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Setting up Personal Training business from home
Hi! I am a Personal Trainer, and want to train clients from my garage at home. Are there any other UK pt's who have done this that can give me some pointers? I've registered as self-employed, but can't find much info about any restrictions/ insurance that type of thing. Any help would be appreciated :-)
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Going to New York, any good suggestions??
Im going to New York in November. Does anyone have any good suggestions for restaurants/ places to go out/ good places to visit?? So excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smile:
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HRM not working...
Had my polar ft4 HRM for just over 3 years. It's started acting up, it wouldn't pick my HR up, then it would shoot to 230, then 00. Bought a new strap as had replaced the batteries not long ago. And still doesn't work!!! Think I just need to accept the inevitable and buy a new one?????
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Protein snacks with no nuts???
anyone have any good recipes for protein bars/ cookies etc that don't use nuts or nut products eg peanut butter?? Im struggling to find any??
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Anyone been to Mexico in June??
Im looking at booking a last minute holiday to Mexico (Cancun/ Riveria Maya) on 13th June, however I keep reading that it can be really rainy at that time? Anyone been there about that time, or live there that could let me know about the weather? Dont want 2 weeks of being inside the hotel!! :sad: :sad: Thanks!!
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Injury - help!!!
I have a shoulder injury that's flared up, and now have a pulled thigh muscle. Both felt better, went to the gym today and took it really easy, but both flared up again. What exercises can I do that will have the least amount of impact? Finding it hard, as both are such major muscles for upper and lower body.
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Protein making me nauseous?
So on saturday I decided I need to kick myself into gear with my exercise, so went to the gym Sat and Sun. My nutrition also needed reviewing, so I upped my intake of protein. Not to high levels, but much higher than what I normally eat as my protein is very low. Today, I woke up with a headache and feeling very nauseous.…
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Sweaty gym clothes!!! Yuk!!!
Ive been going to the gym before work, so my sweaty gym clothes stay in my gym bag under my desk day. Any advice on how to keep my gym bag smelling lovely, rather than smelling like something's died in it?!?!? Just opened the bag now, phew!! Lol :smile:
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How to overcome shyness??
Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome shyness? I find that when I am with a stranger, like chatting to someone in a bar, I find small talk really hard. My mind literally goes blank and I think of nothing to say, so ends up with a awkward silence. This then makes people feel like Im not interested in them. And when…
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2nd date ideas???
I'm posting this for my friend as got no response from her wall post, but hey, good to get ideas right?? You've met for drinks as a first date, now what do you suggest for a second date that is fun, interesting and different? Based in or around London, or even generally?
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Different Calorie Allowance Calculations
MFP has my maintain calorie allowance at 1680. Im just about to start New Rules Of Lifting For Women, and the book works out my maintain calories at 1937, with extra on lifting days. There is different calculations to work out each, but which one is best to go for??
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New Rules Of Lifting For Women
Just started reading the book, and Im hooked already!!! Anyone else read it, with any tips to share? I cant wait to get STRONG!!!
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The Eat-Clean Diet
Does anyone follow the Eat-Clean Diet? Are the receipes good and easy?
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Getting body fat % calculated
I want to get my body fat % calculated. This may sound stupid, but will the time of day affect what my result will be? I know my fat wont change throughout the day, but will getting measured either at the beginning or end of the day affect the result eg through water, food intake etc?
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Looking like a gym horror!!!
After a hard workout in the gym today, I looked at myself in the changing room mirror, and was horrified!! I had sweat everywhere, my face for bright red and my fringe (bangs) was plastered to my head. Girls - how do you stay looking at least half decent in the gym whilst working really hard???????
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Do the body fat machines at the gym really work??
I know they won't be accurate, but do the body fat % machines at the gym generally work? I dont have callipers and my gym doesnt measure body fat, so i'd like a general idea of what my body fat % is. Anyone use the machines?
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Dont need a calorie deficit??
Im now in maintenance mode (5'7", 127lbs), but am training for a 10k race and to be super fit, so am accumulating a high calorie burn. I cant however eat all my calories back without stuffing my face with pizza (although I would very much like to do that!!) I use protein shakes which helps with the calories, but Ive found…
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Will muscle make me heavier??
Im currently at my goal weight, and feel so good about my body for the first time in, like, EVER!! I now want to get my body fat % down, and be totally ripped!! Now Im at goal weight, if I start to reduce fat but pack on muscle, will I naturally get heavier? Im not bothered about what the scales say, but just insterested…
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Are blokes only after one thing?????
So after chatting to the single girls in the office today, it appears that all the single blokes out there are only after one thing!! After being with my ex-husband for 10 years, I am now terrified I'm going to have to wade through all this crap to find a decent bloke! Now, is this a London thing or are blokes like this…
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Injury in Toe
Hi, Ive injured the ligament/tendon between by 4th toe and my foot. I think it was from running up and down stairs all day at work, so now when i curl my toes it feels really tight. It is uncomfortable to walk and run on. I did it on Xmas eve, and still not healed. Has anyone else has this type of injury, or has advice on…
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Measuring Body fat %
I know body fat can only be nearly accurately calculated by the pinch test etc, but is there a good website that can give you a good general overview? Ive tried a few sites, getting results ranging from 20% to 25%. So Im either an athlete or average!! Anyone know of a good reliable site?
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How to get that 6 pack???
Can anyone give some exercises/tip to get that chizzled 6 pack??
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Tip for anyone who can't run
So I took my HRM to the gym today. I ran for 5 mins on the treadmill, then I took the speed down to walking, but increased the incline to 14%. And I burnt more cals and had a higher heart rate when walking on the incline. So if you struggle or feel intimidated my running, just walk on a steep incline, and you'll actually…
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Divorcing and need support
Hi, Im 28, and currently going through a divorce. Its been really hard, and wondered if there were any people out there who's also been through it, and could help with some support? Ive lost 27lb and am now 131lb, but Im finding bad habits creeping back in. I got back to the gym yesterday and it feels great, but just got…
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Training to be a Personal Trainer???
Hi! Im training to be a PT. Feel free to add me, so we can support each other through this madness!!:laugh:
