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Fitness bands
Has anyone had any experiences with these, good or bad? I have a samsung phone which i take to the gym or when i am out walking so I can listen to music, and wondered whether a fitband would be a good accessory to go with it. If I have read right, I would still need to have my phone with me for music, but would have the…
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Glorious Goodwood 2014
Hi there ! I was wondering if any of you lovely people had a discount promotional code for this ? I want to go on Wed 30th July 2014. Any help will be gratefully received !
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Bad cramp after training
I'm training for a half marathon in November. I run about 8 miles 3 times a week, it takes me about an hour each time. I always warm up and do a cool down walk and stretch but recently have been getting seriously bad cramp in my feet and thighs. It literally comes on whenever, even when im just sat at my desk at work...…
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Help – Barbell & Abs Bench – how to use them effectively?
Currently my workouts consist mainly of cardio, I need to add weights to the equation. I have had this Barbell & Abs Bench for some time now gathering dust…
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Under 18 gym membership
HI, My son has entered into a gym contract that is costing him over £50 a month via direct debit. He did this against my advice not to. He can't afford it, and low and behold his first payment from his bank has bounced. He doesn't even use the gym!!! My question is, as he is 17, is his contract binding? Surely you have to…
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Running can be easy!
Just a note for all people looking to start getting fit but don't want to spend a fortune or put themselves through hell in some crazy fitness class. I started the 5k runner app in Feb and it's been a total success! Ive lost nearly a stone and 2 inches from around my waist, hips and thighs! Deff recommend :)
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Change4Life Free fitness sessions
Change4Life have a programme of low-cost and free fitness and sports taster sessions. I've grabbed a voucher for a free gym day! :j
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Running shoes
As per my other thread recently taking up running and want to continue. Currently running in a pair of fake converses I got from Asda for £10 so as you can imagine it feels like I am running bare foot (although they are super comfie!!) I'm looking up to £60 but I don't want to spend that much for them to not last long..if…
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WANTED: Tried & tested Chiropractic Clinics in Birmingham (UK)
Recently started C25k but had to stop due to shin & ankle pains. Can anyone recommend at good chiropractic clinic (Birmingham uk) I have problems with my foot following botched-up bunion removal 3years ago. I now suffer with some degree of pain daily. I am restricted to wearing flat shoes. I have received bog standard…
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Ankle Injury
Hi! I am not a fitness fanatic but I love to exercise, especially football. I have a recurring ankle injury, whereby I keep spraining the !!!!!!! I have now taken it to the hospital and I have to go to the physio and for an MRI. I have to stay off it until I have had it checked out properly. I am after help on how to…
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Ice-skating gloves
Hubby and I are going to commence ice-skating lessons shortly but we have been advised to take gloves with us. Are there are gloves you would recommend, based on experience, which are more suitable for ice-skating for beginners? BTW is there anything else we should get for these lessons?
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I want to get stronger, what weight of dumbbell should I use?
What is considered the average dumbbell curl for a male? Thanks
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Fao Ladies - Hair & excercise
Prob a daft question but i dont really like to wash my hair every day - 1 - because its a faff blow drying it/straightening it and 2 - because i think its better not to wash every day (to not eliminate all natural oils etc ) so was just wondering what the other ladies who do regular excercise do about washing their hair?…
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Post your Gym Membership cost
Hi All Just wondering what everyone is paying for their Gym Memberships? Individual membership, off peak, and which Gym. Are they any good facilities and service wise? Currently paying £33 PM for LA Fitness. A Nuffield Health opened up across the road from them but not popped in yet to ask prices but want to be prepared…
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Nijmegan Marches
Am really interested in doing this next year. what are the chances of being able to register as it seems its weighted in favour of those who've completed it before
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Cancelling Total Fitness contract
I was after some advice please about success in cancelling gym contract I joined Total Fitness in April at £40 a month membership. Since then I have had my tax credits cut and this was paying for the membership. I have had to sell my car to bring money back into the homepot. I have sat down and tried to work out finances…
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Foam roller - should it be this painful!?
Ouch ouch ouch! I know the muscles in my legs, hips and glutes are a bit tight but I can hardly put any weight onto my foam roller. I've just bought one and I was just wondering if its normal to find it sore..well painful actually, at the beginning or I should have bought a softer roller? I'm very slim with hardly any fat…
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Waterproof iPod case
Recently started swimming a mile a day to try shift the fat quickly, problem is I find it very boring so I like to listen to podcasts. My waterproof case has broken, so I am now looking for a good reliable waterproof case for an iPod Classic and earphones. Can anyone recommend a good set of both?
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Walking shoes
Hi Fit MSEs I am fed up of ruining my swearing trainers - actually my running trainers, but I swear more when I'm out wheezing and coughing, so have renamed the activity accordingly. I go walking a bit when the weather is good (very fair-weather, me) around woods and the coast path, so nothing too difficult on the terrain…
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Walking boots which are not waterproof
Going to kenya, I understand the boots needed are to be none waterproof and need to be breathable. Has any one got a brand suggestion. Won't be trekking just walking and working in bush and walking around local towns villages. Thanks
