BEST EXERCISE FOR KNEE INJURY? TEAR TO LIGAMENTS!?

betotron

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bike

Does my exercise pattern affect my constant knee injuries...?

Exactly one year ago I tore my ACL ligament and my knee cap went out of place, right before this I had recently started going on an exercise bike for 30 mins - 1.5 hours each day, and it was fine. The injury happened when I was playing lacrosse. Just today something cracked in my knee again but unlike last time I could walk ok from the beginning just with a slight limp and pain. Before the second injury I had started taking up the bike again for sometimes more than 2 hours a day (Im not anorexic or anything cuz i eat a lot) or like 45-60 minutes. The second injury happened when i was playing softball/rounders. I wasnt wearing the brace i should have been wearing. advice on exercising with this condition and when and if i should wear the brace?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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Your exercising is being affected by your acl injury. Did your knee dr. suggest that you get your ACL fixed so you can avoid further injurying your knee?

Did you do any kind of physical therapy to attempt to strengthen your leg muscles?

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What kind of exercise bike: upright or recumbent?

taking cha

I'm 15 years old and i'm having a difficult time figuring out what kind of bike i want to buy. after dieting and exercising for a few years now i started to get varicose veins from running too much on the treadmill. so i stopped running for a while but i knew i still wanted to reach my goal weight so i was wondering which would help me lose weight a lot without putting so much pressure on my legs. i know recumbent and upright are both good but by the looks of the recumbent, something tells me i burn less calories because it looks a little too comfortable.
please, help! is till want to reach my weight of 110 (i'm 5'4).. when lost 15 but then i think i might have like, 5 pounds back and i still want to lose 30 pounds with diet and exercise! i have bad experiences with anorexia..

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I personally prefer recumbent bikes. You still get the exercise without suffering the back, neck, arm and leg pain. It may look easier, but it is very effective. Also, because it doesn't force your weight forward like upright bikes have a tendency to do, it seems that it is easier to stick to it.

What is the pros and cons of using a recumbent exercise bike over a atationary exercise bike?

waverly500

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recumbent bike: more comfort, better for your spine and posture.
the other kind (cause they're both stationary anyway): it might help you burn more calories since you are still using the other muscles to keep you upright.

I personally like recumbent bikes better. The extra comfort helps me ride more and eventually offsets whatever extra calorie-burn benefit of that other kind of stationary bike.

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exercise with stationary bike?

aly

I would like to lose about five pounds and just slim my body a bit. I don't want to lose tons of weight or necisarily drop a size just get a little slimmer. I am doing crunches and squats every day. I used to run but I honestly hate it. Is a stationary bike a good alternative, is it good exercise?

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the bike is a good alternative, i suggst putting it on the random option to increase resistance, the bike is just like a treadmill in that you have to do more in order to equal the same distance on a real road because you dont have body weight and road resistance slowing you down. try jumping rope, workout videos, or using an elliptical, you may burn more calories this way.

What muscles does an exercise bike target?

wendyofthe

The backs of my legs are atrocious. I am really hoping an exercise bike will help tone that area. Will it? And also, where else does it target?

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An exercise on a (stationary) bike is a cardio exercise.

As far as cardio exercise is concerned, toning (if you mean making your legs look leaner and slimmer and have shapes) doesn't come into the picture.

What exercise biking does is just this - moving your leg muscles in the exercise. Other areas of your muscles that get involved are butts and thighs.

Cardio's main area of work is:

1. To strengthen your heart and lungs, to keep them in strong and fit condition - your heart pumps more blood with less effort hence reducing the chance of heart disease while your lungs has increased capacity for oxygen intake, which is beneficial to your cells and organs

2. To kick start your metabolism into higher gear, so you can burn off excess body fat, to lose weight

To tone and define your legs, throw in a leg toning routine that'll help to "shape up" your legs to give them a leaner and sleeker look.

Here's one routine you can try out: http://www.perfect-body-toning.com/leg-workouts.html

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Can you bike after injuring a calf muscle withough risk of further injury?

jonscherba

I blew out my calf muscle on the 4th mile of a 10K today- I need to keep exercising while it heals- can I keep biking without aggravating it. I am also thinking about getting a cortisone shot?

