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Hi - ITA w/ Anne, but have you considered switching up which arm you do first as well? For example, if I just did barbell curls and then my next exercise is alternating dumbbell curls, I woud work the strong arm first so that the weaker arm gets more rest before I work it. Make sense...

Thanks for the input!! I'll try the more specific formula for figuring HR out! Glad to know its probably not my HR monitor and others have experienced this as well. Take care, Lynn M.

Hi all- I just recently purchased a Heart Rate Monitor ( a Polar FS1) and wore it for the first time yesterday to see what my heart did during a run. I've not used one in over 10 years, have always been of the mind that the self perceived exertion test was accurate. Based on the formula...

Hi- I only have experience with Weight Watchers, not the other 2,but I thought I 'd throw my comments in. I am in total agreement w/ Patti on if you workout strenously, WW might not work so well for you. I work out pretty hard 6x/week and found myself ravenous. I attributed this to the...

One more thing to consider.... veggies actually have more protein in them than you think... things like broccoli, green beans, mushrooms actually have around 2 gms per serving. That means if you make up something like a big ol' veggie omelet you might be getting even more protein than what you...

I've often wondered myself what the appropriate amount of protein to consume per day is for a woman that workouts out hard and lifts weights. The research is all over the board on what we should be consuming. I've tried the one gm + of protein per lb of bodyweight formula and honestly, it...

Hi there- For those of you who are going to try and do a "clean eating Easter Brunch", I got a great recipe for you. I made it a few weeks back and it was delicious. I've typed the recipe out as it is originally, but as you will note below.. you can sub out regular eggs for Egg whites and...

Darine- S & H chest/back has a plank only workout, but I find that one kind of boring. I like to do a day of plank work only when I work my abs, then on other days, I'll do other ab exercises. IE. one day might be weighted ab work, the other stability ball work, etc. If it is plank day, I...

Gayle- Those half moons looked wicked good... do you do these w/ real sandbags or do you use a dumbbell or a kettleball? Approx. how much weight? Between that new plank variation post I posted earlier today and these, I might have me a fancy new fun ab routine!! :) Tx, Lynn M.

Laura Max... Planks on an upside down bosu??? OMG. :) Yeah, I'm glad you are all as in awe as me on these... I think the only one I could muster right now is the one armed elbow plank that he does. PS.. whoever said that they can do the "collapse" at the end made me laugh out loud! (...

Oh yes, do I struggle w/ not giving form pointers to people.. And, ITA about guys having way worse form than the women. I love the guys who pick up 60 lb dumbbells for bicep curls and swing them so much that I'm afraid they are going to fall over! They are also so the same ones that say they...

Hi all- I posted a few days ago in regard to what Catheites thought were the some of the most effective ab exercises to do in my quest for stellar abs. :) The majority who replied said "planks." So, I did some surfing this morning to see what else there was in the world of planks that was...

Hi all of you who were nice enough to respond... Thanks for taking the time to do so! And based from the majority of your responses, it looks like I'm going to have to commit to getting some plank work in more consistently. :) Take care, Lynn M.

Hi all- I've decided that my new goal for the next few months is to get my abs into stellar shape. Mine are OK, but there is definitely room for improvement. I do know that diet/genetics is about 85% of it, and I'm at peace with that. :) What I would like input on is what are YOUR 3...

I think to get the full benefit of P90x you need to get a pullup bar as well.. Bands will work OK, but its all of the pullups in the program that will yield the greatest results. Lynn M.

Kgalas-- Oh man, I'm jealous!!! You will have a great time, there is nothing like a bar full of partying Spartan fans, don't you agree?! :) Lynn M.

Laura Max.. Sorry to hear about your foot... I hope it heals quickly! While you are waiting to hear back from Cathe, here's my suggestion: You could do glute raises off of a stability ball. Lay on the floor w/ your legs bent and resting on top of the ball ( instead of your heels...

Hi all- I was at Marshall's today ( for those of you who don't know, its like TJ Maxx) and I hit upon a major fitness deal! They had a whole stock of Nike Perfect Fit workout pants for 25.00 and the Perfect Fit Capris for 20.00. They also are carrying Nike Modern Fit Pants and capris for...

Baylian- You gotta another Sparty rooting w/ you.. I'm a MSU alumni and am very pumped about the game this weekend.... Go Green, Go White! Lynn M.

Oh, I also forgot about Chef Jay's bars and cookies... They are a bit higher in calories, but they are really good too. I love the Oatmeal Raisin Protein cookies... 280 calories/22 gms protein per package. Their Trioplex bars are good too.. the chocolate peanut butter and peanut butter banana...