If you’re looking for a new way to jazz up your fitness routine, why not try dancing? With the popularity of TV dance shows these days, there’s never been a better time to put on your dancing shoes. Why should celebrities have all the fun... Read more
John Keats once wrote, "The poetry of the earth is never dead."
Poet or not, almost all of us have been awestruck by nature at one time or another. Whether it's running at sunset on a sandy white beach, walking alongside a cool tri... Read more
Take a trip with me to your post-wedding future, would you?
You found the perfect dress or the just-right tux. You had the big wedding and the fun reception. You spent time together on your honeymoon in total wedded bliss. And now you’re b... Read more
For most of us, work is a fact of life. Whether your paycheck helps care for a family, a home, tuition, or simply what you need to stay alive, we spend a large percentage of our waking hours doing some kind of work.
According to recent research,... Read more
Ah, the delights of the holiday season: the crisp weather, the cozy fires, the family festivities and the sumptuous feasts. But, with all the merriment come special challenges—to our waistlines. "The holiday season is an extremely busy tim... Read more
I have a membership at a full gym with almost every piece of equipment and classes etc... I am still at a loss as to what to do each day... and end up on the mundane treadmill each day.... does spark people have a weekly routine suggestions? if so I... Read more
Hey! I'm looking for someone (any age, gender, weight) who is willing to help me get back on track when it comes to working out. I can get sidetracked, but I try my best, and will try to help you with whatever you want to work on. I play volleyball,... Read more
This is my first post here outside of the Fitness board, so I hope I've come to the right place with this question.
I understand about the importance of eating protein following strength training, in order to help the muscles repair and rebuild.... Read more
I do seated and standing cardio and some core and dumbell or bodyweight strength workouts, but today all of a sudden half way throught my seated cardio dancing workout my legs just wouldn't lift any more. My arms were burning far more than usual a... Read more
Does anyone know how many calories are burned in Coach Nicole's 15-Minute Cardio in Crunch Workout from the Fit, Firm and Fired Up Video? I can't log it in on the My Fitness Page.... Read more
Not as in the sense as joining a gym. I wanted to exercise but I was tired of the same ol' gym workout so I joined a club for women who like to work out, now we go hiking and biking all sorts of things. So in the process I am making new friends and... Read more
Sometimes when I am in a cardio rut I combine my exercise routines. you don't have to be a triathlete or duathlete to appreciate gym workouts that incorporate two or more cardio sessions. Say I have only 4o minutes to exercise but am burned out fro... Read more
You want to be a fit person, right? That's why I'm sharing my own habits for keeping fit and staying healthy in the ongoing Habits of Fit People series. Here's one that works for me: Keeping exercise equipment around the house. So why does something... Read more
Over the past 30-35 years there has been a huge revolution in the world of athletic footwear. There are literally hundreds of shoes on the market today for every sport one can think of. But, it is very important to wear the proper shoe for the activ... Read more
treadmill 3.5 with a hill of 5 for 45 min, eliptical 10 with a hill of 6 for 30 min, bicycle 12.8 for 30 min with speed bumps and then I did the lower body machines. I was soaked shirt, shorts etc. Man I feel better. LOL Blessings to all.... Read more
TRD
walk 3.2-3.6
50 mins., 2.25 miles
12% - 15% incline for 22.5 minutes
600 cals.
Planned to fast for dinner; dinner was prepared -- and YUMMY and healthy! Thanks, J!
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If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.
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