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Yea, biking is a much lower impact than running. In fact if it is nice enough where you live, I would recommend going swimming, doing aerobics in water is the healthiest exercise that you can do (in terms of caloric burn, as well as lowest intensity). You will not aggravate your calf, I know exactly what you are dealing with. Recently while running a marathon, my calf completely collapsed. I continued riding my bike without aggravating it; just remember if it starts to hurt lower the intensity of your workout.

What are some ways to exercise from home?

Q. I get embarressed when I go to the gym comparing myself to guys who look like they never leave the gym.

I'm the pudgy, anti-social type and what I really need is some sort of aerobic exercise to loose fat that I can do while watching TV (sad I know).

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Normally, I'd run or bike outside. Today, I had planned to run to the Y (10k round trip) and swim a couple miles. Since the sidewalks are way too icey, I'll ride my indoor bike trainer while watching the Packers.

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What is better for keeping fit / Weight loss, an Exercise Bike or a Cross Trainer? ?

bootcutboy

I used to outdoors cycle a lot but am looking for something I can use at home over the winter. Thanks!

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Hey,

Cross Trainer - hands down :) - from experience i burn around 100 cals in 7 mins on a cross trainer - and 100 cals in 10 mins on a bike.

Cross Trainer also targets your entire body throughout the workout.

What is better; a cross trainer or an exercise bike?

idk

I want to tone my body,and im not sure which is better. Help?(:

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A cross trainer...

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Stationary Bike?! * quick Question**?

Sarah

Is a Stationary Bike, really good for cardio? I live in Florida and it is just to hot and nasty to be outside much, unless in the pool. I just bought the Bow Flex and I need to add some Cardio into my workouts.... Would a Stationary Bike be a good buy?

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I highly recommend Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike

I found most of the reviews on the Schwinn 230 recumbent bike to be spot on!
- UPS deliver was prompt but the packaging was damaged - the box was ripped open. Fortunately, no damage to the bike and no parts lost.
- Took about 2 hours to unpack and assemble. My husband helped me carry the base of the bike from the garage into the basement, and 90 minutes later I plugged the bike in and it worked perfectly. I did all the assembly myself with the tools provided.
- LCD panel works fine in our lighting. Glad I didn't spend the extra to upgrade to the back-lit panel.
- The bike is quiet, smooth, stable, and comfortable. So nice to use a product that delights!
- I'm 5'4", and have no problem reaching the pedals.
- And yes, the seat wobbles just a bit. Not an issue, as much of the exercise equipment I've used has the same behavior.
So far, I really like this bike.

I bought it with free shipping from...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MXMK94?ie=UTF8&tag=aor-sale-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000MXMK94
Hope you find your favorite. Good Luck!

Stationary exercise bike stand for mountain bike?

Bryan Niel

Does anyone know of a relatively inexpensive indoor stationary bike stand for a MOUNTAIN BIKE that is also pretty quiet?

I am not trying to spend too much over $100.

I recently had back surgery and can my surgeon suggested a stationary bike for rehab (among other things). I live in an apartment with opionated neighbors, and want to get fit without arguments.

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I have a Bell Motivator that I use with a Walmart Mountain bike that has over 6.000 miles on it. You need to change the rear tire to something like a Kenda Kross slick so that it runs smooth and quite. Look around for a used on on the local ebay or Craig's list you may get lucky. You want a magnetic or fluid drive model.

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Motivator-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer/dp/B000AAYBWS

Replace both tires and your bike will ride a lot better on the road.

http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-Kross-Plus-Wire-1-95/dp/B001C6DE5O/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1337785047&sr=1-1

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Which exercise is better?Between Treadmill and...?

ANTIMATTER

Which exercise is better? Treadmill vs Exercise bike?
Which exercise would I stick for longer?what do you think about it from your own
experience?

Also I read in different places that running or jogging causes knee pain/damage and other
back problems.

Does walking on treadmill cause knee pain and other back problems too?
Shouldn't I go for Exercise bike just for these reasons?

What features should I look for/check in a manual treadmill before I buy it
if I choose treadmill for my exercise?

Same question about exercise bike if I choose exercise bike for my
exercise.

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I have always gotten the best workout on a treadmill. As far as knee and back problems: In my experience I never had problems when I was an avid runner, but now that I have gotten out of the habit of running I have picked up some extra weight. This extra weight has caused my back to really be in pain often.

