Get Fit - Be Active

"The body is a complex machine. While we like to think that when we work out we'll immediately feel and look better, it's not always that simple. A lot happens in your body when you first start working out, and the longer you work out the less things change. To get a grasp on what's going on, I spoke with Brian Parr from the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of South Carolina Aiken, and Dr. Carly Stewart, Medical Expert at Money Crashers Personal Finance. Here's what you can expect, what's happening, and how you can use that knowledge to improve your workout routine." - Shevonne from Bookmarklet

Hell yes! Biking is such good exercise. :) - Hookuh Tinypants

:) - imabonehead

"Apparently though for some, and it's mostly men, Naked Yoga classes are very popular. Some classes are co-ed, but most are male-only, and are common in gay communities. Studios that offer naked yoga can be found in cities such as Boston, San Francisco, L.A., and Salt Lake City." - Shevonne from Bookmarklet

I couldn't do it - Shevonne

That was sooo London or the UK at least for the most part, I recognised the architecture, but a few looked completely foreign, like those ruins, couldn't suss their locations, unless they too are in the UK somewhere? - Halil

The skills, flexibility, agility, and the like are admirable and worth at least a partial endeavoring. - Lit

1) The effort it takes to jump rope for 10 minutes is the equivalent of running a mile in eight minutes. ~ 2) One hour of rope skipping will burn 1,300 calories. ~ 3) According to the British Rope Skipping Association, 10 minutes of skipping can have the same health benefits as a 45-minute run. - Halil from Bookmarklet

Non-dairy calcium seen to lower kidney stone risk http://uk.reuters.com/article... Jennifer, do you have links please? - Halil

answers on a postcard ;-) (i bet the Americans don't get that) - Halil

I'm trying to do a mini walk (around the block at a quick pace ~5-10 mins) 1 day before going on treadmill for ~10 mins and just walk 1 day. I haven't actually started to jog yet, trying to build up myself for that so I don't keel over having a heart attack in the middle of the street! Thanks for that advice though about a post protein snack. - Halil

It's not km, I tried to measure 1m with some string that was just about 1m and it was too short! I think it might just be arbitrary??? - Halil

I'm pretty sure it's a measure of the distance from planet Earth to planets outside the solar system. #thatsarealstretch - Jkram|ɯɐɹʞſ from Android

but what does it measure? - Halil

I found this page: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/questio... that says, "A device that MEASURES the distance of a stretch." But I don't know if that's true or not. - Stephen Mack #TeamMomo

I'm on team lunges but same same in the end :) - SteVe C

*fails to think of nary a comment that wouldn't get him in trouble... supports Katie's efforts to the utmost.* - MoTO #TeamMonique

However, losing weight can be surprisingly difficult. In fact, national health surveys show Americans in general are getting fatter. Sure, regular runners should be ahead of the pack, but many are still losing the weight-gain war. - Halil from Bookmarklet

Chocolate Dreams cookies Description: A meringue-type version of the traditional chocolate chip cookie, this one lets you gobble down 5 cookies for under 30 calories and no fat. Bonus: You get two grams of protein as well. You'll Save: At least 150 calories and 9 grams of fat compared with just 3 regular chocolate chip cookies. - Halil

"Going to the gym may not be enough to keep off the pounds if you drive to work. That’s the result of a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Bike commuters gain less weight than car commuters, an Australian study found. Image: Bikes Belong According to an Australian research team, active commuting is an effective defense against gaining weight. Among a sample of 822 Australian adults tracked over four years, people who walked or biked to work gained about two pounds less, on average, than daily car commuters. Lead researcher Takemi Sugiyama, a behavioral epidemiologist at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, said it may be difficult for people who drive to work to find the extra time to devote to exercise. “In order to achieve the level of physical activity needed to prevent weight gain, it may be more realistic to accumulate physical activity through active transport, rather than adding exercise to weekly leisure-time routines,” she... more... - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

Ugh. I hope it's temporary. - Kelli H. from Android

Yeah my plan today is to head back to the running shop and have them take a look again at my old shoes and compare the new ones and let them know I haven't had any pain in three years of running and now I do after running in my new kicks only 2 times. - Just Kidée: Road Warrior

I try to stick with my routine as long as it's sore and not hurt. - Just Kidée: Road Warrior

Exactly, water and same routine just scale it back on the intensity. - Just Kidée: Road Warrior

You apparently set up a weekly schedule of workouts, and how much money you want to put on the table. Then people who meet their schedule divide up the money from the pool of those who didn't work out that week. (You can change your schedule on a weekly basis.) To qualify, you have to check into a gym, or use their smart phone app to measure your workout. - Stephen Mack #TeamMomo

That's a good idea! - imabonehead

"There’s no two ways about it: Running hills sucks. But while it makes you huff and puff like no other, it’s a quick way to improve your race performance, say local running coaches Julie Sapper and Lisa Reichmann of Run Farther and Faster. Hill sprints “help strengthen your legs and improve your speed,” they explain. Plus running sprints uphill actually put less impact on your joints than running on flat surfaces. We’re in the heart of spring race reason, so it’s likely that your training regimen calls for some midweek speed work. Next time, try this hills sprint workout whipped up by Sapper and Reichmann." - Shevonne from Bookmarklet

I've come close both January and February but in the end I missed it. So I'm starting up again. 4.5 miles tonight - Just Kidée: Road Warrior

I'm up to 30.50 miles - Just Kidée: Road Warrior

I find running easier running behind a woman...in short running shorts. - JA Castillo

"Many of us would probably agree that women have done some amazing things while wearing high heels: Holding high-level political offices, running corporations, even deadlifting big weights, which you will see in a second. While heels undoubtedly can be visually appealing, and can simultaneously give an air of sexuality and power, what exactly is happening to the feet, ankles, shins and calves of the wearer? Let's see what the research says" - Just Kidée: Road Warrior from Bookmarklet

"The number of half marathon participants grows by leaps and bounds every year, and with good reason. For beginners, 13.1 miles can be a challenging but very attainable goal. Committing to run your first half marathon is exciting, and the Chi Running technique and training philosophy will give you a great chance for success." - Shevonne from Bookmarklet

DID YOU PUT THE WEIGHTS DOWN - Marie

Go you! - Eivind

Conclusion of study cited in the blog post: "After 10 weeks, both groups of runners received a follow-up M.R.I. There was no evidence of injuries to or changes in the tissues of the lower leg, like the Achilles’ tendon, among any of the runners. But more than half of the runners wearing the minimalist shoes now showed early signs of bone injuries in their feet." - Stephen Mack #TeamMomo from Bookmarklet

I've got the men's version, I think, of what Jennifer has and I like mine. I just use them for walking, though. - Katie

Hey beautiful FriendFeeders, Tam is running a FULL MARATHON to raise money for cancer research. But if she doesn't hit her $2,200 goal by May 1st, she can't run and she owes the difference to Team in Training. She's so supportive and loyal and has helped out many of us here, so let's make sure she reaches her goal! Many thanks to those of you who have already donated. Any bright ideas for how we can get her the rest of the way there? http://pages.teamintraining.org/ocie... - Stephen Mack #TeamMomo from Bookmarklet

^ Then who wrote this...? :) - Stephan Planken from iPhone