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i (try to) regularly work out and eat healthy
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i only eat healthy
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i need to start working out pronto
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06-25-2008, 09:03 PM
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$30?!? For like yoga mats? pssshhttt I got mine at Target for $10 and it's hot pink 
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$10 is more reasonable...Thanks!! 
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I went to the gym today - reluctantly. I'm still sore from Monday. I think Friday, iA, I'm going to introduce the arc trainer into my workout. I've only used the machine once and it was a beast. I'm probably going to start off slowly - 30 minutes of the elliptical then 20 minutes of the arc trainer for about 5 days. Then I'm going to solely do the arc trainer, iA.
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I still can't believe how long you guys do cardio for. What's an arc trainer?
Today are legs, I'm gonna try to do the squats at the un-stabilized station... fingers crossed.
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The best time to train is when you're still sore from the previous workout. Or so I've heard 
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Yeah, I couldn't even really move my arms, so no weights. Weight machines and free weights tomorrow, iA.
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I can't explain it, but you can Google it. Its really, really good for cardio, in my opinion. I felt that I was working harder on that machine than the elliptical. Oh and there's no pressure on the knees.
Edit: The pic was ridiculously huge, but just click here to see: http://www.oek.dk/vtg/Billeder/Maski...rainer%202.JPG
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Yeah, I couldn't even really move my arms, so no weights. Weight machines and free weights tomorrow, iA.
I can't explain it, but you can Google it. Here's a decent pic of it. Its really, really good for cardio. I felt that I was working hard on that machine than the elliptical. Oh and there's no pressure on the knees.
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So apparently essential fatty acids are very important. Even for weightlosss  |
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i needs a new yoga mat...pink one too. they got real cheap ones at tj max/marshalls/ross
hmm..the one that you can wear on your shoulder like a bag
oh yea YOGA TONIGHT AFTER A week + man. so excited. i had to miss two classes.
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oh yea YOGA TONIGHT AFTER A week + man. so excited. i had to miss two classes.
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i needs a new yoga mat...pink one too. they got real cheap ones at tj max/marshalls/ross
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oh yea YOGA TONIGHT AFTER A week + man. so excited. i had to miss two classes. |
I *might* attend the 7 pm yoga class at my gym. I suck at yoga, so I don't go, but I like doing it.
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You should try jumping rope. It's much better than most machines
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Totally random, but my [ex]classmate used to and still does compete in jump rope competitions. She can do some crazy stuff.
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That can easily be clarified, but then I guess it would kill your "joke"  . Anyway, I think she meant more than a week by writing "week + ". And by man, I don't think she really meant a person or was referring to someone that she would or could classify as her "man".
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I've been walking for the past 3 days, it takes me about 15 minutes. I only take the shuttle in the afternoon. I'm too tired to walk by then.
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That can easily be clarified, but then I guess it would kill your "joke" . Anyway, I think she meant more than a week by writing "week + ". And by man, I don't think she really meant a person or was referring to someone that she would or could classify as her "man".
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I still can't believe how long you guys do cardio for.
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How long do they do cardio for?
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What's going on?
Anyway, the arc trainer looks like an elliptical supported from the outside... what's the key difference?
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They seem to do it for the better part of an hour. I usually stick to the high intensity stuff, so I only do it for fifteen minutes or so... beyond 20 minutes and it'd be counter productive to lifting weights so I've been told.
So I managed to do the un-stabilized squats last night, though all the while, some old guy was waiting impatiently for the station. With pleasure I took my proper rest breaks. He could've worked in if he'd asked, but pacing around huffing and puffing isn't gonna get you anywhere.
I could've done more reps or more weight, but I'm still getting the form down. It's not the most comfortable exercise is it.
Tonight is chest, and core.
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