﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program / Tony Ferguson / Exercise </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.4</generator><description>Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program</description><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/</link><webMaster>forum@tonyferguson.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:02:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>C25K Challenge</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic521539-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi all :)&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Since I've had a bit of interest, I thought I'd start a C25K challenge. C25K is couch to 5k(m) in 9 weeks, you can find the program here &lt;A href="http://www.cairnscommunications.com/fitness/couch-to-5k.htm"&gt;http://www.cairnscommunications.com/fitness/couch-to-5k.htm&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;The idea for this challenge will be to do it each and every day that you're due to do it, barring illness or injury of course. It'll start next Monday. You can add extra exercise in if you like but you MUST include 2 rest days per week. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;It's going to be a tough slog for everyone, but it's entirely up to you as to whether or not you achieve the 5k. For example, I only need to be able to run 2.5k in 14 minutes. I'd LIKE to be able to run 5km, but it's not urgent. I may keep on working towards that once I've gotten where I want to be time wise. &lt;BR&gt;That works out to about week 6 of the challenge for distance but speed will be another challenge for me so I may work on speed after I can get the distance right.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My goal is to be able to run 2.5km in 14 minutes and I'll be doing c25k on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday with some interval training on Tuesday and Thursday. My rest days are Mondays and Saturdays.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:17:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Download</dc:creator></item><item><title>How many times a week?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic521177-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi all, &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;this might be a stupid question but have people found that they are losing more weight and getting better numbers when they are doing frequent exercise during the week? I was going to the gym but found that i couldn't get into a good routine with the hours that i work...&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;How much exercise are people doing and how often, is it making a difference with their body shape and their weight loss?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;What exercise are you doing, i have been sticking with cardio mainly, should i be doing more weights? or wait until i have reached my goal and then tone up???</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Danielle:)</dc:creator></item><item><title>What exercise did you do today?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic521557-11-1.aspx</link><description>hi everyone!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I also belong to another forum (fashion hehe) that has a 'what exercise did you do today' thread. It is great because it allows the users to log what exercise they plan to do, or did, and as the community develops it assists in becoming accountable for our own activity.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I know that TF doesn't need strenuous exercise, but perhaps this is a way for us to share when we are proud of our physical accomplishments?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I will start the ball rolling...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Today, I walked to work (40 mins), walked through the botanical gardens in my lunch break (40 mins) and will be walking home in 45 mins. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Tomorrow I plan to walk to work and to attend a BodyBurn class in the evening (RebokStep)</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:16:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Charlie-cat</dc:creator></item><item><title>Cross Trainer</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic296966-11-1.aspx</link><description>Well, havent got it yet!  But have wanted one at home for ages as I do use the one at the gym but thats probably the only bit of equipment at the gym that I cant make a substitute for at home.  So, told Fiance I wanted one for Christmas but they are like $1800 he told me to look on ebay.  So I did, and after searching through all the crappy inferior models I found one that was the one.  The company actually had 6 for sale and I watched 5 of them go for over $250 (bit too expensive still for me), then last night I got mine for $180!!  Was wrapped, now I just have to wait the 2 weeks for it to get here.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;For those of you who dont know what a cross trainer is, I would say it is the machine that makes you work the hardest in the whole gym.  I commonly call it the devil machine.  Even before starting TF I was fairly fit but this thing is a killer!!  Its low impact though so it doesnt hurt your knees or ankles and I burn more calories on it in 20 minutes than the treadmill or the rower.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Anyway, sorry for the ramble but I am stocked I will soon have one.  And for anyone wanting to give their whole body a good workout at once I would suggest trying this machine out.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Oh it hurts so good!!</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:53:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>melziebaby</dc:creator></item><item><title>A new path for me...</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic521362-11-1.aspx</link><description>I'm a bit excited but also a bit nervous. I spoke with my hubby today and realised that because of time constraints I really don't have the option of waiting longer whilst I loose more weight before I start exercising, so I'm starting this week. Ideally I would have waited another 4 weeks at least, but after crunching the numbers I've realised that because of hubby's paternal leave rules at work I need to be enlisted by early feb at the latest.