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I answered this on my pojo blog for you. hope you find some you like!http://pojofitness.blogspot.com/2012/02/ask-liz-how-i-lost-baby-weight-zumba.html
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Sorry I just saw your question! I answered this in great detail on my blog. Here is the link, hope this helps!
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i am not very familiar with the mio watches. I have a polar heart rate watch and I like mine. I really want to get a Garmin watch. I know that those are very accurate.
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I love what I do but it is an expensive process with all the many certifications. Best advice I can give you is to pick one certification {class or personal trainer} you really want to do and start with that then go from there.
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There is not too much you can do for shin splints other than icing them and taking it easy for a bit.
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I get most of my bows from different etsy stores. i really like the stores: the pink ruffle, sherbet lane, and bloomies. they are all etsy shops. sorry I didn't see this question until just now and I know it was from 4 months ago!
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i just posted my answer on my blog..
here is the link!
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I personally do not like the hcg diet because I don't like the idea of restricting your calorie intake that low. I think the best way to lose weight is exercise and eat healthy practicing portion control by eating the proper caloric intake for your body.
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are you mixing up your workouts or have you been doing the same cardio and strength training routine? if that's the case you need to mix it up to see results every 4 -6 weeks. it's all about muscle confusion. if you are interested in more help, i create personalized workouts and online training for people all over. go to my workout with liz tab on my pojofitness.blogspot.com for more info.
i wouldn't suggest doing two a days because your body will get burned out and you will hit a wall. it sounds like you just need to change up a few things in your workout and then you should see results again. also, your body will start losing a bunch of weight and then level out and the weightloss can slow down and you may only lose a lb a week. it's healthy to lose 1 - 2 lbs /week. this way you will maintain your weightloss. i know it's frustrating. just be patient, eat healthy, watch your calories (track them) and mix up your workouts. good luck! -
i have a lot of great at home workouts that i post on my pojo blog that are great fat burners. i also can write you a custom workout just for you. i do online training and create personalized workouts. for the prices, click on my workout with liz tab and for the workouts they are under the fitness tab. good luck.. i know that is frustrating! another thing, make sure you aren't eating extra calories... try to continue to eat healthy and drink lots of water.
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i don't know of any but if i find out about any i will post them on my pojo blog!
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If you are injured you should go to the doctor because he knows best. If you have a minor injury it's best to stay off the injury and let it heal. If your ankle/top of foot is not swollen and doesn't hurt to put pressure on it then ease back into it. But, like I said if it continues to hurt get a doctor to check it out.
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First off I love half marathons. I think they are the perfect race so I am excited for you too! So, starting small (with the 5k) is a great place to begin. It's best to go ahead and pick a race now. I would say to do a race in August or September. I recommend running 3 times per week on alternating days (ex: M, W, F). Giving your body a day of rest in between runs will help your joints and muscles to recover in order to reduce the risk of injury, overtraining and fatigue on the body. This is the way I like to train for races and I have found it to be best. On one day focus on just a average run, the second run day focus on running a little shorter distance but make your goal speed (intervals are great for this day) on the last day, make this your long run day. Each week, increase your mileage. On the average run day, increase mileage by about 1 mile. On the longer run days, increase mileage by 1.5 - 2 miles. The more you start training you can increase mileage more (ex: towards the end increase long runs by 2 miles). Eventhough you will be running 13.1 miles, don't run that during your training.. trust me your joints will love you more on race day save it for then. The longest you should run is 10.5 - 11 miles. Now, the last 2 weeks you should start to taper down so your muscles can recover. Here's what I like to do: do my long run on the Monday of the 2nd to last week then taper off after that. So that week I would run: Monday 11 miles, Wednesday 4 miles, Friday 7 or 8 miles. Then the last week (which is the week of your training) only run 2 days because your third day will be the race. On Monday, run 4 miles and Wednesday run 3 miles. The week of your training you don't want to injure or overtrain because at this point you should be ready for that 13 mile run for the race. Listen to your body and if you feel joint or muscle pain that is unbearable stop, give yourself an extra day of rest then get back on track. The worst thing you can do is continue to run on an injury. Trust me on race day you will have adreniline that will help get you through the race.
Now, on the days you don't run you can lift weights, pilates and yoga are great or do cross training (spin classes, stairs, elliptical). I would do one 2 of my off days a little cross training cardio just to continue to build/keep up endurance level.
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eat healthy, exerercise, drink lots of water and just move as much as possible!
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Here are a few suggestions for you: a foam roller is great for stretching out the back and other areas of the body that are tight or uncomfortable. With foam rollers, you can also do exercises on them as well. You can buy them online or at Target, Wal Mart or sporting goods stores. They are inexpensive and you can stick them in a closet or under the bed. It usually comes with ways to use the foam roller when you buy it but if not just goolge foam roller back stretches and a ton will come up.
Another thing to do throughout the day (in the morning, middle of the day, at night) are twisting exercises. Either standing or sitting (legs out in front) place your opposite hand to the outside of your leg or foot and reach the opposite arm behind you. Hold this for a few seconds and breathe. Each time you exhale, gradually twist a little more. This will open up the upper, lower back and the shoulder. (I get shoulder pains a lot and this really helps).
And, the last thing is just to make sure you don't slouch, and you don't sit for long periods of time. If you have a job where you are seated all day, take a few breaks just to even walk around for a minute or two just so your muscles will get a little stretch.
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Ouch! Here a few suggestions ...
1. Try doing yoga a few days a week to stretch the muscles and build inner strength.
2. Make sure you keep a strong core when working out. By this I mean, abs in, shoulders down, back straight. This will help prevent unwanted muscle cramps and aches.
3. Biofreeze...you can buy this at the drugstore. I have low back issues and this helps loosen the muscles.
Also, a massage would help those knots and soaking in epson salt in the tub is great as well.
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I love just about every fruit. My top three favorite fruits are: kiwis, grapefruit, raspberries. These all have great health benefits.
Top three fav veggies: all squash types, cherry tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. I also love love roasted asparagus, onions, green beans and peppers! -
Not yet but one might be in the works soon......!
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i moved from utah to georgia this summer. do you live in georgia? if not, i have a pilates dvd you can purchase that i made.... it's a great workout!
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i think some of the best low back exercises are pilates back exercises. these really target your lower back. try doing swimmer, back lifts (lying face down, place hands to forehead, squeeze bum and bring legs together, lift legs & upper body off the ground), also getting on all four's (hands and knees) and lift opposite arm and leg. those are a few good pilates back exercises, you can also google "pilates back exercises" and it show a few more options.
dead lifts are also good for the lower back as well.
hope this helps!
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lizpojo has a b.s. degree in health science, certified group fitness instructor, personal trainer, love sharing my passion for health and fitness with others.
