We are big heart rate users over here…I rarely workout without one. I have certain zones that I have set for myself and I listen to my body. Typically, an easy cardio ride would keep my heart rate around 150 beats per minute. Intervals, my heart rate will be in the 170′s. And, at the end of a race or ride when I’m nearing the “I’m going to puke zone!”, I can hit 190. This is just my body. The calculations for the heart rate monitors are not always equal to what I can do but, if you want to know the old formula (may not be accurate anymore) is 220-your age. Then, take that number and find the percentages such as 60%, 70% and so forth. Here is an article I wrote almost a year ago on training with a heart rate monitor (link). I also posed this question on Twitter and found some amazing information out there. From what I understand, a lot of the endurance coaches are uses zone training (zone 1-5) and the zones have been determined by tests that you perform.
At any rate….
THE CONTEST:
CVS/Pharmacy has some pretty interesting products for the fitness enthusiast; YOU. Life Fitness has several products that you might be interested such as a digital pedometer for $35 or a Premium Digital Body Scale for $59 in addition to the watch and hear rate monitor.
“This Dual Watch and Heart Rate Monitor functions like a standard sports watch and includes ActiveEKG, an advanced heart rate sensing technology. ActiveEKG measures the electrical signals on your skin in the same manner that an EKG or electrocardiogram does. While the Dual Watch and Contact Heart Rate Monitor attaches to your wrist like other watch products, it does not measure or sense your pulse. Instead, it uses ActiveEKG to measure your heart rate.” Retails for $59.99.
HOW CAN YOU WIN IT?
Simply offer up your favorite fitness tip and you will be entered to win! Winner will be picked at Random on December 19th at 9pm PST. *****Number 5 is the WInner*****
143 responses so far ↓
1 Heidi Hogan // Dec 13, 2008 at 9:32 pm
To make SURE I get time to work out every day, I write an hour into my day-planner-appointment book. (And then I stick by it.) That’s MY time and I earned it.
2 Jean D. // Dec 13, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Oh, so cool! I’ve lost lots of weight on Weight Watchers this year. But now I have to keep the weight off. “LifeFitness” is what I’m learning now, and LifeFitness would be a big help.
Great giveaway. Thanks
3 raych // Dec 14, 2008 at 12:06 am
You need to do weight-bearing exercises for the sake of your bones! Swimming is great for the body and easy on the joints, but does nothing for building up your bone density!
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4 Jessica Epps // Dec 14, 2008 at 1:00 am
Set weekly fitness goals and reward yourself if you make or exceed them.
5 Joseph // Dec 14, 2008 at 1:13 am
Walking! It’s easy and its FREE! I started walking everyday for at least an hour and I’ve already lost 15 lbs in the past 2 months.
6 Kendra // Dec 14, 2008 at 1:23 am
stay hydrated when working out !
7 Joe Hrdlicka // Dec 14, 2008 at 1:29 am
I have not broken down and bought one, but I think I might. I hear experts recommending them more and more often. This is great information here – thanks for posting!
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8 Fitness Surfer // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:07 am
Make getting fit easier on yourself.
If your going to a party where you know their’s not going to be much healthy food…eat a filling healthy meal before you go.
Nothing like trying to eat healthy at a party, when you hungry and there’s no healthy food around.
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9 Barbara McCrea // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:13 am
Don’t smoke, reduce stress, Move more and always wear your seat belt!
10 Cara Kirkland // Dec 14, 2008 at 6:30 am
Try to eat a snack or small meal every 3 hours starting right after you wake up until 3 hours before you go to bed. It keeps your metabolism in full speed & helps burn up calories all day!!
11 Stephen Saunders // Dec 14, 2008 at 6:35 am
drink plenty of water everyday. Sounds so simple but I’ve found it honestly helps so much.
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12 SANDY // Dec 14, 2008 at 8:59 am
make time- even if its walking the dogs, move- don”t be lazy move that but…when shopping park the furthest away from the door
13 Doug // Dec 14, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Get up early in the am, 3:30, and walk 3 miles while there are no cars or people, other than paper carriers working their routes.
