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Running Watch & Cardio Equipment
As the title says i'm looking at running watches and fitness equipment for cardio work. I have recently started going to the gym, taking part in classes and I am planning on doing a marathon next year. What i'm finding if I can do the classes but I struggle to keep pace and run out of breath easy. Because I'm quite new to…
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Left knee makes crunching noise - no pain
I am 37 years old, just contemplating to start running again but a little concerned on the impact on my "crunching knee" For the last 6 months or so my left knee, makes a soft crunching noise when I get up or walk up the stairs. When I press on it with no standing pressure it sort of creaks very quietly! There is no pain…
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which trampoline
i managed a 10ft plum tampoline with enclosure for £65 see here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/10ft-trampoline-enclosure-65-tesco-instore-2252887?page=1#comments but the same day the wife got this one from argos in a 3 for 2 offer (2 lego sets) and worked out at £60…
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Have you ever considered a home gym?
Hi all, How many people here go to the gym? My guess would be at least a reasonable proportion of you. For some of you your gym membership might be super cheap already and this might not be such a good idea for you in terms of absolute money saved for quite a while (though the convenience would be a big factor) If you have…
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Gum shield recommendations?
Just started field hockey and looking to get a gum shield has anyone got any recommendations please? I have seen the opro gold and then there is shock doctor ones not sure which is better? I rather pay a few extra quid and been able to play without the fear of my teeth being knocked out. Thanks !:beer:
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golf membership
hi all I am just looking for some help about a golf membership which I have had. I took out a 3 year membership which I thought was up in august, when I contacted the company they told me I was currently coming to the end of my 4th year. ( didn't realise id been playing that long). The problem is that they are saying…
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Natural material yoga mats
I have recently returned to yoga ( hatha) and my old mat is getting a bit degraded , so I'm going to need to upgrade. While it seems from looking around there is a lot of potential to spend a lot on looks or 'bling' I'm not bothered by that, but I really do feel a draw to work on a natural surface. I have had a bit of a…
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replacement parts for prescription swimming goggles
Hi there The nose piece on my prescription swimming goggles has snapped. Does anybody know a good place to buy spares from? (I've tried googling but the few things that came up cost almost as much as the goggles did!) Thanks
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£5 off Bingblazer OCR race per person
Seen this posted on Facebook wondered if it would help anybody out that was looking for a challenge, hope its ok to post. So its £5 off per person to the Bing Blazer Park life 4/10/15 and its also working for bing blazer 21/5/16. (both are obstacle course races) It was for some reason working for the kids races too tho…
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forza 8x6 goal posts assembly
Hi Sorry if this is the wrong section. I have recently purchased and assembled a forza 8x6 goal post for my son and I'm struggling with the locking pins. They are U shaped with a single fat pin on the outside and 2 small pins on the inside. The 2 small pins don't fit the holes on the goal post. The single fat pin does…
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kettlebell deals
Hello all, I see are kettlebells are becoming more popular, especially for home workouts. Does any know of any good prices on these? Preferably between 16kg and 24kg? Thanks, Mark
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Anywhere to get cheap gym clothing?
Can anyone recommend somewhere that does, semi-fashionable cheap gym clothing? I don't like paying for the designer gear!
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Keep dry gym clothing
Am a frequent gym goer for 2 years now and my gym wardrobe is Women's Fitnesswear Nike and Addidas tops and all are supposed to be 'dri-fit' or sweat wicking or whatever terminology they each use but I find despite that, I get really sweaty really quickly - in fact seemingly I suffer from it more now than I did when I…
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Sports bra or non wired bra that still gives you decent shape!
Evening I am looking for a couple of inexpensive non wired bras or sports bras to use for a couple of months. I don't like the minimiser style and normally wear underwires so am used to support not squashed ifswim, was hoping for some words of experience on brand and style if possible! Thanks for any help/advice.
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Cheap(er) excercise cycles
I am looking for an exercise bike and found this site (http://www.restylefitness.co.uk/find/Exercise-Bikes) They sell returns cheaply and I was wondering if anyone had bought from them - are they trustworthy etc ? Any downsides ?
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Budget powerkite for a beginner?
Is there any good powerkites for a beginner/intermediate which will get a good amount of pull on a low end budget?
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Getting back in running after many years
After many years away and now being fat and unfit, I'm getting into running again. Got all my new kit now.... Any tips on getting back into it? Was thinking about doing some fast walks first with maybe the odd jog in between as concerned about shin splints and muscle tiredness Trying to decrease the belly and moobs is a…
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Mammoth matress anyone got one?
Mammoth mattress market their mattress to sports people as well as "ordinary" people/ public. They are proven to enhance sleep and developed by Dr Jason Ellis at the Northbria University (Centre of Excellence for Sleep Science). Does anyone on here have one? I am seriously considering buying the Mammoth Pocket Hybird 1600…
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Raleigh bicycle front brake not working - repair help please?
Hi, I have a Raleigh bike and when (stupidly and unsuccessfully) trying to squeeze it into a tiny car, seem to have managed to loosen the front brake cable. There is a connection all the way down, but at the handlebar I can now pull the brake lever all the way to the handlebar with no braking at all. The cable is totally…
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Small steps on the right path
Hi Everyone. Just looking for a bit of advice on how to start getting a bit fitter. I know I am overweight/obese. I did join a gym and got tied into the yearly contract but never once went :mad: Part of the problem is that if I do the same swerve as everyone else and motivation isn't strong. I'd like to just start on the…
