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Pilloxing
As the titles says. My local council are going full on to encourage women to take up a sport.I have never been to a gym but the look of Pilloxing appealed to me.It's a mash up of Pilates and Boxing. Has anyone done it,if so,how did it go? Is it fun, worth it ,if not why.I lack motivation so if I know a bit about it I may…
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Tennis ball machine? Anywhere ? Lobster
Hi does anyone know of anyone/place (Lancashire region for pick up, but would travel or pay postage if the price was right) for a tennis ball machines, preferably lobster type one? Paul
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Reasons to go to the gym/exercise
Why do you keep going to the gym/exercising? I wanted to write mine down so I can look at them when I just feel too tired, too lazy or just too idle. i) top reason - I feel better about myself, going to the gym regularly makes me feel more in control of my life regardless of whether I see any results. That puts me in a…
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Shin Splints
Hi, I hope someone can help or give me some advice. I have started running and I suffer from shin splints. I am in constant pain and I am now struggling to complete my normal route of 2 miles, which I was able to complete before. I massage my legs after my run and try and rest in between but they are becoming more painful…
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Kettlebell routine?
I've just got a 5kg kettlebell - can anyone recommend beginner routines? I'm not new to strength-training and regularly use dumbbells and resistance machines, but not sure quite where to start with this. Cheers :)
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Thinking about strength training
I've lost a significant amount of weight (although I still have a bit to go) and I'm starting to think more about things like loose skin when I reach a healthy weight. I've been doing lots of exercise, mainly cardio and circuit training, but I gather that the best way to "hide" loose skin is to build up a little muscle to…
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Compression tights
Can anyone recommend any good quality compression tights that won't necessarily break the bank please? For use in the gym for weightlifting rather than running so thermal properties not essential but need to be thick enough so they don't become transparent whilst wearing them :rotfl: Cheers me dears :beer:
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Wimbledon Tennis
Hi, I'm not sure if I am posting on the right section, but here goes! My husband just got two wimbledon tickets, but now can't go. I was going with him - if I take my sister instead will that be a problem does anyone know? When the ticket is scanned does it show up as a 'Mr'? If it does then obviously we are both women!…
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Triathlon training newbie! Any advice welcome
Hi everybody I have recently signed up to do a local triathlon. It is something I have always fancied doing, so when I found out there was a very local one, I jumped at it. It is only a small one so ideal as a starter/taster. 400m swim, 10mile bike n 3 mile run. I can swim well and it's indoor, so that's fine. I am fairly…
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Virgin Active Problems
Anyone had problems with Virgin Gym? I cancelled my membership online on 3 Jan - they are now conveniently claiming not to have received it and saying I am due to pay until 31 March, leaving me £80 out of pocket. Apparently I must be lying because they have never had an issue with their online system before, which I find…
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11-25 Discounted/free sports Activity
In every area of the country is a programme called Sportivate, launched as part of the Olympic Legacy to encourage more 11-25 year olds to take part in more activity. Your CSP (link below to find your local one) http://www.sportengland.org/support__advice/county_sports_partnerships.aspx runs the programme (they have loads…
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Protective covering for outdoor gym
We have outdoor gym equipment in our local park, unfortunately installed on grass rather than Tarmac. . This winter it has become virtually unusable because the grass has been churned into a sea of mud through constant rain and people moving regularly from one piece of equipment to a other. Can anybody suggest an…
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Davina Mccoll
Has anyone elce been following Davina cycling, running and swimming from Scotland down to London for sport releif? Shes gone up in my estimations thats for sure. On Wednesday she swam over a mile accross Lake Windermere and has been doing some really long bike rides as well. The first one was 130 miles in one day. For a…
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Buying an Excercise Bike
Hi All, A neighbour is selling his exercise bike (Confidence Collection model) for £35, is this a fair price? They seem to be £80 + new and I'm on the search for one. Thanks in advance.
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Insanity
Anyone else daft enough to be doing this? :j http://www.amazon.co.uk/Insanity-Ultimate-Workout-Fitness-Programme/dp/B002QZ1RS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384976733&sr=8-1&keywords=insanity I started last February and have kept it up. Every day. Up to 42mins of it depending on which CD I'm on. The Trondheim University Fitness…
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Olympics Legacy - sports and fitness moneysaving sticky
Official MSE researched guides and tools Family & Health Gym Membership 20 Medicine Savings Healthcare Cashplans Stop Smoking Boots Treasure Trove Cheap Glasses Forum Rules
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Diet & exercise buddy needed for 2014 :)
In need of a buddy. I used to go to the gym 3/4 times a week and am still a member. My intentions are to go back in January twice a week minimum. The diet part, I tend to do WW from home. I'm good Mon-Thu, then fall apart Fri-Sun :mad:. I was thinking of trying SW but can't get my head around it. Plus, I think I'd eat just…
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Fitness products at Lidl
No idea if they are any good as I didn't buy them, but if anyone is interested here they are:http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-B709ACEB-FDF36A20/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?id=220
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Muscle pain after exercise
I have recently started swimming 2-3 times a week. Would a hot water bottle at night help with the pain I get in my chest and legs? It is hard to get fit when you are very unfit because there is a thin line between healthy exercise and injuring yourself.
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Home Gym Ideas ??!!
Hi Everyone I love going to the gym but it seems to eat up a lot of my time and because I do shift work (earlies one week, then lates the next and all shifts have variable start and finish times) I cannot always find the time to visit:( Because of my job I must rest and the gym commitment sometimes means I occasionally go…
