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I have been training like crazy for an upcoming half marathon. I've been dealing with injury and have finally gotten totally burned out. I have NO desire to run. My rotation used to include 4 runs, 2 bike/spins, 2 upper body, 1 floorwork, 3 abs, and yoga. Some days were 2-3 hour workout...

Try it outside I actually prefer using CC outside rather than in. Obviously I can't run up a hill at the right time, so it's all just increasing my speed. I've run 4 and 6 mile course records with Sean! Andrea

I've read that protein powder loses most of it's protein when heated. Do you know if this is true or not? Andrea

How many calories you burn can depend a lot on weight too. I'm 6'1" and weight 160 lbs. When I run 10 miles (1:45:00) I burn a little over 1000 calories. Andrea

I did the upper body portion of MM this morning and was wondering the same thing! I do the second set of each exercise as a hammer curl just because of wrist issues I have. There is no way I can use a barbell with any kind of weight on it for curls. I've always wondered if the bar hits the...

Preparing the day before is most important IMO. Hydrate well, eat a good carb dinner, and get your sleep. I run within 30 min. of waking so only have a small muffin or half of a bagel and water. Breakfast afterwards ranges from smoothie to omelet to oatmeal to yogurt/fruit/Fiber1. I have...

RE: A-Jock's HC- Do you plan on doing this rotation yourself? I know you used to lift on your own, so am curious. Andrea

I wouldn't say I'm a spinning expert, but just a few thoughts:-) You will get used to the seat. I use a very thinly padded bike short (tri shorts). I have more problems with the crotch area than the sit bones though. You don't need the clipless pedals. Once you get into spinning you...

Sarah is one of my favorite. I love Candlelight Yoga, Fatburning Yoga and Joy of Yoga. Eoin Finn is another good one, but more advanced. Yoga, Mind, & Body with Ali McGraw (I believe the instructor is Erich Schiffman) is also good. I'm a yoga newbie, so haven't tried a lot of...

I used to have one. I think I got a dud cause the motor burned up after about 3 years. My MIL's is still going strong. It's her favorite kitchen appliance. I mainly used it for smoothies and grinding wheat. I still do both with my regular blender. Andrea

I've been lucky enough to meet her in person and even work for her. She's great! We love ya Deb! Andrea

I struggle with getting leg work in when I'm training for a long event (1/2 marathon or higher) because my legs are so tired. I am doing this right now and hope it will work when my runs become longer. I also hope to add some leg strength time. I've been doing yoga most days as well...

Candlelight Yoga I think it's great for beginners. It's also a favorite of mine. Andrea

I hope you get some replies. I've lived 100 miles north of Vegas all my life, but can't tell you much about local politics and stuff. I just know the traffic and road construction is getting worse, and housing prices are rising like crazy! Vegas is the second fastest growing city in the...

>>>Interesting--do you have any more info on that? Is it possible >that your max HR gets higher as you get fitter? Would love to >read more. Your max HR is just that. YOUR max heart rate. So, while I have a max of say, 195, someone the same age and fitness level as I may have a max of...

Running You're right, if you don't run it may be hard to do 25 minutes right away. You could always start with a run/walk! You may think the walking won't be enough, but you'd be surprised what a good workout you'll get. I would think subbing some other cardio would work fine too, if you...

How are you figuring your max HR? If you are using the 220 minus age formula it is probably wrong. During a VO2 Max test I hit 195. According the charts my max is 191. Brenda from Cathe's workouts is a few years older than I and has an even higher max heart rate. So, the age formula is only...

My ds is a huge fan so we watch it every week. Every single thing grosses me out. I'd rather do the spider thing. We're having a Fear Factor bday party for his 8th in 2 weeks! Andrea

I have subbed. We have a small school so I know around 1/3 of the kids. The subbing is okay, but the fun part is how much the kids come to love you after only one day! They want your attention, and whenever they see you in the hallway when you are subbing another class they'll holler "Hi Ms...

Thanks everyone! I learned a lot just from your posts. I think I'll go with my iced passionfruit green tea in place of Pepsi and see how it goes. I forgot about the health benefits of green tea. Now, don't tell me they go away when it's iced! I doubt I'd ever give sugar up completely...