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Nijmegan Marches '16
Found out today I've got a place in this year's event. Can anyone give me tips on booking accommodation & flights etc ? Thanks
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Run tracking device - which one?
Until recently I was using a Garmin Forerunner 305 until it stopped working. I've contacted Garmin but will probably have to replace it. In the meantime, I've been using Map My Run on my smartphone in an armband but would prefer something wrist-mounted. I don't want to spend too much but want the right device. I'm not sure…
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Sport Watch Suggestions That Measure Heart Rate?
I'm just starting to get back into my cycling & hill walking again with the better weather and i'm looking for something that can monitor my heart rate easily. I tried a chest strap from ebay, but it was uncomfortable and didn't work well at all. I have a monitor in my phone but it's not always easy to check with it so…
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Karrimor trainers - Proor Quality
I bought some Karrimor trainers (D30) from Sports Direct on 31/08/2015 for £67 (I have the receipt). I use them for running about once per day. I usually buy Nike Air trainers (about the same price) and they last at least one year - sometimes 18 months. I saw signs of wear straight away - after a month or so they were…
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Compression Top and Pants
Hi Folks I am going on one of those tough mud runs in the summer, through lots of swamps etc. Been told I need compression top and trousers. Does anyone have any recommendations? If theres someone out there who makes good gear and isn't expensive, please recommend some brands. I know there is Under Armour, but for some…
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The Gym Group
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any experiences of being a member at one of The Gym Group gyms? Currently with Fitness First for a while now but a new gym is opening up even nearer me. It's about 1/2 or 1/3 or what I pay per month in fees and open 24hours so quite appealing. However, I just wondered if, given the low…
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Protein shake
Hi, I'm looking at buying a soy based protein powder - where's the best/cheapest place to buy from? Thanks
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Repair of Kettler cross trainer
Hi, I have a Kettle Elyx 5 cross trainer at home which is 5 years old. It has now got a play in the right leg paddle. I was looking to get it repaired but Kettler are so expensive (£95 + Vat call out then £40 + plus vat for every hour) and they have told me that it would be at least two visits I was wondering can anyone…
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Smelly gym gear in bag all day?
Hi guys Any idea of how I can keep my gym gear smelly free, I go to the gym at 6am in the morning and have a shower, my gym gear gets swetty as working out hard, I have started taking my trainers out and putting them on the floor in my car and keeping my gym gear separate in a plastic bag then taking the shower towel too,…
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Sports watches
Hi I am a little interested in these sports watches, currently use mapmyfitness app when doing walks, hike, jogs and gym which is linked to bounts it which I then claim the gift cards, can any of the cheaper watches do the same sort of think which would replace me from having to use my phone with the mapmyfitness app…
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10km run - how to improve time?
*Please excuse the metric distances - I'm in Ireland* I'm hoping to do an organised 10km (6.2 miles) run in ten days and want to beat my current time. I run 7-10km most days with my latest PR being 40m:34s this morning. I'd like to do a sub-40m run on the day of the event. I just run as quickly as I can on any given day -…
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gym cancellation - moneygrabbingexpert
My missis joined a gym and NEVER WENT... and never noticed the £10 a month dd for two (2) years. She passed a note in to the branch (no proof of this sadly) and cancelled the dd. You can guess the rest - the demands for "admin" and cancellation fees are now over £100. The gym's head office is in Leeds. After a bit of…
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Thoughts on overtraining?
I think I might be overtraining (and maybe undereating) but I'm also worried I might be kidding myself. Just wondering if anyone could cast an eye over my week and give their opinions? This week has been pretty typical. Friday:FOOD: Frusli, porridge, potato and leek soup and poppy seed loaf slices, haggis, neep & tatties.…
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want to add weight
Hi I haven't weighed myself in a while but I'm a self conscious bloke. Last time I did, my bmi came in as under weight. ..but close to normal weight. Always been slim as a kid. On my feet for job. Do aerobic exercise couple times a week But I want to add weight and find it hard to. Ideally a stone. Don't do gym or…
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Recommend a foldable exercise bike
As part of my workplace's part in Sports Relief, colleagues cycled 500 miles on an exercise bike. I rode 6.8 miles which I was surprised at. I don't have time to visit a gym, but could have a foldable one in my home. Budget is £120, but will be happy if I see something on Gumtree etc. I'm not used to gym equipment and…
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Best bike lock?
I got a bike for Xmas and after putting it off I took it out cycling today and actually really enjoyed it. I plan to use it to commute to work but need a bicycle lock. I've had a look online but seem to get a lot of contradicting reviews. Can anyone recommend a bike lock? Thanks
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Rowing machine or cross machine...
Hello all. I'm thinking of getting one of the above to improve my fitness but not sure which. I've been looking at different models, not bothered about 'programmes' just to get something robust but no matter what model I look at somebody has reviewed it as being rubbish! Given I can't stretch to a professional piece of kit…
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Fabletics
I am having some serious problems finding out what I need to. Before Christmas I lost the credit card that pays for this and cancelled it and ordered it now I forgot the skip this month will they be able to take It or not I try to cancel everytime this happens but they say I u don't u can have up money back and I do it…
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MMA/Boxing/Jiu Jitsu
Hi, Wondering if anyone trains in any of these disciplines? There's a gym in glasgow I've been thinking about going to for a while called The Griphouse Meant to be really good. Just wondering if anyone here has done any of these and would recommend them?
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Virgin Active 'No Joining Fee' - Regular Offer?
I was wondering how often the above offer comes around as i'm interested in joining my local Virgin Active (Bridgend) but I want to check out some other gyms in the area before committing to anything - and they're only offering 'no joining fee' until the end of this month...
