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I run a few days a week and i started taking spinning a few times a week.

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I run 3-5 miles a day and do kettlebell swings (a full body workout with one weight). I use between 25-55 lbs kettlebells.

Read up on that exercise in The Four Hour Body - you'll be amazed at the definition it can give you.

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I do weight training and cardio. I got a personal trainer to help me learn how to exercise. Best investment ever!

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I do an hour of lap swimming daily. If there is a swim meet etc I do an hour on the eliptical.

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i go to the gym i start with the weight room i do abs 2 types of machines and i do other machines that work varies parts of my body i dont do same body part everyday i alternate with diff muscle group everyday the one thing i do every day is 50 min of cardio split into diff machines ex i do 10 min on stationary bike with resistance then i do the olyptical with slight incline my biggest chunk of my cardio time is spent on the tredmill 30 min at a fast pace walk with 1 min intervals of running every 5 min. ive lost 55 pounds in 3 months so it seems to work for me B)

let me know if theres any suggestions or corrections i should do please good luck to you all i hope your Quest for fitness is wonderful and succesful

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I dont have a set routine down yet, I was banded 6 weeks ago and have been exercising for about 3 weeks. Right now I am going to Zumba 2 nights a week and using the gazelle 2-3 x a week for 30 minutes at a time. When it warms up I hope to do the couch to 5K. I love the zumba class, it is so much fun and look forward to going every week. My husband is going to start PX90 in March and I don't know if I will be able to do it but I am going to give it a try.

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The best thing for you to do is Jogging and/or Running. It is absolutely the greatest thing to base your weight loss workout around. I used to start off just by jogging as much as i could (was barely a mile in like 13 minutes) and after a year of training got to 3 miles...after 2 years i was up to 5 miles. I did that 3 days a week and spinning class 2 days a week. Motivation is the HARDEST thing when it comes to working out and the easiest way for me was to make short term goals. Making small rewards for yourself is what will keep you going. Trying to lose that pound by the end of the month. Running a mile in under 7 minutes. Pushing yourself to have an incline the entire run. All these little things will help you strive to that next level.

Enough of the rambling...the best excercise is Jogging and Running hands down. Cardio = best weight burner IMO

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I think I agree, but there comes a point where it burns too much fat, when you're a normal weight. Like you need plenty of cardio, of course, but for me now, running seven days a week is toooo much. I have just gotten way too skinny and need to perhaps do a little less running and quite a bit more weight training.

Its always good to mix things up too - I'm very fit and quite strong - I mean I can do plenty of man style push ups and even a chin up or two but I did a Body Pump class today and it kicked my butt! I even had a nana nap at 4pm, lol.

When you're just starting out though, I reckon cardio cardio cardio with a minor emphasis on weight training.

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I am currently doing zumba and have been for almost a year. I do 6 classes per week as I am trying to get ready for surgery at the end of February (hopefully). I hope I can get back to it soon after surgery. Have you heard how long you have to wait?

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I hate to exercise. But, I decided today was the day that I wanted to start. I went to exercisetv.com walk a mile video. I did it. I was proud of myself. Maybe when I get this beat I can start other things. But, for now this hour I did it.:rolleyes:

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