14 Adrienne Gordon // Dec 14, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Try and mix things up to alleviate boredom and letting your body get used to what you are doing.
15 Lori L. // Dec 14, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Ooo, I need one of these!
The thing that works and has always worked for me is to respect my workout time. Just plain and simple. There is always something else you could be doing, but placing a workout at the top of your priority list is really the difference-maker.
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16 Kimberly B // Dec 14, 2008 at 1:39 pm
I tried everything at home, and then went to a gym and hired a personal trainer. After finding out I’m eating the wrong stuff (I could have sworn I was doing good) and I’m doing my cardio too hard (who would have thought) I lost 10 pounds in a month.
Well my tip is don’t give up. Just keep lookin’ and you’ll find something that will work for you.
17 Kathy Scott // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I work from home but my office is on the second floor. When I go up the stairs, I go up one, down one, up two, down two, up three, down three, etc all the way to the top.
18 Deci Worland // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Walk everywhere! Take the longest route, preferably uphill.
19 Michelle // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I keep a case of water in my car so I always have water when I am on the road.
20 Shilo Beedy // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Put your exercise bike in front of the tv so you can watch and ride it.
Shilo Beedys last blog post..Thank You Barking Mad
21 Shari D // Dec 14, 2008 at 2:57 pm
I have a treadmill and an exercise bike,but for days of nice weather I like to walk as much as possible.
22 Heather S // Dec 14, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Try to make exercising fun so you want to do it. I listen to upbeat high energy music to keep myself motivated. Thanks for the contest!
23 ron // Dec 14, 2008 at 3:22 pm
walk uphill in the woods; better yet take a hike
24 Christine // Dec 14, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Take the stairs as often as possible and do mini-exercises while folding clothes and doing dishes. Thank you!
25 Mary J // Dec 14, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Don’t get hungry. That gives you an excuse to skip the old exercise routine and head straight home from work. Have healthy snacks handy to keep your energy level up. Almonds are great for this.
26 Linda Haberman // Dec 14, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Fast walking 30 Min.
27 Linda Lansford // Dec 14, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Treat exercise like a docter visit. You don’t break Doctor appointments .
28 veronica sandberg // Dec 14, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Walk daily. Park your car as far away from the door as you can. Take stairs instead…See it easy to get your walking in daily
29 Jeanne // Dec 14, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Trying to find the time to exercise is so hard so fit anything in whenever you can – calf raises while I’m preparing dinner or washing dishes works for me.
30 Ken Robinson // Dec 14, 2008 at 8:13 pm
A healthy diet and reasonble exercise are an incredible combination. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
31 Jane // Dec 14, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Bicycle riding twice a week is my favorite
32 Elizabeth Ray // Dec 14, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Schedule exercise into your day, and don’t make excuses. An exercise buddy is a great idea. (Make sure your buddy is enthusiastic, someone who will urge you on!) I now do Boot Camp 3 times a week and have a GREAT personal trainer twice a week. I’m trying to get generally “more active” in the course of the rest of my day as well.
33 Alicia Zemer // Dec 14, 2008 at 9:04 pm
weight watchers
34 Angela J // Dec 14, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Find an exercise you enjoy, you’ll be more likely to stay with it.
35 Debi // Dec 14, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I drink wat before , during and after I exercise. I only get out 2 times a week to exercise, but I never miss it and I try to do some at home.
36 Christine // Dec 14, 2008 at 9:36 pm
I keep a calendar on my fridge where I mark off each day that I work out. It motivates me to work out AND it makes me think before I raid the fridge.
37 Amanda // Dec 14, 2008 at 10:07 pm
well well, let me pull from the depths of my brain some beautiful piece of advice that will help millions…err…ummm…ok I know this has been said before but I have proven it works on a couple of friends. When you’re tired and working out just sounds like the last thing on Earth you even have the energy to do, just get dressed and say you’ll do it for 10 minutes. I mean you can do anything for 10 minutes right? That’s usually enough to get you feeling a little better and you’ll keep going!
