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I am still pre-op and not very mobile so I have been using this Exercise Peddler http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Exercise-Electronic-RTL10273/dp/B002VWJYSE when I watch TV. I peddle with my hands and do at least 60 minutes a day. It's actually kind of fun.

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(1) My gym membership has been the best investment

(2) Sweat proof ear buds.

(3) Half marathon trainer:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.c13_1forpink2

Listen to your favorite music while you train and follow the program’s convenient audio alerts. Along with voice/audio alerts and music controls on your headset, just press “start”, put your device in your pocket, and you are ready to go. Alerts will tell you when to warm-up, walk, run, cooldown, and when minute is left to give it your all.

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Pre-surgery and right after surgery work out wear: Kohl's has a great selection on line in plus sizes and runs true to size as does Lane Bryant. Once I got into about a size 18 I could fit into XXL Fabletics - Kate Hudson's line available on line. Love the yoga pants they have fantastic compression for the price. The sports bras are not very supportive even for a B cup like me. Kiava (again on line) makes a double criss cross back sports bra that provides great support even for running for under $40, my favorite by far and they look cute with a tank top. I am a 38 B and wear an XL (I am wide through my ribs). I could wear the XXL at a 40-42C. You want to start exercising but don't know where to start and aren't thrilled about signing a gym contract? Check out Amazon local and groupon in your area and you will find all kinds of options from cross fit, martial arts, zumba, you name it and the deals are very inexpensive. I found the dance studio I go to that way. I was hooked from about the 5th class and is my main form of exercise and has been for over a year. I thought the gym was pretty boring by comparison.

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I am currently reading the 2014 Best American Sports Writing anthology and there is an article about sports bras that made me think of this site. I'm looking forward to fitting in my first real sports bra in years. They have certainly changed a lot since they were invented!

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