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Scared of Joining the Gym
Guys I know this might sound a bit daft, as I am a 32 year old woman, but I am scared of going to the gym! I have never been before and I want to go and get fit and for it to get me out of the house at night. Can anyone give me any tips about not to be so silly! I went to look around a hotel gym and when the gym showed me…
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Body fat percentage?
I had a medical through work recently and they measured my body fat percentage - I've never had this measured before so it was quite interesting to get a value, even if it wasn't all that great! :) The doctor used the electrodes on hands+feet version, which I know can be affected by water in the body as it's an electrical…
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Home rower recommendations?
Hi All As the title sugests I'm in the market for a home rowing machine. I am looking at no more than £300.00 but preferably less. I am "watching" 2 Concept 2's, an Horizon Oxord 11 cs and a WaterRower on e-bay but I am not really expecting them to stay below my budget. Sorry for the ramble, here is my question. There are…
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Saggy skin weight loss
Anyone have any idea's on how to tighten loose skin - I have lost 5 stone 6 lbs and though Im over the moon at the weight loss the saggy skin is starting to get me down. I am using my vibroplate daily - moisturing twice a day, drinking lots of fluids, but my legs look like an old ladies - really wrinkly and saggy - help…
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Exercise Bike
We have brought a secondhand bike and are unsure if the tension is correct. A few people have tried it and said it seems too high and the settings do not vary that much. Bikes I have tried in the past have gone from low to high so virtually anybody could use it. My feeling is there is something wrong but I wondered if…
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Personal Trainer
Hello All, I've started attending the gym regularly(4-5) times per week over the last 9 months. I feel it has been making a difference but I feel I could be getting more out of my sessions. Currently focus on core exercises e.g. deadlifts, squats, military presses, bench. I have put on about 10 pounds of muscle currently…
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Logging workouts and keeping motivation
I have to say I am useless at keeping track of what I do in the gym and keeping going back I find the site Fitocracy really useful, you can log virtually any type of activity and it gives you points for each so you can use the points total as a benchmark and the a motivator. Really helps me
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Gym haggling antics in London
Haggling is hard work! I'm currently looking to join a gym to help with my roller derby training. I'm not a natural gym bunny but i am ready for some serious change to help my performance on the track... My most convenient gym is Fitness First as there is loads near work so i can always find a class to suit as well as the…
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Creatine
I am very cynical about these products and really never use them that often, except for the odd protein drink, prefer to carry around a few tins of tuna most of the time. But before Xmas I was talked into using creatine, I did the usual 5 day load, now just having 5grm per day(teaspoon). I am training really well after a…
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map your route walk/run site please
im after a safe site that i can log a route ive walked or ran and that it works out your distance. Thanks
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Can Fitness First pass on my financial info?..They have
In short. 1. My partner joined fitness first Chelmsford, its ok for a few months, facilities are a bit below par eg: of the 3 working showers there not much more than a dribble. -He choose FF as I can use their other gyms as I travel alot. 2. November 2012 its announced FF Chelmsford is to be sold/closed ..make sense what…
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Any one know a good trampoline comparison website?
Hi, I'm looking for a good 10ft :jTrampoline:j with an enclosure because my kids need to get fit this summer. Can anyone recommend any good ones (cheap as possible!) or know of any decent trampoline comparison websites? Thanks for your help! :)
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where to buy decent set of xl scales
I am slightly overweight and the big scales in the dr are great, they told me I have a BMI is 76 but I am now on a diet except I don't own a set of scales in the house. Where can I obtain those same large persons set of scales those large red dial reading metal ones , that looks like what boxers step on as well before a…
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treadmill buying
Hi guys. Had a look around and quickly realised there was a lot of variation in treadmill prices. Also realised i dont have a clue what to look for. I did a search and the only post i found was from 2008. Figured they may be cheaper now. What should i look for/expect to spend? Im new to running and not keen on doing it…
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Really Silly Question....
Hi Everyone, I know this is going to seem really silly but I just wanted to ask someone. I have been working out for 3 months now and am attending teh gym every other day and focusing on a really intense fitness plan. I have been quite overweight and I am finally seeing my figure changing and developing more muscle and…
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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…