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over a year ago
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Spinning classes are very good and as your on a bike your body is supported and you peddle as hard as you like. Friend of mine lost 6 stone from size 24 to 12 in a year doing it. Good luck |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Spinning classes are very good and as your on a bike your body is supported and you peddle as hard as you like. Friend of mine lost 6 stone from size 24 to 12 in a year doing it. Good luck "
Not keen on spin for some reason but well done to your friends  |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Body pump is meant to be good. I normally do gym and swim but I'm gonna try a body pump class as well this year. Need to shift the Xmas calories  "
Luckily I didn't over indulge but just want to shift some timber and get fit it's got to be done I might try body pump |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depends on your level of fitness.
If you're doing Zumba then how about adding something like a bums, legs & tums class for extra toning. If you're fit enough then I would say something along the lines of Body Combat / Les Miles / Insanity classes as a higher level of workout. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Depends on your level of fitness.
If you're doing Zumba then how about adding something like a bums, legs & tums class for extra toning. If you're fit enough then I would say something along the lines of Body Combat / Les Miles / Insanity classes as a higher level of workout."
My level of fitness is not great I walk loads for my job but my body has got used to that. I managed to do 30 lengths in the pool yesterday so I might build up my fitness then try the more intense work outs |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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Body Pump or Body Combat will probably kill you if you've not been attending classes regularly. Start off with Body Balance, or maybe Metafit (its only 30 mins long - the others are a full hour). A decent Pilates class is more strenuous than you think, or look at Total Tone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Body Pump or Body Combat will probably kill you if you've not been attending classes regularly. Start off with Body Balance, or maybe Metafit (its only 30 mins long - the others are a full hour). A decent Pilates class is more strenuous than you think, or look at Total Tone."
I do Pilates and it's more like power pilates if there's such a thing, great for flexibility & core strength. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Body Pump or Body Combat will probably kill you if you've not been attending classes regularly. Start off with Body Balance, or maybe Metafit (its only 30 mins long - the others are a full hour). A decent Pilates class is more strenuous than you think, or look at Total Tone."
I might just build up my fitness then I don't want to bite off more than I can chew at the moment just excited about getting fit  |
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Any of the les mills ones pump and combat are both good, piloxing is excellent, LBT, boxercise, body conditioning, dont be scared of any with weights wether hand weights or the bar they'll burn just as much fat/calories as cardio type classes while totally sculpting your body shape they are amazing! |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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How about doing a boot camp type thing? I done one for 6 weeks last year and loved it.
I've been doing zumba 3 times a week for 2 yrs but looking to try something different so will keep my eye on this thread |
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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago
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"Body pump is meant to be good. I normally do gym and swim but I'm gonna try a body pump class as well this year. Need to shift the Xmas calories
Luckily I didn't over indulge but just want to shift some timber and get fit it's got to be done I might try body pump "
Good luck...brace yourself for the aches and pains lol x |
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"Body Pump or Body Combat will probably kill you if you've not been attending classes regularly. Start off with Body Balance, or maybe Metafit (its only 30 mins long - the others are a full hour). A decent Pilates class is more strenuous than you think, or look at Total Tone."
I agree with combat but pump you could just use an empty bar till you get the hang and your posture right for the squats etc. That's what the lass who does my classes recommends for newbies, it's surprising how quick you get into It x |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Any of the les mills ones pump and combat are both good, piloxing is excellent, LBT, boxercise, body conditioning, dont be scared of any with weights wether hand weights or the bar they'll burn just as much fat/calories as cardio type classes while totally sculpting your body shape they are amazing! "
Oh they do boxercise used to do a lot of that... |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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What I did last year was have a go at each class to see what I liked. If you don't like them, you won't keep it up. Unfortunately they stopped the Abs Blast class before Christmas (boo) but the other classes I enjoyed I kept at. |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"Any of the les mills ones pump and combat are both good, piloxing is excellent, LBT, boxercise, body conditioning, dont be scared of any with weights wether hand weights or the bar they'll burn just as much fat/calories as cardio type classes while totally sculpting your body shape they are amazing! "
I like Metabolic Effect (body conditioning with weights) but I'm a sweaty mess at the end. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"What I did last year was have a go at each class to see what I liked. If you don't like them, you won't keep it up. Unfortunately they stopped the Abs Blast class before Christmas (boo) but the other classes I enjoyed I kept at."
I was thinking that just try each class and see as I go along.... I joined my local leisure centre and classes are included so it's worth a go. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was told by a sports therapist...pilates or similar for core strength and flexibility to protect your spine etc. And some sort of class/fitness that gets the heart pumping for 20 mins.
I've tried a few different classes and settled on pilates, chi fit. And a circuits/boot camp.
As long as you don't lose heart and take the classes at your pace the teacher should keep an eye on you.
Very few people can do a new form of exercise class all the way through if it's challenging. Otherwise it's not challenging. You improve and do more slowly!
Good luck sweetie xxx
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"Any of the les mills ones pump and combat are both good, piloxing is excellent, LBT, boxercise, body conditioning, dont be scared of any with weights wether hand weights or the bar they'll burn just as much fat/calories as cardio type classes while totally sculpting your body shape they are amazing!
