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Does anyone know a weight loss strategy???

rubina — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:18:44 GMT

Hi, I am 23 years old and have been gaining on pounds and this is getting to me. The thing is that after several efforts of exercise and dieting, I don’t seem to get any slimmer! There are many ways to lose weight, but I have exhausted all the ways I know. I have consulted a few people but all of them have been telling me the same thing. It isn’t helping me and only making my fears worse.

Is there some way to make me feel better!!!

Pain After Work Outs

Hunter and Tylers Dad — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:38:51 GMT

I just started working with a trainer for the first time in my life. My wife and I are in extreme pain for days after our work outs. Is this normal when first starting out? I worked my Biceps, Triceps and Shoulders 2 days ago and I feel like I have seperated both shoulders and my arms are cramping up as i write this. The trainer advised to stretch and drink lots of water. We have done both and are still in a great deal of pain. Is there anyhting else we can do to minimize the pain from these workouts?

Electrolytes! Are you cramping after a workout?

TX runners — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:51:49 GMT

My calves used to cramp all the time after I worked out...now they dont- thanks to a friend that introduced me to enlyten electrolyte strips. These strips dissolve quickly in your mouth and are very convenient to use. I always take these before, during, and post workout! Do you want to try some samples? www.enlyten.com/angelas to see other products.

Core/Abs

Active Sara — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:53:05 GMT

Does anyone have any specific core and ab workouts/exercises?

Is it bad to exceed my target heart rate while working out?

Zack W — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:03:27 GMT

I work out regularly and have just started paying attention to my target heart rate. However, I often times exceed my target heart rate, but I feel great while I'm working out. Is this ok to do?

CrossFit

CrossFitTorrance — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:16:25 GMT

CrossFit Torrance is holding a free WORKOUT/ Q&A Session this saturday at Roadrunner Sports in Torrance, CA. We will be there from 10am-12pm. Come check us out!

CrossFit is a Core Strength & conditioning program that has been proven extremely effective at increasing endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility.

www.Crossfittorrance.com

5th Metatarsal Fracture! How to stay fit during recovery???!!!???

Annie Lehrer — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:48:40 GMT

You may not believe me when I tell you all that I have a sustained a 5th metatarsal fracture on my right foot after jumping on the bed....well, jumping off the bed. As i landed improperly on my foot and it buckled and i suffered a psuedo jones fracture of the right 5th metatarsal. My orthopod says it's right between a midshaft and jones fracture. I'm in an Aircast for now. I can bear weight with my boot on but my orthopod asked for a week of couch sitting, minimal weight bearing to go to the BR and kitchen and RICE. I will get re-evaluated on 10/29 to see how things are healing and to then see if internal fixation will be necessary. He does not think that it will. Anyway!....how the hell can i stay fit while not being able to run/walk/bike/swim at this time...or for the next 6 -12 weeks? He laughed at me when I asked about running a 10K in March. States my bone won't be ready for running for at least 8-12 months. What am I going to do. I have been doing sit ups and push ups but I don't want to be lop sided...strong on top but weak on bottom. I am worried about losing strength in my right LE and gaining weight. I'm already in a recovery mode despite the fact that this injury is only 4 days old. Any suggestions/help would be appreciated! I don't want to get mushy during recovery....especially when it's going to take place over the holidays. What the heck was I thinking jumping on the bed?!!??

Cross Training

Wilco — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:12:57 GMT

What's your favorite cross training activity? I usually do sets of sprints, push ups, and sit ups, but it's getting to be a little boring. Also, I don't think it's really an efficient workout either.

Internal Scar Tissue after abdominal surgery

kadee35 — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:08:14 GMT

I had gallbladder sugery in Decemeber, and started running again several weeks ago. Lately I have noticed a strange pull sensation in my stomach when stretching certian ways, no pain but it's uncomfortable. I have heard that internal scar tissue can only be removed from surgery....and I will do aynything to avoid that. Anyone have any advice??

An EZ way to register your riders!

Greta Rose Zagarino — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:59:34 GMT

Now is the serious countdown, so if your club is finding it difficult to register your riders, print out this attached registration packet, grab some pens, and get folks to fill out the EZ one-page form right there at the club. Just fax it back to us, and we'll input their info into the computer. We'll email the rider a confirmation which will include their link to their donation page. The packets also have offline donation forms if they just want to collect checks and never go near the computer.

Done! Handled!

The only step- which is optional, but highly effective- is for the rider to cut and paste their donation link (from our confirmation email) into their own email program and have them send it out to all their friends and family asking for support. They can click on their own link to see how much money they've raised without ever having to log in to Active.

If, on the other hand, your riders are not being inspired by Spinning Nation...or perhaps aren't moved by the charities or those who will benefit from our help... remember we are creating an amazing event, and there is no need to "sell" anything. Let your inspiration be contagious and speak for itself. I know I am moved by the people in my life who I have lost to cancer, and I am doing this for them... Let's focus these few weeks on all of us who want to celebrate and give back a little of the joy of Spinning we are so privileged to enjoy, and let's focus on those who want to join Spinning Nation! I can't wait!

Hope this helps,

Greta Rose

Customer Service for Spinning Nation

541-386-5154