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38 Erin Walsh // Dec 14, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Make sure that you arrange to workout first thing in the morning. It will set you out feeling good for the rest of the day. You won’t have things popping up all day to keep you from doing it. And you won’t wind up at the end of the day, too tired to do it. Let it be one thing you do for yourself, no matter what else has to be postponed.
39 Dana // Dec 14, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I’m on a buddy system where my friend and I call each other to motivate to get our excercise in for the day.
40 Dani // Dec 14, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Make sure to eat breakfast every day.
Danis last blog post..The One Where My Mom and I Are Mistaken for Lesbians…
41 Carolyn G // Dec 14, 2008 at 11:17 pm
TO exercise at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes
42 Vision Runner // Dec 14, 2008 at 11:36 pm
A little bit of weight training (muscle building) will go a long way to burning calories. Aerobic (running, walking, swimming, etc.) will burn calories while you’re doing it, but something as simple as squats or push-ups or leg lifts will build muscle, which burns more calries all day long….Thanks…I’m going to enjoy reading all the tips above!
How ’bout it? V.R.
43 Jennifer B. // Dec 15, 2008 at 12:29 am
I like to exercise in the morning. That way I just take my daily shower after my workout and before I go to work. Saves time and helps me wake up.
44 Kristen M. // Dec 15, 2008 at 12:31 am
Best advice I can give is to schedule workouts otherwise they won’t happen.
45 Hollly // Dec 15, 2008 at 12:36 am
I am a working Mom so getting in a workout can be really hard. My husband is a great help and gets the kids breakfast so that I can get a workout in early in the morning. I use my breaks at work for a walk around the block. I have an hour for lunch, so I eat my lunch, then go for a 30 minute walk then. I am now done 25 pounds, with 30 more to go. The heart rate monitor would sure be a great help for my morning workout.
46 Tiffany // Dec 15, 2008 at 2:15 am
Take my name out of the hat on this one – I don’t need a heart rate monitor. I just wanted to say that I have been using mine more and more. 155ish is for my long slow runs and 165ish is when I am really pushing it.
Since you are the gear queen – what kind of gear would you recommend for the super cold. I have been wearing two layers and it is not enough. I went out for 8 miles today but only did 6 because I was too cold to finish (if I had been closer to home I would have ended sooner.)
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47 Katherine // Dec 15, 2008 at 2:19 am
Move every day is my mantra. Even if it’s just 15 or 20 minutes sandwiched inbetween tasks, do something, anything to get your heart rate up and your blood circulating – jumping jacks, push ups or even making a few trips up and down the stairs.
48 gala // Dec 15, 2008 at 3:02 am
schedule workouts
49 Christian Brothers // Dec 15, 2008 at 3:09 am
Find an exercise you enjoy and you will find it’s much easier to stick with.
50 Playful Professional // Dec 15, 2008 at 3:39 am
My fav fitness tip is to put your shoes on. Once you’ve got your shoes on and are ready to go, it’s much easier to go.
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51 Ashley // Dec 15, 2008 at 4:33 am
I do supersets. That way I can maintain my target heart rate while working all of my major muscle groups.
52 Laurie // Dec 15, 2008 at 5:33 am
My tip would be to vary your workout routine from day to day. Doing the same thing every day, not only gets boring, but makes it too easy for your body to adjust to what you’re doing, which means it’s all too easy to be working out LESS effectively.
53 Dree // Dec 15, 2008 at 5:36 am
Walk the dog. It is good for you and your pet.
54 Zoe Lee // Dec 15, 2008 at 6:09 am
MY favorite fitness tip is to eat five small portioned meals a day with a big glass of water. If you are keeping your blood sugar and glucose level even , you wont want any sugar, or cheat on your diet!!
Zoe Lees last blog post..Photos of the Abs, Last Week…and 2 below goal!!
55 Christina G. // Dec 15, 2008 at 10:50 am
My fitness tip is to park as far away from the stores as possible.
56 Trish // Dec 15, 2008 at 11:10 am
When going shopping, instead of looking for a parking spot closest to the door, purpously park at one of the farthest. Extra excercise with extra steps.
