Forum: General Discussion
09-26-23, 06:25 PM
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I have stopped doing overhead shoulder presses...
I have stopped doing overhead shoulder presses and don't miss them at all! My physical therapist also recommended then when doing side lateral raises to do them with your palms forward instead of...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-26-23, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,762
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Forum: General Discussion
09-26-23, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,226
What worked for me, was adding in more faster...
What worked for me, was adding in more faster paced walking and then doing the Ballet Beautiful workouts and some standing leg work. I did two sections a day from the Ballet Body Total Body dvd a...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-23, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,762
Need Help with book/info
I'm looking for a book on insulin resistance/cortisol. There are many out there! What I'm not looking for is a book with tons of recipes I'll never make. In fact, I don't need any recipes, I can...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-29-23, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Workouts like Jessica's Feel Good Fusion
I'm looking for workouts on DVD only that are similar to Jessica's Feel Good Fusion Cardio, but with another instructor just to mix things up a bit. Any suggestions for some barefoot cardio or...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-20-22, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 948
Book Help!
I need a novel to buy for a co-worker. She does not like gore/profanity/violence. She's fairly well read and has read alot of Christian based books. I would think she would like historical fiction...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-22, 07:30 PM
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Views: 5,889
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Forum: General Discussion
08-23-22, 12:01 PM
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Clothing
After a dozen Amazon returns of a variety of jeans and cargo pants, I give up!!! I haven't worn jeans in about 30 years and the trend continues. I hate stretch jeans! I don't wear yoga pants or I'd...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-25-22, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,975
TracyQ... thanks for those two links!
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TracyQ... thanks for those two links!
Rhonda...I'm not allowed to do kettlebell swings anymore after my surgery.
Gale....when you put the yoga block under your head does it make your chin move...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-24-22, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 24
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I looked at some of the chair aerobics but even...
I looked at some of the chair aerobics but even that toe tapping impact hurts my foot if not during then after. I have considered pilates but can't do anything that is a crunch or that holds my head...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-24-22, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,975
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Forum: General Discussion
07-23-22, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,975
Looking for Help with workout with injury
I've been battling plantar fasciitis for almost a year and in that year I've gained 10 lbs and have lost almost all of my strength and cardio capacity part due to pain and part due to depression over...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-21-22, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,792
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Forum: General Discussion
07-20-22, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,312
Pilates Question
I was reading thru some thinner thigh posts and many said that pilates really helped lean the legs. I haven't done much pilates and it got me thinking what is the difference between "pilates" and...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-07-22, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,071
STS is what comes to mind. If you've been...
STS is what comes to mind. If you've been lifting for awhile and have a decent base you could jump in right with Mesocycle 2. I personally got great results and did not figure out my 1 rep max's...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-06-22, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
I've looked at the Manduka mats and the "extra...
I've looked at the Manduka mats and the "extra thick" ones are 6mm which is exactly the thickness I already have and it's not enough cushion for my heel during poses that are held longer ie warriors....
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Forum: General Discussion
07-05-22, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Help: Yoga Mat Thickness
I have a 1/4 inch Gaiam yoga mat. I have pretty aggravating plantar fasciitis and hadn't done yoga in awhile. I did yoga this morning and the thickness of this mat really bothered my heel alot in...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-22, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,648
I find nature soothing and healing. When I'm...
I find nature soothing and healing. When I'm feeling down, I walk early in the morning in my neighborhood, it's quieter, you can hear the birds chirping and often there are some older folks out...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-22, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,618
Definitely stretching the neck and doing some...
Definitely stretching the neck and doing some chest opening stretches a few times a day helps. For the long term, setting up a better work station to have things better aligned and incorporating...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-22, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,637
Thanks for that suggestion. The reviews say it...
Thanks for that suggestion. The reviews say it only uses one set of 5 lb dumbbells. She has been doing some lifting and has been disappointed she is not making visible gains. Not sure exactly how...
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