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I also bought the Inspire FT2 2 years ago. Great bit of kit with a small footprint. Not cheap but replaces virtually every piece of equipment in a gymnasium (especially if you have the leg attachment). I also cancelled my gym membership. I can train when I want and no waiting around for equipment. Absolutely love it.

http://scoobysworkshop.com/pullups-for-total-beginners/

Not the cheapest but https://ironmaster.co.uk/categories/dumbbells/

This is far more than a pulley system. It has built in barbell for benches, squats, upright row etc in addition to assisted pull-ups etc. The safety mechanism for the barbell feature also means that you can train alone without a spotter. It is worth watching the link that I posted for some of the exercises especially with…

I purchased the FT2 trainer 2 years ago. I have been massively impressed. It is an awsome piece of equipment with a great build quality and replaces virtually every piece of gym equipment. No more waiting around for people to finish. I went for the full package with additional weight stack and the bench. I would highly…

Being told by a work colleague not to lose any more weight as I will start to look ill. 15st 1lb, 6ft, BMI 28.6 I think that peoples perception of the norm has changed :D

2400 Warm Up 200 FR 200 BK/FR 150 as K/D/S BK then BR 4*75 FR descend by 25 @ 1:45 4*50 BR descend by 50 @ 1:30 - (56, 53, 51, 48) 8*25 IM order * 2 @ 45 Main 10*100 FR @ 2 mins (1:26, 1:28, 125, 1:29, 1:27, 1:29, 1:27, 1:29, 1:26, 1:27) Cool Down 150 BK/FR

http://scoobysworkshop.com/2011/09/10/how-to-do-your-first-pullup/

Interestingly I received this in my in box this morning, comes out at £12.89 when added to basket.…

Best reviews on the web https://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews/garmin https://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews/garmin/page/2

Masters Swim Warm Up (500) 1 x 200 FR 1 x 200 (25 BK/25 BR) 1 x 100 IM Pre-set (600) 4 x 25 FR kick 15s rest 4 x 50 FR pull on 1:10 4 x 75 FR on 1:30 Main (1000) 4 x 100 as FL + BK 25 + 75 FL + BR 25 + 75 FL + FR 25 + 75 IM 100 4 x 100 FR on 2:00 (odds swim evens pull) 8 x 25 on 0:45 (2 x IM) Cool Down (200) 1 x 200 choice…

Do you have a decent push bike? If so, it might be worth considering turbo trainer. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-blue-matic-folding-trainer/

Have a look on this thread for ideas, people post their swims here. Might give you a general idea. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1342951/did-you-swim-today#latest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wieyfOeJYuM

Are you confusing kj with calories? The conversions are as follows: 1 kJ = 0.2 Cal 1 Cal = 4.2 kJ

220 - age is a very inaccurate gestimate. Best off doing a field test as per the link. Remember max HR is sport specific i.e. your running max will be different to your cycling max. Once you have calculated your max HR you can work out your training zones. https://www.polar.com/blog/calculate-maximum-heart-rate-running/

I've had hip preservation surgery for FAI (hip impingement) carried out on both hips. Left was arthroscopic and right was open surgery. The recovery for the arthroscopic surgery was a breeze compared to the open surgery. My surgeon was Professor Damian Griffin who is one of the top surgeons in this field.…

Warm Up (450) 1 x 200 FR (25 swim/25 drill) 1 x 150 (25 BK/25 BR) 1 x 100 IM Pre-set (1000) IM Butterfly 4 x 100 (25 fly, 75 free, rotate the fly) Back 1 x 100 drill 4 x 50 swim @ 70 Breast 1 x 100 drill 4 x 50 swim @ 80 Main (700) Freestyle 1 x 100 pull easy 4 x 25 @ 25 1 x 100 pull easy 4 x 25 @ 30 1 x 100 pull easy 4 x…

