im a college student and work out at our rec center 3 times a week but due to my schedule it is hard for me to go more often. i have time to workout between classes but not to shower and such, so i dont. are there any exercises that i could do in my room that wont make me sweat between classes?
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Well, lifting weights can be good...The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you'll burn while not working out.  Don't forget that your legs are the biggest pieces of muscle on your body and are used very often for even the simple act of standing.\n\nAny exercise you do will add up to calories burned at the end of the day.  So, even if you just take 10 extra minutes and walk up and down a set of stairs, you'll be better off.\n\nIt's probably a good time to do a few crunches.  Leg lifts and push ups are probably good options also.
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Walking, stair stepper, running on treadmill or outside, swimming and lifting some weights.  Make it fun-take a karate class or an aerobics class or just run around the block a few times.  Just start slowly and work your way up.  You will be more likely to stick with an exercise routine it you don't make it so much of a routine.
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it sounds like you are off to a good start.  try walking out doors and purchase some fun dancing work out dvd's.  try bike riding, roller blading, tennis, pickleball or join a team of some sorts.  try tae bo tapes, jane fonda step aerobics, cher step aerobics, etc.  find a friend to work out with also, or you can join a gym or enroll at the ymca.  the point is to stay active.  try to exercise at least an hour a day 5 days a week.  watch your eating style as well and drink plenty of clean fresh water and green tea.
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you can watch other people at the gym to see how they use the equipment. Or, most gyms offer a free one time training session. The gym that you are working out in doesn't want you to hurt your self and if you use the machines/equipment improperly that is exactly what you will end up doing. I would talk to the manager at the gym and tell him/her the situation. They should be able to just get you started at least. Do you have any friends that can show you? It is intimidating to use the machines when you are first starting to work out, but you just have to get in their and try it out.  Once you start and get into a routine you will feel good! GOOD LUCK!
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I work out in a pool, so that might present problems for you if you don't have access to a deep-water pool. It also takes extra time because of the changing clothes before and after. But I love it and would not do anything else. I'm in the water 3x a week for 60-90 minutes.  There's details on my blog.
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As strange as it sounds, you may be working out too much. I would go for 45 mins of cardio 5 days a week, but use different machines, or try a spin class. For strength, two days a week, and try yoga or pilates.
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In most situations, it is a myth. \n\nWhen I was in high school and through college, all of the girls' showers in schools were separated.  There is a door (or curtain), a little changing area, then another door or curtain then a shower.  It's very private.\n\nAside from schools, it's usually the same in gyms (health clubs). I've worked out at several different health clubs everywhere. My experience is most of them have been like I just described, however I have worked out at some that, while they did have separated showers, they did not have the little changing area. In situations like that, What I typically do is throw a towel and underclothes over the shower door, get in, throw my gym clothes on the door also, shower, then put on underwear and a towel over it.  Then I go to my locker and finish getting dressed. That procedure is about as modest as it gets. Some women walk around (from shower to locker) in towels only and others do walk around nude.\n\nGranted all women are different, it is also common that the older the woman, the less modest they tend to be. (Usually, not always)\n\nBut as far as actually showering together, no.  That is just a fantasy some guy came up with, along with girls wearing towels around their waists. (Which doesn't happen either. lol)\n\nSo what about you guys, how do you shower?
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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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I think three hours is sufficient.  I think a better indicator is are you sweating and feel like you are being exerted?  Check your pulse.  Try to get it to 60-70% of your max heart rate to get a moderate workout.  Heartrate max is normally calculated by subtracting your age from 220.\n\nAlso, try other exercises like stair stepping.  From my experience, stair stepping definitely gives you a workout after 20 minutes if you set the right intensity.
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when i was in highschool, and i just started this exercise routine, i was getting hella stronger every week.  and i would have a bm sometimes once a week, sometimes not for two weeks (no discomfort, though.).  as time went on, it went back to every 4 or so days, now i'm back to every day.  really though, if you ask a doctor, they're bound to have heard about stuff a LOT more embarrassing than this.
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you need to keep going back to them and working out things each semester\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!!
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Mild perspiration is common and happens to everyone.  Start wearing loose clothes which allow proper aeration so that no sweat is left on your body.  Using a deodorant would be OK as it will not block your sweat glands (which may otherwise cause you problems).  Stop being over conscious about it and the more you get conscious about it, you will have more problems.  If I were you, I would have forgotten all about it and concentrated on my studies.  \n\nGood Luck.
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Welcome to college.\n\nYou need to balance your diet out with fruits and veggies, healthy proteins from fish and dairy, and you definetly need to find some time to excersise.  If you've tried all those obvious things, try teas with valerian root, chamomille, or licorice.  Also, I found that St. John's Wort in pill form works wonders for chilling me out during the day so I'm not as stressed at night.\n\nPS.  You're 21.  You're in college.  This is pretty normal.  Your body clock gets whacked with stress.  It's almost like jet lag.  I've been there.  It does work itself out, so be patient.
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You definitely shouldn't skip the workout because you will feel better and be healthier if you don't.\nI am an aerobics instructor and I know from seeing many different people come and go that the best work out is one that works for your life no matter how crazy it may seem.  So, find what works for you as far as when to do what.  Just remember that if weight-loss is your goal, you don't want to skimp on the weight training because the more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn.  I have also recently read that it is just as effective to workout three times a day for ten minutes at a time as it is to workout one time for thirty minutes.  In fact doing the 3 time a day thing tends to jumpstart one's metabolism.  \n     Also, I always eat before working out so that I will have energy!  Just don't eat anything too big or too heavy.  I tend to eat a bowl of cereal,small peanut butter sandwich or a granola bar if I'm on the go.
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Try doing some light weight lifting, nothing real heavy and walk or jog and ride a bicycle, anything that will make you sweat will tone you up
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Exercise doesn't have to be done in the gym....you can do sit-ups and push-ups, squats and lunges while watching TV instead of just sitting on the couch. Find an activity you like...depending on where you live maybe take your dogs for a hike instead of just a walk around the neighborhood. If you like playing sports try joining a community recreational team. If you do want to go to the gym and get a resistance training program together, you can join some of the classes after work on the days you don't go to school. Most gyms offer aerobic classes for free. If you have the extra money I would definitely recommend a trainer. It does cost some money, but it is definitely motivating. You have someone with you cheering you on, making sure you are doing exercises correctly, and holding you accountable to make it into the gym. Or you can go onto sites like craigslist.com and put an ad for a workout partner in your area. As for motivation...if you find something you enjoy doing you will be far more motivated in exercising than if you are forcing yourself to do something just because it is exercise.
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you sweat a lot because you are fit. your body is trained to do this. sweat is good. just shower after play.