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Personal trainer gift
Would love to buy a gift for my pt just to say thank you for his work over the last few months. We have also became good friends aswell. Anyone any ideas what i could get him?
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Gym membership help with complaint.
Hi this probably could be in a few different sections but i'll try and explain best I can I signed up to a 'cheap'ish local branch of a big chain gym in July. I signed up for 12 months. Since I've been there I think there have been 4 managers? Anyway, last Friday, the newist of managers decided to send a mail shot round to…
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Fitbit issues
Hi All, Not sure Im in the right place as new to this, but.. Having issues with Fitbit!! Bought a Surge in Feb 2015, 1st watch malfunctioned after 9 months so they sent replacement . The new watch then broke (strap near watch), after 10 months had another replacement. Now my 3rd watch has done the same,after 9 months…
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Foam Block
I am looking for a rigid foam block to stand on to do some exercises A standard yoga one compresses too much It only needs to be about 2 inches thick (just enough to give clearance for the other foot) Any suggestions ?
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Gym membership cancellation
Forgive me if this is in the wrong section, please move it if it is. Last November, I signed up to a gym membership with my local leisure centre for a 12 month contract. 2 days later I was told that my dad was unwell and 3 weeks after that he died so I ended up not going to the gym. I finally went in February and I was…
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Personal Trainer AMA
:hello: Any questions fitness/nutrition related hit me with it! Thought it might be good to have a place for professionals to help others out with general advice:grouphug:
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Curious observation - anyone have an explanation?
As part of a cardiac rehab regime I have to do a cardiovascular workout five times per week. For this I use a pulse meter to ensure I'm reaching the required levels and to monitor the warm up and cool down. The other day I noticed something which I can't explain. For the first time I can remember, I sneezed during the…
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Hamstring stretching question
As part of my physiotherapy exercises I am stretching my hamstrings using my stairs. Do both together and one foot alone on each foot. I find the underneath of my left foot hurts (my good leg) gets sore when i do the left foot stretching on the bit of the foot which is resting on the edge of the stair. Tried wearing old…
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Selectable Dumbbells
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any experience of selectable dumbbells? I am (was) a regular gym goer minimum 3 times per week for last 2 years but due to work changes and change in family life I am not able to get down to the gym that often anymore maybe once per week if I am lucky. I am missing it and seeing a negative…
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Gym lied about how to cancel membership
Hi all, Last year I joined a gym run by the local council, I had student membership. I attend a few times but then I was unable to go as I was in my third year at uni and the majority of my time was spent out of town on placements or in the library till stupid o’clock. After a couple of months of paying for membership and…
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Cancelling gym for medical reasons
I was diagnosed with PTSD last November (ex forces) and I am going for counselling with Combat Stress. Part of this involved fitness and well being so I joined the local gym. This worked well for a few months but I have found my mental health deteriorate again and will require further counselling. As a result I cannot cope…
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30% off Vegan Protein from PlantWarrior
I follow /plantwarriorco on Instagram and they're running a Black Friday sale of 30% off all their vegan protein! I'm not a vegan myself but I've already ordered 2 bags. Early New Years resolution for me! :j :rotfl: if you go on their Instagram bio you'll be able to see it
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Resistance bands
I want to buy a set of resistance bands for someone who doesn't have access to a gym, I've looked at lots of reviews but still not sure which set to go for, has anyone got any recommendations? so far looking at these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DGAID78 and these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodylastics-Resistance-Stackable
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Flat stomach without the sit ups!
Need some help and advice please I need to acheive a flatter stomach after years of beer abuse (and bring my midrift into line with the rwst of my body)and I need your help getting one but without the sit up/crunches. I simply cant bring myself to go through my arch nemesis of exercises to acheive that ...sorry! So, can i…
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Prolapsed Disc - Seeing Chiropractor
Apologies if i am posting this in the wrong place! I have been trying to get back to fitness for a long time after suffering with a slipped disc back in 2014. My wife got me a groupon deal to see a Chiropractor. After inital consultation and scans it seems the my problem is my muscle tensions are all over the place, mainly…
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Looking for a home multigym
We're looking for a multigym that will either go in the garage or a concrete-floor outbuilding. I'm looking for recommendations on what to go for - I've seen this one on Amazon which include a legpress at more than the weight that I currently press (60kg), and the usual upper body bits:…
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Pedometer
I just want a pedometer to track my steps they all seem so complicated. I would like one to wear round my wrist, any suggestions?
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Wrong bike?
Hi all. I've just got my old mountain bike out after a while and went for a ride on it. It seems that on the flat, I can cycle in top gear (21st) very easily, any kind of decline and I'm pedalling faster than the pedals can go and on a slight incline I'm having to down as far as 8th gear. Do I need to get a road bike? are…
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Weights: cast iron or vinyl?
Are there any obvious disadvantages to vinyl weights? I know that they look a bit naff, but I'm very practical, and bench pressing 75 kg is the same exercise whether it is with vinyl or cast iron plates. But I can't help thinking that I am overlooking something, otherwise why would cast iron weights so popular? I also…
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FREE outdoor gyms - could you save £100s a year on gym membership?
FREE outdoor gyms – could you save £100s a year on gym membership? I've just reread the above guide on the main MSE site :) there still isn't one near enough for me to use but has anyone tried one?
