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I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I
apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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It was me! I feel that it is considered "heavy", and you're right that there
is no cap. However, I was told to try to limit it to 4? I don't know their reasoning behind that. I am always starving on days that I do that much activity! You could do the "in between" and count it as 6! Good luck! -- Brynda 210/184/140 "Paper" wrote in message news I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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I'm not a weight expert, but I seem to recall some others saying they do not
consider weight training as heavy activity since it does not increase the heartrate and does not keep it elevated for lengthy periods of time. What I do when I question a workout level is compromise. If the workout is 60 minutes of sustained activity, why not count it as 30 minutes moderate and 30 minutes heavy .... or 20 light, 20 moderate, 20 heavy (figuring in warm up and cool down periods). This way you won't over figure and end up eating too much to compensate, but also should be able to add enough food to fuel the body. Yes, there is no cap on the activity points in the new program. WW also says you can't bank them. Personally, I still bank 'em. g Whatever works, right? Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:09:45 -0400, Paper wrote: I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 04:04:22 -0500, Joyce wrote:
This activity is a bit different Joyce, in that it DOES increase the heartrate and it does keep it elevated. Think of an aerobic dance class where you use a bar with 5 pound weights (or heavier) on each end. Everybody is panting and VERY sweaty at the end of the hour. There are small breaks between sets, but they aren't long enough to decrease the heartrate. I wear a monitor so I know this for sure...LOL I'd never use 11 extra points in a single day, but I might use 4 (which is what I was counting before I realized activity points are unlimited.) Thanks for your input, Joyce - you make some really good points about my regular weight workouts. Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection I'm not a weight expert, but I seem to recall some others saying they do not consider weight training as heavy activity since it does not increase the heartrate and does not keep it elevated for lengthy periods of time. What I do when I question a workout level is compromise. If the workout is 60 minutes of sustained activity, why not count it as 30 minutes moderate and 30 minutes heavy ... or 20 light, 20 moderate, 20 heavy (figuring in warm up and cool down periods). This way you won't over figure and end up eating too much to compensate, but also should be able to add enough food to fuel the body. Yes, there is no cap on the activity points in the new program. WW also says you can't bank them. Personally, I still bank 'em. g Whatever works, right? Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:09:45 -0400, Paper wrote: I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 05:32:06 GMT, "Brynda"
wrote: 4 has always been my limit on activity points, but it's nice to know that there *could* be more if I need them. Funny how activity works for different people - I'm never as hungry on my heavy activity days. Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection It was me! I feel that it is considered "heavy", and you're right that there is no cap. However, I was told to try to limit it to 4? I don't know their reasoning behind that. I am always starving on days that I do that much activity! You could do the "in between" and count it as 6! Good luck! |
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It sounds like you are getting a great workout Paper. I think counting the
AP as 4 is probably about right. -- Brenda 209/174/150 SWWC goal 165 "Paper" wrote in message ... On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 04:04:22 -0500, Joyce wrote: This activity is a bit different Joyce, in that it DOES increase the heartrate and it does keep it elevated. Think of an aerobic dance class where you use a bar with 5 pound weights (or heavier) on each end. Everybody is panting and VERY sweaty at the end of the hour. There are small breaks between sets, but they aren't long enough to decrease the heartrate. I wear a monitor so I know this for sure...LOL I'd never use 11 extra points in a single day, but I might use 4 (which is what I was counting before I realized activity points are unlimited.) Thanks for your input, Joyce - you make some really good points about my regular weight workouts. Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection I'm not a weight expert, but I seem to recall some others saying they do not consider weight training as heavy activity since it does not increase the heartrate and does not keep it elevated for lengthy periods of time. What I do when I question a workout level is compromise. If the workout is 60 minutes of sustained activity, why not count it as 30 minutes moderate and 30 minutes heavy ... or 20 light, 20 moderate, 20 heavy (figuring in warm up and cool down periods). This way you won't over figure and end up eating too much to compensate, but also should be able to add enough food to fuel the body. Yes, there is no cap on the activity points in the new program. WW also says you can't bank them. Personally, I still bank 'em. g Whatever works, right? Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:09:45 -0400, Paper wrote: I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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The new booklet seems to suggest 4 activity points is reasonable and