I like Metabolic Effect (body conditioning with weights) but I'm a sweaty mess at the end."
We always use hand weights at our body con classes and resistance bands sometimes too, x |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I was told by a sports therapist...pilates or similar for core strength and flexibility to protect your spine etc. And some sort of class/fitness that gets the heart pumping for 20 mins.
I've tried a few different classes and settled on pilates, chi fit. And a circuits/boot camp.
As long as you don't lose heart and take the classes at your pace the teacher should keep an eye on you.
Very few people can do a new form of exercise class all the way through if it's challenging. Otherwise it's not challenging. You improve and do more slowly!
Good luck sweetie xxx
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I agree I don't want to kill myself I can handle Zumba and can complete the class |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I need to make time to use my gym membership too. They just need to lock up the spa when I visit as it's too tempting. My lard arse needs some time in the gym.
Unless of course anyone fances fabfit? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I need to make time to use my gym membership too. They just need to lock up the spa when I visit as it's too tempting. My lard arse needs some time in the gym.
Unless of course anyone fances fabfit?"
Much better than sweaty gym  |
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I do circuits at the gym at work. I like the weight lifting we do and have progressed from the baby bar haha
I also do boxercise which is fun and have signed up for a month of kickboxing lessons for a quid!! Used to do karate so hoping I'll pick it up well.
My friend keeps asking me to join her at pole fitness but not sure I or the world is ready for that!! 
I also really want to get back into ceroc dancing as I loved doing that. As well as horse riding lol |
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"I do circuits at the gym at work. I like the weight lifting we do and have progressed from the baby bar haha
I also do boxercise which is fun and have signed up for a month of kickboxing lessons for a quid!! Used to do karate so hoping I'll pick it up well.
My friend keeps asking me to join her at pole fitness but not sure I or the world is ready for that!!
I also really want to get back into ceroc dancing as I loved doing that. As well as horse riding lol "
Oh and I need to start training for a half marathon that I'm doing in april |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???"
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else). |
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else). "
I can't swim  |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim "
Nor can I |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So I completely kick started 2016 by getting fit by swimming and Zumba and loving it...but can you recommend any other fitness classes such as Body Combat etc...I'm not a gym person "
I love spin classes. I used to teach them and now I just go to them a few times a week.
They're a nice way to get a really, really good cardio workout without having to concentrate too hard. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim
Nor can I "
You should learn, swimming is awesome! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim
Nor can I
You should learn, swimming is awesome! "
I also can't swim it's my New Years resolution tho! Determined to crack it this year |
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"I'm alive that was bloody awesome going to try spin tomorrow, my fitness level is not as bad as I thought "
Well done you. I did a 2 mile run this afternoon so didn't feel so bad ditching running club tonight as it was raining lol
Bought myself a 5kg Kettle bell and an roller from aldi tonight for some home workout action. |
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Spin class aren't for everyone. I would suggest a combination of cardio (spin, treadmill, rowing) toning (body pump, Legs bums tums) and strength (weights) to obtain your fitness level and feel good about yourself.
Everyone has different opinions on what works, we're all different. It's important to enjoy classes and going to the gym and gradually your fitness level will improve. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Spin class aren't for everyone. I would suggest a combination of cardio (spin, treadmill, rowing) toning (body pump, Legs bums tums) and strength (weights) to obtain your fitness level and feel good about yourself.
Everyone has different opinions on what works, we're all different. It's important to enjoy classes and going to the gym and gradually your fitness level will improve. "
I'm just having a blast at the moment trying different things at the moment I hate the gym but will probably use the treadmill |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim
Nor can I
You should learn, swimming is awesome!
I also can't swim it's my New Years resolution tho! Determined to crack it this year "
I should set up Fab swimming lessons |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I hate spinning dont know wgether its cause im short but i can never get the bike adjusted correctly. Ive just been doing the gym. Completely forgot my gym did classes.
Thanks im gonna get looking now fingers crossed the have some boxercise classes |
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim
Nor can I
You should learn, swimming is awesome!
I also can't swim it's my New Years resolution tho! Determined to crack it this year
I should set up Fab swimming lessons "
My eldest is a trainee swim instructor I made sure they both could swim & they are real waterbabies |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim
Nor can I
You should learn, swimming is awesome!
I also can't swim it's my New Years resolution tho! Determined to crack it this year
I should set up Fab swimming lessons "
Haha, we could set up branches... I'm a qualified swimming teacher.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?"
Maybe if the "regulars" were a bit more welcoming and helped people out or just leave them be, rather than griping about all the new fat people, some of the January club might feel inclined to stick with it. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?"
