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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…
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I would like to lose just under a stone but not sure how
Hi all I'm 34, 5"5 (nearly 6, ha), and 137lbs. I've always been around 126lbs/9st but a recent long holiday and house move somehow led to me eating a great deal of junk for a month and about a stone heavier. I have a heart condition, a curved spine and my Dad's diabetic, so I try and eat healthily and engage in hot yoga on…
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Help needed personal trainer trying to gain clients
I'm not sure if this is in the correct forum or not but my friend is a personal trainer who works for a large corporate gym. He is trying to gain more clients to hit his targets but he is restricted with what he can do within the gym due to the red tape of the corporate company. I was wondering if any of you lovely MSE…
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Couch to 5k Running - Part Four Beginners Running
Hiya Guys, Feel free to shoot me if I am wrong ;) but I searched for 'Couch to 5k running' thread and it hasn't been posted on in over 4 months? I am going to give this a shot ~ complete beginner, have two kids so I will be getting up at 6am before OH starts getting ready for work and going out....I never really liked the…
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Recommend a pedometer
The title says it all. Can anyone recommend a pedometer. Happy to spend up to £10 I think that will help with my motivation. Yours Calley
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VAT on Personal Training Business
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Sports clothes for bigger busts
I go running a few times a week and usually wear old baggy t-shirts of my boyfriend, but now the weather is getting warmer I'm finding them too thick and heavy and have been thinking about getting some proper moisture wicking tops. The problem is I've got a large chest and a small waist and when I've bought sports tops…
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MSE News: More gym-goers will find it easier to cancel contracts
"Over a million gym-goers will find it easier to cancel their contracts, following an investigation by the OFT..." Read the full story: More gym-goers will find it easier to cancel contracts Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
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Super Ketone plua - real results?
There has been an awful lot in the papers/magazines and on the internet recently about the raspberry ketone plus pills. I know there has been scams relating to these, but im more interested in the product itself. Has anyone here tried them at all?
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Ice Hockey
My son is getting into Ice Hockey, and i've put off havin to buy anything for a while now, but he has started ice hockey classes (its ice skating lessons aimed more at Ice hockey than the figure skating side of the lessons) and i know im going to have to start investing in the gear sooner rather than later. Just wondering…
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Veggie smoothies
Hi All, I have bought myself a smoothie maker, does anyone know what would be a good veggie smoothie to make,? A little bit about myself. I'm in my early 50's and have started to diet and get fit (first time ever) I broke my leg 3 years ago and gave up smoking 6 months ago-this resulted in me putting on 2 1/2 stone. I am…
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Best Sun Cream for Triathlete
Hi - son is now into triathlons. I thought I'd get him some good waterproof sunblock that would stand the course of water and perspiration. Any recommendations for the best stuff to get please?
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Does speed matter?
I've started running at the beginning of this year - well, it's a bit like running - only slower! : -) I couldnt even do a mile without thinking I was going to die in January, but am now up to 3 miles comfortably and over 4 miles to push myself but I am slower than a herd of turtles in peanut butter. My average pace is…
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Will this get me in shape?
Hi , can anyone advise if this is ok to try for 4 weeks. I go on holiday on 06/07/2015 and i was wondering if i'd lose up to a stone if i did : every day for 4 weeks : BREAKFAST : Natural low fat yoghurt over my special K adding grapes LUNCH : Natural low fat yoghurt over my special K adding other fruit. EVENING MEAL :…
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Spartan race uk discount 28% off
Hi I have a discount code for 28% off the price of Spartan race uk. Just enter the code SR0726 at the check out. I hope this helps somebody as I know these races can be expensive and I love a wee saving. The code is only valid today untill the 25th of June, then changes to 20% off. And if anybody is going to the Scottish…
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Ballet Workout / Fitness at Home
I'm looking for suggestions for Youtube channels and/or DVDs to try Ballet Workout at home. Appreciated if anyone has any input.
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Diet Change for Weight Gain?
Hi all, Been cycling to work for about a year and half now but family are saying I look a bit gaunt (lost just over four stone). Decided to sign up for the gym to hopefully improve my core body strength but also build a bit of upper body strength/muscle mass. The instructor advised me to reduce my bread intake (3 slices a…
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Fitbit Surge.
I have one of these and find its functions suit me well. However, I am having a bit of a reaction to the strap. I know of 1 other Surge user who has also suffered the same. Just wondering if we are alone or are there others who are suffering reactions to the straps on these devices.
