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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,…
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cross trainer advice
I am looking to buy a cross trainer , not top of the range though. my knowledge is limited so Iunderstand the heavier the fly wheel the better, because I am tall a longer stride required, would prefer magnetic rather than air. anyone any opinions on this one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4137089.htm or…
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Newly retired - keeping up fitness and strength
I hope someone can advise. At 64 I decided to retire from my 'main' job a month ago and already feel as though I'm losing strength. I worked in a shop, running around, carrying heavy stuff etc, with very few breaks during the day. I calculated that I walked or ran almost 10000 steps during the working day. I often walked a…
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Bike Wanted
Can anyone recommend a good bike for a low price (£200 at most). Hybrid/Mountain wanted. I think cycling on britain's roads is suicide, and the cycle paths here are in the country. But not true offroad/dirt track.
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over pronation insoles
I have a problem with my ankles "rolling" inwards apparently its called over pronation, I have not ruled out a visit to the doctors etc but wondered if any of the fit people here could recommend a good insole that would provide me with some support thanks Arthur
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HITT and running on treadmill for old men
Hi I have just turned the dressed old 30 lol and wanted to know when we have to stop HITT etc when in 30's with being so old, is there a age that can cause heart attacks etc?
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Headphones for running recommendations
I have standard iPhone headphones which are great normally but when I'm running they don't quite stay put for long enough. I prefer the in-ear type to buds or massive over-ear ones. Any recommendations? Preferably under £15 as I don't run often enough to justify spending a premium. If people say wireless headphones are…