Hope this advice helps.

Butt Smaller! HELPP exercise?

Yahoo Exce

I AM REALLY SMALL
but my butt is huge..
like my waist..is almost small enough for me to enclose around my hands
but my butt...its literally 3 times bigger..
to give you and idea..my waist is about less that one foot wide while my butt is two..
HOW SHUD I EXCERSIe?

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The right cardio exercise and weight training activities (like squats
and deadlifts) can make a difference in your backside and help you get
those buns of steel. Find out the best cardio and strength training
exercises for strengthening and firming up your rear.
1. Squats.
Squats are one of the best exercises you can do for your hips, butt
and thighs. Stand with feet hip-width apart and squat, keeping back
straight, abs in and knees behind your toes. Let your butt lightly
touch chair and squeeze butt to stand up. Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-12
reps and add weights for more intensity.
2. Lunges. Stand in a split
stance, with feet about 3 feet apart. You want both knees to be at
about 90-degree angles at the bottom of the movement, so adjust
accordingly. Hold weights in each hand (or place a barbell behind the
neck) for added intensity. Bend the knees and lower the back knee
toward the floor, keeping the front heel down and the knee directly
over the centre of the foot. Keep the torso straight and abs in as you
push through the front heel and back to starting position. Don't lock
the knees at the top of the movement. Perform 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 16
reps according to your fitness level and goals.
3. Step Ups. For step
ups, you simply place one foot on a step or platform and push through
the heel onto the step. This is an excellent exercise for the glutes.
4. Hip Extensions. Lie on the floor with feet propped on the ball,
legs straight. Keeping abs tight, slowly lift your hips off the floor
(squeezing the buttocks) until body is in a straight line. Hold for a
few seconds and lower, repeating 10 to 15 times.
5. One-Legged Deadlifts. You should skip this exercise if you
have any back problems. To do this move, take the left leg back just a bit, lightly
resting on the toe. With the weights in front of the thighs, tip from
the hips and lower the weights as low as your flexibility allows. Keep
your back flat or with a natural arch and make sure you keep the abs
contracted to protect the back. Squeeze the glutes of the working leg
to raise back up. Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps.
6. Hiking. Now the
exercises listed above aren't the only strength moves for the glutes,
but we often forget that there are cardio activities that will also
engage the backside. Hiking is one of those activities and it also
burns tons of calories. Also, walking up an incline automatically gets
your glutes more involved and, if you're wearing a backpack, you're
really getting a workout. A 140-lb person burns about 390 calories in
about an hour!
7. Biking. Riding a bike is great for your heart and it
also targets almost every muscle in your hips, thighs and butt. On a
stationary bike, alternate 3 minutes at 70-80 RPM with 2 minutes at
100-110 RPM for a calorie-blasting 30 minute workout. You can also try
Spinning at the gym or riding outside. Gear up to really work your
glutes! A 140-lb person burns 335 calories in 45 minutes.
8. Running. Running, like walking, is accessible, easy to learn, reduces stress,
helps in weight loss, and it makes you feel good. Plus, it really
works your butt, especially when you add a few hills to your regular
running route. A 140-lb person burns 475 calories during a 45 minute
jog.
9. Kickboxing. Kickboxing was a hot item back in the day, but it's
still a great workout. Controlled kicks work your hips, thighs and
butt while complex combinations that include punches will target your
abs to make them stronger. A 140-lb woman will burn up to 500 calories
with 45 minutes of kickboxing.
10. Walking. Walking is easy: you can do
it anywhere, anytime with no special equipment. There's no learning
curve and it's something you can incorporate all day long. If you walk
up hills, you can really target your glutes and, if you pick up the
intensity, you'll burn some of that extra flab off your buns! A 140-lb
person burns about 300 calories an hour during a brisk walk.

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How likely is it that I burned 1500 calories exercising today? 5'3, 105ish lbs?

L.

I've been home today. I eat out of boredom/love of food. So far I've had just under 2300 cal. BUT- I've walked at a moderate pace on the treadmill for 30 min and have been on the recumbent exercise bike (moderate pace) for what will be five hours. Yes, FIVE HOURS. My goal is 1500 cal burn through cardio. Then I'll have a 300-400 cal dinner and a lonnngg night of sleep.

