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  • This made me smile. THANKS
    in Does anybody here tap dance? Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • LOVE THIS.
    in Your silly gym behavior Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • Confidence- So I can put on whatever I fancy and not worry about looking fat in it. Ease of mind- Not having to worry about wether I can button my jeans up or not. Improve my genetically bad poor circulation and heart condition.
    in What do you think being fit will get you? Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • run barefoot (if running indoors). it requires a different technique than when you wear trainers but you will never get injuries if you do it right.
    in Shin Splints - Help Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • I lost 10lbs when I had a broken foot. focus on upper body workouts e.g. boxing or weights. I know it sounds stupid but anything that can break you out in a sweat- it doesnt have to be 'exercise'. I used to sit in bed and 'dance' to music. Mind you using crutches was hard work and could get you out of breath. Also…
    in Knee surgery - tips for exercise? Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • couch to 5k is the programme that I have started with. Am on week one. Have you done the full programme? Hows it going? I dont know if each weeks jump up too much, wether I should do it more gradually. also I run barefoot as it encourages a better and more natural technique. I used to run a lot before and have never been…
    in Should I go for another run? Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • definately going to try backward running the next time I do go for one. Sounds hilarious
    in Should I go for another run? Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • Thanks everyone! I think I will rest tonight seeing as I still getting back into things and increase my regime length on monday as I planned. I might do something lighter like some yoga or weights if I still fancy doing something tonight. Dont want to push myself too hard and give up as a result GREAT ADVICE!
    in Should I go for another run? Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • I agree with what is said above, boxing, cycling or swimming could be great. Also if you are having joint pain its important to strenthen the muscles around the joints this happens naturally the more you exercise but could be helped along by strengthening exercises and flexibility exercises. Also with running, if you are…
    in Knees Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • Hi NotthePest, Thanks for your reply but its the opposite problem I am having. Weight Loss going well, but inches going up. But I guess that could just eb muscles repairing themselves anyway. Thanks
    in HELP ME! New Exercise Regimen. Weight Loss. Inches Gained Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
  • Thanks Leigh, Could to hear someone else has had this problem. I tried 'google' but everyone had the opposite problems of weight gain and inches lost. Funny to have it the other way around. Best
    in HELP ME! New Exercise Regimen. Weight Loss. Inches Gained Comment by pigeonhugger July 2012
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