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Bad squat technique
I've recently joined a gym, during my induction I mentioned I would be interested in doing squats, lunges etc, when doing a squat the way I done for years in body pump classes the gym instructor said my technique is all wrong, I'm fine until I get to a certain point then bend too far forward which could cause injury.…
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Takeaway Chinese food calories
I'm going to a house party tonight and just found out they're ordering in Chinese food, do any of you know the calories in any of the dishes
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Weights help ☺
Hi all just started using weight machines at the gym , Gym staff made me up a wee programme. upper and lower body is on different days, I done upper body last night, is it ok to do lower body tonight or should I do cardio and leave lower body until tomorrow night? Thanks ☺☺☺
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Where is my waist?
Sounds mad but I really don't know where to measure, I've had my measurements taken a few times over the years and everyone seems to have a different idea of where the waist Is ( doesn't help that I carry most of my excess weight around the middle )
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How much sleep is enough?
What do you all aim for out of interest
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Plateau
Ok I believe weighing once per week is definitely the way to go but this week decided to weigh daily to notice the zigzag pattern ppl talk about. From Monday I have gained every day, I am now 3lb heavier than I was on Monday morning while working at a 500/1 deficit wearing my fitbit HR Argh! Any ideas?
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Please help ! footware problem
Just joined the gym. Need new trainers. haven't been to the gym for many years so I don't know what the script is . I will be doing mainly cross trainer ( eliptical ) walking on treadmill with incline and weights. What sort of trainers am I looking for? Also walking miles rtn journey to the gym
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New to lifting
Hi, I'm keen to start lifting although I think it will be difficult to gain lean muscle whole eating at a decifit ( still 26lb minimum to lose ) read all the recommendations on here to start with the 5 x 5 SL so joined a gym and had my first induction with the personal trainer. He agreed 5x5 is good but is recommending he…
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Crosstrainer workouts
Hi what workouts do you do on the crosstrainer? Is there any pre set workouts that you would recommend rather than just working the machine manually . I joined the gym and I'm going for the first time today. Haven't been to a gym for years but I am fairly fit as I do loads of walking and cycling
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Fat macros
I'm trying to hit the fat percentage and finding it difficult. 2 many years programmed to eat low fat foods. anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions how to up my fat in my diet?
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Rebounder DVD
Anyone recommend a good DVD for trampoline fitness workout ? Just bought a rebounder today ☺
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Rebounder DVD
Hi all. anyone do trampoline fitness DVD they would recommend? I bought a rebounder today and don't want to buy DVD unless it's been recommended. Cheers
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Body Toning
Hi, I'm looking for advice on a workout plan for toning, I do plenty of cardio.( walking, cycling, trampoline fitness ) I am looking to start some sort of strength training 3 times per week. What would you suggest? Join gym and do weight training? Or are there any really effective strength / toning dvd's out there?
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Looking for fitbit friends
Hey, anyone interested in adding to their fitbit friends list please feel free to add me, sfriel48@gmail.com
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Trampoline fitness
Does anyone do this ? I have been to a few boogie bounce classes and absolutely love it. Was thinking of buying a small trampoline for the house and look for a good dvd to do
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Fitbit friends
Hi I have the fitbit charge HR, love it but would like friends that also use fitbit x
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Fuel for am workout
Hi, would love to workout in the morning like I used to when kids were small and I didn't work. I now need to leave the house before 8am . Would it be wise to do an hours toning video before breakfast or what's best options for pre workout snacks that digest quickly? What do you morning exercisers do?
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Callanetics v weight lifting
Hi , I done callanetics years ago and got fantastic results in terms of toning and lifting the body, do you think this is in any way as good as weight lifting to save me the time and expense of joining a gym. I find it all a bit daunting as I don't know where to start with weight lifting
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Body pump v weights
Hi, just wondering what would be best for toning. Body pump 2/3 times a week or a gym routine with weights ? Thanks in advance
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How do I add friends
Hi everyone. New to this and can't work out how to add friends. could anyone help me out please xx
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Add me
Hi just starting out of MFP , feel free to add me as I don't know how to add friends as of yet ☺☺
