Archive for August 15th, 2008

Open Question: Fast/easy workout or exercises??? ?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

I’m busy and very fat and i need exercises that i can do with may be about 30 minutes a day that i can feel/see results… i have a treadmill but its very boring to me, since ive used it so many times… any help is appreciated… thanks

Open Question: How does my workout sound?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

School starts in two weeks, and i want to make sure i’m as fit as possible by then. My goal is eventually to lose 10 pounds, but i don’t know if that’ll happen by then. Anyways, here’s my diet/work out plan:

Run 1 mile @ 6mph on treadmill.
then, 45 minutes of walking at 10 incline @ 4mph.
100 lunges
150 crunches
30 pushups
and this ab workout 4 times.
(this is the ab workout program:

slow mountain climbers
works: abs, obliques, shoulders, arms

a. Get into a push-up position with your hands placed on a bench (or the edge of your bed or sofa). Keep your abs tight so your body forms a straight line from your ankles to the top of your head.

b. Slowly bring your right knee in toward your belly as far as you can while keeping your body in a straight line (you should feel your abs tightening), then return to position A. Repeat with your left leg. Do as many reps as you can in 1 minute.

side plank
works: abs, obliques, shoulders

a. Get into a side plank so you’re balanced on your left forearm and the outside edge of your left foot. Your body should form a straight line from your feet to your head. Keeping your abs tight, hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides and hold for another 30 seconds.

dead bug
works: abs, back

a. Lie on the floor with your arms and legs pointed toward the ceiling.

b. Abs tight simultaneously lower your right arm and left leg as close as you can to the floor without touching it.

c. Bring your leg and arm back up, then immediately repeat the move on your other side, lowering your left arm and right leg.

With your back pressed to the floor, alternate between positions B and C for 1 minute.

leg scissors
works: abs, inner thighs

a. Lie with your hands under your butt so your index fingers and thumbs form a triangle. With abs tight, lower your legs as close as you can to the floor, then spread them into a V with your feet 3 feet apart.

b. Keeping your legs straight, scissor them together until your right leg crosses over the top of your left. Return to A, then scissor again, but with your left leg on top. Continue scissoring your legs, alternating each leg on top, for 1 minute.

alternating crunch
works: abs, obliques

a. Lie on your back with your knees bent and two fingers placed behind each side of your head. Use your abs to crunch up, imagining that a string is pulling your right shoulder toward your left knee (keep your elbows wide and don’t tuck your chin or pull on your head).

b. Relax your abs to return your head to the floor, then repeat on the other side. Do as many reps as you can in 1 minute.

single-leg push-down
works: abs

a. Lie with your hands under your butt so your index fingers and thumbs form a triangle. Then, keeping your feet together, raise your legs up straight toward the ceiling.

b. Keeping your abs tight, slowly lower your left leg as close as you can to the floor without touching it, then return to position A. Repeat on the other leg. Do as many reps as you can in 1 minute. )

then, i’ll only eat about 1200 calories a day. No refined sugar or anything. i’ll only eat whole wheat grains, fresh fruits & veggies, and lean meat.

p.s. i’m not FAT, i just want to tone up a little

how much weight do you think i’ll lose, just an estimation?
think i’ll tone up by september?
is this a good workout plan?
ideas/suggestions??
thanks so much!
:)<3

Open Question: Going to the beach in a couple days…whats a good beach workout?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

No weights no treadmill no bike…just working out with the sand beneath my feet.

Open Question: Do you know of any gymfree cardio workouts that are easy but tighten your stomach and thighs??

Friday, August 15th, 2008

i have a treadmill and i run a mile every day on it.I eat 1200 healthy calories a day but i was wondering if i could find any gymfree cardio workouts online that i could follow.I want to see some really good results in about 2 weeks with it,so it has to be something that works :).i would apprciate some links or if you know any really good moves,be free to put down the steps :)….thanx!!

Open Question: Workout for tonight?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Tonight I’m going to the gym, and I’m trying to lose a good amount of weight, like hmm 40 lbs, and i’ve gained lately due to late night binging.