57 216amyc // Dec 15, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I do interval training during my cardio workouts..it’s way more effective than maintaining the same speed during the entire workout.
58 Patti // Dec 15, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Take the stairs, park far away and enjoy the walk, and get your heart rate going, even if for a few minutes a day. It does wonders for stress!
Pattis last blog post..Christmas and birthdays…
59 hawkshoe // Dec 15, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Make sure you mix things up. I change my routine every 6 weeks or so to constantly challenge my muscles.
60 Lachelle Bodine // Dec 15, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Definitely schedule it! I also saved up and bought a jogging stroller so my daughter can go with me to work out since child care at the gym wasn’t a good option.
61 Maureen // Dec 15, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I keep my gym bag right beside me in the car. That way I do not have to go home and then change and then return to the gym. I can go when I am near (even if it is just for 1/2 hour or so).
62 Marcy // Dec 15, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Spend time wiht kids outdoors. Really get into playing with them, you’re sure to get a workout- and its fun!
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63 MFJ // Dec 15, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Getting workout time when you have kids can be tough. My trick is when I do my walking video, I have my toddler join in. That way I get my workout and she has a blast dancing around to the music.
64 Jennifer // Dec 15, 2008 at 3:47 pm
My tip is to drink a lot of water and be sure to do some kind of exercise daily, even if its just walking!
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65 Bebemiqui // Dec 15, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Use the buddy system…very little gets accomplished without the support of a friend!
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
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66 Mama Zen // Dec 15, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Find the type of exercise that you enjoy. You’re way more likely to stick with it.
67 Leah // Dec 15, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I think planning at a daily meal schedule is good, so you can eat 5-6 times a day and try to find something you enjoy for cardio. Cardio really helped me lose a lot of my baby weight, whether it’s running, elliptical, or anything to get you’re heart rate up.
I’d love to have one of these!! It’d totally help at the gym!
68 Richard Hansen // Dec 15, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Doctors want to operate when then they don’t have to so do some research and find out if you really need a operation.
69 michelle // Dec 15, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Love it – Just 10 days left to get Sexy for Santa – http://www.fitafterthirty.com/health-beauty/tenthingstodobeforechristmas/
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70 Dee // Dec 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Cross train, cross train, cross train!
71 Toby // Dec 15, 2008 at 8:05 pm
I never take the car anywhere that is close enough to walk, and that adds about 5,000 steps a day to my daily regimen of walking.
72 karissa // Dec 15, 2008 at 9:05 pm
if you have one of completely insane remember that 10 minutes and intense exercise 3 times a day can help too! so dance with your little one to some groovy music, run your dog, whatever! just do it!
73 Damla // Dec 15, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I recommend dancing cardio exercises especially with the help of a DVD instruction. It’s both fun and helps losing weight quickly!
74 betsy // Dec 15, 2008 at 9:55 pm
stay hydrated and drink lots of water!
75 jenna // Dec 15, 2008 at 10:15 pm
My fitness tip would be that you should start slow and build yourself up to harder workouts. If you work out too hard the first few days you will be discouraged from working out again. Thanks for the giveaway. I would get so much use out of this.
76 Serena // Dec 15, 2008 at 10:23 pm
My advice is to schedule exercise time like a meeting; one that you cannot miss. It makes it even easier if you are actually meeting someone at the gym, like a trainer or friend.
77 Richard // Dec 15, 2008 at 10:26 pm
At our house, we know that it is okay to take a day off, but get right back at it the next day. It is important to listen to your body, keep at it one day at a time.
78 Kate // Dec 16, 2008 at 12:07 am
I recommend getting up to exercise before the kids wake up, because once they are awake the day can get away from you and you end up too tired to work out.
79 David Bertolo // Dec 16, 2008 at 12:49 am
Depending on your age, level of conditioning, and your fitness goals, you should train in a particular heart-rate zone. Beginners should try to elevate their heart rate to 50%-60% of their maximum while intermediates and advanced should shoot for 70%-85% of their max. The higher your heart rate, the more calories you will burn and the more fit you can become. To figure your maximum heart rate, simply subtract your age from 220. For example, if you’re 30 years old, you would have a maximum heart rate of 190. To work at 70% of your maximum heart rate, you would shoot for a heart rate of approximately 133 beats per minute (0.7 x 190). You can also count bpm (beats per minute) in 10-second increments and then multiply by six.