&lt;BR&gt;I have quite a bit of work to do before I'm fit enough even though I'm in the appropriate weight range now. I've been doing a bit of work on the treadmill this last week but I've been a bit relaxed about it. Now that I've realised I don't have the time for that I'm going to be getting into it a bit more.&lt;P&gt;I'm starting the couch to 5k program tomorrow. I'm a bit dubious that I'll be able to run 5km to be honest, I can't even run 100m at the moment! But I won't get there if I don't try so here's to pulled muscles and cool baths lol. I'm also going to be going onto maintenance as there's no way known that I'll get enough calories on the weightloss plan to sustain what I'm actually doing. So I'm crossing my fingers that I'll still have some losses over the next couple of months but I'm not holding my breath ;)</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:03:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Download</dc:creator></item><item><title>wii fit plus  -- have u tried it?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic517792-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey guys&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;for those of you who have been thinking about the new wii fit game -- wiifit plus -- its absolutely so awesome, and so much better then wii fit (which it also sycronises with).  Not only does it have  an extra 69 activities,  It also has training programes (including target areas eg stomach, legs, back etc)  and you can even create your own training programe.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Its also got a calorie check and calorie goal as well as other features&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;ohh and did i mention its also MULTI PLAYER, so you can do it with friends / family &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;(yes it does use the balance board also but you can buy the game standalone if you already have it :)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Ohh i think someone said in the other thread its on special at kmart for $25, i bought mine off ebay for $33 inc post as i couldnt find it in the b&amp;amp;m stores</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:45:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>~~Mountain-Maiden~~</dc:creator></item><item><title>A great site for those who lift weights</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514830-11-1.aspx</link><description>As I am doing weights, I came across a good site that shows you how to do various weight exercises specific for certain areas of the body if anyone is interested. Its pretty good i think.:)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;here it is.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.passion4profession.net/muscle-exercises/"&gt;http://www.passion4profession.net/muscle-exercises/&lt;/A&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:08:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>maddysmum</dc:creator></item><item><title>Music that gets you through!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic520059-11-1.aspx</link><description>I thought it would be nice to compile a list of all the music that keeps us all motivated and pumping through our workout, what ever it would be! From just a walk to a kick-boxing class, What are your favourite tracks to listen to when exercising?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Personally, I only walk and at the moment I have been listening to my new &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;EM&gt;Michael Buble 'Crazy Love'&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; album, because instead of focusing on the walk, I am belting out the lyrics making all the dogs in the neighbourhood howl :P I also love my &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;EM&gt;Essential Michael Jackson&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; collection, the beats just put a spring in your step!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So boys and girls! What di you have on your iPod that makes you groove through a workout?</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:43:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Sarah Darling</dc:creator></item><item><title>windsor pilates??</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic518172-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey :) Just wondering if anyone on here has tried windsor pilates while on the programme? My sister uses it quite frequently and she told me they had a special on the website so I have ordered myself a package. Just wondering if anyone else has tried it and how they found it?</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:20:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>wagurl</dc:creator></item><item><title>AB MACHINE</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic518890-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey all just wondering if you think any of the current ab machine's out there work for toning abs including obliques?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thanks</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:19:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>madzy</dc:creator></item><item><title>NO Exercise</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic518536-11-1.aspx</link><description>So, coming from someone who used to exercise daily - this is killing me!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I've jumped back on TF after injuring my knee and consequently having a full knee reconstruction therefore putting on some weight. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;But my question is, does the TF program still work with no exercise? Obviously I am strictly sticking to it - but hoping I can still lose with nil exercise!</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:21:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Susan_23</dc:creator></item><item><title>Zumba</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic511809-11-1.aspx</link><description>I have just ordered the Zumba fit DVDs.&lt;P&gt;I think this is going to be awesome fun to do and can't wait until they arrive.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Has anyone else got them?&lt;BR&gt;What do you think of them?</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:18:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jodes66</dc:creator></item><item><title>Walking in northlakes or morayfield</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic520141-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone!!