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Old September 26th, 2003, 06:09 PM
Paper
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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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Old September 27th, 2003, 06:32 AM
Brynda
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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!


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Brynda
210/184/140

"Paper" wrote in message
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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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Old September 27th, 2003, 10:04 AM
Joyce
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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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Old September 27th, 2003, 10:41 AM
Paper
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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


  #5  
Old September 27th, 2003, 10:48 AM
Paper
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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!


  #6  
Old September 27th, 2003, 03:28 PM
Brenda Hammond
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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
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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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Old September 27th, 2003, 03:31 PM
Fred
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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!


  #8  
Old September 27th, 2003, 06:35 PM
Joyce
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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


  #9  
Old September 27th, 2003, 06:37 PM
Joyce
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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!


  #10  
Old September 28th, 2003, 04:16 AM
Prairie Roots
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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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