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I’m doing an ultramarathon!
I’m doing my first ever ultramarathon in July – 52 miles of running. Anyone else here ever done one?
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getting started with running
i'm considering taking up running. i'm moderatly fit as i already attend a couple of fittnes classes. but would like to do a bit more. apart from the initial outlay for clothing an a good pair of shoes, it's free!! i dont want to train for any marathon of that sort of thing, just get a little bit fitter. so could anyone…
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Mma
Quite a few MMA clubs emerging in Gloucestershire but they are so expensive. There is Trogan (Paul Sutherland), Range Fighting (Mark Weir) etc. Most of them are expensive either £5-£7 or require a Direct Debit payment and usually there might be more than one class that you would like to attend then the cost will increase.…
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Muscle building money saving tips
Any ideas on how to build muscle really cheaply-e.g protein shakes are quite expensive!
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Anyone negotiated with GLL gyms?
As the title says; i'm looking at joining the gym but £46 is a bit steep for me a month! Just wondered if anyone else had haggled with them and done much with the price?
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Exercise bike
We would like to buy an exercise bike to help us get fit. I am in my 60s and my husband is mid 50s. We do a lot of walking but figure that an exercise bike will help generally. Anyway, we don't want to pay too much (maybe £100) and are looking for suggestions. Looked on ebay but a bit reluctant to buy second hand as we…
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Cheap set of dumbells for home
Hi guys, I am looking for a cheap set of dumbells to use at home, 10kg each would be nice. Thanks in advance.
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www.cheapfootballboots.org
Has anyone used this site by any chance? I have been searching for a new pair of boots and came across it and it looks too good to be true and so I imagine like most things probably is. The boots I want are £90 (where you can get them which is rare having searched around) and this site claims to have them for £45. If you…
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Pure gym discount
Hi, Does anyone have a discount code for pure gym? I probably want to join the Debdale Park one in Manchester. Thanks
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Vibrapower Max Performance
Anyone have one of these? Are they any good? Any good points/bad points to consider?
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Preparing for a charity walk
I'm doing a 13.7 mile charity walk in a few weeks (kind of been forced into it by work but I think I should be able to manage). I'm not especially active, so how should I best prepare for this? Someone has recommended Brasher socks - any recommendations on trainers/walking shoes? I'm planning on doing some daily 4-mile…
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DW Fitness or Total Fitness or Neither
Hi all, I've recently changed jobs and move around the North West, mainly Manchester or Liverpool. I need a gym membership which firstly has a swimming pool and secondly can fit in with my hectic schedule. Ideally I'd stick a gym bag in the car and go to the nearest gym for a workout or swim but this isn't always possible.…
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Give me some ideas for fitness challenges please :-) (marathons etc)
Hi guys, Can anyone share some interesting fitness challenges to take up or target as a goal? I've done a marathon so I don't want to do it again because I've done it. Are there any other fitness challenges that target endurance, strength etc? I am aware of Tough Mudder but looking for more options. Thanks :)
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Training for the zombie apocalypse
I'm a huge Walking Dead fan and tomorrow I have a new gym induction when we'll sort out a training routine for me. My default position tends to be free weights/resistance machines/swimming, but I want to jazz it up a bit and make it fun. If you were thinking of training to survive the zombie apocalypse, what fitness…
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Virgin Active - Costs? NHS discount?
I've just been reading through the forums and Martin's haggling and gym membership tips. I'm going to visit a Virgin Active on the 16/11/13 - I'm hoping to be offered an NHS discount and I was wondering if anyone else has an NHS discount with them and how much they pay? And if anyone has managed to negotiate a new cost and…
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Season Tickets.
I don't know if this belongs in here but here goes, I have a season ticket for my football club, I have supported them for over 50 year, next season I will be 65 halfway through the season and the final half of the games should cost a lower rate to reflect this. However, when I tried to renew my season ticket I was told…
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Haggling at the gym
Evening all, I'm looking to join a gym near me, and the options are LA Fitness, Topnotch and puregym. My question was whether people have had success is haggling on their membership? I used to work at Fitness First in Sydney and there wasn't actually much flexibility in what we could do. There would be promotions on from…
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Reebok Step
I would like to buy a Reebok Step though the price on Amazon is about £74. Anyone able to get it for less? Also are there any website that lists gyms which are about to close as this would be a good way of buying some gym equipment. Regards, Garcon 6. P.S Also would like a BOSU.
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Running kit advice - hydration backpack
I'm looking for advice on hydration backpacks. I find that I need water on runs over ten miles or even on shorter runs in the warmer weather otherwise I get headaches, but I'm fed up with carrying a water bottle. I'm looking at backpacks but they're mostly quite expensive. Are the expensive ones worth the money? I've found…
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Lost gym motivation after 12 years-help!
I have been going to the gym for the last 12 years, 4 times a week without fail. It was a Virgin Active, and it very suddenly closed down on 20th December. I joined the local council gym -the only gym nearby that doesn't involve a drive. Since then my motivation to go has totally changed. OK, its not as 'nice' but would…