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Im a bit stuck! i need to start exercising or something and i used to with my sister but she just had a new born so its to hard for her to get ready ect, ect, ect... so i was wondering if any body would want to walk during the week?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Just send me a message if you do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Danielle&lt;br&gt;(ethansmum08)</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ethansmum08</dc:creator></item><item><title>Bily Banks Tea-Bo workout dvds</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic512877-11-1.aspx</link><description>I ordered some today and it looks like heaps of fun. Cant wait till they come as I think that its an overall body conditioning workout, with a fun twist to it.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Has anyone got his dvd's? If so, what do you think of them?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;take a look its soo cool.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;heres the link.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ZsFjUIsbE"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ZsFjUIsbE&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP-ADSVstD0"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP-ADSVstD0&lt;/A&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:53:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>maddysmum</dc:creator></item><item><title>Contours Gym</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic216661-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi there,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Does anyone attend a Contours Gym? I was just wondering if they have benefited or found success there? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Cheers Andrea</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:00:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Candyg</dc:creator></item><item><title>Contours 6 Week Challenge!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic519870-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi all, &lt;br&gt;Just wondering has anyone completed a contours gym 6 week challenge using Tony Ferg Shakes? If so, what were the results?&lt;br&gt;Ta&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:08:59 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Yasmine</dc:creator></item><item><title>Chuck Norris's TOTAL GYM 1000</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic512641-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi there,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;was thinking of buying one of these. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Does anyone own one? If so, how effective are they?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;Is it worhwhile buying?&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;thanks heaps:D&lt;/STRONG&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:26:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>maddysmum</dc:creator></item><item><title>10,000 steps a day challenge for 2009</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic493241-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey folks, If you are interested, Pm me your name and stats and I will organise it. I am looking at starting it July 1st and it will run until End of September....as a three month motivator into exercise. All you need is a Pedometer and Feet! :)</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:58:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>SuziePTT</dc:creator></item><item><title>hypoxi</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic516967-11-1.aspx</link><description>has anyone heard about hypoxi?? http://www.hypoxi.com.au/&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;i heard about it on the radio and after much reading and research i decided to give it a shot.. i've done 3 sessions so far and still doing it casually because if it doesn't work, i'm not committed to having to go to something that doesn't work at all (this is if i bought the packages).. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;has anyone tried this?? it sounds more reasonable than fat zap and i like the fact there is a sense of workout in hypoxi as well.. not just claims to melt the fat away etc.. this one sounds pretty good..&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;what are your thoughts??</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:59:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Midnight87</dc:creator></item><item><title>Batwing Arms</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic516896-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey Guys!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I've lost nearly 12kg now, which is great but I'm starting to notice the skin under my arms hanging!!  I go for a walk most day but don't to anything with my arms!  I don't want to join a gym so are there any exercises I can do at home?  I was thinking of buying a rowing machine but someone told me that they do your stomach not your arms?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Any suggestions? Thanks&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Jo</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:08:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>JoJelly</dc:creator></item><item><title>Great gym deal.....</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic515075-11-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT size=3&gt;Hey guys.... I joined Fernwood today... I had a free week about three weeks ago and have wanted to join since then... Well anyhow I went today and i'm glad i took so long because the new deal for October...&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;If you join a 12 month program you get a personal training session FREE every week till christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They normally cost $48 each session... My fortnightly fee is $42...&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;Just wanted to share as i'm stoked... it is such a lovely gym with all the mod cons like a tv on every cardio machine... showers, iron, toiletries etc and lockers and hairdryers and group classes and everyone is so nice....&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;By the way i joined Caboolture Fernwood so if anyone out there too let me know.....&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt; </description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:11:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kirstyh</dc:creator></item><item><title>Advice Round 2!