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Does my gym workout seem ok?
I'm starting to make use of my work gym facilities and I wanted to get some advice on the best workout routine. I'm hoping to lose some weight and tone up a bit. I'm a 29yo male with a BMI of 26.5. I used it for the first time today and this was my routine: Exercise bike: 15mins Rowing machine: 8mins Treadmill jog/fast…
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Harpers Fitness - Cancellation Policy
Hi I have been a member at Harpers Fitness for over two years and been a regular attendee. Due to an injury in June this year, I have not gone as much (some months not at all) and the facilities there do not suit the exercises I am now limited to do (due to the injury). I checked with the staff at the gym on the…
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Justify it to me.
I work away from home, which means I actually have 4 nights on my own in my digs, which are a business expence. In the summer I cycle 2 nights a week, about an hour, mostly trails, (soft off road) and lots of back lanes. But I do like to go to an indoor climbing wall locally. Because I am a bit of a loner, I prefer to…
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Staying healthy on a budget?
Im wanting to stay healthy on a budget but how? Can anyone help? food is remarkably expensive now...... there aint any sports places in the uk too which are affordable...... thanks government.
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Recommended manchester gyms?
What 's the best gym in Manchester and why? Many thanks Apologies to non manchester folk
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Sponsorship for sports team...
Hi all, As some of you may know, I run a competitive cheerleading squad. I have applications for grants in here, there and everywhere as we are in dire need of equipment and uniforms. I was thinking that a company might sponsor us in return for a logo on our uniforms...does anyone know of any companies that might offer…
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Womens Cycling shorts
A question for the ladies.. I do spinning 3 times a week, but recently feel quite unconfortable on the saddle (sometimes I can't handle being seated and need to stand up).. I normally wear underwear and normal shorts (non-padded). I own a pair of MuddyFox padded ones that I wear ocasionally but can't feel much difference…
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LA Fitness - altering charges
Hi, I recently joined LA Fitness and agreed an 18 month contract. I then added my partner to my account - the T&C's state that I must provide one month's notice in order to cancel this addition. I rang up today to cancel it, and as expected they told me one more payment would be made. They then told me that this would be…
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Good BMI but poor Body Fat Percentage
For any fitness expert who might be lurking here, could I ask if you would find it odd for someone in her early 40s who has a BMI of 21, who works in the gym (zumba, treadmill, tennis, some weights), eats seemingly healthily (no red meat, no fast food or high fat dishes, no cheese), would have a body fat percentage of 29%?…
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Lympic Ceremonies Volunteers
just a quickie to say that some of the ceremonies volunteer performers are still helping to keep the spirit alive, sometimes in their ceremonies roles, often volunteering and helping in groups. here's a small site that can help you find some of them, if you know of any more (or where we can find props/costumes we can reuse…
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7 weeks for christmas lose 2ib a week
7 weeks for christmas lose 2ib a week...lose a stone starts monday whos up for it? weighing days is monday morning and thursday (or everyday)after waking up,Why? your body is at its lightest because you had no food or water for 8 hours. im doing high protein no carbs diet good luck its will soon be christmaaassss :beer:
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Exercising With Back Problems
I'm starting back with my personal trainer on Thursday, haven't trained for well over a year. Bit of background ( will try and keep it brief ! ) I've previously been pretty fit, personal trainer, running, spinning and gym. I did an extremely physically demanding job for nearly 6 years. Unfortunatly in April 12 while at…
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walking/cycling app
just got myself a smartphone. and would like an app that i can use when out walking or on my bike to track my distance. any suggestions please?
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Working out early am-any ways to cut on noise?
I've always been more a morning workout person as much rather get out the way. Trying to get fit for christmas and got insanity DVDs, not sure if anyone heard but its all max interval training together with jumps which I did for two weeks after work but would prefer first thing. Concern is I'm in ground floor flat with…
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Advice needed - Gym membership cancellation
Hi All, I'm new to this forum so apologies if this has been discussed. I have been reading many posts/articles on gym memberships and cancellations but i'm afraid I've not found the answer to my question. I'm a member at Harpers Fitness. I gave my 30 days cancellation notice yesterday. My last payment was taken out on 1st…
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Blood refusing to be tested...
Has anyone else had this problem?, I have been stuck twice and the veins are all nice and strong but don't want to give up the red stuff!...it means I have to go back again in a week..it's just for a full MOT as I have had a few odd stomach bugs...maybe I should water it down a little more!:D...
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Running...after 10K what next?
Are there any runners out there that can offer any advice? I started with couch to 5k, following which I completed a 5K race for life. I initially did it for charity rather than for fitness/sport, but as it turned out, I enjoyed it, and really got a lot out of it personally. I'm now just about to complete a 10K, and I'm…
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Paralympic Legacy
We now have a Wheelchair Basketball Team set up in Ferndown, Dorset because of Michael (Our Coach). He runs able bod. Basketball teams, but saw the Paralympics and got all the grants in place and set up a Wheelchair Basketball Team. So, if anyone is interested in playing - Able Bodied or Disabled (AS we all start on an…
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FitBit?
Does anyone have one? I've had one for about 2 months now, and absolutely love it! I aim to get 10,000 steps a day but want to increase it to 15,000. I need more friends though, so let me know if you're on the site :)
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Need diet & exercise advice.
SInce Augusr last year I have been exercising & watching what I eat. Have lost 2 & a half stone during this time. I use the local council gym but there is noone there who you can ask for advice. My weight loss keeps stalling & I think it's because I'm completely out of ideas both on the diet front & the exercise front too.…
