Recent content by YasB

I would like alternating intervals, i.e. one interval on step, next hi/lo, then kickboxing or athletic type moves. I'll add another vote for high impact modifications, perhaps spacing out the really high impact intervals (plyo-jacks). Yas B :-)

With super sets and moderate to heavy weight, I'd prefer only upper body work to keep energy level up. Legs can be challenged during step portion. 50 min. sounds just right! Thanks for listening to our suggestions, Yas B :-)

Could the way you balance the barbell on your back be pinching a nerve? Sometimes I unintentionally put more of the barbell's weight towards one side, usually my stronger side, and get pain in my upper back & shoulders. If you don't already have one, I would suggest using a barbell pad. Just a...

I'm a night owl, so working out at 9 or 10pm wouldn't be a problem since I go to bed around 1-2am. The only reason that I don't work out at night is because its too easy to skip working out at the end of the day. But, if you have the energy and motivation to workout after taking care of kids...

Hi Jessica, I'm only replying because I am a fellow pear with a bubble butt :-). Your rotation looks good, but I would suggest doing your legs twice a week. The great part about the gym is that you can really go heavy on the weights for legs with the machines and squat rack which is one of the...

HI! My goals for June are... 1. Maintain Weight while on vacation for 10 days (all-inclusive resort.. LOTS of food & drinks) Plan to exercise for at least 20 minutes every day to keep weight gain to a minimum. Wish me Luck! 2. Jog 5 miles by June 30 3. Strengthen abs and core (after vacation)...

Hi Ladies, I was wondering if anyone knew a good exercise to substitute for the leg extension machine? I haven't been a gym member for many years but I recall that I got good leg definition in the medial (?)(just above the knee) part of the quads from this exercise. But, its hard to isolate this...

Hi Susan, The recommendation for eating smaller meals throughout the day is to stabilize blood sugar and hopefully control hunger, but eating more often also boosts your metabolic rate since digestion uses up calories ( This is called TEF: thermic effect of food). Digestion doesn't need a...

Dear cherylnb- I think that the best way to quantify progress is to use a tape measure b/c it will better measure fat loss. I lose weight so slowly that if I didn't measure myself I would think that no progress was being made! For example, in the last month I've lost ~4 inches (measuring about 5...

Thanks Candice! I was thinking of adding Interval Max into my rotation over the next three weeks. I'm also going to do some sprints during one of my twice weekly runs. It's amazing how easy moderate but longer exercise becomes when you do intervals. But, I don't think I'll be jumping rope...

Just bumping up! Yas B :-)

Hi ladies, I haven't posted in a LONG time but I still visit this board for all the wonderful advice and now I need a little help. If you only had 3 weeks to get ready for the beach, what type of workouts would you focus on? Brief background: I have been consistently exercising for 4-5x per...

Thank you all for your advice. I will definitely focus on strengthening the muscles to prevent injury. I think the Runners world article summarized my problem the best :"Too much, Too soon". I need to remember that you can't rush fitness! Yas B :-)

The last few days I have felt as if I had lost a family member. I had 3 cousins who worked within a block of the WTC (all okay) and I just learned that my husband's uncle had a meeting at the WTC that was rescheduled on Mon. from the 11th to the 25th. I keep thinking of the idea of "six...

Hi Cathe & Friends! I need some advice on stretches or exercises for the shins. I have pain in my shins and ankles whenever I do hi-lo or walking/jogging, basically any lateral or high impact movements. I bought good aerobic shoes and also ankle support;but, I was wondering if there is a way to...