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic516924-11-1.aspx</link><description>Thanks to those who responded to my advice post about what I should do post-surgery in regards to TF. I now need some advice on exercise. I have been told I need to take things easy for the next 6 weeks. I have at least 2 weeks off work and usually walk/run on the treadmill for exercise. I would like to focus on my arms as I hate them.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Suggestions???</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:41:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Blubberbegone!</dc:creator></item><item><title>goal in 20 weeks!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic507018-11-1.aspx</link><description>hey all, &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;i've managed to find a gym that i'm comfortable with and had a free fitness assessment. they measured my body fat and lean muscle mass and my weight, age etc and calculated percentages (i have no idea how it works really) and also checked my core muscle strength and stability.. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;so it turns out that i actually have almost the ideal lean muscle mass (about 100g under what i should have) that i need to reach my goal shape/tone, and all that i need to get to my ideal shape/tone and weight is to lose the body fat (like i didn't know that.. but good to know its losable).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;they calculated that in 20 weeks, i'd be at my goal shape, weight &amp; size provided of course i eat properly and train well.. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;with a very understanding payment plan and non contractual membership, i'm going to have 20 weeks of PT (once a week) and 8 meetings with a nutritionist to help me get to my goal.. i'm going to get trained in 4 stages:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;1. preparation (the exact name is not coming to me at the moment): basically training my core muscles and strength up so that i will be strong enough to move on safely and smoothly into the next stage&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;2. muscle gain: normally the stage to gain the amount of lean muscle mass ideal for the own person's goal.. i don't have much to gain so it'll probably be strengthening and toning.. but whatever it is, it'll be HEAPS of weights&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;3. fat loss : having gained lean muscle, its time to lose the fat!! cardio, cardio and cardio.. by this time, i should have gained slightly more that needed with lean muscle so even intensive cardio where i might lose a little muscle wouldn't affect me.. :)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;4. maintenance: i am taught how to maintain my weight with training and of course by now i should be having proper nutrition in my new lifestyle&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;i wanted to document this progress to keep me on track.. my first trainin session is on tuesday and my meeting with the nutritionist is on monday.. wish me luck all!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;P.S. anyone who wants to join me in reaching their goal in 20 weeks whether through exercise or not is welcome to join!!</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:30:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Midnight87</dc:creator></item><item><title>The weight shaker...take a look</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic515237-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi I was doing a google search in relation to weight training and came across this site. Its an american weight called a weight shaker. You cant buy it here though. At first I laughed, but Ive seen some good reveiws on it. Aparantly it works..oooh&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.archery-forum.com/vBTube.php?do=view&amp;amp;vidid=OcDhdvfGSa0"&gt;http://www.archery-forum.com/vBTube.php?do=view&amp;amp;vidid=OcDhdvfGSa0&lt;/A&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:03:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>maddysmum</dc:creator></item><item><title>Wii fit &amp; Wii Active</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic510949-11-1.aspx</link><description>Just in case anyone is interested, a Wii fit and Wii active bundle is on special in the Big W for $138.  Good value!!</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:48:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>the_jem</dc:creator></item><item><title>New Dvd -- The Tracy Anderson Method - post pregnancy workout dvd -- grrrr</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic516507-11-1.aspx</link><description>Well i was in at big w yesterday or was it kmart? looking for the new wiifit package which wasnt in store, and i strolled over to the dvds - i dont watch dvds, but the girls and i love the fitness &amp;amp; dance ones.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Anyway, one caught my attention, it was called the tracy anderson method presents post-pregnancy workout dvd - the presenter tracey anderson has on her blurb that she gained 60pound while pregnant with her babies and with her workout she shows you how to wake up the stomach muscles and pull back together the muscular structure. Gweneth paltrow is also on the back of the case stating how this dvd helped her get back into shape also after having her second child.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I figured hey why not, it was $20 (full price) so i figured if i didnt do it, one of the darling children that decided that i should be a grandma before i hit 40 might use it after they have their babies.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So after i realised that i made a boo boo today by putting riccotta in my avocado dip that i made i thought, i might give this a go.  I pop on the dvd and listen to how she says that she put on the 60 pound and had that flap of skin that she thought for so long just wouldnt go away - until she she worked out a group of exercises that made it go away -- excellent this is the dvd for me (i thought)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Now i go walking, and i do zumba, and tap and jazz classes, and various other things, but, although i wouldnt call myself fit (i still have 30kg to loose) i wouldnt call myself unfit .... that was until i got to the second part of the video.