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To achieve this body?
Hi guys Age: 30 Current weight: 80kg I want to achieve the body below. I am aware he probably has better genetics than me and is more tanned so he looks leaner etc. Please also see my current body I have currently been eating 2,500 calories a day but have hit a Plato in the gym. I don’t know what I’m doing in there and…
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Knee support options needed
Had an issue with my knee being the size of a tennis ball, had the liquid removed which helped, it aas suggested I wear some kind of knee support to help when kneeling. I bought this one back in Janurary and its done well except the material holding the ring of gel that surrounds the knee is starting to disintegrate.…
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Olympics - Congratulations Emily Campbell!
Wow! GB have just won a totally unexpected and astonishing silver medal in the Women's +87kg weightlifting! Well done Emily Campbel! (For anybody who's interested - Laurel Hubbard NZ failed to register a total... )
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Brand new waterproof boots leaking
I bought a pair of these https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/merrell-womens-vego-mid-leather-waterproof-boot-B2122720.html?colour=5509 They arrived on Tuesday and I wore them outside for the first time yesterday. It wasn’t raining but the grass was wet. My feet were completely soaked when I got home and the boots are still…
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Running armband
I have an old I phone 5s. I bought a cheap armband of Ebay but it not very good. The Velcro isn't very strong so the strap keeps detaching and you have to stop to adjust it. I looked at running belts but I use wired headphones and the cable isn't that long. Any recommendations.
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Garmin Fenix 5 Plus very difficult to charge
I have a Garmin Fenix 5 Plus watch, which I bought from Wiggle (https://www.wiggle.co.uk/) in January 2019. Since March 2020 (when I emailed Wiggle); I have problems with charging the device. I have to sit there for about 10 minutes every time - the device does not recognise the charger during this period. Eventually the…
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Chin up bar and plan - will this work
Apologies for a long post. When coming back from serious shoulder injury I managed to do press ups by doing them against the wall and then when I could I do 100 (of very easy press ups) then lower the level until I can now do about 20 normal press ups. Not amazing but considering my injuries I am pleased. Anyway for chin…
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cheap/good value gym flooring
Slowly turning the garage into a gym albeit on that can be packed up/pushed to the side if the car needs maintenance. I have repurposed an old water tank into a jump box but don't think landing on the concrete floor is going to be good for my knees in the long run. Can anyone recommend any good value flooring options? A…
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my dad says we shouldn't be in euro2020
with out being to political, I need to settle a argument between my father and my sister.(they never did get on). he says we shouldn't be play in the european championship, because we are no longer in europe. my sister says we are still part of europe, but not as far as politics and trade goes. what do you think.
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Spin bike
Hi All I’m keen to purchase a home spin bike and have found a couple of body max bikes on powerhouse fitness that are my top choice. They range between £350-£450. I have a 10% discount code to reduce it down, but I’ve seen that this time last year the same bikes were under £250. So the question is, given gym closures with…
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How can I increase my running speed?
Good morning, Would like to get advice from people who are currently or have been in a similar situation… I have recently started doing some brisk walking (including walking up hills) and slow jogging and typically I cover a distance of 5.65km in 50 mins performing a combination of both. I have a goal (at an unknown point…
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New running shoes to replace Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2
I am looking for a new pair of running shoes. My last pair was: Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 for £159.95. These shoes no longer appear to exist on the Nike website. I would be grateful for comments or thoughts of other trainers in this price range.
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Personal trainer guilt of spending money
During lockdown three I became totally demotivated to do any form of exercise. Realising I needed to snap out of it and get my fitness back I decided to hire a personal trainer. This was only ever meant to be a short term thing to get my routine back and learn some new techniques. I was only going to do around 8 sessions…
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Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2
I bought a pair of these for £159.96 and thy were delivered on 16/11/2020. I record all my runs on Strava and I have done and have done an average of approximately two 10K runs per week since. I now have two issues with the shoes were the material has split. I will show photos below. Shall I just buy a new pair of shoes or…
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Which Rowing Machine
Having spent last 2 months helping friend with allotment, I've lost inches and toned up with the digging and pushing around heavy wheelbarrows. This is cutting down now and I'd like to buy a home rowing machine. I used to go to a gym many years ago and found this type of exercise machine gave the best results. I already…
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Which sports brand is a backwards "C"?
Hello all, Saw a great pair of running pants but trying to work out brand of them. It was a letter C backwards, kind of in a square shape with like a minus sign in the middle? Maybe its an off brand, like a supermarket brand? Anyone help? Thanks all
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Tips for knee pain?
Hi all, I had a fall when playing soccer about 10 weeks ago now. For a couple weeks I didn't notice anything, and then I started noticing a sharp pain all around my knee (inside and out) when walking up and down stairs. No swelling though and generally my movement was fine. I finally saw a doctor about it 5 weeks ago who…
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To gym or not to gym?
Before lockdown I had been a gym member for a couple of years, did a regular PT session and an occasional class. Definitely felt fitter for it. During lockdown I ramped up my cycling and have been doing (a leisurely) 20-35 km several times a week. I feel that it has done me a lot of good and my stamina is definitely…
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Types of new and old tennis raquets?
So I've taken up tennis again after 50yrs lol. Nearly killed me the first time. Due to covid and the on off can play can't play I've been using a borrowed a second hand raquet to play with. A Wilson Europs Ace. I still have my Slazenger Panther Power which was state of the art in the dark ages and is like new. Metal with a…
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Champions League Free to watch
A quick heads up to anyone that doesn't know. BT Sport always shows the Champions League final (and Europa final) for free. Stream it on YouTube or download the BT Sport app.