners, and also protien drinks etc. She looked over my food journal today and said I really need to eat at leat 1700 to 1800 and be very consistant. She s…

Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007. I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fil…

im 25years old and about 4 months post op with 61lbs down. my arms look horrid there sagging and it just looks bad.. anyone have any ideas for me

Soon after getting my sleeve (about 3 months ago) I read an article about a local triathalon that's focus is to empower women to be the best they can be. The triathalon is called the "Ramblin Rose". As triathalons go it's an easy one- you swim 250 yards, bike 9 miles and then run (or run/walk or walk) 2 miles. The neat thing about this triathalon is you can sign up for a mentor program. People help you train. Even if you have never swam before they will teach you. So three months ago I decided it would be a perfect exercise goal for me in 2010. Well sometimes I can be all talk (I talked about wanting to sky drive back in my 20's and never did that either!!!) But I just pa…

I used to have a boxing set many years ago with a 70lb heavy bag. I used it daily and was able to tone up quite a bit and lose some weight. I bought a wii last year and sometimes do the boxing games on there, but it just isn't the same as hitting an actual heavy bag. I've been looking all over the internet for a set and the cheapest I've found was on walmart.com, but they're out of stock. So my question is, do you box for exercise and where did you get your set from?

So for some reason I recently have become obsessed with High Intensity Interval Training. I use the elliptical and do approximately 7 reps (1 minute high intensity followed by 1.5 minutes low intensity) which equals about 30 minutes total for the routine. Previous to starting this method I would traditionally do 50-60 minutes at a moderate level. So far I am far more exhausted following 25 minutes of HIIT than I was following 60 minutes of moderate activity. I am really hopping this will be what pushes me off my current plateau and allows me to get to the next level. Anybody else using tabata or other HIIT methods?

I've seen the commericals and the ads in magazines for the shoes called Shape-ups by Skechers. The ad states they are designed to help burn more calories, tone muscles, and improve posture.... etc. Sounds to good to be true to me. My question is has any one bought them and do they do what they are suppose to do? In my opinion they are some ugly ass shoes....... but I'm willing to purchase them if they do what they are advertised to do. Holla back. Deb

I really hate exercising. But I was thinking that joining Curves might be much better for me than joining a gym. Has anyone any thoughts on Curves?

Well I have been doing some reading and everything I read says that cardio in the morning is best for burning the most fat since it is before you have eaten anything and have fasted with no carbs all night long. My issue is that I have sever Hypothyroidism and mornings are very hard for me. Has anyone else heard that doing cardio in the morning is the best?

I really love Yoga and now that I am on the losing end of the weight debacle I want to resume it after a several year hiatus. I just had surgery June 11th, when do you think it is safe to take a yoga class? Has anyone out there found it to be a reliable form of exercise?

I'm six weeks post-op and won't be cleared for weights until 3 months out. At that point I can start with light weights and progress slowly. I am finding this a bit frustrating since I did Cross Fit before the surgery and could dead lift 150 pounds (not bad for an old woman). I'm doing cardio in the meantime, but I find it very borning. What's everyone else doing?

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Hello everyone lets now think in a different way. we have discussed about the techniques and Best ways to quit smoking. Now lets think from an another angle, from the angle, with a true and clear mind. Why can’t we change the way we think. Rather than medicines and the support of anyone else it is the determination of our mind that makes us to make a clear decision. When you seriously think of something, whether it is to quit smoking or about anything else, make your mind aware that, you are going to do something for your own well being, through which the society is also going to gain. We can make others aware of the sin, only if our part is clear and precise. S…

Hey everyone! Ok so I fell off the wagon last month... well this month won't be any better. I've moved and still in process, its really difficult right now. I can't let that keep me from doing the right thing tho, so this month I propose to myself to do at least 30 minutes activity per day. I just leave it up to me to choose what it will be. What will you do? Remember to check in and let us all know how you are doing!!