80 Jayme // Dec 16, 2008 at 1:31 am
my tip is to try and exercise at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes or more. i challenged myself this year to run my first 1/2 marathon and at first i was like, no way…that is too far! i put my mind to it and trained for 3 months and am proud to say that i finished my first 1/2 this past weekend. it feels so good to have done it!! if you put your mind to it you CAN do it!!
81 lindsey // Dec 16, 2008 at 3:05 am
Find a buddy! It helps soo much to get motivation to even make it to the gym. Its great for encouragement too.
82 Alex H. // Dec 16, 2008 at 3:29 am
My fitness tip is to reward yourself with something other than food when you reach a goal. Also when you are watching TV stretch you will burn calories!
83 Jean // Dec 16, 2008 at 4:10 am
My favorite fitness tip is to try different activities (walking, running, stationary bikes, weights) and not do the same thing all of the time. It’s hard to exercise when you are bored!
84 Jacqui Haddock // Dec 16, 2008 at 4:23 am
Working out with a friend or volunteering to walk a friends pet gets you out and active. All you need is encouragement and motivation.
85 Colleen C. // Dec 16, 2008 at 4:34 am
Don’t push yourself too hard at first, or you will burn out and loose momentum.
86 Jessica P // Dec 16, 2008 at 6:39 am
My best tip is to do the things I enjoy. If it is a chore for me I won’t stick with it.
87 Christina // Dec 16, 2008 at 11:14 am
I always exercise to MUSIC – the euphoria I feel from the music helps me begin and continue exercising!
88 Betsy // Dec 16, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Stay on a routine to keep yourself committed and to form a habit. Eat a healthy pre and post workout snack to get you through with lots of energy and to keep your metabolism up afterwards.
Betsys last blog post..You Won’t See This in the News!
89 Linda // Dec 16, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Interval Training for Busy Moms! It gives us the most bang for the buck! I get on my treadmill and alternate between 45-60 sec. of jogging and then I walk at 3.7-4,0 on an incline. I do this for at least 30 min and then a cooldown and stretch. Pure indulgence for me!
90 LisaW // Dec 16, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Be accountable! Find someone to help you make a habit of exercising regularly!
91 Sharon Seneker // Dec 16, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I walk with my Mom every day. We are in TOPS together and are supporting each other each step of the way! Thanks!
92 Cynthia Megill // Dec 16, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I find that if I get out my work out clothes and shoes the night before I’m more likely to work out.
93 jessica // Dec 17, 2008 at 1:46 am
do what you can when you can, even if it is walking in place in your living room!
94 joan olson // Dec 17, 2008 at 2:07 am
My only tip is to exerscise as often as you can. Have your weekly routine but take walks and mix it up a little .
95 Jessica Cote // Dec 17, 2008 at 3:26 am
Some exercise is better than none so even if its not alot, it still counts and you should keep it up.
96 'Lissa // Dec 17, 2008 at 2:56 pm
When you feel like you want to quit, talk yourself into pushing a little bit harder for a little longer, even if its running/biking/etc. for another minute. You will feel good and have the pride to say I did it!
‘Lissas last blog post..Biggest Loser Finale
97 Brandon // Dec 17, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Keep a foodlog! I lost over 70 pounds in a year and keeping track of everything I ate was huge in that success. It’s accountability and encouragement wrapped in one.
Brandons last blog post..Instant Chocolate Cake in a Coffee Mug
98 Kristle // Dec 17, 2008 at 4:32 pm
On a day that you don’t feel like working out, just tell yourself you will only do 10 minutes. Once you get going, you will almost always do more than that.
99 Shelly // Dec 17, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Aim to exercise every day – then when life gets in the way, you still have exercised a couple of times in a week
100 Doug Heydrick // Dec 17, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Make time to excersize. Pick something and stick to it.
