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by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: is walking good enough for obese?
Replies: 25
Views: 18781

Re: is walking good enough for obese?

Keep up the good work. Walking can be a very good exercise for losing weight for some of the reasons that others have mentioned. Easing into it is always a good idea but after some time raising the stakes a bit is necessary. Hill walking at a brisk pace and even level or uphill short sprinting reall...
by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Teenagers & Kids Area
Topic: I need support and motivation!
Replies: 3
Views: 6375

Re: I need support and motivation!

Hi Kaytee. Thanks for sharing. The best thing I can tell you is to keep on with wanting to get healthy and find the people who can help. The thing that will keep you going is to remember to tell yourself that you are worth it and good things should happen to you. Start an exercise program that you c...
by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Teenagers & Kids Area
Topic: Tips on Exercise Routine (open to flexibility)
Replies: 4
Views: 6201

Re: Tips on Exercise Routine (open to flexibility)

Congratulations on your commitment. You're on the right path. You might consider finding a stretching routine. Stretching will also increase the blood flow to those parts of the body you're stretching and will also cut and define those areas more. Also think about some type of cardio workout. Runnin...
by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Teenagers & Kids Area
Topic: The best time for a child to start exercising
Replies: 11
Views: 16179

Re: The best time for a child to start exercising

The most important thing may be teaching him how to live an active lifestyle. Weight lifting at an early age is not a good idea for the simple reason that his body and bones are still growing. IF he has a real interest in weight lifting when he gets into his early teens then maybe then. If you're wa...
by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:10 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Can someone please help me?
Replies: 5
Views: 3914

Re: Can someone please help me?

Sometimes the simplest things work the best. Have you considered going out for a brisk walk 4-5 times per week. After you get going for a few weeks you might take a look at doing some hill walking to rev up your breathing and your heart rate. It's always a good idea to include some type of strength ...
by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: cardio or weight
Replies: 4
Views: 2547

Re: cardio or weight

Many times when people talk about weight training they are talking about using machines or free weights. If you're thinking along those lines that's fine but it sounds as if you are a bit short on time and need to work it into your busy schedule so being able to just do your workout wherever and whe...
by frednick
Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Will Diet and Workout work?
Replies: 4
Views: 2867

Re: Will Diet and Workout work?

Andrew what are your workout goals? Is it to build bigger muscle, improve cardio vascular fitness, or other goals. Is the workout that you showed all that you do? I might suggest that you consider some combination of speed and strength. If you can only workout in the morning try something that can g...