Hello Everyone and Welcome, This thread is for everyone who needs motivation and encouragement to get moving and to help make us accountable to ourselves and one another. The Plan is to draw up a new thread each week, running from Sunday to Saturday. You are awarded "Points" for exercise and everyone works to their own ability. You get 1 Point for every 10 minutes of exercise. You choose whatever activity you wish. Each week you pledge your points on board - making a committment to achieve them, and then you strive all week to achieve your own goal. You keep your own score and at the end of the week you must let us all know just how well you did. Hopefull…

I have just passed my one year since I got the lap band. I am approaching 140 pounds lost and will be doing my first triathlon soon, after doing several 5k and 10k runs. When I started, I started walking, then to the gym to work on the machines (needed to be careful because of knee problemms). That progressed to longer ellyptical workouts, and then other machines. I then started very slow (and sometimes painful) jogs. I made sure I stayed long and slow to build up tendons, muscles and ligaments and avoudn knee and foot problems. This has progresses from 3 days a week to 6 days a week (with a coach), and training for a series of triathlons. My recommendation for a…

any ideas? Due to a 1 hour and 20 minute commute each way, I am gone for 12 hours a day and have little to know time for exercise. Anyone have any ideas for exercise in a time crunch?

Hi everyone! I'm starting Insanity on March 15th and I'm so EXCITED!!!! If you don't know much about Insanity or haven't seen the Beach Body infomercials, it's an intense 60 day cardio workout that has amazing results! I'll document my progress in this thread. Desi

Right now I have hit a big plateau at 366 -365lbs for the past 3 weeks. At 6'1, most of my weight is in the mid section..ugh!! My job is stationary from 9-6pm. In the afternoons, I am walking one mile plus weight training, three times a week. I know that I am building muscle, but should I cut out the weight training and focus only on cardio?? Also my calorie intake average is around 1700-1800. My protein levels are good (80-90 grams). I am STILL trying to lower my carbohydrate intake to at least 70 grams per day. My doctor also suggested that I should lower my calorie intake to 1300-1400. Do you think it is too low for right now?

Hello, I am 5 weeks post op and for the past 3 weeks I have been going to the gym. The past 2 weeks it has been 5 days a week for about 35 to 40 minutes each day. I haven't started any abdominal exercises yet as I am not sure when I should start that and what is the best kind to do???? Also anyone have any good exercises for under the arms??

Whats crackin folks, just thought I'd chime in on a little program I started you might have heard of it, P90x...just wanted to say that I'm on the verge of starting day 3 today and I have to say I'm hooked. I've never allowed my weight problem stop me from staying active so I gotta say I have a bit of an advantage heading into the program there. For any of you who are afraid of trying it I'm here to tell you dont be afraid to try it if you're physically able to. I'm about 9 weeks post-op 18lbs down and with this program I can already feel I'm heading in the right direction. Now granted I'm not going at it full force (the doc said to not over do it to allow the sutures to …

I just got home from doing my first 5K. What a great time. It was for the Valerie Fund. Kids with blood disorders and Cancers. I finished it in under 45 minutes and I could have kept going. I think a monster has been awaken in me.

Hey I just want to start a fun topic tonight. I read from bella71's blog-MY HAPPY PLACE, that she is able to become her own workout cheerleader. Do you see yourself as a workout cheerleader?? If so, what do you say to yourself?

I'm cleared to go back and hit the gym, and I'm so happy and excited. One nice thing about my genome is that I build muscle like CRAZY (despite being fairly low-testosterone... I shudder to think what I'd be built like if I had normal T levels for a male my age!). It only takes me a couple of weeks to lay on heavy slabs of muscle. Now that I'm losing fat (and I'm also keeping my Protein very high, watching my carbs a little, and tweaking all of the known bodybuilding micronutrients like arginine, carnitine, chromium, and so on), it should be a rocket sled! I have my age working against me, but everything else is in my favor. Right now, I'm DEPRESSINGLY weak and fl…

