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  1. gillianorr

    Which should you do?

    I wouldn't opt for just doing it for several weeks...your muscles and mind need the variety of mixing it up! In fact, I don't often repeat the same pattern at all...some weeks all heavy, some weeks high reps, most weeks I do a combo! My motto is don't get stuck in a particular routine OR...
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    Working NIGHT SHIFT is throwing me off...

    I have a question before I offer a suggestion...it sounds as if at least some of the work days are consecutive, but is that not always the case? Just trying to get a feel for your week to space out those much needed recovery days as well as keeping you sane! Wow...a toddler as well!! Good for...
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    Spinning dvds - recommendations?

    Love the spinning.com site. Not sure if you have had time to explore it yet, but when you do go to the INSTRUCTORS tab on the homepage...use drop down to INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES...gain access to wonderful playlists and ride profiles! Tons of great suggestions that I use all the time preparing for...
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    Spinning dvds - recommendations?

    Josh Taylor, Josh Taylor, Josh Taylor...did I mention Josh Taylor??? Spin and Sculpt and Crank it Up are my favs!! Have fun!!
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    Morton's Neuroma

    Oh Julie...so sorry to hear this! While I haven't heard of the tingling lasting this long non-stop I have had several clients find relief by filling a small plastic water bottle with water, freezing it, then rolling their foot over it and then avoiding any repetitive pounding...
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    Nair and other depilatory products?

    I second Nan's emotion...not that any choices in the "girly" region are a day at the beach...but the au naturelle would not be my cup of tea either!! Good luck!
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    Post Thanksgiving Workouts?

    Starting out taking a Zumba class then hitting some free weights...feel like group classes are what I need today...!!
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    I've just finished my first 10K!!!!!

    Yahooo...Good for you and well done!! That is a huge jumpstart on the next 45!!! Enjoy the rest of your Holiday!!
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    Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

    Happy Thanksgiving Fitness Friends!! Spread the joy of Health today!
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    What Interest do you have besides working out?

    I love to read...books are like movies for the mind. My faithful authors are James Patterson, Janet Evanovich, Sue Graffton and of course J.K. Rowling. Speaking of Harry Potter...I also have assembled quite an ecclectic array of dvds of all different genres that I enjoy depending on what...
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    Johnson-Johnson Recall on Childrens Meds

    Yikes...isn't this twice this year for J&J?? http://www.usposttoday.com/johnson-johnson-recall-saga-continues-with-childrens-benadryl/
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    Heart Rate Monitors

    Polar RS300X...easy to use and read. I'm never convinced any machine/monitor tells us accurate calories burned so I just ignore that function...
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    Please please please help!

    I think he secretly has a case of Zola Envy...that an an awful lot of free time on his hands. Enjoy every run on it!!
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    Holy Bosu abs, Batman!

    Wow Julie...that was close!!! Get rid of your BOSU??? WHAT??? Tell your kids Mama needs some BOSU time and to leave it and you in peace while you do some awesome training!! It can reach muscles you didn't even know where there...really!! (Lie over it sideways, ribcage centered on the...
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    need advice on scoliosis and yoga

    I have had two young clients (15 and 17) with idiopathic scoliosis and their programs had to be substantially different due to the differing degree of curvature, one had a single curve the other a double, and also the location of the curve on the spine were far apart. Both had bracing and one...
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    First day of training

    Holy Moley that is indeed intense training!! Good for you... Be sure to get some rest in there too!! Keep us posted!
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    Harry Potter

    Hope you liked it...and yes it has been quite the weekend already!
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    Harry Potter

    You will love it!! Two hours plus of HP fun!! Bring some tissues...movie very close to book and will help viewers connect some dots....enjoy! Now waiting for Limo (I'm not kidding...GNO!!) to go see Kathy Griffin!! What a weekend!!
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    I'm in Shape Magazine (+ Cathe mention)!!

    A Huge Congrats to you!! Will look forward to reading it!
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    Holy Bosu abs, Batman!

    If my house was on fire and the firefighters had time to remove something it would be my BOSU'S....Ab's, legs, back....you name it the variety and range the BOSU offers is second to none! Maybe another one will be on my Xmass list again this year! Belly down X hovers are my fav today....rest...
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