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Bodybuilding supplements / liquid creatine
Hello. First of all, I am by no means a 'bodybuilder' in the strictest sense. But I do a lot of weight training with the aim of increasing muscle mass. Generally I know what I am doing, but I'm don't train to the extreme or within an inch of my life to get that "perfect body"! I have lightly dabbled in supplements in the…
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What is the fastest way to get toned & fit?
I want to know the fastest way to get toned & fit? I am late 40's and have twice injured my back now as I have realised I am no spring chicken any more so I have to be careful. What are the latest gadgets to help me. I still have a heart rate monitor from 20 years ago and want to be with the times. My weight is stable and…
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Weight loss
This may be a stupid question. Are there any tablets from doctors or health shops that are available to lose waist and belly fat? Can’t seem to lose weight through walking or jogging. Any advice please. Thanks
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Thoughts on Bounts (Get paid for walking)
MoneySavingExpert Insert: We spoke directly to Bounts to get the lowdown. The full info's in the Bounts Dealshunters Blog. Back to Kantankrus Mare's original post... I've searched and can't find a thread apart from the referrals thread about bounts. For anyone that doesn't know.......its an app which you connect to a…
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Meal plans for exercise
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can point me towards good reference sites for meal plans for exercise. After becoming a bit plump last year due to inactivity/desk based work etc. I have for the last 5 months been attending the gym 3 times per week, swimming and other activities such as ditching the car in favour of walking…
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footballs recommendation for kids
Hi All Our kids been through about 5 footballs recently, all split or punctured within weeks due to being used in parks/playgrounds. Anyone got a suggestion for a tough decent football. Been through all the top rated ones on Amazon but theyve all come a cropper with my kids. Thanks
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Races with medals?!
Hello. Does anyone know of any websites or lists of races where you get a medal when you complete it? I'm interested in both the UK and France. Thank you
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Copper insoles cheap alternative.
Copper insoles to help arthritis may or may not work. Not everyone believes in them but if you do here is a money saving tip. Instead of buying a pair of insoles for around £40.00 invest in a roll of slug repellent self adhesive copper tape for around £2.00 and stick a strip on the inside of you shoes. A roll will last for…
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Meals pre and post excercise
Hello Have joined a gym & would like some advice on what to eat pre & post workout. For instance if i workout in the mornings should I have breakfast first for energy or exercise on an empty stomach. If I do eat something how long should I leave it before exercising? Similarly should I wait a while after exercising before…
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How Long Would it Take You to Burn Off Your Favourite Easter Eggs?
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Help Needed/Gym membership passed onto Debt Collectors
Hi there, In October 2015 I signed up to Total Fitness Gym, I cancelled my membership as i could not afford it and I am sure it was just outside the 28 day period etc which doesnt help. I had a call in January 2016 from a debt collection agency (cant remember the name) saying that I owed near 400 pounds. I told her that I…
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1st personal trainer session, what to expect?
I have been calorie counting and exercising since christmas and really enjoying it, lost 31lbs in the process with a bit more to go. I have been attending a few classes per week and doing cardio a couple of days. Anyway when i attended my boxercise class last night i was asking the instructor for advice on what exactly i…
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Get paid to walk with Bounts - via a fitness tracker or your phone
Hi, this is the discussion thread for our guide: Get paid to walk with Bounts - via a fitness tracker or your phone Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide. Thanks, MSE Oliver
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Cardio equipment for a home with limited space.
My wife and I are after a bit of exercise equipment but we really don't have much space for it. Can anyone recommend anything worth buying: I have, so far, considered the follow: Step…
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Advice from a persona trainer please . Home gym ??long post )
Howdy ! I'm in a strange situation at the moment. I'm in my mid50's ,suffer from myasthenia gravis, which is an auto immune condition and am starting all over again. Up until 10 years ago, I was a regular gym goer. I saw a personal trainer once a week,incorporating yoga and Pilates to weights cardio etc. Then I had 10…
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What advice would you give a new gym goer?
Hi all I am 45 years old and quite sporty (running, cycling, pilates and kettlercise classes) but have never been in a gym in my life. I have been dithering about joining the local gym because it will cost less than I am paying at the moment for individual classes and I will have more flexibility in what I can do. So I…
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5k to 10k Support Thread
I have started a new thread for the journey beyond 'Couch to 5k'. Having done 'Couch to 5k' 5 years ago for a Race For Life and then a couple of ParkRuns I stopped running - I can't remember why now. Anyway I decided to have another go at getting fitter as the big 50 is looming this year. I signed up for a free 'improve…
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Best Energy Drink For Morning Alertness?
This might seem a stupid question, but what would people recommend as an energy drink to be able to wake up first thing in the morning? I suffer with terrible morning grogginess and very cranky with people compared to the night where I'm very alert.. so I'd like something to get me alert first thing and readress the…
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Am I doing well??
Ok so Beginning of August I started going swimming once a week (Sometimes miss some) August, I did 15/20 laps (Average speed) in about 1 hour 30 mins September, I started to go 2 times a week and do about 25/30 laps in 1 hour 30... End of Sept I started to go 3 times a week and do about 30 laps in about 1 hour 15/30 min…
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Lent - Giving up or taking up? Post your resolutions here
I thought it would be worth having a thread for anyone making health or fitness related resolutions for Lent. For those who don't know, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (this year Wed 1st March) and lasts for 40 days, ending on Easter Sunday. Traditionally Christians choose to do something which feels like a significant…