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umm if you did this for 5 hours, you probably spent way more than 1500 because I did stationary bike for 2 hours and burned 1500 cal so you would be way more and I am having a hard time believing it, either you're joking or you must be called superwoman by everyone, don't you feel like you're falling apart right now ? anyway yeah, very likely you spent more than 1500

Can I lose 40 pounds?

Q. I am 174 pounds and 5 foot 7.
Can I lose 40 pounds in 8 weeks if I ate the following...

Breakfast - apple
Lunch - carrots
Dinner - large salad or pita bread and hummus or peanut butter on a 100 calorie multigrain english muffin
Drink 100 oz of water.

And exercised in the following ways...

1 hour on a recumbent bike burning 400 calories
Walk 2.5 miles
500 crunches
150 girl push ups
90 sit-ups
Alternate between 1 minute run and 2 minute walk for 30 minutes on a treadmill.

NO answers about how this is unhealthy.

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Here you go: This is from my own experience and what has worked for me. I have laid it all out for you so that others may have the success I have.

The perfect way to loose weight and monitor your progress is to use a calorie counter on a daily basis while you diet.

Energy In/Energy Out

Food Intake: 1,200 Per Day

One Pound equals 3,500 Calories

To loose one pound per day, You need to burn your food intake plus your one pound of fat

1,200 (intake) + 3,500 (Outtake) = 4,700 Calories Burn

You must burn at least 4,700 Calories everyday to loose one pound at least. It is very easy to go up and beyond 4,700 calories each day.

Best way to do this is to track your progress on a calorie counter monitor watch. If you do it by the numbers you can loose the weight. It is just a matter of changing the way you think about weight loss.

Once you start wearing your calorie counter you can see the numbers increase and you fill find yourself doing extra things in your day, like tapping your foot while waiting at the light in your car, chewing gum, singing out loud and so on onto of your workout routines. You begin to see that everything you do in your day contributes to the overall numbers needed to loose that pound.



Water Intake/Less Storage

Most people do not get enough water in their system. Water is your body's principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60 to 80 percent of your weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. To determine if you are getting enough water use this simple formula.. Take your weight, for example 150 pounds and divide by 2. Take your answer which is 75 lbs and change it to ounces, in this case 75 ounces. That is how many ounces of water you need a day. Your body performs mostly on water. If you make sure you get enough water everyday your body will perform at top notch and your body will no longer have the cravings of junk food. You will have a better performing body system to help you work out and feel better thru out your day.

Good Food

My favorite things to eat:

Avocado Wraps

Simple: Low Carb Tortilla, Half Avocado sliced, alpha sprouts, lettuce, soy bacon...Just wrap it up and eat. You can vary the things you put inside so long as you keep it to approx 4 or 5 items. You want to make sure they are fresh, low calorie and filling. Avocado and mushrooms can replace meats in your meal and still have great taste.

Special K Cereals are fantastic. They have that sweetness that one craves and is so good for you. Calories are low. Great for even just dinner.

First thing in the morning...A Glass of Chocolate Milk. Yup!! Chocolate Milk. We all crave that "got to have" item in the morning. Milk is the best thing you can have for yourself while working out. The chocolate (and you can use Carnation Instant Milk for this but I simply use Nestle dry mix) will give you that sweet "snack" that you need. If you give your body a little bit of it and its in a control way, you will not crave sweets and junk the rest of the day.

Lean Cuisines

Fantastic food! Each meal is approx 180 t0 380 calories per box. So think about your calories. 1,200...You can still have several of these meals a day and still be under your intake requirements.

Itâs all about the numbers and watching what you take in and what you burn out. And you know what..If you go over your 1,200 mark for food intake...thatâs okay...you simple up your total calories burned for the day by what you took it. So long as you burn off the over all calories to be more than your food intake. Just make sure you stick too it so you can reach your weight loss goals.

Fruits and Veggies

All you want on the schedule listed below.
Bananas are my favorite. They are very filling and can make a meal all on their own.

