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  1. Lynn M.

    True Protein Website

    Hi- Has anybody ever used this site to order their protein powders for shakes? I just heard about it.. Basically you can go on and make your own custom formula protein powder or buy a preblended one. The choices are limitless and frankly I don't even know where to start!, but I think I'm...
  2. Lynn M.

    HIIT training vs Steady State in re to Energy Level post workout

    Hi All- For those of you who do both Hiit training and steady state, which type of workout seems to make you feel less drained post workout during the rest of the day? Or, have you even noticed a difference? I've been incorporating 2 Hiit workouts ( either Insanity or STS Cardio) a week...
  3. Lynn M.

    Questions on Insanity

    Hi there- I've been very intrigued with the comments I've heard about this new workout series. My husband, who after a decade, finally converted to working out at home and just finished P90x. He really liked the format and saw some great results. His goal now is to maintain the...
  4. Lynn M.

    Ever try a front body/back body split?

    Hi educated exercise peeps.. I'm looking at switching up my one bodypart/day routine for something different and was thinking of doing a front body/back body split for at least a couple of weeks. Day one: Chest Front Delts biceps Quads Day 2 : Cardio only ( maybe some core) Day...
  5. Lynn M.

    Are you a friendly runner/walker?

    Hi there- For those of you who run or walk outside...do you wave and/or smile at the other people you pass by? I always do, and it is suprising to me how unfriendly the majority of people I see won't even acknowledge it. This is my neighborhood too, in a reasonably small midwest town so...
  6. Lynn M.

    Music Vid of 3 Wolves/1 Moon t-shirt

    Hi: For of those of you who have been enjoying the above in addition to the Tuscan whole milk pseudo reviews on Amazon... check out the music video.. its pretty funny, as that its a take off on Pocahantas. Lynn M. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPB45AUmchM
  7. Lynn M.

    If you need some amusement..

    and you get a chance, go to this link listed below. It’s a t-shirt that is for sale on Amazon and a whole bunch of people posted reviews on it… It started as a joke and is totally out of control, but very funny. There is over 900 reviews, so just scroll them when you have some time to kill...
  8. Lynn M.

    Anyone tried Isopure Green Tea?

    Hi to all of you who use ready to drink protein supplements.. Just tried Isopure's Green Tea..it was absolutely delish!!! While I don't drink these all of the time, I had one today and by far the best flavored ready to drink I've found yet. Its 40 gms protein for 170 calories, plus it...
  9. Lynn M.

    Question on Decline Work for Chest

    Hi - I was talking to a couple of competitive bodybuilders at the gym I go to last week about various exercises they do for chest. I asked them how much chest work ( flys/ presses) they do on a decline bench and their response was never. When I asked them why, they said it can actually...
  10. Lynn M.

    Calf Work.. Weights or Not?

    Hi there- I've decided my new focus these next 4-6 weeks is to increase definition in my calves. While I don't have "cankles", I would like to see a more pronounced development. A couple of people I've talked to at my gym say that to get the best calf definition, you should not do weighted...
  11. Lynn M.

    Heart Rate Monitor Users Question

    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...
  12. Lynn M.

    Healthy Easter Brunch Casserole Recipe

    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...
  13. Lynn M.

    Cool new Plank Variations

    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...
  14. Lynn M.

    Your 3 most effective ab moves?

    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...
  15. Lynn M.

    NIke Perfect Fit Workout Pants- cheap!

    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...
  16. Lynn M.

    STS Ab Work

    Hi to all you STS users: I did not order the STS Strength series, only because I belong to a gym and go there for my weight training. However, I just ordered STS Shock Cardio (am way excited about it) and happened to see that I can order the STS Ab workouts all on one DVD. Can you give...
  17. Lynn M.

    Sore Elbow Joints w/ Pullups

    Hi all- So, this week to change it up, I decided to do a week of a P90x rotation... I've not done any of these workouts in almost year and was pleasantly surprised to see how much improvement I made on my pullup counts. That's the good news. The bad news... my "elbow" joints are really...
  18. Lynn M.

    Peanut Butter Lovers....

    Hello Fellow Peanut Butter Lovers... I was just placing my quarterly order on the netrition.com site for my 10 jars of Power Butter ( for those of you who don't know about this stuff, it rocks... its peanut butter made w/ egg whites, flax, and best of all double the protein of the regular...
  19. Lynn M.

    Outdoor Winter Runners! you need to...

    get a pair Yak Trax Pros!! I got a pair of these for Christmas and I was able to test them out today on the snow covered roads in my neighborhood. They are awesome!!! For those of you who aren't familiar with them, they are these "cleat" looking contraptions you strap on over your running...
  20. Lynn M.

    Working out forearms/wrists

    Hi all- I was curious to know whether or not you all do forearm and/or wrist curls on the days you are working your biceps. I know Cathe does include these on some of her bicep workouts, but I usually skip them. Currently, I'm doing most of my weight training at the gym and never do...
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