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Forum: Exercise! 08-21-2008, 08:37 PM
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Views: 478
Posted By northernbelle
I would say you might burn a few more calories...

I would say you might burn a few more calories when exercising in the cold (room or outside), but not enough to make a difference. That's only my guess, however. We get pretty cold winters up here,...
Forum: Exercise! 07-27-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By northernbelle
HIIT = high intensity interval training. ...

HIIT = high intensity interval training. Basically, you sprint as fast as you can, then take a recovery period. The intense part lasts only 30-60 seconds, and you can't do much more than 20 minutes...
Forum: Exercise! 07-27-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By northernbelle
I think it's trial and error. Although there are...

I think it's trial and error. Although there are calculations to tell you how much you should be eating, these are only general guidelines. Each individual is different- metabolism, age, calorie...
Forum: Exercise! 06-28-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 700
Posted By northernbelle
You certainly are getting enough walking in...

You certainly are getting enough walking in during the day. I agree with mandalinn82 that some strength training is worth a try. That way you can shape your body and build some muscle.

I think...
Forum: Exercise! 05-18-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By northernbelle
Basically, your question is that of low intensity...

Basically, your question is that of low intensity versus intervals. IMO there is a place for both in a cardio routine. Lower intensity/longer duration does burn a higher percentage of fat and...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 05-12-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 687
Posted By northernbelle
The lat pulldown is for your lats, rather than...

The lat pulldown is for your lats, rather than your shoulders.

You have an exercise for the front deltoids and the medial deltoids, but you need one for the rear deltoids. Bent over raises, such...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 04-14-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By northernbelle
I used to hold my breath also. The way I changed...

I used to hold my breath also. The way I changed that was to focus on exhaling on the exertion part of the rep. Inhale on the easy part. Example, bicep curl- the resistance part is lifting up your...
Forum: Exercise! 02-23-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,905
Posted By northernbelle
Overall, HIIT burns more calories than steady...

Overall, HIIT burns more calories than steady state, because the calorie burn lasts longer after the session is finished. With steady state you burn calories during the exercise and only for about...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 02-14-2008, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By northernbelle
Yes, crunches can be effective even if you can...

Yes, crunches can be effective even if you can only lift about 1/8th of an inch. As you progress, your crunch will increase. Crunches are not about a huge lift off the floor, like a sit up is.
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Forum: Weight Loss Support 12-29-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By northernbelle
A pound a week is perfectly acceptable. You...

A pound a week is perfectly acceptable. You should be losing 1-2 a week to do it the right way. If you lose too fast, then you are likely to put it back on and more. The slow and steady way means...
Forum: Exercise! 10-15-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,190
Posted By northernbelle
I am allergic to my own sweat. If I don't have a...

I am allergic to my own sweat. If I don't have a shower when I get home, especially after cardio, then my skin breaks out. That doesn't stop me from exercising hard tho.
Forum: Exercise! 08-26-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By northernbelle
Crunches work mainly your upper abs, with your...

Crunches work mainly your upper abs, with your back being the stabilizer. Situps work all the way to your hips, because they have to pull you up to a sitting position.

Effectiveness: that...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 08-22-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 687
Posted By northernbelle
Just a story about my gym. There's a nice man...

Just a story about my gym. There's a nice man who really sweats on the elliptical. After his workout, he spends about 5 minutes wiping down the whole machine and a 2foot area around it on the...
Forum: Exercise! 08-18-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By northernbelle
Aerobic exercise (cardio) is activity that your...

Aerobic exercise (cardio) is activity that your body does using oxygen as fuel. So as you condition yourself through cardio exercise, all the components that go into oxygen delivery and usage become...
Forum: Exercise! 07-22-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By northernbelle
There are so many facets to a fitness routine,...

There are so many facets to a fitness routine, that you can drive yourself crazy trying to meet every single one of them.

First, set your overall goals- weight loss alone, weight loss with muscle...
Forum: Exercise! 07-22-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By northernbelle
I have never joined a Curves-type gym, although I...

I have never joined a Curves-type gym, although I visited a local one for a possible part-time job (didn't take it). I feel the circuit routine they use is great for beginners. It's a start in the...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 06-26-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 666
Posted By northernbelle
High reps with lower weight can lead to muscle...

High reps with lower weight can lead to muscle fatigue; moving the muscle so many times, even lightly, can tire it out. The 'burn' you feel is probably lactic acid; muscle fatigue is when you can't...
Forum: Exercise! 06-22-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By northernbelle
Recovery time can be broken into 3 types- in...

Recovery time can be broken into 3 types- in between sets, in between workouts, and time off.

It takes up to 4 minutes for the ATP to be replenished. People who lift heavy and seriously will rest...
Forum: Exercise! 06-21-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By northernbelle
Aerobic exercise occurs when your body uses...

Aerobic exercise occurs when your body uses oxygen as fuel, such as in walking. Because you keep your pace just at the point where you can supply the oxygen, you can walk for a long time. As you...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 05-14-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,352
Posted By northernbelle
I agree with Janie. If you present yourself as...

I agree with Janie. If you present yourself as second best, sloppy with no confidence, then that's how others will see you. Obviously, that's how her friends see you. One of the hardest things a...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 04-23-2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By northernbelle
Personally, I only drink around 64 oz of liquid a...

Personally, I only drink around 64 oz of liquid a day. I also count coffee, milk, juice and diet soda as part of my liquids. During the hot weather, the intake goes up a bit. There is a good...
Forum: Exercise! 04-21-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
Posted By northernbelle
It depends on your goals for that particular...

It depends on your goals for that particular workout. Moderate and intense cardio serve different purposes. If you are doing the long moderate cardio, yes you should be able to carry on a...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 04-20-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By northernbelle
I'm not sure in what context you mean. But this...

I'm not sure in what context you mean. But this is what I think 'interval strength training' is...

a rotation through light, medium and heavy lifting, whether it is in one workout or over several
Forum: Exercise! 04-18-2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 588
Posted By northernbelle
Generally, full body exercises are a great...

Generally, full body exercises are a great beginning. The work all muscle groups- large and small- to build a good foundation for more refined lifting later on, when you can then start to focus on...
Forum: Exercise! 04-05-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 520
Posted By northernbelle
If I increase the intensity/frequency too...

If I increase the intensity/frequency too quickly, then my arthritis acts up. Try increasing the intensity just a little and work at that level until your body is accustomed to it. Or try...
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