Health and Fitness Thread

Salika · #**2386** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 10:25 AM

I went spinning at 7am this morning

Variable · #**2387** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sally

The Runners World and CoolRunning message boards are soo cool

I hiighly recommend hanging out there if you are in need of inspiration. ALLLLLLLLLLLLL kinds of people work out/run. Old, young, complete beginners, pros, athletes, coaches, people with varying fitness goals, people on South Beach, Weight Watchers, people struggling to run half a mile, people struggling to run 10, etc etc

There's just constant support and feedback available by experienced people. Veryyy refreshing

Are there forums?

I need tips on getting rid of shin splints (still

) and knee strengthening. I did watch the videos they have, but I seriously don't have time to do all of those every day, so I need to find out which to zero in on.

PhDGirl · #**2388** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Salika

I went spinning at 7am this morning

Fun! I went to a weightlifting class today at 7, but I was the only one in the class, so she just did a personal training session with me for an hour. She's pregnant and I told her I was too (even though it's early - wasn't sure if I should do all exercises) and she gave me a ton of good advice. It was fun.

Variable, both of the places sally mentioned have forums - check them out!

farah · #**2389** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Revert

no offense but its not really a work out if your watching TV. a workout should well..be work. Your aiming to push through walls and build fitness. I know you're starting out but you should still be aiming to reach goals even if they are small.

i'm confuzzled. why shouldn't i be watching tv while working out?

moonlightrose · #**2390** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by farah

i watch the daily show and/or the colbert report. if i don't have any new episodes, then i'm usually kinda effed.

i think i'm gonna try to make it a habit that i don't watch tv unless i'm multitasking with something else (ie, working out, or some 'don't need much mental prep' kind of activity). otherwise tv is such a huge waste of time....

I think I am gonna get a workout buddy!

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Originally Posted by Variable

All I've got to date.... crank the speed or incline on the treadmill to take your mind off the boredom and focus your concentration elsewhere. You won't be bored anymore, but it only works if you want a high intensity workout.

I don't know if that'll work for me. I get bored very easily

and I am not going for high intensity or anything (very far from that actually

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Originally Posted by Caramel_Candy

When im at home I have certain surahs on replay that I listen to and try to memorize while im running. It's weird but it makes me focus better on both my goals [running x number of miles and memorizing x number of surahs]..if I want to run 2 miles then I tell myself okay I have 2 miles to learn this and if I don't learn it by 2 miles then I keep going until I have it down even if it takes me 2.5-3 miles..it makes me feel better because I get two things done at once..anyways it works for me maybe you should try it

sounds like a fabulous idea! i am gonna give it a try, iA. jazakallah khair.

Revert · #**2391** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by farah

i'm confuzzled. why shouldn't i be watching tv while working out?

If you're watching TV how is it work?

When i work out I'm usually dripping in sweat and about to pass out.

sally · #**2392** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 03:34 PM

Basically what he's trying to say is that when you watch TV, you're really involved in what's going on so in most cases it's impossible to exert yourself enough to get your heart rate on the border of fatburn/cardio, which is where you should be aiming for even if you're starting out, and even if its in spurts (if it's in intervals its better).

I read a few studies that measured the effect of watching TV. Most people don't end up working very hard. On the other hand, studies show that music with fast beats increases the intensity of ones work-out. That's kind of obvious though.

But yeah with TV it's just that it's very easy to get sidetracked.

Revert · #**2393** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

Basically what he's trying to say is that when you watch TV, you're really involved in what's going on so in most cases it's impossible to exert yourself enough to get your heart rate on the border of fatburn/cardio, which is where you should be aiming for even if you're starting out, and even if its in spurts (if it's in intervals its better).

I read a few studies that measured the effect of watching TV. Most people don't end up working very hard. On the other hand, studies show that music with fast beats increases the intensity of ones work-out. That's kind of obvious though.

But yeah with TV it's just that it's very easy to get sidetracked.

Music is a good aid..its been proven that the type of music you listen to really helps or hinders your workout.

Thanks for putting what i wanted to say better than i ever could..

sally · #**2394** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 07:28 PM

I hit the weights today! After a month. I feel amazing. Masha'Allah.

Revert · #**2395** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

I hit the weights today! After a month. I feel amazing. Masha'Allah.

Cool good for you!

sally · #**2396** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 08:56 PM

Thanks, but I worked really hard like 3 hrs today (weights + cardio) and now I have a headache from hell

I soooo literally wanna cry. I'm going to sleep

Revert · #**2397** (**permalink**) 10-06-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

Thanks, but I worked really hard like 3 hrs today (weights + cardio) and now I have a headache from hell

I soooo literally wanna cry. I'm going to sleep

You'll be over training at this rate sally. Calm down and focus on your Marathon.

I was reading about the food we eat in the book i bought online..needless to say that i'll be eating an Organic diet ASAP.

sally · #**2398** (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 03:58 PM

The top of my left foot hurts.

Lame.

I'm not really overtraining. But UGH I feel crappy for complaining 24/7

Anyways alhamdulillah I really haven't lost AS much strength as I feared which is obviously a good thing.

Today I'm going to interval kickboxing. Lower body weights though first.

Not really feeling sore..sup with that..I guess I'll give it a week to kick in.

I love this thread and working out

And you all rock

/End cheesy

Salika · #**2399** (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

The top of my left foot hurts.

Lame.

I'm not really overtraining. But UGH I feel crappy for complaining 24/7

Anyways alhamdulillah I really haven't lost AS much strength as I feared which is obviously a good thing.

Today I'm going to interval kickboxing. Lower body weights though first.

Not really feeling sore..sup with that..I guess I'll give it a week to kick in.

I love this thread and working out

And you all rock

/End cheesy

We should have interval group hugs!

Ok, I'm going spinning tonight yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!