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Vitamins

My favorite is ONE A DAY WITH ENERGY...I am in love with this vitamin because I am just like everyone else who loves those quick fix energy drinks. But what people do not realize is that energy drinks can contain 120 to 440 calories in just ONE Can. If you think about it..That is HALF of your allowed calories for food intake. The best alternative I have found is One a day with energy vitamin. Easy to spot, it is packaged in a green label bottle. Just One vitamin a day will give you as much energy as approx. 1 1/2 cans of red bull...WITHOUT the calorie intake.
WoW..now your making progress already because you have made more room in your intake calories for actual healthy food.

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Soda/Carbonation

Carbonation is terrible for your system because it bloats your stomach. And when your stomach bloats, your jeans just don't fit. You can drop one pant size simply by NOT drinking any carbonated drinks all together..Take away the bloat and you have instantly just made it one pant size lower. Besides, Sodas dehydrate you and with that One a Day Vitamin, you won't need the Caffeine in the soda and it will also cut out those extra calories that you don't need.
So remove that soda and the energy drinks and just think how much calories you just instantly removed from your daily intake. I normally consume what...four sodas and two energy drinks in one day...that is a total of .... 900 calories. Of what??? Nothing...Those are horrible calories and calories that can be replaced by food which will fuel your body for your day and your workouts.

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Your Body

Your body is like a computer. You must program your body to do what it is suppose to do so it won't crash and leave you with a virus. Your stomach is only the size of your fist. So think about it right now, Look at your hand and close your fist. Not very big is it. That is how much food you actually ONLY need to eat, each time you eat for every meal. If you eat anything more than that, you will stretch out your stomach which causes overeating and overweight.

What you need to do is eat every three hours, approx 5 to 7 times everyday around the same time. If you are always giving your body healthy and better food choices (the size of your fist) every three hours, your body will know you are giving it food. It will use that food properly. It will not go into starvation mode or store food away for later because it knows...it will get more in three hours. So what does your body do...it flushes everything out of your system because it doesn't need it.. Now it knows...you wont' forget about it and that food is on its way.

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Walking Buddy

This is the best thing especially for woman. Get a walking buddy. One hour everyday. Just think about how much talking, venting and laughing two woman can do together while walking and yup, you guessed it...it just burns more calories and reduces your stress. You now are more relaxed because you can talk and free yourself of whatever is frustrating you while getting into shape.

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By: My own experience/rivasj27

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Exercise during pregnancy?

Ash C

Any tips on exercise during pregnancy? My last one i didnt exercise much due to complications and pre term labor but this time i have a clean bill of health and was wondering on how much i should exercise? what i should do? and anything i should NOT do?? Thanks :)

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It depends on your level of fitness now. If you normally exercise then you can continue what you normally do. If, however, you waited until you were pregnant to start an exercise routine, then you should take it easy. Dont do things that will raise your heart rate too much. You could do things like biking, and light lifting, yoga and pilates, but dont do any running or high impact exercises. You can work your way up to harder exercises, but make sure your doctor approves of any exercise program. You dont want to short your baby oxygen that it needs. If you are already fit then your body has already adjusted to distributing more oxygen when it is physically challenged. Like I said though, check with your doctor before starting something new, if you are already physically fit then they will just tell you to keep doing what you normally do.
My answer is based on you being very early in your pregnancy, if you are further along, like second trimester, and you are just now starting, just be careful whatever you do.

Exercise bikes & pregnancy...?

My bab

I've just bought one & found out i'm pregnant... I was hoping to be nice & fit for the summer!!! I've got no chance now!!! Anyway, is it safe to still do light exercise on it?? Thanks xx

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I'm not 100% sure, but I do believe that an exercise bike is a bad idea. When sitting on it, it buts alot of stress on the cervix.

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Would like to hear about your success or failure.....?

manatee lo

Thinking about buying a recumbent exercise bike. I was introduced to this type of exercise equipment through my local gym....think that I could keep up with a regular exercise regimen. Ladies particularly....what benefits have you achieved with this type of bike? How many pounds lost? Does this bike help the "saggy butt" issue? Thanks!

