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Women's training guide
Can anyone recommend any women's strength training guides which I can follow please. I'm looking at lifting weights 3/4 times a week. Thank you
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Gps watches are they worth it ?
As the title states does anyone have a gps watch such as garmin or the new tomtom and are they worth it? What are some of the positives etc ? Thank you so much
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Cookbooks Help
When I get the time I love to cook (though I never get enough spare time as I would like). I already have some weight watchers cook books that I love but does anybody know of any recipe books that are specifically for lower calorie/ healthy eating?
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Woman using multi gyms
Hi I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to help me :) I am going to begin my training for a 10k tomorrow but want to do some weight training as well as running 3x a week to loose weight (well more to lose fat than weight as im not too bothered about the number on a scale). I cannot afford a gym membership but I…
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Best Cd's for running?
Hi guys going to make a new playlist for when I go running :) I know people have different tastes etc but I honestly like all sorts of different types of music, so just wondered what some of your favourites to run to are. Single tracks or compilation Cd's would be awesome :D Thank you :)
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Insanity - quick results ?
Hi all I am starting insanity tonight :D Eeek so excited and nervous at the same time. Feel free to add me as a friend if anyone is also starting it :) I have a family christmas meal on the 6th of dec and was hoping to have lost weight/ loose fat for that. I will do the workout regardless but was just wondering if anyone…
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Running: Muscle ache!
I could really use some help from you runners out there. I have been running for about a year now but had a 2 month break a little while ago due to completing a 10k race and damaging my feet through blisters. Ever since I began running I have always suffered with muscle ache especially in my calves. Every time I run after…
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Nike plus on Ipod Nano
I was thinking of getting the new Ipod nano, mainly just for the Nike plus features. It all looks pretty amazing can track your runs (im guessing through gps), gives you a calorie burn and much much more. However I am a student and already have a shuffle, £115 is quite a lot for me to pay out for something I will hardly…
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Jillian Michaels: 30 day slim down
DAY 1 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 2 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 3 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES DAY 4 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 5 - BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM DAY 6 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES DAY 7 - OFF! DAY 8 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 9 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 DAY 10 - QUICK TROUBLE ZONES DAY 11 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 2 DAY 12…
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Jillian Mix up
I have a great selection of Jillian Michaels dvds and have completed the 30 day shred but seem to get bored easily. I am going away on the 30th Aug and want to loose as much fat as possible and gain a little muscle before then (I know I wont have a great deal of difference in a month). As I cannot get to a gym due to…
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Blisters HELP !
How do you guys prevent/ treat them especially runners ? I ran 3 miles friday then again on saturday now I have 4 of them on the inside of my left foot. My run on saturday was supposed to be 4.5 miles but I was in agony so had to stop at 3. I need to go for a run today and not all of them have dried out yet what should I…
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Multi gym
Is there anyone out there that has used a multi gym as part of their exercise regime to lose weight ? I am getting one and want to know the sorts of results I can expect/ exercise routines I should be doing :) Thank you
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Exercise in the sun !
Hi guys I just went for a run and it was quite possibly my worst ever ! The heat was horrible and its not even that hot about 18 degrees. I just wondered if anyone had any tips to help whilst exercising when its humid and hot etc ? Or if they had any tips on how to adapt to the summer, I started running last october so im…
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6 week 6 pack
Has anyone done 6 week 6 pack? I am looking for any experiences and particularly results pretty please :)
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Healthy muffin recipes please :D
Hi I am looking for recipes so I can make my own muffins which arent ridiculously high in sugar and fat. They dont necessarily have to be protein muffins just any sort of healthy recipes. Thank you :)
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Cramp whilst running :(
I would really really appreciate some help. I have been running properly now since January and have always had problems with getting cramp in my right foot. It never happens any other time than while I run and doesnt happen every run but still most. I have gone through 3 pairs of shoes and the last pair were recommended…
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30 day shred round 2
Has anyone done this dvd twice ? If so what sort of results did you get the second time around ? I am going to try it again this time with heavier weights. I hope I get as good if not better results than last time. Also has anyone doubled up their workouts doing them morning and evening some days ? Does this affect your…
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Really need help with running trainers !
I bought a pair of Nike anondyne shields on saturday ran in them sunday with the aim of doing 2 miles after the first mile i had a painful ache down the sides of my right foot but went home and put it down to them being too tight (I had tied them as tight as possible) I had a rest monday and decided to try a 2 mile run…
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Thinking of starting
Hi I am thinking of starting New rules of lifting for women once I have purchased my multi gym. Has anyone that has done it got before and after/during photos :) I would love to see the sorts of progress you get from doing the programme :) Also I do not own a gym membership but as I say I am getting a multi gym will this…
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Sweat shop shoe store (UK)
Does anyone know what they are like in this store? Have you had good/ bad experiences etc? I am a little nervous about going in there for them to measure my gait etc because I do not have a high budget and im worried they will just try sell me expensive trainers I cant afford
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Need help with new shoes
Yesterday I bought the Nike anodyne shields and they seemed a perfect fit. However running in them this morning I got an ache almost like cramp down either side of my foot. Does anyone know why this could be ? Are they too narrow or could I of just had them tied a bit tight ? They should be perfect for my gait etc Thank you
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New balance
Looking for a new pair of running shoes but havent got a great deal of money at the moment. Has anyone had any experience with New Balance running shoes ? What are they like ? Thank you
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P90x Without nutrition
Hi I want to try the p90x lean version of the workout but I am quite fussy when it comes to foods. If I stick to a healthy diet lots of protein veg and good carbs - brown rice etc etc do you think I will still see good results ? I would also appreciate peoples experiences with p90x :) Thank you
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Impact diet whey
Hi I have just swapped from max elle true diet to my protein impact diet whey. There are many mens reviews on the site however little by women. Have any of you women out there used it and had good/ bad results ? Thank you
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New rules of lifting for women
Has anyone tried the programme in this book ? If so could you possibly tell me a little about your results please good or bad :D Thank you so much
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Under the weather
Hi guys I have been feeling quite crapy the last few days just achey and general cold symptoms. I have been taking berocca and dosing up on paracetamol etc. What I am unsure of is whether to exercise or not. Is it best to let my body rest or would a little exercise not hurt ? Thank you so much :)
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TDEE - 20%
Started trying this at the start of the week but I am really struggling right now :/ Looking for friends who have experienced good things with this. :) Thank you
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Help with Lunches :/
Bit of a boring post I know sorry :/ While I am at work I really struggle with lunch ideas. I have been just having a cup a soup and my protein shake but really need to up my calories. Apart from the good old sandwich I have no idea what to take. We have no hob and no microwave - can anyone give any healthy meal ideas ?…
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5 week prediction
My diary for the past 3 days has said in 5 weeks I will be 141- 143 which is a loss of 2.2lbs a week I never lose this much in one week. Is this accurate at all ? :S
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Weights
What size weights is everyone planning on using ? I used 1.5kg first time round so going to try with 3kg but will drop back down to 1.5 for those killer exercises :)
