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Increasing upper body / arm strength
My running coach says I need to do this if I am going to run a marathon. He mentioned badminton, squash and tennis. None of which I can play due to being uncoordinated.:o I can't do weights either due to an ongoing shoulder injury. I currently swim and go to the gym. At the gym, I use a rowing machine, bike and handcycle.
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Turbo trainers
So I have bought a turbo trainer tonight, to try and get back to a level of fitness following 3 months off. I've seen some things online but if anyone has any recommendations. I need to get my base miles back up, having lost most of my mussel mass in a 2 week hospital stay.
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Nike Trainers - Sale
Hey, Just letting you know that there are some items discounted on the Nike Store website. I just ordered some Nike Frees that I've been stalking for months, for £70.00 instead of £90.00. Free delivery too!
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Secure pockets in sports clothing
A sort of rant really. Why is is that so many manufacturers of sports clothing such as track suits, sports hoodies etc always manufacture them without secure zipped pockets for containing items like house/car keys or mobile phones?. This kit is often worn in outdoor places like parks, etc and it's really inconvenient not…
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Insanity graduation day
Today is my insanity graduation day. I am pleased to have completed it without missing a single workout. Monday I will rewind and start again.
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Where can I buy a Gym(combination) locker for under 3 pounds?
Is 3 pounds or so for a padlock from 'the Gym group' a good deal? Also are combination locks better than conventional lock with a key? I imagine resetting a combination lock isn't the hardest thing in the world and also there's a risk with a conventional lock that somebody else might have exactly the same lock as me !
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WATERPROOF/SPLASHPROOF walking sandals/shoes (closed-toe) FOR BEACH
I am looking for some waterproof (or at least splashproof) closed-toe walking sandals/shoes to wear on & near the beach. The problem is, I am not sure what terms/features I should be looking for, to get the correct product! Any ideas what the search criteria should be? I know what they should look like, as I have seen…
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Cheapest/best ways to get fit and exercise?
I'm a single parent to a 3 yr old boy and would very much like to lose some weight! Would like to drop a stone or so, but as I'm restricted with my situation, have any MSErs got any ideas?
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Insanity, anyone?
Sorry if this has been posted before, but has anyone here done the Insanity Workouts with Shaun T? I am on day five of week seven. As a runner I notice I have some advantages in that I have more stamina than some of Shaun's people. On the minus side I am not nearly as flexible and there are some things I have great…
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Help finding a gym bag with removable parts
Hi all I have a new job which has a free gym onsite (and time allowed to use it during working day!) :j. I am after a gym bag that has detachable sections if possible. Or a roomy bag with separate sections in it? I need a section for my lunch to go into, a section for various bits n bobs I carry, section for gym kit etc.…
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Paying for a sports therapist/physio
Hi I started having problems with my achilles tendon mid August. I have run regularly for years but was doing more than usual when the problem started. I decided to rest it completely but even though I have not done any running for a month am still having problems. When I get out of bed on a morning it is sore and stiff -…
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Better deals at former LA Fitness clubs (now Sports Direct Fitness)
I'm a bit late to the party here, but recently discovered that my local LA fitness has been sold (along with a few others) to Sports Direct Fitness. I've been checking out fees etc to see if there's a better deal to be had and found that membership can range from £10 a month (if you pay 5 years in advance :eek:) to £35 (on…
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Metafit
Did my first Metafit class last night, it's only half an hour but holy moly it's a hard half hour! It's interval training like Insanity or the like, but in a pattern - Exercise 1 (18 secs) Rest (20 secs) Exercise 1/Exercise 2 (18 secs each) Rest (20 secs) Exercise 1/Exercise 2/Exercise 3 (18 secs each) Rest (20 secs)…
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running and hydratation
Fellow runners, how do you keep hydrated? I've started taking on running outside this summer and found that running up to 10k and I am ok without drinking anything whilst running (although probably not ideal), but now that I do 15k +, I am finding that dehydration sets in and affects my performance. My problem is that I…
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The Great Hunt: Cheap ways to watch live sport
The football season is back in full swing but Premier League tickets are pricey. So where else can you catch a game live at the stadium without breaking the bank? We want to tap MoneySavers' collective knowledge on the cheapest ways to keep up with your local team or favourite player. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Plus size clothing for gym/aerobic classes etc
Hi everyone, I've finally decided to join a gym and need to find something to wear! Any recommendations of where to find gym clothing for the larger lady? :)
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Intervention Needed - Diet and Exercise on a budget
Hello all, Looking for some advice on health and fitness on a budget. I've put weight on and become quite inactive. I lead a very busy life but know this is not an excuse for not looking after myself! I lost 4 stone+ a few years ago through a combination of Weight Watchers and power walking at the gym on treadmills and…
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Xercise4less Gym membership cancellation
im only 4 months into a 12 month contract with Xercise4less. Due to them engaging Vehicle Control Services (VCS) ANPR system and not informing members properly that they have to start recording their car registration everytime they go to the gym, i have collected 5 fines. I sent off proof to VCS that i was in the Gym -…
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Money Moral Dilemma: I'm using my gym for free - should I own up?
I cancelled my gym membership in March because it was too expensive. But last month I tried to get in and I've now managed to use it several times for free. Should I keep schtum and keep using it? Or own up and start paying again? If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply! [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Rights of a parent for child's football team
Sorry if this is in the wrong place but hopefully a few football managers in here. Child is in a kids football team affiliated to the FA. There are several teams of different age groups all headed by the chairman. However, a couple of teams seem to be forgotten about and our subs money plus other money raised looks like is…