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This is an excellent source of excercise. I have used it for 2 years now, especially good in the winter when its to cold to get out and walk. I am up to 10 miles at a time, and mine has handle bars that I use for propping up my arms to read. It passes the time, and the better the book, the longer i tend to go.
I have lost 68 pounds using the bike as my main source of cardio. It keeps track of how many miles, how many calories burned and what rate you are peddaling. AND YES, it tightens your saggy behind for sure! My husband could tell a big difference in a month!
Along with the bike, I use hand weights at home 3 days a week and the days I am not riding my bike (while its pretty still) I get out and walk a mile or two with my dogs.
You have to eat right too though, cutting out bad carbs, eating lean and no junk food is the way to go. Also if I could stress anything the most it would be the 8 oz 8 glasses of water a day, its been a great help.
By the way mine was 99 dollars at walmart, its a stamina 4655

where can you find a really cheap treadmill?

anonymous*

for like maybe $100-150 that folds up to save space.

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Most places such as Walmart, Target, and Sears carry manual treadmills that cost in that price range.

You can also check used sports stores in your city, or the classified ads to get great deals. I got a recumbent exercise bike valued at around 500 dollars for just 50 bucks!

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Make me an exercise schedule? Points!?

juliana-ca

Can someone make me a really hard-core exercise program that involves 3 hours of cardio per day, and involves walking, running, biking, elliptical, exercise videos, and some strength. Could you just arrange that into a seven day schedule for me please with 3 hours a day, I need to lose weight. I know it's a lot of exercise, but I love it. If you give me a schudule you will get the best answer.

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Good job on committing to a healthy lifestyle! Before I go into a schedule, I would ask you keep in mind that weight loss cannot be done with exercise alone. Diet must be considered or your body will adapt to your exercise and you will plateau. Think about keep your calories between 1500-2000 a day, with a carb-protein-fat mix between 40-60% carbs, 20-30% protein and 20% fat. I use www.fitday.com to track this since it's free and gives me a breakdown for the whole day and by individual foods. It's really great.
Okay, now the schedule:
Monday: (Morning) 1 hour cardio-focused video
(Lunchtime) 30-45 minute brisk walk (you should be warm but not sweating buckets)
(After Supper) 1 hour run/walk. Start by walking for 5 minutes, then run for 30 second, walk for 2 minutes. Repeat walk/run until 1 hour has passed.
(Post-walk/run) 15-30 minutes of stretching. I do Hatha Yoga often. It's slow and easy for beginners and those who don't want to rush through strecthes.

Tuesday: (Morning) 1 hour elliptical at easy-moderate setting. Focus on your arms.
(Lunch time) 1 hour walk at easy to moderate pace
(After supper) 1 hour bike ride. Include at least 3 hills.

Wednesday: (Morning) 1 hour strength training focused video
(Lunchtime) you guessed it, another 45 minute walk
(After supper) 1 hour run/walk. Start by walking for 5 minutes, then run for 45 seconds, walk for 1.5 minutes. Repeat walk/run until 1 hour has passed.
(Post-walk/run) 15 minutes of stretching. Focus on stretching the legs.

Thursday: (Morning) 1 hour elliptical at moderate setting.
(Lunch time) 1 hour walk at easy to moderate pace
(After supper) 1 hour bike ride. Include 2 hills.

Friday: (Morning) 1 hour cardio focused video
(Lunchtime) 1 hour walk
(After supper) 45 minute run/walk. Start by walking for 5 minutes, then run for 30 seconds, walk for 1 minute. Repeat walk/run until 1 hour has passed.
(Post-walk/run) 15 minutes of stretching. Focus on stretching the legs.

Saturday: 1 hour easy bike ride, 1 hour walk at an easy pace or take this as a REST DAY, your body needs time to recover and repair the muscles you'll develop.

Sunday: The Long Run. This keeps your body burning fat for hours. Start by walk/running 45 seconds running, 1 minute walking. Work up to running for 3-4 minutes straight, then walking for 5 minutes. This may take time depending on your fitness level, but with patience and time you'll get there. Do this for 90 minutes. Do 30 minutes of stretching after you're done. Don't forget to eat something small before this workout; like a banana and bagel, or an energy bar. And eat within 30 minutes of getting home from this workout. Drink 1 cup of choclate milk, it has the best combination of carbs and protein to repair muscle tissues.

