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I bought 3 close loop resistance bands in difference colors/strengths, not realizing that they were on the small side. I was actually looking to get the longer ones but made a mistake of buying the smaller ones. Can't seem to find more than one or two exercises that use their small bands. I remember you had posted some links in the past using resistance bands, can you re-post and maybe there are some exercises there that I can actually do with these?
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The other day at the gym I ended up using the elliptical machine because all the treadmills were being used. Since I keep a good record of the miles that I put on my running shoes (I usually stop using them once they've reached 350-400 miles), I was wondering if I should add the miles from the elliptical machine too. I plan to use it more often so I can vary my cardio more, but just wonder about this.
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For the past few months, my lower back has been sore all the time even though I've cut down on my miles (from 30 to 20 or less a week). It feels the most sore when I wake up in the morning so I always have to do a few minutes of stretches to warm up. Also, I feel more sore when I get up after sitting on a chair for a bit. The first few seconds that I get up to walk, I end up leaning forward. I am able to straighten up afterwards but my posture is terrible for those first few seconds.
Could you please recommend some stretches or exercises for me to help my lower back? A heat pad helps temporarily but it's approaching summer so I don't want to use a heat pad when it's so hot already.
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JeannieView Thread


I'm curious to find out what is the actual number of calories burned while I do my weekly runs. I've been running about 6.5 to 7 miles every other day on a treadmill. My pace is usually 6.7mph to 7mph, with occasional speed bursts up to 8mph (0-1% incline only). I weigh about 116 pounds with gym clothes and shoes on. I know the calories burned based on my weight/speed/miles run on the treadmill is off, but I'm not sure by how much. I keep track of what I eat and burn so I'd like to get a more accurate number if possible. Generally, I've been estimating that if I run 7 miles, I burn about 500 calories at most. Does this sound reasonable?
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JeannieView Thread


I've been running 25+ miles/week with no problems. But the other day, I was taking a walk with a friend and we walked up and down a quarter mile hill with about 25% incline. Our total mileage was approximately 5.75 miles. My right shin is now pretty sore. I notice that I experience soreness in both shins also when I spend the weekend walking up and down the hills when in San Francisco (I live in LA so not a lot of hills).
Do you have any stretches or strengthening exercises that might help me avoid getting these shin pains? Is there a way to strengthen the shins? Why do my shins get sore when I walk, which is suppose to be much easier on my body, than when I run? Shouldn't I feel more tired when I run 6 miles as compared to when I walk 6 miles? It's the other way around... Sorry if my questions seem redundant, I'm a bit perplexed.View Thread

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