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Samsung Gear
Good morning Anyone any experience of the Samsung Gear as a method of tracking running times etc. I need to update my Garmin and am not sure what to go for and wondered if I should go for something like this to connect to my phone. Any suggestions gratefully received :-)
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Trail/ walking shoes
Hi, after some walking trail shoes, I've tried a couple of Reeboks and Columbias but have find whatever they make the soles out of to be very hard and slippery. I walk to work and at weekends just wanted some recommendations for ones that don't cause you to slip on your ar*e
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Heart rates in the Americas' Cup
I've been watching this (live on BTSport and highlights on BBC2 and red button following day). Apart from the spectacular sight of two multi-hull boats skimming (or "flying") across the waves I've been hugely impressed by the heart rates achieved and maintained by the four guys in each boat who form the engine room. Their…
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Has anybody done a Marathon?
Hello everybody, Has anybody here done a marathon? I have a marathon near me in October this year and I was wondering how long it takes to train for a marathon. I am 21 years old, run around 10-15 miles a week. Longest run I have done is 7.5 miles which took me just under an hour. 5k PB is 22:09 and 10k PB is 48:51. Is it…
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Gym weights knowledge
I want to learn more about weights and cutting and shreading. Can anyone point me in the right direction. im sick of cardio in the gym and want to do weights. Havent a clue where to start
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Good running app?
Just wondering any apps (preferably free but I have some iTunes credit so willing to pay if it's good) for running? I've built myself up to do 23min in a row (for saying I was out of breath running up the stairs a few months ago I'm over the moon :beer: ) on the spot but want to move outdoors but looking for an app that…
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Best support for painful shin
I have bad shin pain, on the bone. Been ruled out with stress fracture and shin splints on MRI. Currently off sick as my job in retail involves great amounts of being on feet. I ordered some shin compression sleeves and noticed I need is pressing a little too much for my liking on the painful area. The compression sleeve…
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Looking for advice on PT courses.
Hello everyone, I am new here and have been looking everywhere online for a place to give me advice on where to start and what is the best option based on experience, sadly most places I found were outdated. I would like to become a personal trainer and start working within the field, now I know it is a super competitive…
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Recommendations for an online fitness trainer
Hi Folks Can someone recommend an online fitness trainer for a male in his later 40s who has done next to none fitness training in his life !! He is not overweight but just wants to gain muscle strength etc and perhaps a kilo or two or weight. He would also like advice of what to eat etc. Any advice greatly appreciated.…
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Fitbit charge hr straps
Hi, Just looking for advice on this. After using my Fitbit Charge HR for 7 months the strap started bubbling and falling apart. You can not just replace the strap (it is integral) so they sent me a replacement - no quibbling or hassle :-) I have now had the replacement for 6 months and it is doing the same. They are again…
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Bike for fitness
I'm thinking of buying a bike to help get me fit. The roads I will hope to be cycling on will be small country road which are sometimes very steep and having a not too good a surface. I don't think a drop-handle racing road bike will be hardy enough. And I'm wondering if a mountain bike will be too heavy. I won't be doing…
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Weights or cardio
weights or cardio when you are at your ideal weight. Also how often
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Where can I buy a stand for a golf bag, without the bag?
A friend has asked me to look online to find him a stand for his golf bag. He swears he has seen some for sale but cant remember where. Every site I look on for Golf Superstores to Ebay and Amazon they all have the bag with them which he does not want. Has anyone on here any idea where they sell them please?
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What is your 5k personal best?
Hello everyone, Just wanted to see what everyone's 5k personal best is? I am 21 and did one a few days ago and managed to get 22 minutes and 9 seconds. I must say I wasn't in a good way after, very short of breath and my legs still ache! Andrew
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Cancelled Direct Debit with FIT4LESS
Hello, I'm seeking some advice as I'm not quite sure what to do in this situation. I froze my gym membership with fit4less back in november for 6 months roughly, come january time i had no intention to go back there so I cancelled my mandate thinking that would be the end of it since I've not gone back there and used their…
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Best 100 Sportsbooks
List of the TOP 100 Bookies can be found here: 100bookies.com/top-100-bookies-eng/
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Food flask for when I'm hiking
Okay. I hope that you will all forgive me if I have posted this in the wrong place. But the way I see it, I consider it to be part of the health and fitness forum. I am a hiker and I am trying to find a decent food flask that does the job and doesn't cost the earth. I have had a couple of disappointments in this department…
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anyone bought fitbit or similar??
I admit to being a bit of a gadget freak.! I have some christmas money that I am debating what to do with.One of the options is to buy one of those fotness monitor type wrist bands- the ones that look more like a bracelet than a watch! If you have one does it monitor sleep? is it any use? As I said I am just debating. I…
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Cycle challenge and time?
I'm a runner,. 5k takes me 22:30 min. I'm super fit, but I'm riding 75miles for PilgrimsHospice, I don't know what my speed is, or will be. It won't be super fast. But I will be average on the ride I think as I'm not bike fit. How long roughly is a guesstimate that an average person can cycle 75miles at a steady pace. No…
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Useful Links with Sports Stats
Here you can find a list of quick links with statistics for all popular competitions in different sports: sportstatist.com/home/