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Forum: Running and Cycling 
Dec. 27/08, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,803
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tjl For doing cardio in a gym, wouldn't swimming or... For doing cardio in a gym, wouldn't swimming or rowing be opportunities to do a full body cardio workout while doing something that may be harder to do outside the gym (as opposed to running or... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Dec. 27/08, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,803
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chrissyk better than running i have started using the cross trainer in the last 2 weeks since being told l cant run anymore. i find its the closest thing to running and l can actaully work harder on the cross trainer by... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Dec. 22/08, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,787
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go-mango fitnes good glue should fix that I've come across that problem before on icon, nordictrack, weslo and other cheaper models - you could try glue, but more likely you'll have to replace the front roller. |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Dec. 21/08, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,787
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aarone treadmill stops I had the same problem. The pulley "attached" to the roller that drives the track is slipping. The pulley is not really attached, it just has some hatching on the inside of it that is supposed to... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Dec. 16/08, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 64
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firefreak You're out of shape and your body is not... You're out of shape and your body is not functioning efficiently when exercising (or in general for that matter). Don't be too concerned with your heart rate. remember that everyones body is... |
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Forum: Weight Loss
Dec. 16/08, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 64
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papafitness Heartrate while walking on a treadmill. I started doing cardio about a week ago, Im pretty out of shape 5'11 210....Anyhow im not trying to outdo myself so I walk at around 4mph,,,This gets my heartrate up to like 145-150!! Anyhow... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Nov. 29/08, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 206
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GT2003 Thanks. After all my research I'm probably going... Thanks. After all my research I'm probably going with the NordicTrack 2550. There is a very highly rated one at Costco for around 1000 bucks. However, there isn't a Costco anywhere near me. I... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Nov. 28/08, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 206
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Sugarloaf Greg,
I weighed 230 running on an Ironman... Greg, I weighed 230 running on an Ironman that I got at Costco for 1000.00. I run on it because I had shin splints running on pavement. I had a yoga mat that I cut up and put a few layers of it... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Nov. 22/08, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 206
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GT2003 Thanks G8R. I'll look into it. I ran to Sears... Thanks G8R. I'll look into it. I ran to Sears this morning and looked at some of the NordicTracks. I really want to have the option to at least walk/run on one 1st before purchasing. |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Nov. 22/08, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 206
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g8r80 Greg, I have a ProForm XP 550. I probably have... Greg, I have a ProForm XP 550. I probably have 100+ miles on it and my wife has even more. Works fine for me and I would recommend it, but these guys say to go with a different ProForm model: ... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Nov. 22/08, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 206
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GT2003 Home use treadmill for big guys, and suggestions! I'm looking into buying a treadmill. I will likely jog on it 2-3 times per week and right now I weigh 210 pounds. Does anyone have any suggestions? Obviously I'm looking for the best I can get for... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 30/08, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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ophix No, no it isn't... Energy expenditure is... No, no it isn't... Energy expenditure is calculated by how much energy your body uses. Your body burns more to make itself move faster than it does to keep a comfortable pace for a distance. Walk... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 23/08, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Tripsin I don't care about the excercise: I'm not... I don't care about the excercise: I'm not training to run in a marathon, I'm not training for a competitive sport, I simply use running as my chosen form of energy burning to burn off fat. As... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 23/08, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Dr. Chagas Tread running is easier and a poor choice imho. ... Tread running is easier and a poor choice imho. Too many variables are constant in the gym. Temperature, wind resistance, pace/speed, hydration. Once you have everything set, you're comfortable on... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 22/08, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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oicdn @ Oicdn - Granted, pace is going to be important... @ Oicdn - Granted, pace is going to be important when comparing running on a treadmill to running outside the gym, but the thing I'm most concerned about is the energy expenditure per mile run.... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 21/08, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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tcajim My experience Regarding this 'unknown', because it is an unknown -- I'd say that treadmills (at least the ones I run on) are faster than on the ground, HANDS DOWN. Here's why: I've been running on a tread... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 21/08, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Tripsin I never run on a treadmill with any less than a... I never run on a treadmill with any less than a 2% incline. This is supposed to compensate and make it equivalent to flat ground. Whether it does or not i don't know but I was making far better... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 18/08, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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oicdn The guy at the Y is WRONG. It doesn't have to do... The guy at the Y is WRONG. It doesn't have to do so much with the force you're exerting (although, that plays a role) as it does a PACE.. A treadmill gets you into your "groove". Meaning,... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 18/08, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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germangreek real work Ok, I asked the trainer at the Y about this and he says it's because of the difference between the hardness of the typical running surface and the hardness of the treadmill. That may be a little of... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 18/08, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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jaoust I never run on a treadmill with any less than a... I never run on a treadmill with any less than a 2% incline. This is supposed to compensate and make it equivalent to flat ground. Whether it does or not i don't know but I was making far better... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 18/08, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Tripsin Thanks for your post, Sparrow. Yes, this is the... Thanks for your post, Sparrow. Yes, this is the exact phenomenon that I was interested in. I asked because it is ofcourse much easier and more convenient to run on a treadmill than to find a track... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 17/08, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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sparrow force to keep moving at your speed.
Has... force to keep moving at your speed. Has anyone dealt with this before? Is running the same distance on a track really better than on a treadmill? Would it be more time-effective to use a track?... |
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Forum: Running and Cycling
Oct. 17/08, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Tripsin Running on a track vs Running on a treadmill I've been wondering if running on a track isn't far different from running running on a treadmill. From a Physics perspective, it sure would seem so. When you're running on a track, you're actually... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 21/08, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 662
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genus2 Treadmill Belt Replacement Some belts are not that easy to replace and you might spend all day trying to finish the job. If you feel you cant do it yourself, try a professional for approximately $90 to $150.00, depending on... |
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Forum: Fitness Equipment
Sep. 21/08, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 578
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genus2 Could also be your front roller. Sometimes the... Could also be your front roller. Sometimes the front roller separate from the flywheel pulley. This also causes slippage. It could be a combination of your walking belt, drive belt and front roller.... |
