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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…
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Is my diet too healthy?
I have just felt quite a sharp pain in my chest and then i felt a bit dizzy, not sure if the dizzy was because i thought i might be having a heart attack. But it has just got me thinking that i may be over indulging in good food and it has done something bad to me? Most of the food i have been eating this month is fruit,…
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Karate Class prices for a 4 Year Old
I was trying to enrol my 4yr old into a karate class in Sutton, Surrey recently. looked up all websites of companies and they hardly publish prices. we got a quote from a exclusive karate academy the £150(admin,insurance,kit,license?) then it's 35 a month. I found the class rates ok but wondering if the intial lumpsum…
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Anyone here do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Started doing BJJ at our local club and quickly realised I love it. Wish I started it earlier!
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Advice on reaching my goals
Hi guys. I am a 19 year old man and my goals for this year is to reduce my body fat %. Now, I am part of a gym which I am planning on going to 4 times a week, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. I am happy with my weight which is around 12 stone 10 and I am 6ft1 tall so this is fine for me. My body fat is quite high though, at…
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LDNM - London Muscle
Hi folks Seen some info in the press about LDNM London Muscle, reviews on line look good, but it's pretty pricey. It's an on line guide and is 60.00. Just wondered if anyone had tried it. The transformations on line look amazing. TIA
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Can you suggest activities for me to try??
I used to love boot camps outside but due to an injury can no longer do them. I was a member of a gym until last November when dad died and I didn't have the motivation or desire to go so stopped my membership. Now its too expensive to join again and other gyms don't have the classes I did. I never really used the gym, I'm…
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half price cross trainers and exercise bikes at argos
Does anyone know if, when Argos are going to do their half price on cross trainers and exercise bikes? The one I want is the roger black gold, the other ones that are reduced at the moment I don't want many thanks
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Most comfortable trainers/walking shoes- where
I do alot of walking at work 10 hours on concrete floors plus 1 hour to and from work. What type of trainer/walking shoes would you recommend and where can I get a pair cheap? ( have been told Nike Air mAX are good but are £60.00--£120.00 are there cheaper alternatives, oh and work has a dress code so black would be…
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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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Eat more move less....food ideas...
I hear people say they don't eat carbs, cereals for breakfast etc. What foods do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner etc? What 'snacks' do you eat? 2016 is going to be my year of losing the weight gained, (I said this for the last few years but mentally I am in a better place with it..) Any ideas would be great? My…