Now onto another important topic: gear. You indicated a bike and elliptical, but if you're going to be walking/running you need to buy real running shoes. NOT sneakers. You're looking for something like Asics 1140s, or Reebok KFS shoes. The right footwear will save your leg muscles from becoming injured and will allow you to enjoy the run. I'd also recommend exercise clothes that have wicking ability. Walmart ssells some pretty decent stuff.
I hope this has helped. Remeber the most important thing you can do overall is to be consistent. The weight will come off, but only if you keep at it. If you need some support from other people who've been there, are currently where you are or are athletes odffering advice, I recommend www.livestrong.com. It's free, I've belonged to their groups for 2 years now and there are some wonderful supportive people out there who will give you all the advice you need.
Best of luck as you start your journey. If you do go on livestrong, look me up; I'm "sunshinejaye"
Cheers!

is biking and rollerblading a good butt exercise?

mannie

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Road biking DEFINITELY works your glutes (your butt). If your bike fit is correct, the glutes work with the quads on pedal strokes.

"Cycling also develops certain muscles, primarily the quads and glutes."
"The glutes take a pounding on the bike and typically develop a nice firm butt."
http://www.cycling-fitness-center.com/cycling-workouts.html

"Indoor cycling up hills is a challenging exercise that strengthens legs, glutes and core muscles."
http://www.livestrong.com/video/5129-indoor-cycling-hills/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_Videos

"Cycling is one of the best ways to build overall fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength in your glutes, quads and hamstrings and flexibility through your hips and ankles."
http://www.schwinnbike.com/gbr/eng/using_cycling_cross_train

Rollerblading is also great for your glutes:
"The National Institute for Fitness and Sports claims that roller skating works most of the major muscle groups â glutes, quads (no pun intended), abdomen, calves and arms."
http://www.planetonwheels.com/store/pages.php?pageid=28

Aside from cycling and rollerblading, here a some other firming exercises for the glutes:
http://www.basskilleronline.com/women-firming-glutes.shtml
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elderly caretaker facility in los angeles?

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i want to take a trip on my bike?

Andrew T

this for in the Future im only 16 im waiting til im 21 but i don't have a bike i live in springfield missouri and i want to go from springfield to los angeles california and i want to get there in 12 days and i have some question
im gonna stop in every state i pass and i spend one night there and im also worried about food how do i pack it
and how many miles will it take me
how much exercises will i get
and what if it is raining what should i do
and i don't have a bike what bike is the best for this kind of travel
and im going to kansas colorado utah and nevada til getting to california then los angeles
and i know how to ride a bike but have not road one in 2 years so should i start riding again
and what should i where to protech myself from getting hurt
and how much money should i bring

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Start trainning and train hard! That is a lot of miles in a short time and you will have to be biking through the Rocky Mountains at some point. If there is a bicycle club in your area, join it and ride with them. You will get a lot of experience and you can learn a lot by talking to the members about their experiences. It would be good to join an organized bike tour and get experience there. There are many organized tours. Some are tours through a specific state or area. BAK (Bike Across Kansas), TOMRV (Tour Of the Mississippi River Valley), RAGBRAI ([Des Moines] Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa), Cornhusker 500 (Nebraska) are some of these tours. (There are others.) They each have their own rules about how to get on them. Other tours are run by companies that just arrange bicycle tours.

Miles? You will need to map your trip out and check the mileage charts. Also, spend the money to get a book of maps showing where there are actually bicycle trails that you can ride on to avoid riding on roads with auto traffic as much as you possibly can.

Food to pack? Since you are making such a long trip, you would be best off packing dried fruits, jerky, trail mix, things of that nature to snack on. It would be difficult to pack for actual meals for the trip before you begin a ride of this extent. You should plan on purchasing meals at restaurants on the way. If you are going to be riding in areas where there won't be restaurants during the day, you should figure on making up sandwiches, fresh fruit, et cetera, to carry with you for that day. If you are planning on camping along the way, you will need to pack your sleeping bag, tent and other camping supplies as well as your clothing. If you are planning on staying in motels, you will not have to pack all of the camping gear.

Clothing to bring? Bring clothing that can be layered. It might be rather cool some mornings when you start out, but it could be quite hot later in the day. If you have biking shorts and a short sleeved shirt on underneath and then use arm warmers, leg warmers and possibly a sweatshirt over in the morning when it is cool, these can easily be taken off and put in your panniers as the day warms up. That way , you can be comfortable all day long. Sun screen! Don't forget the sun screen!

