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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…
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How to avoid stitch
Despite being a frequent exerciser when I go on the treadmill and try to jog/run I always get stitch after about two minutes. I happily walk on full incline on the treadmill all the time but feel I am missing out on jogging and running. It's not that I'm not warmed up as I've tried doing treadmill first and doing other…
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Fitness Guides
Hey guys, I am a 26 year old female and am looking for any helpful online guides which any of you could recommend to help with weightloss and fitness. Over the last couple of years I have lost about 3stone and am now 10stone but have reached a plateau Thanks
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Gym wear for larger lady
I need to get some new gym gear and quite fancy some 3/4 leggings but I want a top that covers my more than ample backside ! I prefer a t shirt with short sleeves and the neck not too high . Can anyone point me in the direction of something suitable ? Cheers
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Creased gym gear
Hi guys my parter must have left the clothes in the washer a little after the wash as all my gym clothes are creased, is there anything I can do to get rid of the creases I wore them and washed them again but still creased, a few year ago I had a pair of gym clothes that's got creased and I used low heat on iron and it did…
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Club files for voluntary bankruptcy
Not totally sure if this is the right place so please move if not. I paid for £275 worth of 'points' from a golf club before christmas (22nd Dec 2015) with the idea I would use them in the summer. The idea was they were valid for use until Dec 31st 2016. The way the membership worked was you gave a certain number of points…
