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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…
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Ski Gear
Does anyone have any recommended sites for affordable ski gear?
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Anyone use Xercise 4 less gym?
One of these gyms is opening next to me and the price is tempting at 9.99pm for 12mth contract. However, I have a feeling that it will be over subscribed and always packed. Does anyone have experience of this gym? (Location doesn't matter)
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Good wireless headphones for jogging?
I used to run a lot years ago and remember the pain and suffering headphones can cause so i am thinking of going wireless this time. Looking on sports direct at the moment because i need some running trainers and they have some Karrimor blue tooth headphones? They're 25 squids though :eek: But it seems that that is a…
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Wireless headphones
Hi, I'm looking at buying my husband some wireless headphones for the gym, and I have been looking at Beats Studio & Powerbeats. Does anyone rate these? I know they're expensive and by large paying for the name. What other headphones are out there, and are any good? Thanks :)
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Creatine Monodryhate
Hi All, I accidentally lift my creatine monohydrate near my radiator for a few hours, the packet felt cool when I felt it, but I'd like to know whether the creatine would have been affected by the heat. Thanks for your replies.
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Cheltenham festival from Bristol, anyone done this before?
Hi Guys, Flying over from Belfast for the horse racing festival next March for a few days. Trying to find a hotel which will be close to pubs/nightlife whilst also being close to train station, can anyone advise on where would be well located and decently priced? Many thanks :)
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Walking poles?
Hi guys We enjoy a lot of walking now and are going more to Cumbria/Lake District and my partner said they are now after some hiking poles for a stocking filler for Christmas, I have seen many on Amazon starting at £5 for a walking stick type, £10 for a walking pole that looks a little like a stick and then there is the…
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Elliptical trainer with good warrenty recs
I workout 6 days a week and have a small home gym. I bought an elliptical trainer with a 5 year warranty, it went wrong this summer within the warranty period, and it takes them months to fix when something goes wrong as they have to order all the parts in from China, this was admitted to me by the company that do all…
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Best trainers for running and gym?
Hi Guys Just looking for a little advice, I had a decent pair of Nike trainers which I got from New York which have totally gone now but lasted a decent amount of time, I am trying to get good trainers but not too expensive, I do a lot of morning running(about 10-15km, 1hr ish) and also use the gym for Hiit running,…
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Good headphones for running, dont pop out or tangle?
Hi Guys I do a lot of morning running as well as use the gym for treadmill/cycling etc, my issue is I use my iPhone headphones to run and I am forever pulling them from near my throat or the loop round infront and really bug me, I tried wireless headphones but they just seem to pop out of my ears lol. I have seen these…
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Hot Yoga Towel
I've recently taken up Hot Yoga and need a towel to go over the yoga mats the studio provide. Currently I'm using a normal bath towel but this doesn't reach the length of the mat, and is slippy when trying to hold certain poses. Plus with the weather changing it is taking ages for them to dry and doing 3-4 classes a week I…
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Home Weight Routine
I keep reading about the benefits of weights in losing weight and toning up and I am keen to explore this further. However I am not able to go to a gym and I wondered if it is possible to achieve good results at home? What equipment is essential and where can I find good programmes? It would be good to hear from people who…
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Workoout playlist for gym beginner
To be honest I have a few health problems so can't do anything intense and have just started at the gym. On the treadmill I can do a brisk walk for 5mins , 5 mins cycle @ 70-75rpm and same with x-trainer 5mins. I want to build backup to where I was able to do 15-20mins on the treadmill @ an incline, 20mins on cycle level…
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Food advice for night shift
I'm going onto night shifts again soon and struggle to eat healthy every shift. I just crave chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks :o (dont all shoot me down). After some advice on something light, but filling and healthy. Nothing too heavy that sits in my stomach that keeps me up through the morning when I should be sleeping…
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Why isn't it working?
Hello there everybody! A few months ago, I decided I was going to try and get fitter. I have always been overweight since I can remember and although I'm not a fad dieter, there have been periods in my life where I have been more active than others! It all started when I miraculously managed to run 10k twice in one week. I…
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Running/exercise apps
Wondering what apps, if any, people use for exercise? I find it difficult to just "go for a run", so I've treated myself to the full version of Zombies, Run!! as I've gotten right into the story. I do wish Dungeon Runner would come out for Android though :( Any more "fun" apps, rather than ones that just track mileage,…
