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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (knee pain)
Hi all, I have just got back from the doctors after suffering from some knee pain. He's diagnosed patellofemoral syndrome, and although he has referred me to a physio for it, he said that the only way to help it is to stop impact exercise for a while. I'm gutted about this because I'm really enjoying the gym at the minute,…
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Finally got a HRM - now I'm confused!!
Hi everyone - I've finally took the plunge and got myself a HRM, nothing fancy just a basic model. I used it tonight at Zumba and it read that I burned around 650 calories in the class - when I put "aerobics, general" for 50 minutes in it only reads 380 calories! I'm going to wear it a few times and take the average to get…
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Lifting heavy - so is body pump worth it?
Hi everyone, I'm starting to dabble in strength exercises now that I've started to feel a bit fitter. I was already doing Zumba and Body Combat, but have added in two Body Pump classes a week. I started relatively low, but am starting to progress up the weights and I definitely find it difficult! The free weights section…
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Anyone fancy critiquing my exercise regime?
Hi all, I am trying to lose weight but also get fitter and stronger at the same time. If anyone has a minute to have a look at what I am currently doing and suggest possible improvements/changes etc then I would be very grateful! An Average Week (all classes are 1 hour) Monday - Swimming Tuesday - Body Pump class Wednesday…
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Cheap but effective HRM
Hi everyone, I know that most people on here recommend the Polar HRMs and I may look into getting one of those in the future, however I'm not really into the whole 'zone' training thing and I don't know how I'd get on with wearing a chest strap for every single workout - I just want something to use every so often to check…
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Go Ape - Has anyone been?
Hi everyone, I'm going on a hen do at Go Ape this weekend - I'm quite excited as I've never been before! Now for the sad bit... does anyone know what I would be best off logging it as? I was thinking just general aerobics but only for about half the time we spend there (because I imagine there's quite a bit of standing…
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Hello from the UK midlands
Hi everyone, My name is Mel and I have been using MyFitnessPal for about 2 weeks now as I have well and truly decided enough is enough, I want to get fitter and healthier (not to mention look a bit nicer in my wedding photo's next year!!) I'm from Leicestershire in the UK and I'm not sure how the friend thing works but I'm…
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Ideas for breakfasts and snacks that don't need much doing
Hi all, I'm a teacher so have been trying hard to get into good habits all summer, but I go back to work next week! One of my weaknesses is staffroom biscuits - I usually have 2 at the mid morning break :embarassed: but I am determined not to get back into that habit when I go back. What I am after is a few ideas for…
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Stopped already? Am I just impatient or am I doing somethin
Hi all, I've been doing this a few weeks now, being totally honest with my diary. I have exercised most days using DVD's, a combo of a few different Davina ones and 30 Day Shred. The first week I lost 4lb which I know is normal, then lost another 1lb the second week which I was happy with and hoped to maintain as a steady…
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Isn't it amazing how much you can eat, when it's the right s
I've been doing this for about two weeks now, and this is one of the key things I've noticed - when I eat properly (as in healthy food) I have to eat LOADS to meet my calorie requirements, particularly if I've exercised! Today, I had oatbran porridge and strawberries for breakfast, crackers with salad, tuna mayo, and…
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Anyone know much about fitness? 30 Day Shred modifications.
Hi there, I have wrist problems which basically mean I can't put too much pressure on them, so no push ups etc. I've been doing the 30 Day Shred and can now do the whole of Level 1 at the hard level, using the heaviest weights I've got. When they do the push ups at the start I usually do either push ups away from a wall,…
