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Comment on Marathon Training Plans, Fueling Your Runs & Coping with Injury by Personal Trainer Manchester

Personal Trainer Manchester — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:44:44 +0000

When you run a marathon it gives you such a great sense of achievement. It’s great to be able to keep fit and raise money for charity at the same time.

Comment on The Benefits of an Elliptical Trainer by Stefany Adinaro Fitness Utah

Stefany Adinaro Fitness Utah — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:46:16 +0000

I greatly prefer elliptical machines over treadmills. I have bad knees and the jarring impact of running on a treadmill almost makes trying to get in shape even worse than being out of shape. But with an elliptical machine, I feel like I’ve gotten some good exercise without the agony of joint pain.

Comment on ADIDAS: 7.5 oz. adiZero Rush + TECHFIT Sports Bra Giveaway! by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:52:53 +0000

The elliptical is my favorite!

Comment on Is It Too Expensive to Eat Healthy? Plus Tips to Save $ on the Good Stuff by John

John — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:09:39 +0000

It is unfortunate, but I think that the more organic stuff you can get, the better off you are!! It is usually more expensive but if you can afford it it is so worth it. Just do a taste test with strawberries or tomatoes fresh out of the garden compared to the picked way under ripe ones that are normally present at the grocery store and you have to admit the difference. There is a huge problem with produce that is grown with petroleum based fertilizer in basically sterile soil and then covered in pesticides & fungicides that is the common practice these days. Don’t even get me started on chicken & beef!!!
Some non organic items are worse than others, A little bit of research can tell you what non-organic things you should REALLY avoid so that you can still save some money. Of course, if we could all have gardens, we would all be WAAAAY better off. Buy produce from farm stands and meat from organic farms if they are available. Free range chicken actually keeps 90% of its mass when it is barbecued as apposed to 1/2 with store-bought so, in that way it’s a better deal and it really tastes like chicken!!

I totally agree with all the other points

Comment on Shaun T. – Creator of Insanity – Visits the Dr. Oz Show by Melinda F

Melinda F — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:47:33 +0000

I’ve thought about doing this one as soon as I’m done with Les Mills Pump! I’d love to hear what you think of it.

Comment on Shaun T. – Creator of Insanity – Visits the Dr. Oz Show by Erin @ livelifeactive.com

Erin @ livelifeactive.com — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:48:14 +0000

I should have Insanity in my mailbox on Wednesday. I’m excited to give it a shot I wish I would have seen this episode!

Comment on ADIDAS: 7.5 oz. adiZero Rush + TECHFIT Sports Bra Giveaway! by Kimberly R.

Kimberly R. — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:37:40 +0000

I love using the treadmill.

Comment on Shaun T. – Creator of Insanity – Visits the Dr. Oz Show by Robyn

Robyn — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:37:15 +0000

Love this post…just heard Shaun T’s personal story from another Beach Body Coach all about moving from Hip Hop Abs and Rockin’ Body to Insanity and the Asylum, and I admire the guy, for sure! The nutrition information great, as well! Wish I had seen this episode! Keep up the great work!

Comment on ADIDAS: 7.5 oz. adiZero Rush + TECHFIT Sports Bra Giveaway! by emiy

emiy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:43:47 +0000

i love ellipticals and running!

Comment on Les Mills PUMP Review: BodyPump Workouts You Can Do At Home by Melinda F

Melinda F — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:38:25 +0000

Hi Susan,

It doesn’t say anything specific about the number of calories burned but it’s going to vary greatly from person to person depending on several factors. Also, the workouts in the first phase won’t burn as many as workouts in the latter phases because they’re shorter. You could test it by using something like the Bodybugg though if you have one. I’m really thinking about getting one so I can test it!

Overall though, the program is really, really fun and it does burn a lot of calories – especially the longer workouts. You’ll get a higher calorie burn over time because you’ll be building muscle.

Enjoy!