Hello Everyone and Welcome, This thread is for everyone who needs motivation and encouragement to get moving and to help make us accountable to ourselves and one another. The Plan is to draw up a new thread each week, running from Sunday to Saturday. You are awarded "Points" for exercise and everyone works to their own ability. You get 1 Point for every 10 minutes of exercise. You choose whatever activity you wish. Each week you pledge your points on board - making a committment to achieve them, and then you strive all week to achieve your own goal. You keep your own score and at the end of the week you must let us all know just how well you did. Hopefull…

Okay, so I have not made a secret about the fact that I have struggled since surgery to make exercise a part of my life. I can make lots of excuses, but the truth is I wasn't motivated/ready to go there yet. Well, even if I'm not ready my heart and body and mental health need it, not to mention it really would be nice to get some muscle tone going. So today, I did toning with resistance bands and weights on my arms and then did half of the taebo AMPED workout. Now half may seem wimpy but I feel empowered and inspired and tommorow I think I will brave the Hip Hop Abs. My oh my!!!! This feels so good. Thanks all for the inspiration. I often think about Macmadame and how i…

Unfortunately I have not been able to get on a regular work out schedule. Even though I try to work out at least 5 times a week it doesnt always happen at the same time. Sometimes I wake up at 5:30 to do Couch to 5K, but if that doesnt happen I just work out in the evenings. Morning workouts feel GREAT, Evenening workouts feel Great too because I feel I did it even after a days work I took myself to the gym....but after those evening workouts Im soooooo Hungry. I can come home and eat the house if I could!!!!! Why!!!!! Most of my stuck episodes have been after an evening workout when Ill come home and try to eat a banana with Peanut Butter. Right now dont know if I ge…

I work out at a gym using the weight equipment and I can not get a straight answer out of the people there. My goal is toning and calorie burning. Which is most effective more reps at lower weights or fewer reps at higher weights?

I am leaving for vacation in 3 weeks. I've done well over the last few months, but can do better. Now that I have the summer off I can increase the amount of exercise I get. My goal for the month is 60 miles.

I know everyones body is different...but has anyone totally tightened their body by working out after loosing a lot of weight. So Far I have lost a little over 20 pounds. My arms are horrible. Ive always worked out and never had so much loose skin because Ive never lost this much weight this fast. Just wondering if I can fix the loose skin by continuing to excersice. I have about 40 or 50 more pounds to loose and just would like to know so that I can be motivated to continue to being dedicated and working out hard especially if i know its going to work in helping me tone. I know a lot of people go for surgery after loosing a lot of weight but I would love to not hav…

Im four weeks post op and I was told that I have no restrictions for working out. I was told I can do weight training and intense cardio. I keep reading that this is all wrong and I shouldnt be lifting weights at all. i am worried my I am going to do something to cause a problem with my band... but why would my DR clear me if I would ruin something.. any thoughts?

After surgery did you find yourself losing faster exercising/walking than not doing anything at all in the beginning? or have you continued your regime and the weight stalled and/or you gained? Krys

I don't run like Forrest Gump; can't ride a bike like Lance Armstrong; and have no desire to swim like Michael Phelps! I've read threads on here from people running marathons, and doing triathalons, and just being super athletes, but it's kind of intimidating to me! Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that these people are so passionate about their sport. So, I thought I'd start a thread for those of us who work out to be healthier, but don't necessarily want to be the next fitness rock star! Feel free to jump in with comments. I work out 3-5 days a week for about an hour each time. I try to make it 5 days, but sometimes life gets in the way. It would be great to ke…

Having avoided any Water sport activity for over 3 decades due to my weight, the pool now looks inviting. I was sleeved over 5 months ago. Is it alright to start swimming in addtion to the exercises I do at the gym 4 days/week.

Can anyone recommend a good fitness club in SoCal? After analyzing our budget we have determined that I can join one. I do have Fibromyalgia and need knee replacement surgery so I'll need one with a pool. I looked into the YMCA and it's $45.00 a month with no contract. They have 3 pools and all the equipment but I'm not sure I'd get the proper training. Please feel free to recommend or comment on any clubs you've belonged to. Some may be nationwide. Thanks in advance for the input.

