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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...
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Protein food /shakes on a budget + other
I would like to up my protein in take to assist in the muscle building process. What is the best value protein shake i can get which is a good quality not full of Soy and has many natural ingredients and few artificial as possible please? If i am having two of the shakes a day it is very important to me that i am not…
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faulty sports hoody
Hi I don't use this site very often so sorry if this isnt the best place to post this. Looking for some advice really. Basically I bought a hoody last year from a sports company....not sure if I can name them? Think it was last summer I bought it. Anyway not really washed or worn it all that often. There's a big cheshire…
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Crossfitter ?
Any Crossfitters around that could be sharing tips on cheap boxes in London? Probably not ! When Crossfit is ever going to be affordable ? Although I love the Sports is too expensive ! :cool:
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Activity Trackers
I'm thinking of getting an activity tracker but there are so many on the market I am a bit flummoxed by all the reviews :D I was toying between a Fitbit charge and a Fitbit charge HR but I em also been looking at the Microsoft band which is released on Wednesday. Does anyone have one and what are your thoughts on them?…
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S health (samsung app)
Hi. I have had the app active on my phone for a few months now but only noticed i could update my profile a few days ago. Before that i was walking 6.6 miles and burning off about 450 calories but since i updated the profile (weight etc) i am doing the same journey and that burns 824 calories. Take today just under 10…
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Cancelled Gym membership direct debit going on for 9 months - help!
I joined Better Gym for a few months before moving on to Virgin gym. Back in May 2015, I went into the gym and cancelled with them (I remember having to pay an extra month with them because of when I went in). I've recently realised (I know I know) that I was still paying a direct debit with them of £49 a month. So that's…
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North London Half Marathon
Hi, The entry for Vitality North London Half Marathon closes in couple of days, on Monday 22 to be precise. I wonder if somebody has a discount code and willing to share. Last year I had a discount code TIMES20 which gave £20 off . Your kindness would be much appreciated. Al.
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Swimming?
Any tips on starting out swimming for fitness? Ive got a three month pass for a really good deal for unlimited swimming. But ive never done swimming for fitness before.
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Multi Gym or not?
I have read a bit about doing core exercise instead of focusing on each little muscle. This has me thinking whether it is worth buying a multi gym or should I just boost my free weights and get a good bench, while saving a load of money, to be able to workout better/more advanced at home? Obviously I am looking to put on a…
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Running Shoes Disaster
For the past year I have been wearing Brooks GTS 13 and have been perfectly happy with them, but they are now losing their bounce so decided to treat myself in the New Year to a decent pair. As I am pretty new to running and lack quite a bit of confidence, I decided to go to a specialist shop and get fitted properly. Now -…
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Lawn Bowls in UK- The History
I am trying to put together some facts on the history of Lawn bowls and the names of some Famous people would have played this sport. I have found some very limited information by "Googling" the subject including something about King Henry the Eighth finding time to play in between wives. Is there a book on the subject or…
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How often should you do strength training?
How many times per week would you recommend for strength training and how much rest should you give between sessions?
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Belly Fat
I know that you can't spot fat reduce. I know I need to loose weight being 5ft 4 and 13 stone. A good 3 stone. But what I don't get when I look at some other woman that are bigger some of them seem to be in proportion and not have a big fat belly. Mine sits under my waist of my jeans. I don't mind the big boobs or bum. But…
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Any forums about lowering cholesterol please??
Hi all Just found out that my cholesterol is dangerously high, I am looking for recipes and advice on getting it lowered and wondered if anyone can suggest any websites or even better any forums that deal with lowering cholesterol where I can ask questions to others with the same problem please? Many thanks in advance.…
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Cheap but reliable pedometer
Hi Can anyone recommend a cheap (up to a tenner or so) basic pedometer that works well? The kind that clips onto your belt. All I want it to do is count my steps, really basic, but I want it to count ALL my steps, not just the few it feels like counting :) I was given a really reliable basic one as a freebie years ago, but…
