Exercise, Fitness and Health

I saw this link today and thought it looked coll.  I know that there has been some discussion around listening to music while running in the forum, but this might be a cool addition to your workout.  At first glance, they appear to have workout videos for Free Weights,  Core Strength, Swiss Ball.  I haven’t downloaded them to my iPod yet, but I’ll probably try it later.

Have any of you tried this?  If you know of other sites, post a comment and let me know their URLs.

http://somatotype.net/iPod_Gym/

Here are a few excerpts from the triathlon teleconference with guest expert Jim Mishler.  Jim has run over 170 triathlons over a span of 18 years.  He’s acted as race director for the Seahorse triathlon in Kalamazoo for about five years.  He really has a lot to offer and he even answered questions submitted by Maintain Fit members.

I’ve included some clips in this mp3 about how Jim went from having surgery that removed part of one of his lungs, to running in triathlons.  A little bit of the discussion about how to transition in a triathlon between disciplines and how to develop worthwhile relationships with local bike and running stores.

The original call has over an hour of great content.  This sample contains almost 15 minutes of highlights from the call.  Click play on the player below or even download the mp3.

In fact, there’s a little teaser for the next expert call.  I’m working out the final arrangements with our next guest expert who has been a world class runner and now owns a running store.  He’ll be telling us about running shoes, equipment and answering user questions.  Keep checking back at the blog and open up e-mail from me for an update on the next teleconference.

If you still have any questions about triathlons be sure to post to the forum and get Jim to answer you directly.  And thanks again to Jim Mishler for doing a fantastic, content filled, expert call for Maintain Fit!

 

 Jim Mishler Triathlon Teleconference: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I’m really excited to announce that Jim Mishler has agreed to do a teleconference covering triathlons for Maintain Fit members.  He has tremendous experience with 18 years and over 170 triathlons to his name.  I’ve created a notification list for those interested in listening in on the call.

Jim has also agreed to let me distribute his 20-page PDF for first time triathlon participants.  You’ll get this as a free download when you join the notification list.

Check it out here: Jim Mishler Teleconference

Hey,  I made it on the front page of the business section.  I wanted to post a photo of the article with a link back to the online version.  Take a look if you haven’t already.

Idaho Statesman article on Maintain Fit

I’ve had a few questions asked in the help section of the forum that were a little difficult to answer with a regular post. So, last night I sat down and made a quick video to illustrate what I meant to say in the forum. This covers how to create a graph, including choosing the right date range. It shows what happens if you choose a date range that doesn’t include any log posts.

The video also shows you how to update your profile to change the weight that is used in each log entry. The purpose of the weight field is to enable estimated calories burned calculations. The videos describes it better than I do, so have a look and let me know if you have any more questions!

 

 Answers to your questions about the fitness log: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tonight I just finished a 2.8 mile run through my neighborhood. The sun was just setting and the air was crisp. I’ve been running on my treadmill all winter, which can be a real bore (but better than not running). I was surprised at how fast I was tonight. I’ve mentioned before that my treadmill is a bit off in it’s measurements, but I didn’t know how far off it was.

It sure does feel GREAT to be running outside again!

At Maintain Fit we thought that making fantastic software to help you succeed in exercise and fitness wasn’t enough.  So, today, on April 1st, we’re announcing our new energy drink!  It’s packed with everything that you need to become gorgeous, strong, beautiful and healthy.  Included with each bottle is a wireless connection to let you post your exercise in your log right after you do it, and while you drink.  Each drink even has a deodorant chemical and breath freshener, to help you get that little extra (wink wink) from your trip to the Gym

Supplies are currently sold out, but stay on the lookout for this hot new item in your local grocery store!

Hey,

I’ve noticed that the response to the current MP3 giveaway on Maintain Fit has been less than what I expected. I’ll be honest that I’m a bit disappointed. I think that there’s a lot I could do to help you get what you want out of fitness.

I love exercise, but I’m an average guy, just like you, and I didn’t always enjoy it. I didn’t run track in high school. I wasn’t way into sports. In fact, I was 23 before I ever ran more than one mile at one time. When I finally did run more than a mile, I remember thinking that I would never do it again. But then something happened that changed my life. That’s right, the first run didn’t change my life, but finding a running partner did. I started running with my cousin a few times a week and my life absolutely changed!

That’s about the time that I built Maintain Fit. My grand idea was to build an online community where everyone could find that sense of obligation to show up and exercise (I don’t mean to say that everyone should be a runner, maybe you walk, jog, hike, bike, whatever). I also loved being able to see how much I accomplished.

With the current campaign for free MP3 workouts, I thought I wanted to build a sense of community. I also wanted to get feedback from you about what that community should become. Maybe I was a little too presumptuous. Since I’ve started the campaign, I feel like I need to finish it and there are a couple more weeks to go, but I’ll interject a little personal note here.

If you have an idea about what would take Maintain Fit over the top, send me an e-mail right now. I’ve been sharing my story with you, but I would love to hear yours. I have a lot of ideas to bring to you, but before I do, I need your input.

If you want to post a reply for everyone to see there, go ahead and leave a comment here. Help me know where to take the conversation next.

And a big thank you to you for having the motivation and interest in the first place to find Maintain Fit and join.

best regards,
Daniel

P.S. I’ve been building web applications on the internet for over 7 years. During that time I’ve built websites like intel.com, proform.com, zionsbank.com, and many more. I’ve even written internal software and intranet applications for companies like Novell and tons of small to medium businesses. The chances are pretty good that whatever idea you have that would be great for Maintain Fit is something that I could accomplish with ease. Give me a try.

P.P.S. If there is something that you think would be really motivating to you and help you live a more healthy lifestyle, tell me about it. I might be able to point you in the right direction. I may even want to know about it myself.

Thanks for your time, now post a comment and tell me what you want Maintain Fit to become next.

It came to my attention that Internet Explorer on Windows was causing trouble for users trying to login and view the forum.  All issues appear to be resolved now and both login and forum viewing work like they should.  If you notice anything doesn’t work, please use the contact us form on the site and let me know.

Thanks…

Learn how to post in the Maintain Fit community forum. This short tutorial illustrates how easy it is to post a comment in the forums. I hope you enjoy it!

It’s pretty big and so you might want to click the button that shows the tutorial in a popup window. When you’re done, go over to the forums and post a comment.

Use the links below this text to watch the tutorial…

 

 How to Post in the Forum: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download