After surgery, I'll be in for a long North Dakota winter. I know I'm not going to drive to Curves in a blizzard, and I don't have a TV for wii. What kind of low-impact exercise can I do in the house without buying equipment? Thanks

ṂắὙ ḔẍḙṙḉḭṡẼ غ ϢθЯḱṎṹṱ ṪḦṝḔᶏϷ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi!! I need a challenge and I also need one monthly! So, I am creating a monthly exercise and workout thread. I am a little bit late getting this one started, but better late than never... so here you go. List here a challenge for yourself. For me this is what I challenge myself to do for the rest of the month. I want to do a 30 minute cardio workout 4 days per week until May 31st. Total 390 minutes. I want to do a 30 minute calisthenics workout 2 days per week in the evenings until May 31st. Total 180 minutes. I want to walk at least 30 miles before this month ends! Anyone up for a challenge??? :thumbu…

I was banded on 5/19, so I'm obviously not ready for major toning exercises, especially anything using the core muscles. I have been walking, and I'm able to do that without discomfort at a decent pace, and longer each day. But I am losing pretty fast right now, and I really want to know when I can do something that builds muscle a little bit. I guess I have this fear of getting that "deflated" look. Probably more than a little irrational, I know. They generally say 5-6 weeks for strength training, right? But what if I'm 3 weeks post-op, my incisions are healed completely, and I don't feel any pain? Can I, say, do some squats or arm curls, or anything like that? Does it…

I am ready for summer. Every year I am miserable when I go on vacation with my family. Cute summer clothes did not fit and all I wanted to do was stay in the condo. Talking about spoiling the fun for everyone. My husband and daughters enjoyed so many actvities without me. This year will be different. Losing weight has lifted my self esteem. I am ready to enjoy all that life has to offer. I am challenging myself to lose 10 more pounds before the end of June. I slacked on my exercise and still managed to lose 18 pounds in 2 months. Now I am highly motivated and will not use the excuse of being too tired to skip my workouts. Come join me. My goal is 40 miles for May…

I gotta say, I'm starting to really enjoy exercise. Now that I'm 30 lbs. lighter than I've been in a long, long time, I'm really enjoying my "fitness" walks, and I find that my pace is MUCH faster if I even want to work up a sweat. The miles just fly by! Today I did a walk up beautiful Elliott Ave. onto Alaskan Way, with the gorgeous Elliott Bay to my right, and all of Seattle's interesting, colorful people out with me! I got to walk past the Seattle aquarium up to the cruise terminal, before I had to loop back. There's a flight of stairs at the Olympic Sculpture Park -- actually 3 flights of stairs, probably close to 100 steps. I was actually able to RUN up thos…

My gym is hosting a 12-week fit challenge. I dont have all the details to it yet, but it seems like who loses the much weight, maybe goes by loss of body fat %. It starts june 7. First place gets $10,000! Second, 3,000 and third 2,000. I want to join, but i feel shy and embarrassed. Plus I just got banded and have heard all about bandster hell. Any words of encouragement?

I read that I am supposed to be getting 1/2 hr exercise a day starting asap (day 1 or 2). Is this for real? I want to curl up and die - not exercise! The most exercise I am getting is when I waddle for dear life to the bathroom! Which leads into my other question - is this wretched diarrhea (clear to tan w/ extreme mucous) normal? Lastly, how does anyone get 50 gms Protein a day? I don't mind sipping Water & broth but the milky based Protein drinks spoil before I get more than a little bit. Thanks!

Hello everyone- i just had surgery on the 17th (last Monday) and prior to that i had been exercising vigorously for 2-3 hours a day (on the elliptical machine). Since surgery i have no exercised simply because i didn't have the energy and had a hard time getting in enough fluids and calories. I am now able to get in 1200 calories a day through several yougurts, fudgecicles, light juice, tomato juice, gummy Vitamins (which i eat like candy!! lol) and several Protein shakes. It seems that if the food is cold and soft or liquid that i can take in quite a bit now. I only wanted to lose about 30 lbs, and i've lost about 8 since surgery, but don't want to lose the muscle mass t…