Anyone have a good workout routine for weightloss tonight?

I usually do Aerboic and elipltical for 25 minutes.
Then weights for another 25.
Then the treadmill low pace walking for 15 minutes.
thanks a bunch. :)

Open Question: I really need some help?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Sorry Its So Long, But Please Read.

I’m not going to lie, I’m one of the biggest junk food junkies. I don’t know why I do it, it’s just that just that junk food is all I eat usually. I really, really want to start eating healthier. My dad and almost all of his side of the family has type 1 diabetes and I don’t want to end up like that. Everyone in my family are junk food junkies, and all of them are obese. Even if it’s mildly. I really don’t want to end up obese. The only reason I’m small now, is because I got my dad’s genetics, he had no problem staying small when he was younger. I want some healthy food, that tastes good. What should I eat? Don’t say protein and stuff like that, I don’t know what food has protein in it. So can someone please help me? I’m 15, 5′3 and I weigh 127 pounds, I also am starting to work out every day, except Saturdays, and drinking plenty of water.
Here is my workout routine:
Sunday: Self defense for an hour.

Monday, Butt: Wall Squat, 30 sec, 10 reps; Side Lunge, 15 per leg; Plie Squat, hold 3 sec, 15 reps.

Tuesday, Body: Total Push-Up, 3 sets of 5; Superwoman, hold 30 sec, 3 times; Bridge, hold 1 min, 2 times; Accordion Crunch, 3 sets of 5.

Wednesday, Abs: Cross Knee Lifts, 20 reps; Leg Lifts, 6 reps; Knee-to-Elbow Lifts, 15 on each side; Curl Ups, 12 reps.

Thurday, Body: Walk Lunge, 20 steps each leg; Kitchen Counter Push-Up, do 20; Reverse Crunch, 20 times.

Friday, Upper Body: Biceps Curl, 3 sets of 15 on each arm; Double Wide Push-Up, 3 sets of 10 alternating reps (5 on each side); Triple Threat, 3 sets of 15; Pilates Abs and Shoulder, do 3 sets of 15 (alternating sides); Swimmers Shoulders, repeat 3 sets of 15.

Saturday: Rest.

Every other weekday: 1 mile on the treadmill.

Open Question: What would be the best New balance or Asics shoe for workouts?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

I started working out mainly treadmill, bike, and elliptical machines. I bought a pair of Nike, but they hurt the back of my heel. I am returning them today. I need to know if I should get a running or cross trainer. I also have back problems so I need good support. I heard New Balance are good, but I am not sure what series to get.

Open Question: I want to lose 60 pounds in 2-3 months what kind of diet plan should I follow?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

I heard about Tobey Maguire drastically cutting his calorie intake to lose weight really quickly and that is what I’m trying but,after I go the gym at night I feel so hungry and I binge.What exactly can I do?I heard Green Tea boost your metabolism and that drinking water 16floz 30 minutes before a workout can boost your metabolism aswell.I’M ON A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM WORK and I can’t afford to buy the foods I really need because of the fucking high prices (fruit,unfrozen veggies,and etc)I usually burn 800-1000 calories a day when I go the gym on the treadmill.

What EXACTLY can I do to lose this weight quickly?

Open Question: so i’m really worried about this.?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Okay I used to swim 8 times a week and burn 2000 calories a day. The thing is while I was doing it I was only eating 800 calories and was suffering from an eating disorder. Now I’ve quit swimming. I eat about 1000-1200 calories daily, 500 of which I’m burning off on the treadmill with a running/jogging workout. I know that the exercise is a lot less intense but I stopped swimming because I HATED it. Now I’m worried that if I eat 1000 calories and only burn 500 that I’ll gain weight. Any thoughts?

Open Question: What would be the best New balance or Asics shoe for workouts?

Friday, August 15th, 2008

I started working out mainly treadmill, bike, and elliptical machines. I bought a pair of Nike, but they hurt the back of my heel. I am returning them today. I need to know if I should get a running or cross trainer. I also have back problems so I need good support. I heard New Balance are good, but I am not sure what series to get.