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Stopping child's swimming lessons?
I have an 8 year old who is currently in stage 6 of the ASA swimming framework. He is very confident in the water, has some good stamina and technique and we're pleased with his level. He is currently on his 3rd round of the stage 6 lessons with the current pool we go to and in September will be starting to go swimming 3…
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Cross-trainer buying advice.
Hello, I am looking to get a cross-trainer to get myself in shape and would be grateful for any advice - what to look out for or any particular models. I bought the cheapest one I could find from Decathlon a few years ago and although it wasn't bad, I wished I had spent more to get something a bit better. Ideally, I want…
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flooring for home gym
Hi, I'm planning on making part of my garage into a home gym (more likely to use this than taking out a gym membership) The floor at the moment is just concrete so I was hoping to put some sort of covering down, I'm thinking some form of rubber mats? Has anyone used anything similar and have any recommendations. Most…
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Protein shakes
My son has just started to do a bit of weight training, he is very thin and wants to build himself up. I have looked in Holland and Barratt today but got a bit confused as to what to get. Has anybody got any advice on what to get and where to get them from please.
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Best GPS running app for Iphone 5S
I was mid-run yesterday when my phone stopped being able to find my Nike+ sensor. Rather than buy another sensor, I wondered if I should get a free GPS running app for the phone (e.g. Strava). Does anyone have any experiences or recommendations, please? Thanks very much in advance!
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Bike for someone at 30st
Is there such a thing? I would love to try cycling again. I love the bikes where you are more sat up as opposed to hunched over. Any suggestions as to where to look or what to buy?
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Sports Bras? Cheap but decent quality?
can anyone recommend somewhere that sells cheap-ish sports bras? I will be needing it for running , and my boobs will need strapping down ( i am a dd cup) . I dont want to spend a fortune , as i will need to replace the bra once boobs start shrinking :( , and i dont have much money to spare at the moment as i have just…
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Activity and sleep tracker help
Hi, I've been reading the other threads and I'm still confused after reading reviews for the various trackers Basically I walk with dog twice a day, do a fitness DVD and have a reasonably active job. My sleep is rubbish I would love to keep an eye on what I do, have help with my sleep etc and am rejoining slimming world…
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lose belly fat in 6 weeks?
Hi guys, My holiday is in 6 weeks time and would like to try and lose a lot more belly fat in 6 weeks, i currently go to the gym a few times a week and enjoy running, at the gym i do about 20 mins jogging, 20 mins strider or rowing then 40 minutes on the bike, i also add a bit of weights like leg weights,back weight,kettle…
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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…
