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They should be done on different days, no problem doing 15 mins cardio after a weights workout but realistically you shouldn't be doing a class after weights. Also you say you don't wante to hinder your muscle building, this means that you need to be careful how much cardio you do as to build muscle you need to increase…
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Sports Direct for cheap stuff - some of which is very good Sweaty Betty is I am told - very good.
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That's a shame, more and more are opening so keep an eye on the site
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No you shouldn't they are meant to be supplements i.e. they supplement your diet is you are on three shakes a day I'd suggest your diet would be wrong. Your current two shakes a day seems about right
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I have to agree it would save a lot of time and also give some people some "confidence in the subject" This is such a popular site that threads quite quickly disappear, what is the best HRM is one I've seen posted what seems like every other day since I joined a few weeks back. A sticky would help people find the…
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I don't know where you're based but in the UK there is a thing called parkrun which is a 5k run every Saturday morning in parks across the UK. It's timed and the one I go to has abilities ranging from walking round in 50mins to fast 17 min runners. It's a good friendly atmosphere and as I say completely free. You just have…
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With a HRM you get a more accurate idea of how many calories you have burned as the heart rate reflects intensity. The Calorific values on here for exercise whilst a good guide, are at best a guess.
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I would suggest using different machines in the same workout e.g. 20 mins treadmill, 15 mins rowing, 20 mins bike. add and remove exercises when you want a change.
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You tube has plent of examples most of which have good form. Check a few out and you will soon see from the comments which are good and which aren't. MBody is also a good website and gives good ideas for exercises. The great thing about compound moves is that they use more muscles and therfore burn more calories than…
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For Kettlebells you can't do better than Pavel's he is the person who has brought them into modern fitness. Enter the Kettlebell is his DVD and I would highly recommend it. MBody post lots of workouts on You Tube as well as their own website and they are both fun and informative. Form is everything if you can get a one off…
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Start by walking, progressing rto jog 30 secs walk 1 minute and repeat gradually increase running and reduce walking. Whatever you do chose something you enjoy, exercise can take many forms, dancing, gardening etc. Increase your general activity to start with. Remember though generally The less "difficult" = less impact
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From Wales live in London feel free to add
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First of all it's importatnt to do what you enjoy and I'm guessing that you particularly enjoy the classes, so I would go with something like this. Mon - Pilates Class Tues - Full Body Workout Wednesday - Walk / rest day Thursday - Zumba Class Friday - Full Body Workourt Saturday - Zumba Class Sunday - Rest A FB workout is…
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No *kitten* Sherlock but this is a sight for people who want to lose weight and / or adopt a healthier lifestyle. If it was so easy then there wouldn't be a need for MFP and certainly not for a forum. I am fortunate enough that when I decided to make a lifestyle change 8 yrs ago, I wasn't compared to some people that big.…
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Hi First of all it depends what you mean by toning. Add more muscle or reduce fat % so your muscle can be seen. Then it depends on the class, bodypump for instance uses weights and can help build strenght & endurance and gives what a lot of people would consider tone. By treadmill I assume you mean running? This would…
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From Wales live in South London, feel free to add
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Just checked the Brooks adrenaline. it's for stability I would avoid if i was you The cumulus may suit?
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Cushioned or neutral shoe. ou should have plenty of flexibility and avoid the stiffer stability shoes thatyou can get.
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Go to a running shop and get your gait analysed. It may be that neither shoe is appropriate for you. If you're going to do a lot of running it is imperative you get the shoes as the wrong ones can cause a lot of problems with joints and your back. P.S. I have Addida Kanadia for off road running
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I do a lot of hill walkimg and these are actually quite popular with ladies. It is recommended that they "practice" at home first though :smile:
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Here you go www.shewee.com/newstore/ :embarassed:
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I use Maximuscle diet bars which are very good. Someone on a UK forum I go on makes their own, here's the copy and paste :bigsmile: : Nuke 2 cubes (approx 40g) of Tesco organic, dark 70% cocoa cooking chocolate for appox 1 min in a largish pyrex bowl. Add 1 cup of organic peanut butter and 8 tablespoons of organic honey.…
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Whey pre/post exercise, it is fast digesting and works quicker. Casein can be at night time or even during the day when you want a slower release. Both are good if used correctly, the actual quality of protein is more important
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Try drinking water before an during your meal. May help give you that "full" feeling. EAt slowly too as it takes time for your body to realise that you are full, I think I read somewhere up to 20 mins
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I always change my gymwater bottle every 3-4 months. Other bottles of water that I refill I keep barely a week
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I live in SW London area - Carshalton, there's loads of people from South London on the boards, (to be expected I suppose)
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Don't skip breakfast - ever. A few more carbs than normal won't harm in the morning. what about a glass of milk and some plain toast? an Omelette? Do you take protein shakes or bars?