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Now as you would expect it had the ususal crunches in there and leg lifts but then you get to the part where you have to cross your legs and so a crunch type action -- looks easy enough, yep for her it does, then there is the exercise where you lay on your side, and you pull yourself up - well she can do that i can do that to (not!!) and well then the next one comes along, and shes on her front, and holding herself in a position (miss two thought that meant horsy ride)  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So here i am getting rather annoyed at myself and miss tracy anderson because even though she explains what to do if you cant do it and how to work at it, i cant do the easy bits either.  Meanwhile miss 4 &amp;amp; miss 2 are laying on the floor doing it AKKKKKKK&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Well, i am not one to be beaten, so i am going to make myself learn how to do everything in this dvd, and im setting myself a goal, i want to get that  ab/leg exercise down pat and lift that hip off the floor by xmas time.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I suppose this dvd is a cross between pilates / floor exercises/ dance warmup exercises.  You can feel the exercises working and the workout is done to nice calming classical type music (not bam bam pump up the moves music).&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So if you are up for a dvd to workout with at home, i suggest you give this one a go (you might even be able to hire it from the video store).  If you do get it, let me know, so i know i am not alone at working out how to do it :)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Have a great day everyone</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:59:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>~~Mountain-Maiden~~</dc:creator></item><item><title>belly dancing</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic515129-11-1.aspx</link><description>Anyone tried it or currently do it? If so can you let me know if you enjoyed it or not....:D</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:37:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>JKB91</dc:creator></item><item><title>Gym classes?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic509414-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi all,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Before I started TF I used a personal trainer regularly at my gym, I probably will use her soon too, but I was wondering what people thought of the group classes? I want to do a spin and pump class but I am more worried about being a nigel with a room full of fit people!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I did a pump class when I lived in Sydney with my friend, but it was different because we had eachother, this time it is just me, myself and I!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;:hehe:</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:05:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>MissK-</dc:creator></item><item><title>I did a tae-bo workout..ITS GREAT!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514988-11-1.aspx</link><description>I bought some Billy blanks tae-bo dvd's and it was heaps of fun as well as a great workout. I love these kind of dvd's as yu dont get bored!</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:59:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>maddysmum</dc:creator></item><item><title>What happens if...</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514921-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Just wondering whether or not I should be having the extra fruit serve/protein as listed in that table (I have a copy of it and have seen it just wanted opinions)...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;On Tuesdays I do personal training for half an hour, which basically includes weights (not heavy but lots of reps) and some cardio.  To give an indication of how hard it works me, I can mostly talk during the exercises but if not I can talk straight after I'm finished doing it...does that sound like moderate to you? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Also the same day as PT I have been doing an exercise video for 1hour and its cardio as well....thoughts on this? to have the extra or not to have the extra&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Dont want to jeopardise my weight loss since everythings going to plan at the moment!! :w00t:</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:59:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kjb_kat</dc:creator></item><item><title>What's too much?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514930-11-1.aspx</link><description>If someone was doing 4 hours in total of exerise per day, 5 days a week NOT trying to lose weight, just maintance and fitness (10 minutes jogging, 50 minutes fast walking, 2.5 hour moderate walking, 30 minutes resistance training only.) Would that be ok? Because before I gained my weight(8kg) which I gained crazy on a 2 month holiday I was doing all of that and I had been doing it for about 2 years, I had a trainer for the 30 minutes resistance training and we worked on a different area each day, the 10 minute jog and 50 minute walk was my exercise in the morning(I have this obsession with wanting to live until 100 so I exercised alot) and the 2.5 hour moderate was just me walking my dogs, lol, she said it was fine and after reading a few posts on here I'm getting the feeling some people are under the impression that it's not ok, but I'm not sure if that is just when losing weight or trying to gain muscle? Because I know that's wrong. I've never had to lose weight in the past and so I've never had to exercise or diet to lose weight, I've always been a healthy eater and like I said above the exercise was because I'm like OCD about having a healthy life in my 70's, and hopefully 80's and 90's. I have chose to do Tony Ferguson because I have heard good things about it when it comes to losing 10 kgs or more, I've been working oujt with my trainer since I got back but I cut it down to 3 days a week resistance and I'm stilling walking my dogs every day for 2.5 hours, is that too much aswell? I'm really confused and I'm probably confusing everyone reading this, haha. I'll cut down my exercise during my weightloss if I have to, the dogs will be a problem though as I have 3 very large dogs and they need a good walk every day otherwise they're insane, and I've tried 1 hour and it doesn't seem to do the trick and I have found the perfect balance in 2.5 hours 5 days a week. Anyway, so my question is was my old exercise routine too much? and is my current exercise routine while trying to lose 6-10kg too much? I trust my trainer, but you know, just like with doctors, they can make mistakes. By the way I'm not some anorexic that exercises like an olympic athlete, I eat alot and the exercise is mainly for health reasons.