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Exercise Program - Posted by licinda (Log in to post your reply) licinda 04/17/2010 06:28:34 Message: Hello, I would like to know which program I can follow. I would like to loose a bit more centimeters and tone. I have a step and tone class on a Tuesday and 2 bums and tum classes (Wednesday and Friday) during a week. I would like to know what muscle group(s) I can target on a Monday and Thursday - and maybe on a Sunday. So that I still give my muscle the amount of time that it needs to relax before exercising that muscle group again. Looking forward to your reply! Licinda Chest - Posted by shenberger (1 Reply, Updated 10/27/2009 10:12:41) (Log in to post your reply) shenberger 12/07/2008 05:58:00 Message: I am fifteen years old and have been lifting since last spring. I have a schedule and stick to it. I change the workouts (Alternate)for each muscle group everytime i lift. I just can t seem to get stronger with chest. What am i doing wrong? Replies: Re: Chest - Posted by skullphil (Log in to post your reply) skullphil 10/27/2009 10:12:41 Message: When lifting to build up sometimes you hit a WALL . By this I mean you get to a point where the target muscle wont seem to grow and/or get stronger. My advice to avoid this is the following: - Change your workouts for each muscle group regular, DON T do same thing week in week out - Have a few heavy/Low Rep weeks followed by a few light/High Rep weeks. - If the you are only using machines to hit the muscle group go back to free weights but it works both ways too if your using free weights only through a couple of machines in too. Basically you need to shock your body, make it do something it don t do in your normal work out. Vary weights and moves even something so small as to how you grip a barbell can be enough for the change to work. If you want let me know what work out you do and I will see if I can add some suggestions your way. Phil Green Personal Trainer (PTI Class II) P.S. A good chest work out is to break the three parts of the chest muscles down and work each one. A basic example is on the following website: http://www.myfit.ca/fitnessprograms/viewprogram.asp?title=Chest&programid=979 Like I said its basic but it should give you some ideas. Auto shutdown - Posted by skullphil (Log in to post your reply) skullphil 10/25/2009 10:00:41 Message: Hi guys, When I secect a client and try to use the Workout Finder, Open Fitness shuts down with no messages etc. Any idea s? Phil bike riding - Posted by twozie (Log in to post your reply) twozie 08/02/2009 01:13:35 Message: Interested in bike riding group in Boynton Beach, fl Motivation - Posted by anonymous (2 Replies, Updated 09/27/2008 11:58:40) (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 04/05/2008 09:56:20 Message: I m a fifteen year old who just started working out at my house, but I can t seem to stay motivated. Any suggestions? Replies: Re: Motivation - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 04/18/2008 03:38:08 Message: I would figure out what it is you want to get from working out (lose weight, gain muscle, strength), and then set specific goals toward that. Also, maybe you should alternate workouts with other activity that s good for you, but maybe less boring. Lift weights one day, then next workout play basketball or tennis. Working out doesn t have to mean running on a treadmill for 45 minutes. If you find a workout partner, that would probably help out a lot too. Re: Motivation - Posted by edakiss (Log in to post your reply) edakiss 09/27/2008 11:58:40 Message: mabey take Photo,s of yourself as you go along. so you can see the results as you progress forward. Just keep it up buddy. the chicks will love ya for it. Heart rate monitors - Posted by whites7 (2 Replies, Updated 09/05/2008 03:37:10) (Log in to post your reply) whites7 10/11/2006 02:52:48 Message: Hiya, I've just started going to my local gym and am looking at buying a heart rate monitor....Polar seem to be the most popular. My question, can you buy one that works WITHOUT having to use the strap that goes around the chest? I find it really uncomfortable to wear a chest strap when working out Suggestions welcome Ta Sam Replies: Re: Heart rate monitors - Posted by matt (1 Reply, Updated 09/05/2008 03:37:10) (Log in to post your reply) matt 10/12/2006 06:51:02 Message: I'm definitely no expert on this subject, but don't they have monitors you can wear on your wrist, like a watch? Replies: Re: Re: Heart rate monitors - Posted by hogdawg77 (Log in to post your reply) hogdawg77 09/05/2008 03:37:10 Message: Yes they do. But the non strap versions fall into two catagories. Expensive (plus $200) and Stop and Put your fingers on the watch. I tried one of those and thought it was very scary to do while riding a bike. In the end I opted for a Timex version with a stap. The base model was only $49.00 or