Warm Up (500) 1 x 200 (25 swim/25 drill) 1 x 200 (25 BK/25 BR) 1 x 100 IM Pre-set (600) 10 x 50 FR 2 on 70 2 on 60 2 on 50 2 on 60 2 on 70 1 x 100 (easy choice non free) Main (1200) FL + BK 25 + 75 FL + BR 25 + 75 FL + FR 25 + 75 IM 100 1 x 100 (easy choice) 4 x 100 FR on 2:00 (odds swim evens pull) 1 x 100 (easy choice) 8…

I would think that 30-40mins 3 times a week is a good place to start. But have a variety of sessions to keep the interest going. e.g. 6000m steady 6 x 5 min efforts with 1 min rest between 1k warm up, 4 x 500m 1 min rest, 1k cool down 5000m changing stroke rate every 1k i.e 1000 @ 22 spm (strokes per min), 1000 @ 24 spm ,…

Warm Up (600) 1 x 200 FR 4 x 75 (one of each stroke IM order: 25 kick/25 drill/25 swim) 1 x 100 IM Pre-set (400) 4 x 25 FR @ 35 4 x 25 FR @ 30 4 x 25 FR @ 25 4 x 25 FR @ 20 30 secs rest between sets Main (1600) Backstroke Swim 1 x 100 Kick 4 x 25 Drill 1 x 100 Swim 4 x 50 @ 1:10 Swim 4 x 25 @ 35 2 x 200 FR @ 4:00…

Warm Up (500) 1 x 200 FR 1 x 200 (25 BK/25 BR) 1 x 100 IM Pre-set (600/1100) 4 x 50 FR on 1:00 IM set 4 x 75 FR, FL, FR FR, BK, FR FR, BR, FR FR, FR, FR 1 x 100 (easy choice non free) Main (1000/2100) 4 x 100 FR build on 2:10 (aim for 1:30) 100 IM build on 2:30 (aim for 1:40) 1 x 200 FR on 4:00 (aim for 3:00) Cool Down…

Warm Up (500) 1 x 200 (25 FR swim/25 FR drill) 1 x 200 (25 BK/25 BR) 1 x 100 IM Pre-set (350/850) 10 x 50 FR 2 on 70 2 on 60 2 on 50 2 on 60 2 on 70 1 x 100 (easy choice non free) Main (1200/2050) FL + BK 25 + 75 FL + BR 25 + 75 FL + FR 25 + 75 IM 100 1 x 100 (easy choice) 4 x 100 FR on 2:00 (odds swim evens pull) 1 x 100…

2400 300 free as 50 swim/25 fist drill 4 * 75 IM switch 3 * 100 free -ve split 6 * 50 non free 25 build/10 max/15 easy 6 * 100 free as 3 easy/2 mod/1 fast 6 * 50 free as 3 easy/2 mod/1 fast 3 * 25 15/20/25 max @ 60 75 easy free long stroke 3 * 25 15/20/25 max @ 60 75 easy free long stroke

1800m WU 200 free 100 back 200 free 100 breast 200 free Pre-Set 4*50 free @1:15 100 recovery 4*50 free @1:15 100 recovery Main-Set 12*25 20 secs rest 1-3 fly 4-6 back 7-9 breast 10-12 free Cool Down 100 free

Have a search on Chi running or Pose running.

If you train both sides to failure but respective reps to reach failure are 8/10 non-dominant/dominant have both sides not been trained as hard as each other? Food for thought!!

2100 WU 100 free 100 back 100 free 100 breast 50 free Pre-Set 8 * 50 20 secs rest odds free evens 25 back 25 breast Main 3 * 200 free on 4 mins 2 * 100 free on 2 mins 6 * 25 kick sprint on 1 min WD 250 as 50 free, 50 back, 50 free, 50 breast 50 free

First session back after arthroscopic knee surgery for meniscus tear. 1925m @ 1:31/100 average All freestyle with pull buoy. Feeling good.

I got myself one of these, superb and a small foot print. Great build quality. https://youtu.be/wieyfOeJYuM