more should be after consulting a doc or other professional. I know my hikes are not unusual out here. 4 miles uphill about 3,500 feet in about 2.5 hours. Now it is not as hard as it was just about a year ago (YES!!!) but it is still a workout and I still think it is 14 points or so. I try not eating all of those but I do eat more on those days. And like Joyce, I may even carry out till the next day if I still feel famished. On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 05:32:06 GMT, "Brynda" wrote: It was me! I feel that it is considered "heavy", and you're right that there is no cap. However, I was told to try to limit it to 4? I don't know their reasoning behind that. I am always starving on days that I do that much activity! You could do the "in between" and count it as 6! Good luck! |
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Thanks for the explanation Paper. I am totally unfamiliar with the body pump
program, it does sound like a great activity and a tough workout - probably more than 4 points worth. If you feel comfortable adding 4, go for it. At least you won't have to continually decrease that number as you become fitter (which you probably would have to do if you used that 11 point number). I do think it's a guessing game, only solved through trial and error. If you find yourself hungry, then by all means eat! We have to learn to listen to our body instead of those nasty voices in our head. g Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 05:41:54 -0400, Paper wrote: On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 04:04:22 -0500, Joyce wrote: This activity is a bit different Joyce, in that it DOES increase the heartrate and it does keep it elevated. Think of an aerobic dance class where you use a bar with 5 pound weights (or heavier) on each end. Everybody is panting and VERY sweaty at the end of the hour. There are small breaks between sets, but they aren't long enough to decrease the heartrate. I wear a monitor so I know this for sure...LOL I'd never use 11 extra points in a single day, but I might use 4 (which is what I was counting before I realized activity points are unlimited.) Thanks for your input, Joyce - you make some really good points about my regular weight workouts. Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection I'm not a weight expert, but I seem to recall some others saying they do not consider weight training as heavy activity since it does not increase the heartrate and does not keep it elevated for lengthy periods of time. What I do when I question a workout level is compromise. If the workout is 60 minutes of sustained activity, why not count it as 30 minutes moderate and 30 minutes heavy ... or 20 light, 20 moderate, 20 heavy (figuring in warm up and cool down periods). This way you won't over figure and end up eating too much to compensate, but also should be able to add enough food to fuel the body. Yes, there is no cap on the activity points in the new program. WW also says you can't bank them. Personally, I still bank 'em. g Whatever works, right? Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:09:45 -0400, Paper wrote: I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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I'm the same as you Paper. On days I work out, I am not hungry at all. These
seem to be the days I have the biggest problem eating enough points to reach the minimum. I don't know if it's the activity supressing my appetite, or the increase in energy keeping me from being bored (I tend to want to eat when bored). Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 05:48:52 -0400, Paper wrote: On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 05:32:06 GMT, "Brynda" wrote: 4 has always been my limit on activity points, but it's nice to know that there *could* be more if I need them. Funny how activity works for different people - I'm never as hungry on my heavy activity days. Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection It was me! I feel that it is considered "heavy", and you're right that there is no cap. However, I was told to try to limit it to 4? I don't know their reasoning behind that. I am always starving on days that I do that much activity! You could do the "in between" and count it as 6! Good luck! |
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I do body pump at my YWCA two times a week. WW Online doesn't have
body pump in its activities database, so I substitute 60 minutes of weight lifting (body pump classes last an hour on average) to calculate my activity points. The result is 4 points, of which I try to eat half. Prairie Roots On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:09:45 -0400, Paper wrote: I know somebody else on the list has done this class at the gym, and I apologize for not remembering who it was. If you're still out there, any idea what intensity level would be legal for activity points calculation? I feel it's *heavy* because of the weights component and the fact that you're continuously moving for an hour, but if I calculate as *heavy* I get 11 activity points. Am I correct in assuming that there is no cap on the number of activity points earned in a day? I do understand that you can't bank them. TIA Paper 250.6/224.8/150 Improvement - not Perfection |
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