101 Francine // Dec 18, 2008 at 12:19 am
Try this target heart rate calculator: http://www.racedaynutrition.com/HeartRate.aspx
Enter just four lines of information and % of max heart rate is calculated using the age-adjusted method, Karvonen, Heart Zones, and Inbar. The page also explains each calculation and defines the “zone” concept. Enjoy!
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102 Melissa O. // Dec 18, 2008 at 2:25 am
Along with drinking lots of water I’ve found getting enough fiber is very important.
103 christopher h // Dec 18, 2008 at 4:10 am
don’t worry about what time of day to exercise – exercise whenever the time is right for you
104 Kimberly V. // Dec 18, 2008 at 2:14 pm
My favorite fitness tip – GET A DOG! I consider it “mandatory excercise” because you have to take the dog out for a walk to do it’s “business”.
We live on the top floor condo with three flights of stairs inside and three more outside. I take out dog out several times a day so I’m always going up/down the stairs and walking. Sometimes it’s the only excercise I could squeeze in but at least it works.
Thanks for a great giveaway. I could really use something like this.
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105 JACILENE TARGINO // Dec 18, 2008 at 4:34 pm
The convienent store is just a block down the road and instead of driving me and my daughter often walk to get groceries
106 Annalisa // Dec 18, 2008 at 4:49 pm
When I am just not feeling the gym, I bring some good magazines and do 35-45 minutes either walking on an incline (7-10) or use the elliptical. I found the local library to be great for magazines (since people at my gym don’t like to share and choose to steal the ones available….grrr…). It may not be the best way to workout but I am doing “something” and usually by the end I feel refreshed and decide to lift weights for 20 minutes.
107 julieh // Dec 18, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Stay hydrated all day, and avoid caffeine.
108 Carol // Dec 18, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Exercise in the morning, because motivation and time somehow shrink in the later parts of the day.
109 Laura G // Dec 18, 2008 at 8:44 pm
stay hydrated and always, always, ALWAYS do stretches before and after working out
110 Hayley G. // Dec 18, 2008 at 9:12 pm
My advice is to stick with a schedule and to do exercise that you like. Go play soccer, take a kickboxing class, go on a hike or go to the gym. If you love what you are doing, exercise is a joy- not a chore!
111 Linda Schorel // Dec 19, 2008 at 1:24 am
Simple fitness tip. Get up and move. Cardio (walking) is something anyone at any fitness level can do.
112 Brenda R // Dec 19, 2008 at 2:26 am
When choosing a workout class try some first and find one that fits you. I love the dance classes because i have fun and know that I am burning calories!
113 Rhonda Smith // Dec 19, 2008 at 2:44 am
I organize the songs on my iPod by BPM. When I first start my cardio workout, I use medium slow, about 120-130bpm. I then work up to fast, usually 140-150 bpm. Then I cool down with medium slow again. I pump iron to slow but vigorous (lots of percussion) music. And I stretch to slow soft music. Makes the workout a lot of fun!
114 michelle // Dec 19, 2008 at 4:49 am
Get enough sleep to feel good during all waking hours. If you feel good, you’ll eat healthier and if you feel good and have energy, you are more likely to exercise.
115 Rod // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:14 am
Keep moving! It doesn’t have to be fast and hard but it does have to be at least 30 minutes a day. Anyone can walk (even if it’s on a treadmill). Or get a Dance Fitness DVD and dance. Keep moving! By the way – great giveaway!
116 Bev // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:23 am
Start with small goals and don’t quit because of setbacks. Also find fun activities you like to do so you’ll stay motivated.
117 Kathleen S. // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:29 am
I take the dog for a very long walk every day. It keeps me fit and keeps him well behaved.
118 Kathy S // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:37 am
I need to have music when I do my walking to keep a good rhythm, and whenever I run errands, I park as far as possible from the store, and if grocery shopping with a cart, shop at a really fast pace!
119 Jeffrey W // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:46 am
After work I try to walk with my youngest daughter, so we can both exercise together and spend time with each other.
