Trying to give a relative a gift. She wants to get some exercise after work, but we live in an area where its not safe to walk at night. Does anyone recommend any DVDs or programs that would be good for a 50 year old woman (obviously nothing too intense, she just wants some exercise). Thanks!
Exercise TV instructor Leslie Sansone has an excellent walking workout. You can do the full intensity or take it down depending on your fitness level. Check it out on exercisetv.tv There are also accessories you can buy for a gift to give your friend a whole workout package. Leslie is fun and has a variety of ages/fitness levels in her videos.
Does anyone know a good workout DVD/program for a 50 year old woman?
How much weight will I lose in a month with this exercise program?
70mins of cardio (walking) a day.
My diet is such that have been the same weight for about 2 months. SO the way I am eating, I am exactly maintaining my weight.
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to all women who have ever dieted and been successful…?
Hi. I posted a question recently about how frustrated I was with the results (so far) from my diet and exercise program. I eat no more than 1200-1500 calories of healthy foods a day and exercise 5 to 6 days a week for 1 to 2 hours, combination of cardio, weight lifting and abdominals and some pilates. I have lost 5 pounds but i have no lost a single inch anywhere. My clothes fit exactly the same. I dont understand. I should at least notice an inch or so difference, but NOTHING.
question is, when did you start noticing loss of inches (or cm)? How long did it take. Please help. I work so hard and am seeing no results (the weight loss im assuming is just water).
thanks
After about 2 and a half weeks I lost my first inch and from then they just started falling off! (Lost 4 inches so far!)♥
Make me an exercise schedule? Points!?
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.
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!
What cardio to use while you are working out your abs?
BTW: Does anyone know a real good ab program I should follow?
What type of cardio exercises should I do in order to take off the extra fat covering my abs?
Is there any specific routine I should follow?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!! I really appreciate everyone’s help!
sprinting
Make me an exercise schedule? Points!?
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.
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!
What cardio to use while you are working out your abs?
BTW: Does anyone know a real good ab program I should follow?
What type of cardio exercises should I do in order to take off the extra fat covering my abs?
Is there any specific routine I should follow?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!! I really appreciate everyone’s help!
sprinting
What cardio to use while you are working out your abs?
BTW: Does anyone know a real good ab program I should follow?
What type of cardio exercises should I do in order to take off the extra fat covering my abs?
Is there any specific routine I should follow?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!! I really appreciate everyone’s help!
sprinting
Make me an exercise schedule? Points!?
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.
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!
Do I have body dysmorphic disorder?
I know it’s kind of odd for a male to care about his physical aspect but this is serious. Every person I know has said I’m good looking or handsome but I really don’t believe that. I sometimes look at myself in the mirror and I always want to change something on myself. I sometimes even find myself disgusting and hard to look at. I’m never satisfied on the way I look and every time I take a picture I get so frustrated and mad at myself that I erase it quickly so no one can see it.
This started like about a year ago when my younger brother started to attract more girls than I did. My young sister constantly kept on saying that my brother was better looking, more handsome and stronger than I was. But it was true my brother is higher, stronger and more attractive to girls than I am. He even has more friends than I do. I never envied him but I did start seeing myself much worse.
I started hating my body, which is remotely skinny for a 5′9 tall 19 yr old (I’m 116 lbs). I never cared about being skinny but then I gotten concerned until every girl I knew said they prefer toned guys instead of skinny guys making my obsess over exercising and fitness making me excessively exercise compared to my old fitness program. Then came my nose complex. I was looking at myself in the mirror and I saw that my nose was getting rounder I really freaked out and literally had an anxiety attack in my own bathroom.
It’s not fashion cause I’ve tried so many clothing styles to see if I can see myself good looking again but nothing’s worked. I’ve tried; casual, emo, punk, prep, smart casual, cool geek, etc but none have made me look good to myself.
I am very careful with the way I express my physical dislike cause I don’t wont people to know I’m crazy or worry. The only public way people can notice is when I say (and always say) "I came out ugly in that picture"
I have to say that I’ve never tried to harm myself because of this nor let my grades down, cause my parents pressure me to never fail creating a sort of phobia to failure to myself, not even consider plastic surgery, though I thought a lot about a nose job, but the pressure of my parents making me see that plastic surgery is vanity makes me stay away from that.
I don’t know if it’s body dysmorphic disorder that makes me think I’m hideous or is it the soul fact that I don’t attract girls. I really don’t attract any girls. They do say I’m handsome and all but I don’t attract them.
i don’t think so, it is a psychological disorder.i would guess you have self esteem issues!!~!