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:06:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Midilin</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to get rid of a muffin top?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514680-11-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face="Comic Sans MS"&gt;I have a kind of muffin top and its drivin me mad. I have this flabba around my stomach and than it does back in and than comes back out at my leg. hmm, that sounds terrible but i dont know how to describe it.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face="Comic Sans MS"&gt;Anyone know the best exercise to do for it?&lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:01:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>happymummy6</dc:creator></item><item><title>Exercising for Guys / Lifting Weights</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514772-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey all&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I've lost a fair bit of weight already without much exercise (going for walks a couple of times a week), however my eventual goal was to not only lose weight but also increase my muscle and strength levels. With that in mind, I've spoken to a personal trainer friend who has devised a course of weights for me to follow. Nothing too extreme, but definately strains me (my legs are dead today)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now my only concern is that protein is needed for muscle repair / regrowth. I'm only getting one protein serve a day which I'm not sure will be enough for what I am trying to achieve&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So the question is this, is it possible to increase my protein intake (without increasing carbs / fats too much) and not have a negative effect on the ketosis process?</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:55:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>The Incredible Bulk</dc:creator></item><item><title>Some useful info from my personal trainer</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514013-11-1.aspx</link><description>I had my personal training session today, Jason(the trainer) told me that if I want to do weights and treadmill, then I need to drop down the amount of days I am doing it. I was doing it 45 min's approx 6 nights. Here is what he said to me today.&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;U&gt;He told me this&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;U&gt;To achieve what I want to achieve&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;4  x nights weights, stretching, pushups, and resistance training&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;3 x nights treadmill (fast brisk walk at 7k's for 30-40 minutes) instead of running as running will burn LACTIC ACID, and lactic acid is the burning sensation we get from exercising too hard. This in turn will burn muscle and thats not what I want. I want to tone, and gain muscle. He said that your heartrate needs to be at a rate of approx 130 bpm to loose fat and weight. Thats some major exercising!&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So..lol..I have been doing it wrong. Who knew.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So, no running on tready, just brisk walk to get heart rate up as this will tone and burn calories, no running as this will burn muscle and definition.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;A good point. Thought I would share it with you</description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:02:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>maddysmum</dc:creator></item><item><title>Interesting Article on exercising outdoors vs indoors</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514454-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi there.  I subscribe to a website called 'Real Age' and I receive regular articles on weightloss and healthy eating etc.  I thought this was particularly interesting for those who are trying to decide whether to buy a gym membership or just exercise outside.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 12.75pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 27pt; mso-outline-level: 2"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt"&gt;Why Outdoor Workouts Work Better&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;By RealAge &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt; &lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 13.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;Pounding away on a treadmill under fluorescent lights in a stuffy gym couldn't sound any less appealing. Until now. This workout choice may be holding your health back.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 13.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;That's what exercise guru Tina Vindum, author of &lt;A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0762751290?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;tag=ra_tod_fitness-20&amp;amp;linkCode=as2&amp;amp;camp=1789&amp;amp;creative=390957&amp;amp;creativeASIN=0762751290" target=_blank&gt;&lt;EM&gt;&lt;B&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0066cc&gt;Outdoor Fitness&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/B&gt;&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/A&gt;, believes. In her book, she references several studies that suggest exercising in a natural environment is better for your mood &lt;EM&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;and&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/EM&gt; your health.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;·&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;                                 &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;On mood&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt; . . . one study found that outdoor joggers produced more of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and had less anxiety and depression than folks who ran on indoor treadmills. &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.realage.com/the-you-docs/you-being-beautiful/what-you-can-learn-from-buddhism"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0066cc&gt;Discover how an ancient Eastern philosophy may help you deal with negative emotions&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/A&gt;.