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Question re weight training
This is a question for those of you who have any knowledge about weight training. I'm trying to get back into weight training (not easy with M.E.!) and have a question about the rest periods between sets. Whilst resting a particular muscle group, is it detrimental to perform another set using a different muscle group? For…
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LA Fitness - Pure Gym
I just got an email from LA Fitness reference them being taken over by Pure Gym I wanted to personally advise you that our business - LA fitness - was acquired by Pure Gym Ltd last week. This transaction was announced on Friday and, as you may have seen, a number of articles appeared in the press over the weekend. Pure Gym…
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Favourite healthy(ish} snack
Banana sliced with peanut butter spread on is food heaven for me and although calorific is quite healthy (so I'm lead to believe). I also like natural yoghurt with summer fruit berries and What do you like? Any suggestions for healthy snacks as natural as possible I can take to work to graze on that don't require a fridge?
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Sports Direct Fitness Gyms?
Hey guys, My gym has suddenly closed down (don't worry - not gonna lose out on any money:money:) but I need a new gym. I work in Manchester City center, workout in the mornings (mostly strength) then shower/change for work. After touring a few places today, I'm torn between Lifestyle Fitness in the Great Northern and the…
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Pro Power multigym instructions
Please help, Im about to re assemble my multigym since moving house but cant find the assembly instructions. ive contacted argos where I bought it from but they tell me they cant find it on system anywhere even though its still available to buy. ive tried searching online but still cant find anything so I thought I would…
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help needed where to start
I need some help to get started on this. I am 42 and approx 3 and half stone over weight. I would like to lose that and get fit and look half decent. I know about calories in and calories out and that is only half the story. I don't have a good relationship with food as a emotional binge eater which is getting better. I…
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Pac-May Where to Watch?
Does Pacquaio - Mayweather clash excites? When will you be when this 2 collide?
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Time spent strength training
I'm a bit confused. I keep reading about people who do x amount of time strength training it makes me wonder if i'm doing enough. I've started following this programme and to do 3 sets takes me approx. 15 minutes, so I'm looking at 1 hour strength training per week. I do additional core exercises twice a week away from…
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FA Cup Final
BRING ON MAY 30TH! COYG! On a serious note though, I'm hoping to get tickets when they get released for the final. There has been a lot of chat about the fact only 22,500 tickets will go to each team despite Wembley being a 90,000 person capacity. Shame on FA for prioritising 40,000 sponsors and thinking of cash rather…
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Punch Bag
I'm thinking of getting a punch bag for outside can someone recommend a good one. Also I was going to attach it to the outside wall will it be ok if attached to a suitable bracket. Does anyone know any websites where you can get these brackets.
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David Lloyd membership - will they negotiate?
I pay nearly £81 per month for membership to David Lloyd gym on a rolling one-month contract. With places like Pure Gym and Buzz Gym charging closer to £20 a month I resent paying so much, but the location of the David Lloyd is convenient. Does anyone have any experience of getting a discount from David Lloyd. If I say I…
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Does anyone here know how much it costs for a membership to David Lloyd gym?
I was looking on their site, but it means someone contacting me or visiting them, and I don't want to do that. I just want to know what their prices are for memberships. I am paying £24 at my current gym and it's good enough and it's 24 hours which i like, but i was looking into gyms with swimming pools too, which David…
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Fitness Equipment
Looking to buy a new Reebok Step, 5kg medicine ball, 5/10kg Hexagon dumbells. Can anyone in the fitness industry recommend good websites or suppliers they use. The lowest price for blue reebok step including delivery is £64.99 Argos will use go through Topcashback.
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tomtom cardio runner
Hi I am looking at investing in a tomtom cardio runner gps watch , but i also do the insanity work outs , and was hoping it would be able to be used for that as well , to measure calories etc Does anyone know if this is a suitable product to use for running and that ? Thanks
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Diet and Exercise. Support and Advice welcome.
Hi All :) I am looking for other people who are interested in joining me on a diet and fitness thread. Anyone with knowledge about fitness can hang around and answer some questions as well :D So, tomorrow I am joining the gym! It'll be the first time that I have seriously joined a gym and I am looking forward to it. For…
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Looking to buy a Treadmill
As the title says really! I'd like to get a treadmill to use at home for walking to start off with and then hopefully progressing onto a big of light jogging/running. I'm really unsure of what to get and would appreciate any thoughts and opinions. I've been looking at some in the price range of £100 to £150 but have been…
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Teach children to swim?
After rather embarrassing at Virgin Active today where we found out we need to be members before kids can have lessons (and after a trial lesson per child) we are looking at taking them to local school pool (£21 a month v £130 +£100 for lessons) and teaching them ourselves.They are 10, 8 and 6, eldest can swim but needs to…
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Fit bit
Has anyone got a Fitbit and work in the NHS. The thing is I'm not patient facing and I would like a Fitbit. I do walk a little bit while im at work but I am mainly at a desk doing paperwork. Which one do you have and is it worth the money.
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Core stability training for beginners
I'm currently attending a training course to become a PT with a large training provider. I've been left feeling very disappointed with the quality of training and its completely knocked my confidence. One area I'm struggling with is core stability. The amount of training amounted to 45 mins where it turned out to be more…
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Cancelling 6 Month Membership
I am a member of DW gyms, joined on the 19th of December on a 6 month contract at £32 per month. The first payment was £42 and I went to the gym to cancel for next moth giving 30 days notice before the next payment. The woman who was handling the cancellation said that I would have to pay for June as well as May as…
