If you were to read the results of a study showing that daily use of a certain exercise machine resulted in an average 10-pound weight loss, what more would you want to know about the numbers in addition to the average? (Hint: Do you think everyone who used the machine lost 10 pounds?)\n\nWhat else would you want to know before making critical decisions on allocating discretionary capital (on the exercise machine)?
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I'd want to know who ran the study and who paid for the study.\n\nI would want to know the number of people taking part in the study.  Of course, it is extremely unlikely that everyone taking part in the study lost 10 pounds.  "Average" implies that some people lost more and some people lost less.  If "average" is the mean average, it could be that a small number of people who lost a lot of weight could have distorted the average.  Knowing the median weight loss might be very revealing.\n\nIt would be good to know how long each person used the machine for and what other exercise were they doing.  Even if the majority did lose 10 pounds a day, it doesn't mean that their 10 pound a day weight loss was caused by the exercise machine.  They might have been dieting.
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I know exactly what you mean.  I am an exercise hater!  Walking up the stairs to my classroom every morning is a trip.  Why? Because I am lazy.  My bones are stiff and I just can't work up the energy to get going.  I know I should, but I just don't.  But you know what - I thank you for the wake up call.  In less than a month, I will be 54 and I know I need to get this body worked out. I have no excuse. I am steps away from a full, complete up-to-date exercise and weight room, sauna and steam room with indoor and outdoor pools.  Shame on me.
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Ive never seen any advertisements for personal trainers in the ww club i go to, and Ive been a member five years! It wouldn't be a bad idea though, why not just ask and find out, after all, keeping fit and healthy isn't a bad thing! maybe they don't advertise other form of exercise as they have their own exercise DVDs,such as the one with Claire Sweeney,and ww, at the end of the day, just wanna make money! Give it a whirl and good luck!
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We had a sub in ballet last week who told us to really "use our energy".  She explained that if you look confident and happy, and expressive, it will help your entire performance.  Another thing she said was, "the floor will always be there.  It won't disappear if you don't look at it."  \n\nShe also helped me improve my plies.  For me, the biggest thing holding me back was that my plies were just not deep enough.  She explained that without a good solid plie you are more likely to hurt yourself.  At one point, she gently pushed down on my shoulders to show me how deep the grande plies should be.  Sounds like a silly thing, but my dancing has improved a LOT since last week.  She also told me to really be concious of my allignment.
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In his talk "Frustrations in Weight Loss" Dr. Komadina talks extensively on this issue.\n\nFor access to his whole series of talks email me through the link on my profile\n\nhttp://www.larryward.com/audios/nutrition_talk/NutritionTalk-200606.mp3
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"Reviewer: David Lee (Beijing, China) - See all my reviews\n     \nHesitated getting this book at first as I've already seen countless books on the ABS issue. Decided in the end to get because of it's compact size and easy to follow simple steps. Results were obvious after 2 weeks and now I carry it along when I'm travelling though I already knew the steps and sequence by heart. One of the extremely few impulsive buys I didn't regret."\n\n"Reviewer: Dom (Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews \nThis books is simply great. I've been using it for about 8 weeks and the six pack is definately there. The book has three workouts, each of about 8 exercises, and each taking about 15-20 mins. For it to work I guess you have to exercise 3 or 4 times a week (as I have). The book does have some hard and unusual exercises in it, such as the ball-pike and bench reverse crunch. Many of the exercises may seem familiar and similar to each other, but the book succeeds in three key areas: Firstly it helps you focus your workout on your abs (rather than just doing a few crunches before you leave the gym.) Secondly, the pictures and explanations help you get your technique right, and technique is everything! Thirdly each workout is designed as a set of exercises that complement each other and when performed together in a workout have a greater effect than when performed in isolation.\nIn summary this is a great book, and because it's small you can take it in to the gym and keep it by your side while you exercise. Also, it is suitable for just about anyone - if you're an absolute beginner, or a hardened athlete, or somewhere in the middle like me, you can find your own level and work on from there."\n\n"Reviewer: A reader\nI've seen and read many books and magazines that offer so many different ways/gimmicks to trim up and build your abdominal area. This compact book gives you 3 great ab workouts to train within a week, gives helpful tips on diet and cardio, and makes the training sessions simple but effective. The exercises are innovative, focused, and work very well. If you're looking for a great guide for the money, this book has it all. I was able to see positive results within 2 weeks."