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 15pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.5pt"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"&gt;·&lt;SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"&gt;                                 &lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;On health&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt; . . . in another study, patients recovering from surgery needed less pain medication when their rooms had views of natural surroundings. And in a prison study, inmates with a view of sky, trees, and grass had significantly fewer headaches, digestive problems, and trips to the infirmary. &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;Where does it hurt? &lt;A href="http://cls.realage.com/AcutePainCenter/Default.aspx"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0066cc&gt;Get tips and tricks for dealing with pain from the YOU Docs&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/A&gt;.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 13.5pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 16.5pt"&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;Onward and Outward&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Vindum believes exercising outdoors -- especially in nature -- not only takes the boredom out of your workouts but also dramatically enhances vitality, confidence, and fitness. &lt;STRONG&gt;&lt;SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Helvetica"&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.realage.com/shape-up-slim-down/workout-center/is-your-workout-paying-off"&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0066cc&gt;Read this article to find out if your workout is paying off the way it should&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/A&gt;.&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:12:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Carolann</dc:creator></item><item><title>No Exercise</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic513370-11-1.aspx</link><description>Is there anyone that doesn't do any exercise and is still losing weight each week???</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:50:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>SlimForever</dc:creator></item><item><title>yay getting my xtrainer back!!!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic514398-11-1.aspx</link><description>I am so excited that i am finally getting my crosstrainer back out of storage! Yay! I'm kinda scared tho lol.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;hubby has his home gym back too but we gotta find somewhere to put it.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;i need advice tho as to an exercise regime.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;was thinking of aiming for about 30mins on x trainer about 5 days a week, daily situps and then some weights 3-4 times a week.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;what do you think???</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:20:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>eflow*take3</dc:creator></item><item><title>Good place to hire exercise equip in Perth? Or is it more economical to buy? Which equip etc etc</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic513735-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hi&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I'm thinking of hiring something I can put in front of the tv so i do some exercise when watching Survivor/Race Around the World! Those times when I know i'm definitely going to be just sitting there staring.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I've been told many times the best way to get rid of my belly fat is to get my heart rate up i.e. fat burning exercises.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;that being said, does anyone know the best machine for this? And also how much it costs and a good priced place in Perth? Preferably closer to Fremantle?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;thanks,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;belly to go.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>belly to go</dc:creator></item><item><title>Can you exercise too much ?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic493321-11-1.aspx</link><description>I went in for my weigh in yesterday and mentioned that I thought I might have lost a bit more because I was doing exercise every day - up to 45 minutes a day on treadmill 30 mins in morning and 15 mins at night.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I was told that at this stage it was probably too much exercise and I should cut back to just 20 Minutes of light exercise only 2 or 3 times a week.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Apparently because the TF diet plan is low calorie once the body has burnt up those calories if the body does exercise it will retain fat cells to use as extra energy - something like that anyway - so basically stop doing so much exercise.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So I'm happy to cut back the exercise but am worried that when I do need to do it more regulary it will be hard to find the motivation to do so. (It was a struggle finding the motivation in the first place)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Anyways I guess this is good news for now and will wait and see what next weeks result is without much exercise.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Good luck to all and thanks for all the inspirational posts on this forum.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:03:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Bedrock Barney</dc:creator></item><item><title>Billy Blanks Boot Camp</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic365087-11-1.aspx</link><description>Hey everyone, i was just scouring ebay for some exercise dvds and came across the Billy Blanks Bootcamp TaeBo! Looks good but was just wondering if anyone had tried it and how did it go?? Thankyou:)</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:00:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Beautifulbutterfly</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>