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STEFFI264
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I have trouble on my side my hips hurt when I try to do side leg lifts so much that i feel I cannot do them
KELMOM23
Posts: 264 5/9/09 7:57 P
Ok, so I'm not the only one - that makes me feel a little bit better, and "I feel your pain" Hope we heal up by next Wednesday ;-) I better get a mat before then!
Kelly
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DEE831
Posts: 2,607 5/9/09 3:09 P
buy a foam mat it works great
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BLAZINGPHOENIX
Posts: 3,045 5/9/09 12:46 A
I have a foam garden kneeler I got from the dollar store that does well for me when I do push-ups. The yoga mat doesn't work so well on our carpets but I do like the blanket idea! Lorraine
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HUBITHA
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Fitness Minutes: (11,725) Posts: 714 5/9/09 12:19 A
I ended up with the same thing from the crunchless core workout. I have a mat but didn't use it. Thought the carpet would be enough padding. Wrong! Next time I'll use the mat and probably the folded up towel idea.
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BOOPBETTY7
Posts: 983 5/8/09 11:00 P
The mat is what I use because I have wood floors and that's slippery too!!
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MANDARK64
Posts: 18 5/8/09 9:19 P
I am not a fan of mats either. I like the blanket idea. I do my stuff on my bamboo floor and havent reall needed a mat yet.
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KILASANDRA
Posts: 170 5/8/09 6:42 P
I like the microfleece idea! If you put it on a carpet, you get the cushiness underneath too.
I have a yoga mat, but it's too thin and slippery - it tends to slide away from me sometimes. If I use a blanket, it's big, so I can meander all over it.
Thanks for the idea! :)
KELMOM23
Posts: 264 5/8/09 5:54 P
Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll just have to break down and buy a mat - worth it! The pain I'm feeling is no fun.
Kelly
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MAR-TISH-A
Posts: 2,750 5/8/09 5:53 P
I would find an exercise mat.
BABAJANE
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I haven't had any problems. I have a mat, but haven't been using it. But, the mat is a good idea.
I can do this!!
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MARTY19
Posts: 53,176 5/8/09 5:15 P
I use a mat and haven't had any problems.
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RD03875
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I bought a mat on sale about six months ago but before that I used a microfleece blanket folded into a yoga mat shape. It was softer than carpet or other material.
I know its similar to what everyone else has said but microfleece is pretty painless.
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LISAABL
Posts: 717 5/8/09 4:35 P
A mat would definitely be better, you can get them at walmart for $10 or maybe use and old towel to put under your knees
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SCOTYDOG
Posts: 7 5/8/09 4:35 P
You can also try using a hand towel. When I do push-ups on my knees, I use a hand towel underneath my knees because our carpet tears up my skin.
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LIMELITESHINES
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I would definitely recommend looking into a yoga or pilates mat. You can find some pretty nice ones on sale at WalMart for pretty cheap. You wont get the burn like you would on a rug.
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KELMOM23
Posts: 264 5/8/09 4:25 P
Question: Did anyone else experience a nasty rug burn from any of the videos?
I am using a rug (not a mat) and regular cotton exercise clothing. After doing the crunchless video, I noticed a soreness that I am guessing came from the V-shape position leg raises. You can guess as to where the rug burn is located.
I am bummed because I need to solve the problem before doing the video again. Did I do it wrong? Is the rug a bad idea? Should I switch to being completely on my back instead of in a V-shape?
I would like to avoid this and any other sports injury in the future. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Kelly
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