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Cheap/Free ways to lose flab
Hi all, For a while now I've been doing a combination of exercises at home which consist of: * Bicep curls * Weighted above-head lifts (from waist height) * Tricep behind-head drops (from over head height) * Seated floor to chest lifts * Seated on-knee to chest lifts * Sit-ups * Box press-ups (due to lack of upper body…
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Weight Gain Diet?
Weird one, I'm looking to go on a weight gain plan, I'm a slim build 24 year old and want to pack on weight. I've ordered high protein and calorie proteins but was wondering if there was an actual weight gain plan that anyone knows of? Thanks
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Meal plans
Hi. Just wondering if anyone can point me towards good reference sites for meal plans for exercise. Or do you know any app that can count calorie? I think this kind of app will help me lose weight by eating the foods I like. Thank you in advance
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The Gym Group Live It membership
Hi just wanted to clarify a question about the Live It level of membership at The Gym. This is the level where you can select 5 gyms to use. I think you can use another gym that costs the same as your home gym as many times as you like, but if you use a gym that normally costs more than your home gym they will up your…
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Diet apps that you can link to garmin
I am doing 16:8 diet but wondered if anyone used any good diet apps that you can link with Garmin. Thanks
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Nutrition / hydration on half marathon
I took up wheelchair racing relatively recently and did my first half marathon a couple of weeks ago. I found I ran out of energy 2/3 round, although I’d done plenty of training. I really wanted to try an energy gel at the station that had them but with the crazy gloves on I had no chance. Reading other threads it sounds…
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Trail Running Shoes
I'd like to get a pair of trail running shoes but I don't wan to spend too much. I'm thinking sub £50 if I can. Does anyone have a pair or a brand they recommend for price/quality/comfort? Thanks!
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Replacement for FitBit
I had a FitBit Charge 2 which was fine but when I upgraded to a Charge 3, after a few months of wear I got a horrible itchy rash and contacted FitBit with a few photos etc. who agreed to refund me. I'm not wanting to go back to the Charge 2 because of the lack of swim tracking; just wondering if anyone has any…
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Heat or Cold Therapy for Gym soreness? (DOMS)
Hi. Wondering if anyone knows if I can use heat or Cold to ease DOMS from my gym work outs? I got heat pads (one with beans inside that I can microwave) and also a cool compress pack available (from previous unrelated injury). Not sure if heat or cold is best? I know cold is For inflammation normally. Thanks
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Advice on nutrition for 50 mile hike
Hi All, I am doing the 'Longmynd Hike' - a 50 mile hike over the Shropshire hills in a few weeks am after some advice on nutrition for the hike. We have been doing some training - the farthest is 12 miles and I was absolutely worn out at the end! - Although I had eaten during the hike I felt so hungry! Just wondering if…
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I ran 42km for a Tiffany necklace
Anybody remember 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' by Deep Blue Something? "And I said, what about a necklace from Tiffany's? She said, I think I, remember I've bills and as I recall, I said you can run 42km for it, and what she said, can't be repeated in print!" :rotfl: Did you know there's a marathon in Japan where you can get a…
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Smartwatch with inbuilt gps
I would very much appreciate some help to choose a suitable smartwatch that has an inbuilt gps, so I don’t have to carry a phone with me. I am 70 years of ago, so unlikely to want to use it for lots of uses, but I do like to walk off track with my dogs. I have saved up some John Lewis vouchers, so would like to buy from…
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Withings
I’m looking at buying a fitness tracker as much for style than anything else. As I have their scales I’ve been looking at either Withings Steel HR or Steel HR Sport. Now as someone whose not into pumping steel, or getting ready for the next big marathon I know I don’t really need the Sport, though it does have that little…
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Physio and knees/hips
I used to run for many many years, doing 10 km twice a week, but it took a toll on my knees. So for the last 3 years I've ice skated, and I now also do some gym each week. As a result my knees are much stronger and I no longer get the severe pain I once had. Anyway, I can skate on one leg, and lower myself down by bending…
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Entry Level Power Lifting
Hey guys, I am looking to compete at amateur level in Powerlifting. I am weighing in at around 87kg and am lifting double my bodyweight across Deadlift, Squat (Bench needs work!) Where do I start, looking online a lot of the competitions appear to be ranked (eg qualifying required) I train at a public gym and unfortunately…
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Trying to reshape my fitness regime- how do you arrange your fitness around your life?
Hiya, Would like to hear how people arrange their workouts around their lives. I've generally done 2 occaisionally 3 hard sessions a week. I do them from Friday to Sunday though recently because I've started working on the weekends I've had to re think this and unable to workout on weekends as much. I've only done one…
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Martin: 'I'm setting up a new £1 a month gym...'
I’ve had a great business idea. A brand new super-cheap gym chain. I’ve been inspired by the many people I meet, who admit they pay for their gym membership but never actually go, as one woman (who'll remain anonymous) said "paid £270 for a year's membership, went for one swim. Most expensive swim ever.” Most do it out of…
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14 days David Lloyd for £14 - expires August 14 2019
If you always wanted to go to a David Lloyd gym but found it too expensive: they are doing a 14 days for £14 promo, starting dates between now and August 14th 2019, at certain clubs around the UK. https://www.davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/promo/membership-trial/ Offer terms:…
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Where to put keys and gym card??
Gym users...silly question! Absolute newbie!! Where do you keep your car keys? Gym card. No pockets. I could use a locker...but then u get a locker key! Do you literally carry your keys, machine to machine? Doesnt the rattle become annoying?? Doesn’t seem like anyone else does?
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Running shoe sizing
I recently started wearing Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19, initially standard D width but they skinned my little toe so sent them back and got 2E width. I've always worn half a size bigger than my dress shoe size but have found that my toes are stubbing when running downhill with the big toe now being bruised. Does this mean…