so. How to take measurements on chest and back? - Posted by imjscn (Log in to post your reply) imjscn 04/05/2008 07:28:20 Message: For chest, I wrap the tape around my chest as high under my arms as possible, and that s the measurement of chest, right? or, I should measure only the front of my chest from under one armpit to under the other? For back, is that from shoulder to shoulder? or can I just calculate it as 1/3 of the full chest? Thanks for helping! One side more developed - Posted by scphillips (1 Reply, Updated 04/03/2008 04:23:28) (Log in to post your reply) scphillips 01/21/2008 06:17:55 Message: Hi all, I have a question regarding fixing what I assume is muscle imbalance. I have been working out for only a short period of time ( 2.5 months - 3-4 days a week (weights) plus 20 - 30 minutes of Cardio per session) and I have started to notice that my right side is becoming more shaped and defined than my left. I switched as many of my routines from Barbell routines to Dumbbell routines in the hope of making each muscle group to work out independantly, assuming that my stronger side (right side) was assisting. This does not appear to be making much difference. I have tried heavier weights on my left hand side (for the past 3 weeks) hoping that I would start to see some difference but again to no avail. Is there something else that I can try? Regards Steven. Replies: Re: One side more developed - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 04/03/2008 04:23:28 Message: One thing I ve noticed that can make a difference is how much you re focusing on the muscle that s being worked. For instance, if you just do chinups trying to pull yourself up...you re back may not get that much of a workout. But if you focus on your lats pulling your elbows down...you re lats get a much better workout. Maybe if you re right-handed, your automatically focusing more on your right bicep, but when you do the left-handed curl, you re just pulling the weight up, not really focusing on the bicep?? Just a thought. test - Posted by terri (1 Reply, Updated 01/14/2008 12:47:35) (Log in to post your reply) terri 03/07/2007 01:55:13 Message: sorry, i'm testing Attachments: Cardio Workout Replies: Re: test - Posted by online_fitness (Log in to post your reply) online_fitness 01/14/2008 12:47:35 Message: Is this site still live? <a href= www.google.com >Google?</a> Removing Competitions - Posted by timothy.malloy (Log in to post your reply) timothy.malloy 04/29/2007 07:54:44 Message: Hello all, Is it possible to remove the default competitions from Open Fitness? I knowI can add new and rename the old, but I don't participate in all of them and I would rather not see them if possible. Thanks for any help you can offer. Tim Free service for Studio Instructors in the UK - Posted by ineedcover.co.uk (Log in to post your reply) ineedcover.co.uk 01/25/2007 10:45:36 Message: Hi everyone! I would just like to invite anyone who uses this fab site and teaches classes to check out our new website, www.ineedcover.co.uk Find cover, create a profile, upload your CV, get discounts on training and equipment, supplement your income by covering other members classes and check out lots of other great features! Its a completely free service and only takes a few seconds to register. See you there! Healthy regards, Aubrey Langdown Web Admin ineedcover.co.uk rehabilitation of leg - Posted by vtrobert (Log in to post your reply) vtrobert 12/13/2006 04:51:34 Message: I broke my tibia in a motorcycle wreck back in March. The cardio training I had been doing prior to the wreck saved my life-literally. I had a pulmonary embolism that a doctor said would have been fatal except for my lung capacity and cardio strength. I'm now back in the gym working on getting back in shape. I'm back on the elliptical trainer doing 20 minutes a pop with a goal of getting back to the hour total I was doing and reducing the heart rate during the training. On the other hand, if someone has suggestions for rehabbing the leg besides light leg press, leg extension and toe raise, I'm game. Right now I cannot do a single toe raise standing on one leg. I'm a sportsman as well so this is an issue for trudging thru the woods. Open Fitness & Google - Posted by bemental (1 Reply, Updated 10/09/2006 06:18:37) (Log in to post your reply) bemental 09/26/2006 06:41:15 Message: Personally, I feel that this interface has a lot to offer; but is currently clunky and obscure. Wouldn't it be nice if Google Labs bought it out and turned it into something much more worthwhile? We can only hope. Until then, keep up the good work. Replies: Re: Open Fitness & Google - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 10/09/2006 06:18:37 Message: Hello, We'll be making changes within the next couple of months. If you've got specific suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Open Fitness on Linux - Posted by