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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…
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Ankle Sprain!
Hi everybody, So, after a tiny accident on Friday, I appear to have sprained my ankle. It still hurts when I put pressure on it (such as walking down the stairs) but walking isn't too bad. I seem to be on the road to recovery! My question is...am I able to exercise on this ankle or should I wait until I'm completely healed…
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No mobile wifi but want to map runs
Ok, I'm hopeless with technology so please bear with me as I'm hoping that there is an app available. Basically, I want an app (android) that can calculate my distance run, in real time but doesn't require mobile wifi to run it. Does such a thing exist?.. I'd consider something like a fitbit as long as it had a screen but…
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Socialising while dieting?
I'm on a real health kick at the moment, having realised that I can't keep complaining about wanting to lose weight / get fit / tone up if I'm not actually going to do anything about it! Anyway I was wondering how people cope with socialising when you are dieting. I'm finding it really hard because I'm not remotely…
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OT: Save a leisure centre
Please consider signing a petition against the closure of Falmouth leisure centre. I believe the proposal under consideration by Cornwall Council is to avoid spending money on repairs and to demolish it and build houses. It is the only sports centre of its kind in Falmouth which is a fair-sized and growing town.…
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Free Gym
I have heard there is a way to get free gym classes through the NHS does anyone else know anything about this
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Free alternatives to StrongLifts app?
Anyone else use the StrongLifts mobile app? I'd quite like to have a bit more functionality but a little reluctant to pay for the additional features. Wondering if anyone knows of any other apps that allow you to track weight lifting progress that are free and good? iOS please! Many thanks
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Anyone know the difference between Vitality Plus and the Vitality optimiser?
I'm thinking about joining Pruhealth to get access to the 50% discount on Virgin active gyms. By the looks of things I need a minimum monthly premium of £20 for the insurance and then you can add on either Vitality Plus for £3.30 per month or Vitality optimiser for £4.50 per month. Vitality Plus appears to provide the 50%…
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Recommended body fat calipers
I'm looking for some body fat calipers but am clueless on what to look for. Can anyone recommend a set please.
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Running and eating
I'm doing some marathon training so have some long runs planned. I currently just take a few jelly babies but as I'm running further I was wondering what everyone else takes when running? What do you eat and at what points in the run? I generally feel hungry after about mile 7 so just scoff a few to see me through until I…
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Gym Membership auto renewing
A relative of mine has just discovered that they have a unused gym membership running back over several years. Cannot remember when they joined but we are talking years since the gym was last used! I've looked at the T&C and they state that the gym can cancel memberships if unused after 12 months, but clearly they have not…
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Dumbbells
I'm looking for pairs of 5,7, and 10kg Dumbbells for home use. I've looked on EBay though it's collection only. I like the Hex/Chrome Dumbbells can anyone working in the sports industry please recommend any websites etc.
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Gym with faulty water fountins is driving me crazy!!!!
Hello all, I currently pay monthly Direct Debit to my local gym. The gym has two water fountins. I usually top up my refillable gym flask during a work out. When i tried the first tap, I got no water, strange i thought, and frustrated (I just completed a 40 minute high energy work out and needed water). I dragged my tired…
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Quick question to gym users
Just a quick question (though feel free to expand if you wish). If you use a gym, in the shower rooms, what's the ceiling like? I've been to many gyms in my time, more often than not the ceiling is covered in black mould spores. Some get cleaned but not fully (the mould exists still in the corners of the ceiling and walls)…
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RWC2015 tickets vs money advice!
OK, so not to brag but I'm lucky enough to have 3 pairs of tickets to the RWC2015 (Rugby World Cup) :)(This is not a post to sell the tickets I promise!) However, there has been a 'slight' change of circumstances as my girlfriend has decided to make a career change - this means she goes from a £20k job to an unpaid,…