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It sounds like you have the right idea with wanting to keep the price down.  Often people want to start working out and they spend lots of money buying equipment, and then they stop working out a week later.  Don't let anybody fool you, weights are weights... it doens't matter what brand.  If I were you, I would go to garage sales or to Wal-Mart until I found the cheapest "basic" set possible.  A bench press and leg press (like you spoke about,) will do just fine at first.  Or get a membership to a gym, and try it out for a month or two before you buy any equipment (make sure you go to a gym that does NOT make you sign a contract) They do that because they know the majority of people stop working out after a week, and then you're stuck making payments to them for a year.  After you've worked out for a while then, maybe go get a weight set with all of the features on it.  I think you'll do just fine.  Keep up the motivation and remember that it takes time.
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I'm not gonna judge you or tell you "go lose weight by exercising" because everybody wants a quick fix iNCLUDING me. I bought a month supplement of Leptoprin a few months ago, thinking Hey if it costs this much, it's gotta work, right? WRONG. They don't work and I feel dumb for buying them without researching more. It contains caffeine-like stimulants so yes, you do get some extra energy. Should you choose to use that energy at the gym, MAYBE you'll lose some weight. Otherwise don't bother. Also, there's A LOAD of shitty side effects, I got bad headaches, nausea etc but kept taking them because I didn't want  to "waste my money". Pretty dumb right! Hope this helps. I'm currently taking Xenadrine NRG supplements (they cost about 25 bucks for a month long supplement) and so far so good. I've lost about 5 lbs in the week I've been taking them. I'll let you know if they work out!
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There is a great article in the latest issue of Business 2.0 on how stress causes bad eating choices. I bought a StressEraser and have actually lost some weight and have been eating better without really thinking about it. I learned of the product from an article in a golf magazine. You can see it at www.buystresseraser.com. I'm not sure if the magazine is on newstands yet. I subscribe and just got my issue last night. It is a great article and study.
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Is your pulse back to normal? Was an actual actuary actually speaking, or was it an acting actuary, actually? You do know how to find entertainment. Did you pay to hear the actuary speak? I get excited watching paint dry (has to be semi gloss latex), but to listen to a real live (but not too alive) actuary, well nothing could top that. What are the chances that this actuary will live until he is 80 and is not involved anytime soon in a life threatening accident. Did you do the math? Is he  into extreme sports such as Chinese Checkers and Connect Four? I wish I had chosen that as my career path, instead I am stuck in  the same old same old as a Formula One race car driver. Some people have all the luck.
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Honestly, this really sounds like something you want to discuss with a trained professional, like your physician or personal trainer at a local gym. In my personal opinion (not that it really matters), you sound just a little thin, and that may be why your run time is a little slow, because if your body isn't in top-notch shape weight-wise and nutritionally speaking, you can't expect to get the most out of exercising because you body isn't really able to perform in that way. I think if you weighed a little more and ate properly and worked out with the guidance of a personal trainer and nutritionist/dietitian, you'd be doing great and be feeling terrific by Labor Day! Also, remember that getting enough sleep is crucial for your body to keep in tip-top shape, I'd say at least 7 hours a night.
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My Dr. and I just discusses this last week. Not all people who go through that are going through it due to being lazy. I have limited things i can do as of exercise as i was a passenger in a car accident that almost broke my neck. My feet are bad and i can't walk much or use a tread mill.\n\nDr. talked about this due to trying to help me lower my blood pressure, diabetes, high cholestrol, ect.\n\n I will review all the info here and all the sites you listed and talk to my Dr. again. Thank you Ziggy for your information.
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I'm in the process of trying to get my own advice column right now! Send as many as you want. rilti8@sbcglobal.net. I will be using some of them in my media packet for my editor, but don't worry, the questioners will remain anonymous.
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*edit*\nSorry, I guess I just don't understand the question. I think the 2nd answer is pretty good. Could you add some more details and I could try to give you a good answer! :) I just thought you meant like what exercise would do for how we look and our health..but I guess not! :) Anyways, if you add some more info I can try to give me more info!
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Maybe if you sat in front of it all day. You wouldn`t sweat as much which is part of what causes you to lose weight when you exercise. So I could see it MAYBE contributing in some very small way. I wouldn`t TOTALLY disregard it.  Good question by the way :o)
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Excellent Question!!! I'm truly putting this on the watchlist.. because I can't really come with something witty right now... don't take this from me okay? I'm just brainstorming with you: How about saying that given that the company itself has a "sterling" reputation... I look forward to contributing to it with quantitative and community contributions through my enthusiasm, team spirit and hardwork... (cause they like results, eh?)... So in plain terms what you're here for is to deliver results that forwards their company.. after all.. every bit of effort definitely helps! Does this help? I'm still staying tuned to see other answers!! Good luck!
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I can't believe you posted this without giving us the info to view your personal training business on your website.  ALWAYS  be business minded !