anonymous (Log in to post your reply) anonymous 05/05/2006 09:12:19 Message: Hi, Ive purchased your product and am using it. Good job, it works well. However for your information, you won my purchase because your product runs on Linux, which your competitors don't. Keep up the good work, Ellis. Change request... - Posted by cledulin (Log in to post your reply) cledulin 11/08/2005 07:04:19 Message: Hey Matt, Very nice program, excellent. I love the way you have brought together all of the component parts of a healthy lifestyle into a single user interface. This is a definite purchase for me. I just started the trial but I will buy probably long before it expires. Great work! I was wondering if you might be willing to consider the following change requests, with the first being of greater import than the latter: In the food list section, in addition to the browse by scroll bar - could you introduce a search feature - perhaps similar to the one used in firefox that would limit your choices quickly based on a few letters. I find with long lists that I spend a lot of time scrolling back and forth and a search would streamline that process greatly. Secondly, and this is more difficult I believe... Is there a possibility that new foods could be -1 ) stored under a custom foods lists, and 2) that these custom lists could be exported and perhaps imported from a centralized area.... I know that there are several challenges with this kind of Idea... but wanted to throw it out there to be considered. Well, that's it'... good luck and I hope you are immensely succesful with the program. Free Trial, how easy is it to use? - Posted by stardust (1 Reply, Updated 11/07/2005 05:38:00) (Log in to post your reply) stardust 11/06/2005 02:31:12 Message: I just downloaded the free trial. The software looks pretty complete. Is it? The share online part... how complete is it? I can't tell from these forums if this is utilized much, and if it's something to think about when it comes time to decide to buy. The copyright doesn't tell me how long the software and website has been around. I would like to know how long you guys have been in business. Thanks Stardust Replies: Re: Free Trial, how easy is it to use? - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 11/07/2005 05:38:00 Message: Hello, We've been around for about 7 years now. Up until a month or so ago, our fitness software was called 'Personal Training Workstation'. This online community is sort of a new extension to our fitness software, and to www.workoutware.com. It's just starting up (only been up for a month or so). I can't tell whether you posted this through the website or through the software, but you can easily post messages, which include workouts, diets, charts, etc right from within the Open Fitness software. This community serves 2 purposes. One is to let people publicly share information with others. The other purpose is to allow personal trainers to communicate privately with their clients (in which case, you won't see that information posted here) WorkoutWare Software - Posted by megadata (4 Replies, Updated 10/15/2005 03:24:09) (Log in to post your reply) megadata 10/07/2005 02:27:03 Message: I downloaded the free trial at WorkoutWare dot com. I believe that's how I got to this website. How do I put "Juicy Juice - Berry" into the Diet Details? How about a "Zebra Cake?" Is there a way to write them in? Multiple choice seems... time consuming, at best. Replies: Re: WorkoutWare Software - Posted by megadata (1 Reply, Updated 10/07/2005 03:11:36) (Log in to post your reply) megadata 10/07/2005 03:04:51 Message: Olives is another item the listing lacks, but I did figure out how to create a new item. Unfortunately, the software doesn't appear to actually save "Diets" anyway... at least not in the Free Trial for Windows. Replies: Re: Re: WorkoutWare Software - Posted by megadata (Log in to post your reply) megadata 10/07/2005 03:11:36 Message: Being able to edit a message would be nice for these boards. ;) I want to point out that decimal points do not work for new items added. It's got a long way to go before it's user friendly. Re: WorkoutWare Software - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 10/10/2005 01:12:38 Message: Are you getting some type of error message when you try to save a diet? Re: Zebra Cakes?? - Posted by marieta (Log in to post your reply) marieta 10/15/2005 03:24:09 Message: Sorry--I had to smile when I read your message. I'm trying to lose weight, and caught myself wondering if I would enter a zebra cake into my tracking software or try to hide the fact that I was eating them...I guess the graphs would tell the tale when I type in my weight results! Darn! Welcome - Posted by matt (Log in to post your reply) matt 09/20/2005 10:09:41 Message: Welcome to the fitness 'other' topic! Feel free to post messages or ask questions that relate to fitness in general.