Rainy weather? There is rain gear specially made for bike riding. One style is a rain poncho. Some people like them. However, I do not care for a poncho, especially if it is windy as well as rainy. Personally, I prefer a rain suit that has a jacket and pants. Can you ride in the rain? It depends. If it is not too heavy of a rain, you can as long as your rims don't get so wet that your brakes will not function. If it is a heavy rain or accompanied by lightning, then NO! You will not be safe if the rain is heavy. The roads will be slippery and unsafe. Your rims will get too wet and your brakes will not function. If you encounter lightning even if the rain is not all that hard, you need to get off the road and into a protected area (preferably, a shelter if possible). Know the safety rules regarding lightning and any other type of inclement weather you may encounter before you go.

Take your trip with at least one companion, preferably more. There is safety in numbers. Each member of the group should have a fair knowledge of first aid. You should have a cell phone with you at all times. And always have more water with you than you think you need. You will need it. Usually, water is a better choice than sports drinks. Have a bicycle repair kit.

Type of bike? For much of the ride that you are discussing, the worst choice is what is sometimes referred to as a "mountain bike." They have wide, knobby tires. That creates a lot of friction and it will take more out of you to ride with this type of tire. You will not need that in any of the areas where the terrain is relatively flat. The style that has sometimes been called "racing bike" has quite narrow tires. These can be used for touring where the terrain doesn't have too many hills. I have ridden 7 RAGBRAIs with a thin tired bike. Iowa isn't as flat as many people believe, but a thin tired bike can make it here if you stay on roads. (Off road, narrow tires don't do it, not even in Iowa.) Since you are talking about a trip that involves a varied terrain, a "touring bike" would probably be best. Some "touring bikes" have frames similar to "racing bikes." However, they have tires that are a bit wider than on "racing bikes," but not wide and knobby as on "mountain bikes."

Protection? A good helmet. Knowledge and practice of safe biking habits (think: "defensive driving" for bikers). Good equipment. Companions. First aid kit. Cell phone. Sun screen. Water. Lots and lots of water.

Go to a local bike shop. Start looking at equipment now.

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Bicycles for exercise, what are good brands & styles?

4Revolutio

As an attempt to lose weight I have decided that DF and I are going to purchase bicycles and bike the long open roads in our town.

I have no clue where to start, the last bike I owned was in middle school and cost somewhere around $113.

What are good bikes to use for exercise? Also I will need a child attachment seat for our one year old.

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1. Your Budget?
Since u probably wont answer in time, I'm going to assume the usual reasonable range of 400 - 700CAD for a NEW bicycle which is the easiest, wisest recommendation.

2. In N. America, Giant(Taiwan), Norco(Canada-based), Specialized(US) and Trek(US) (alphabtcal ordr) are indeed the major, excellent, reputable brands for your needs. On paper, overall, Giant will probably have the best value.

3. Yes, there are "fitness bikes" aka "performance-hybrids":
Giant FCR series: FCR 3 500CAD
Norco VFR series: VFR 5 or 6 same price point.
Specialized Sirrus series: Sirrus, Sirrus Sport(?)
Trek FX series: 7.1, 7.2

However, you may just need/want a "normal" more comfort-oriented Hybrid:
Giant Cypress R: 400CAD, Cypress w suspension closer to 500CAD
Trek 7100: same price point.

All above bicycles are child seat, rack and fender compatible.

"buy a bike that appeals to you. one that will make you want to ride and just get out there." - neruegel1
I agree! Dont b afraid to have colour/style/the way it looks be a factor. It cannot b easily changed so pick one that you personally "like"!

Buy from a reputable independent bicycle dealer (w a goodmechanic) that you personally trust and "like" bc you'll likely b dealing w them long-term.

Have fun shopping and riding! :)
DT

PS what's "DF"? I personally ride a 2007 Norco VFR 5 by choice, as a daily performance city bike. ;)

I need an exercise routine?

Taylor

I'm trying to lose 20 pounds, but I need a good at home exercise routine.
I got the whole eating healthy thing down btw.
I dont have access to a gym, but I do have an exercise bike !
Also I live in Canada and there's going to be snow on the ground in a month. So i definetly need some work outs I can do in my house. How long should i do them, How many reps, how many sets.. please include those kinda details. Thank you xx

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I belly dance for an hour everyday. No equipment needed and not much space either. All you need is some good music and a hip scarf. You get aerobic work out and your muscles get worked as well.

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