120 Leah // Dec 19, 2008 at 7:08 am
Got to love your H2O!!! : ))) I always say hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! : )))
Thanks so much for this amazing give~away! : )))
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121 Amy L // Dec 19, 2008 at 7:55 am
Make sure you always drink water – was mine then saw it up there in the last post. So Warm up those muscles before hand!
122 Kymberly Pray // Dec 19, 2008 at 8:48 am
Switching up what I do and not allowing myself to get in a rut (as opposed to routine) – some days walk/run, some days hit the gym, some days my strange version of yoga (which usually turns into meditation). Remembering I am doing this to feel and look good and it’s really not torture. Really(!)
I also find keeping an exercise journal to be effective – the act of simply writing down what I did and for how long solidifies things and the accomplishment.
123 kathy pease // Dec 19, 2008 at 4:58 pm
id try to drink lots of water
124 Amy Griffin // Dec 19, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Don’t let plateaus get you down. They’re normal and happen to everyone. Just change up your routine and find a really exciting and challenging new exercise to do!
125 Janice Wright // Dec 19, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Incorporate exercise into your life. Park at the far end of the parking lot, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Little things like this help burn more calories.
126 Beverley Justice // Dec 19, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Don’t skip a day without some form of exercise. You can find a way to spend 20 or 30 minutes exercising doing every day tasks along the way.
127 Jay French // Dec 19, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I heard this one somewhere. If you have a house with stairs, only carry one item at a time up the stairs. As long as you keep a clean house, and if you have kids, you’ll be making lots of trips up and down the stairs every day.
128 Samantha Pruitt // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:21 pm
i’ve noticed instead of going on a diet, i have made a whole lifestyle change and it works wonders! you don’t lose weight as fast but it’s a way of keeping it off for a lifetime!
129 John Deal // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Don’t overdo it when you’re just starting out. You might hurt yourself and hurt your enthusiasm.
130 Tammie // Dec 19, 2008 at 6:35 pm
There are so many good tips available that virtually anyone can get positive results, but MY favorite fitness tip is our triplets – I get strength, endurance, cardio, you-name-it… and I still squeeze in time for the gym (where else can I read a book?)
131 Kristin B // Dec 19, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Set weekly fitness goals
132 Jomama on a Llama // Dec 19, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Icy cold water is really more refreshing than coffee. It helped me kick the caffeine dependence! No withdrawal headaches = better running!
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133 Lily Kwan // Dec 19, 2008 at 8:40 pm
My favorite fitness tip is keep well hydrated while exercising.
134 Becky Grady // Dec 19, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I am a runner, and I sign up for 5k races to keep motivated. This ensures that I keep training.
135 Heather C // Dec 19, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Fitness tip! Give your muscles a break! If you work out the arms on Monday, don’t work them again until at least Wednesday.
136 Sarah // Dec 19, 2008 at 9:56 pm
With three young children, finding time for exercise can be a challenge. I try to squeeze in a little any way I can – take the stairs, park farther from the store and walk, etc.
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137 Rosanne // Dec 19, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Get out there and shovel snow. You’d be amazedthe muscles you use.
138 Tracey P // Dec 19, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Find a workout you enjoy doing so that you’ll *want* to stay with it, and don’t start out too fast so that you get sore and don’t want to continue working out.
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139 donski // Dec 20, 2008 at 12:18 am
water water water is always the best solution
140 Elsie // Dec 20, 2008 at 12:52 am
Walking is the key, all seasons or indoors, or find music… or a friend to walk in place…amazing because you will enhance your senses too. Try to walk every possible day, and you’ll see stamina increase, energy improves and you’ll have fun! Only requirement is perseverance, check off each day as you go, to inspire yourself.
141 Chrysa // Dec 20, 2008 at 1:45 am
My tip is very basic – make sure you stay hydrated!
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142 Joseph // Dec 20, 2008 at 7:40 am
Thank you very much for such a useful contest item. I look forward to receiving it and putting it to good use during my daily hour long walks.
143 Adam // Feb 8, 2009 at 9:56 pm
very good! You can also find on ebay at cheaper prices!
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