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Running Events
Hi all, I am trying to find out if there are a few central places that list local races across the country? I am interested in running a few 10k's or so next year. I know of https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/ as I will be hoping to do a few of their races too, but also interested in something less mountainous too. So anyone…
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Can you swim too much?
I know about running and how it's good to have rest days to aid muscle repair. What about if you swim every day? I've recently started swimming every day and do 60-80 lengths a day. I can't see that it would cause muscle damage in the same way that running would....am I right? Thanks for any insight.
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Fully waterproof trainers
Am after some fully waterproof trainers if possible, for trsil/field running this winter, is there such a thing? Not fussed on them getting filthy but need to keep my feet dry if possible, and all the fields and tracks local to me are wet even after a quick shower
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Do you watch people in the gym?
Someone stopped me on the power plate and said 'you have a really great bum'. it was my fault as I was squatting at the time, so my !!! was on full blast. Nonsense of course, misshapen and lots of cellulite. However, do you watch people when you go? I know I do, but only to admire their fitness and work on a new goal or to…
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Gyms - Please reassure me!
Since moving house and living on an unlit road I can't go running after work anymore. There is a puregym near me which at £19.99 with free classes and no contract seems to be a good deal. But I'm nervous of joining, and I'm hoping you'll all reassure me, that the gym isn't scary and it doesn't matter that I'm not terribly…
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Home Gym Equipment
Apart from the obvious choice of Amazon, can anyone reccomend any places to buy home gym equipment? Are there any niche stores that do second hand equipment, in particular looking for a cardio bike - and don't really trust ebay for equipment like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Excercise Bike For Elderly
Advice please if either of these would be suitable use to an elderly person .Mobile but needs to build some strength in lower limbs and buttock muscles .…
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Chemical Diet
Anyone tried the 'Chemical Diet'? It's the one where the following meal is supposed to react on the previous one. I'm quite sceptical but willing to experiment for results. Anyone? :j:j:j
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Which fitness watch?
Hi, Best place i think i can put this but wife want a fitness watch but not sure which to get as dont want to buy her an expensive one, below what i want from the watch, Work with Iphone via app or whatever.. Want to record steps, miles, heartbeat, maps of where she went and miles + anything else be a bonues. Rather have…
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Problem with gym membership debt collectors
Hi guys, I have recently been contacted by debt collectors for outstanding fee on a gym membership. I cancelled the gym membership months ago (via email correspondence) , and I cancelled all direct debits from my account with the associated membership. The Gym is DW gym in Poole. Now I've started receiving mail from my gym…
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Oh gawd.....I've joined a gym.....again....
Hello. I'm less than five feet tall and a size 22. I'm ball shaped. I've been looking into gym membership. Again. I always have good intentions, but have wasted money on memberships and not gone. I can talk myself out of anything and this needs to stop. The intention has always been to go home, pick up my gym gear and go…
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Crepitus and Crunching Knees - Treatments
I'm 37 and in the last 6 months have noticed the crunching noise of my knees whenever I get up and apply any pressure. Sitting with my feet up for 20 mins+ with no movement then causes temporary pain when I get up and move and aching has become more apparant. I believe this is called Crepitus and is early stage of…
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Problem with Sports Direct Fitness membership
Hi guys, I wondered if you could please help me with this problem. It is really stessing me out. Last Thursday I joined Sports Direct Fitness at my local branch. I was charged prorata to the end of October (so it was only £1 something) plus £19.99 for the month of November. I paid this onto my Visa Debit card. My first…
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Fitbit One: Anyone have one? Any good?
Hi All, Am considering purchasing a Fitbit One. Not sure yet, but am liking what I've read about them. So, has anyone here purchased a Fitbit One and if so, would you recommend it? What's good about it, what's not so good about it? Thanks in advance :)
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Why am I overweight after doing MORE exercise?
Female 5'10 80kg 25.something BMI (basically overweight) Ruler body type More mesomorph than the other two I've upped my exercise regime this year to 4x a week including 1 high intensity class and pilates, but for some reason I'm actually gaining more weight?! I look a size 8-10 but my carcass is actually a 14, but my…
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Roller skating/blading as an adult
Does anyone skate or blade as an adult? Something in the Metro today reminded me that I had skates and blades as a child and wondered if anyone does it as an adult? I thought it might be fun to try again and exercise too. Does anyone have recommendations for what to buy or any other related wisdom? Thanks
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what size bike frame for 5ft 8 lady?
wanting to start cycling as very unfit! had a look on ebay, lots of used bikes for sale, but what sizeframe should I be looking at? I have a 31 inch leg. many thanks in advance :)
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Bike Cycling help
Hi All I am looking at the idea of getting another Bike for commuting to work about 2 miles each way and riding to the gym 3 miles aswell as just riding for lesuire. The reason I said again is because Last year I bought a bike from Halford it was apollo one and cost £170 and it got buckled wheels broke breaks within 2…
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Cheap Mountain Bike for £100 ish?
Starting a new job and looking at the possibility of biking on our quiet village roads to the station. Not sure whether I will stick with it so want to try out a cheap back first. I know I'm not going to get anything decent for £100+ but can anyone recommend a brand or online store that might fit the bill? I'll be looking…
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45 years old and 47.5 BMI. I need help
I wasn't always fat. I used to have an active job and play American Football. I got married and then just kept getting bigger. I am now 45, 5ft 9ins and 23 stone. I have high blood pressure and sleep apneoa. My relationship with food is awful and i honestly hate myself. My knees cause me intermittent pain and of course my…
