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BLEEP/BEEP test every day?????
Hi, im a 29 year old male thats going on a fitness binge, but consistency is gonna be what i employ this time. My body is changing and ive been working hard for about a year now. I lift and only do cycling for cardio. Today, i did the beep test for the first time in 14 years! I got 9.5 today, back when i was at school i…
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Treadmill Max User Weight Confusion!
I've been looking at buying a treadmill for me and my fiancee, all the ones I've seen have very different weight limits. How important is the weight limit when buying one? I read that if you want to run on it you need it to be able to handle your weight and then some, but it says walking on it doesn't put as much stress on…
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FitBug Pedometer
Does anyone use this? I'm so interested, especially as Amazon have done a price cut on them. What I really want to know is if it still works without a subscription or when it runs out? Thanks :j
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when does food become fat?
Hi im trying to loose weight/fat, and i have some questions about when the foods that we eat become fat so i can understand things a bit better. 1-so, for example, say i eat a cheese burger (400 calories) today and nothing else, will this turn in to fat or will the fact that my body needs minimum 1500 odd calories (or…
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Mi Health - Fitness First Discount?
Hi all, I recently joined my industries union (BECTU) who offer a number of discounts with selected partners. One of these is discounted gym membership through a program with Incorpore. Seems like this company sets up Corporate Gym schemes for other companies. You have to buy a Mi Health card for £15 which entitles you to…
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How much is an LA fitness padlock?
Hi, as the title says I was wondering if anyone knows the cost of a padlock at LA fitness gyms. I have a groupon 10 day pass to use and notice it says to bring a padlock or purchase one there, thanks in advance :D
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Good news has come of all my rants..
...and of course all my hard work! I have been asked to join the competitive powerlifting group at my gym. :j It's a massive compliment, but I'm really nervous! So thanks everyone for listening to my rants and warblings about free weights and the like haha! HBS x
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Rant!!
Why are so many gyms removing free weights and putting machines in?? Even worse, why are some gym removing squat racks and putting in Smith machines?? :mad: HBS x
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Good Fat Burner
On a big training hit at the minute, got all of my supplements bar a fat burner. My mate recommended Warrior Blaze Reborn, but everyone is out of stock, anyone have any recommendations?
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Halp who is the regulatory board for gym memberships?
Hi Guys new to the forum here so please bear with me. Back in January I joined fitness first on a year contract with the same intentions as everyone else to start going gym, get fitter etc. I joined at the Berley Square branch as it was round the corner from my work, but chose the multiclub option as I was keen to go the…
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Protein shakes/supplements advice required.
Water just doesn’t cut it any more after a gym session. I would like to try these protein shakes but with so many varieties it difficult to know which one to go for and I don’t want to do i degree in sports science. I would just like one that helps with recovery and rehydration and is not high in cholesterol, which i…
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How to Avoid 'The Gym' Joining fee
If you want to join 'The Gym' (theGymGroup) joining fee and just pay the monthly fee as normal. Sign up with the group, then cancel the next day. Make sure to inform them that you wish to cancel (very important) and cancel the direct debit with your bank (very important as they wont) Then wait and check your email. You…
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Swimming spas (anyone tried one?)
Has anyone ever tried a swimming spa, if so what was it like? Were you pleased with the experience? For anyone who isn't sure what they are, here are some links: http://www.riptidepools.co/swim-spas/nautilus/std http://www.endlesspools.co.uk/endless-pool.php
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Fitness first price increase
Hi All, I've been a member at this gym for over a year, when I joined they were running a £14.95pcm membership for a year. I thought BARGAIN, didn't expect much for my£14.95 as I have a personal trainer who works out of this particular gym, I used the facilities for a while but due to cleanliness/hygiene issues I stopped.…
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Cancelling FitnessFirst membership
My son (stupidly) joined Fitness First then unfortunatly lost his job and couldn't afford the membership any longer of £30+. He asked to cancel but they wouldn't him instead "allowing" him to pay only £8.95 for the rest of his contract, around 12 months and wasn't allowed to use the gym. This finished a couple of months…
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Gym increase?
Hi All, Just abit of advice I joined a council run gym in September last year, its a couples membership so me and my best friend are on it (dont ask!) It was a 12 month contract with a no cancellation clause Anyway they have written to us both saying that the prices are due to increase on the 1st April. I dont see how this…
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body sculpture manual
Hi, I have just recievied a body sculpture ban-1700 and was wondering if anyone knows where I can download the manual for it please
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Treadmill shopping!
Not got a lot of pennies but want a decent treadmill that will last. Must be electronic and with incline adjustment, ideally with speed controls to vary by either 0.5 or 0.1 km/ hr. ideally light and foldable, max £ 200. Any recommendations gratefully received. Thank you
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Oafs in the gym
Cute, aren't they? I've been going regularly since I joined. Very regularly. I'm about (checks My Fitness Pal) 30lbs down, have progressed from the first induction workout to doing a mixture of stuff - including a Zombie 5k training on the treadmill, as the weights have already stabilised my joints enough to make it safe…
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wheat protein isolate powder?
i am putting this here as i know a lot of sports people use protein, all i can find is whey and soya, does anyone know where i can buy wheat protein isolate powder? thanks for any help.
