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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,…
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Black warts on hand from rowing machine?
Hi guys I went on the rowing machine at the gym a few weeks back and sometimes I get blisters on my hand, this time I got 2 black type blister warts, these are still here now, it looks like blood underneath my skin but look a bit horrid as its on the had I use to receive money from the shop etc lol, is there anything I can…
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Gym facilities "Out of Order"
Hi guys not sure where to post this.... I joined the Sports Direct gym a month ago, I am trying to rehabilitate my knee after a bad injury and op. Along with my usual weight training. Anyway, the 2 leg machines my physio told me to use have been out of order since I have joined. There are alternative exercises I can do,…
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recommendations for free at home workouts
Due to a few new and hopefully temporary financial constraints, I have cancelled my gym membership. I used to do Les Mills body pump, body combat and body balance at the gym, and was making good progress, losing weight but gaining muscle, so this is a bit of a blow, but needs must. Does anyone have ideas for free workouts…
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Low Carb High Fat Diet
I am going to embark on a Low Carb High Fat Diet to help me lose weight and get my diabetes under control. I am not a natural dieter, and all this carb counting really confuses me! Can anyone recommend a book, a website or anything which I could use to learn some basics about what I can and cannot eat!
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Sporting Money Saving
As a massive sports fan I have been in recent times trying to continue to watch the sport I can but saving as much cash as possible. I enjoy most sports but the ones below are the ones i've tried to make as much saving as possible in: Football - I have always watched my local team who play in the middle levels of…
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Joining a gym - or not?
Hi all I used to do a lot of running but gave up a year ago after problems with my achilles and knee. I do kettlercise twice a week which I love but I want to do more to increase my general fitness and strength. I am in the fortunate position of not needing to lose weight but I am in my mid 40s so at an age where muscle…
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Gym contract issue
Hello I served my 12 month contract with my gym and continued paying on what I assumed was a rolling contract after the 12 months. However. when I cancelled my direct debit last week as I no longer wished to continue my membership at the gym, the gym has contacted me to say I still owe them money because I'm supposed to…
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55lbs to lose.
I'm getting fatter, and fatter! Now have hit 12 stone 7lbs, each lb for the last 2 stone has been the heaviest I've ever been. I had to start buying size 16's over the past 6 weeks, and now they are starting to get too tight. That last 7 lbs has gone on in 3 weeks, :mad: I've never successfully dieted before. I have been…
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Money saving: Gelt Gladiator mud run
Gelt Gladiator is a a family-friendly mud run set in beautiful Cumbria, near the Lake District. Spotted a way to save money on Gelt Gladiator's Facebook page (simply search Gelt Gladiator and it's the most recent post). For one week only they're giving away 20 x 20% discount vouchers by entering a fun caption competition.…
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Which Exercise Bike?
I have been loving my new bike and have been out and about over the summer in an effort to get fit and slim down. The darker evenings however mean that I am not going to get out as often as I would like so I was thinking of investing in an exercise bike. On that can fold, has a calorie counter and is not crazily expensive…
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Gym beginner - what sort of workout do you do when you get there?
Hello all, so, not been for a few weeks now, so i need to return back to the gym. I was wondering what sort of workouts do people do???? cardo machines?? weights???? mixture????? streaches???? warm up?? cool downs??? tell me more
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Paul's Cycles bargain Cannondales
If anybody is into Mountain biking then check out the Cannondale Triggers and Jekylls at https://www.paulscycles.co.uk http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p5686/CANNONDALE-TRIGGER-4-27-5-2015 http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p5683/CANNONDALE-JEKYLL-3-27-5-2015 I got a Trigger 3, but they are all half price or less.
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How long it takes you to learn swim?
I am learning swimming these days but I am really tired and confused~I still can not swim after several courses of training. :( I guess I am just too clumsy to learn it... How long it usually takes you to learn and learn well?
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Stronglifts 5X5 workout
So I have an average, skinny fat build and little muscle. My belly has swelled up over the last year. Whilst I'm not obese, I want to lose weight in all areas of the body (I hate looking at my fat face!), but also want to build muscle. I've had a look at some training programmes, particularly of the bodybuilding nature.…
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Five million people 'at risk of type 2 diabetes'
Type-2 diabetes is closely linked to diet and obesity and affects about 3.2 million people across the UK. Diabetes arises when the body loses the ability to use or make insulin, a hormone that helps regulate the amount of sugar in blood. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34053325…
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Can anyone recommend some cheap running shoes?
I've been running a few weeks after not running since stopping playing rugby 3 years ago. I've run a couple of long runs half marathon last weekend and a 15 mile yesterday. Problem is my knees are hurting afterwards, not during running. I think this maybe partly going to far too early and partly wrong trainers. I'm using…
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Electric scooter key
Not sure if this the correct forum to post but thought it's worth a try. Anyway, bought the grandson an Electric self balancing scooter as a birthday gift. Kind of a Segway type of thing. It came with a remote key fob thing with an A,M and a lock symbol on it. Does anyone know what this remote key does or how it works?…
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Gymophobics?
Has anyone used Gymophobics? It's supposed to be a new concept in gyms involving 30 minutes of exercise, 3 days or more a week. It's quite expensive as gyms go.
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New Career- Personal Trainer Course Options?
Hi All, For years now I have done the 9-5 grind working for someone else making them all the money and recently it's been announced that the lease is up on the premises and they won't be reniewing, so as soon as somone else wants to take over the building I'm out of a job... no biggy... it will give me a shove in the right…