Mine is until I shift all the timber I need to shift....I don't bother doing something like this unless I'm completely motivated to do so....thanks for the encouragement lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Maybe if the "regulars" were a bit more welcoming and helped people out or just leave them be, rather than griping about all the new fat people, some of the January club might feel inclined to stick with it. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Check out cross fit. I have spent years training and body building, but cross fit is so much more enjoyable and the gains are excellent. It's worth the pain lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Mine is until I shift all the timber I need to shift....I don't bother doing something like this unless I'm completely motivated to do so....thanks for the encouragement lol "
no probs with people trying to get fit i taught aerobics for years and loved new faces joining im just stating a fact,its a new years resalution thing |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Check out cross fit. I have spent years training and body building, but cross fit is so much more enjoyable and the gains are excellent. It's worth the pain lol "
I like the way you stuck in the end it's worth the pain if you knew how much my body hurts this morning lol I feel like an old woman Haha. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Mine is until I shift all the timber I need to shift....I don't bother doing something like this unless I'm completely motivated to do so....thanks for the encouragement lol
no probs with people trying to get fit i taught aerobics for years and loved new faces joining im just stating a fact,its a new years resalution thing"
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Mine is until I shift all the timber I need to shift....I don't bother doing something like this unless I'm completely motivated to do so....thanks for the encouragement lol
no probs with people trying to get fit i taught aerobics for years and loved new faces joining im just stating a fact,its a new years resalution thing"
possibly for a few for me losing weight is so much more and due to a very personal reason I have to stick to it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Maybe if the "regulars" were a bit more welcoming and helped people out or just leave them be, rather than griping about all the new fat people, some of the January club might feel inclined to stick with it. "
This! I'm a gym regular but I'd never knock someone else's effort! Even if it is only short term!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Maybe if the "regulars" were a bit more welcoming and helped people out or just leave them be, rather than griping about all the new fat people, some of the January club might feel inclined to stick with it. "
This! I'm a gym regular but I'd never knock someone else's effort! Even if it is only short term!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Body Pump or Body Combat will probably kill you if you've not been attending classes regularly. Start off with Body Balance, or maybe Metafit (its only 30 mins long - the others are a full hour). A decent Pilates class is more strenuous than you think, or look at Total Tone."
Yeah I'd agree! I'm fairly fit but walked into a class last month where the average woman was around a size 8 and about 22 yrs old - including the instructor. The class nearly bloody killed me and I felt like an old fat slob. Not going in there again until I'm superfit!
Trick is to find a class that pushes you but doesn't demoralise you! Good luck Cheeky love! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I did insanity with Marc a few years back after becoming chubby while studying for the Bar exam. It was difficult, really difficult, but it worked so amazingly well. I lost something like 20lbs, and I was only about 140lbs at the time.
I would recommend it if you have a room at home that's big enough and a good deal of commitment. I think it teaches you good work out habits, too, that you can use even while not following the program.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"ahhh the january club once again,the gyms and swimming pools are packed with good intentions but i wonder for how long?
Maybe if the "regulars" were a bit more welcoming and helped people out or just leave them be, rather than griping about all the new fat people, some of the January club might feel inclined to stick with it. "
Us January starters didn't complain when the gym regulars were in our pubs in December... |
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By *educedWoman
over a year ago
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Boxercise is fun and quite the workout plus my tutor is pretty hot. It's 30 minutes of Insanity and then 30 minutes with the gloves and pads.
I've swapped to this rather than traditional boxing.
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"Boxercise is fun and quite the workout plus my tutor is pretty hot. It's 30 minutes of Insanity and then 30 minutes with the gloves and pads.
I've swapped to this rather than traditional boxing.
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I'm going to try that next week, I've done it before but not at the new place |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Boxercise is fun and quite the workout plus my tutor is pretty hot. It's 30 minutes of Insanity and then 30 minutes with the gloves and pads.
I've swapped to this rather than traditional boxing.
I'm going to try that next week, I've done it before but not at the new place "
that is what i taught the women liked it more than aerobics |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else). "
Can you go with a friend / colleague ~ a gym class feels a little daunting with another newbie
Low impact ones like the B.L.T for example are a good place to start. If you like swimming how about a water aerobics class? |
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"Thoroughly recommend Ceroc dancing.....
Fun, sociable, and good all round exercise!
Look under "UK Jive" for classes and freestyles in your area,
or PM me and I can tell you more....
Jack xxx "
I do miss my ceroc  |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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When I started getting serious about getting fit last year I didn't want to start off as the only lard arse in the class, so I did fitness DVDs at home for a month or two. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred is worth a go. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"When I started getting serious about getting fit last year I didn't want to start off as the only lard arse in the class, so I did fitness DVDs at home for a month or two. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred is worth a go."
I don't give a shit that I'm the only lard ass there...just come back from legs, bums and tums |
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"When I started getting serious about getting fit last year I didn't want to start off as the only lard arse in the class, so I did fitness DVDs at home for a month or two. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred is worth a go.
I don't give a shit that I'm the only lard ass there...just come back from legs, bums and tums "
how are your legs / bum & tum feeling now?! |
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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago
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If you want to escape the gym and still get a good all body workout, especially without ending up looking like a body builder. I would suggest trying rowing, as in proper fine boat rowing on water, not an erg in the gym. There are plenty of clubs with recreational rowing sections, so that once you have learnt how to row, you can get out on the water get some exercise, whilst having a darn good natter.
Works wonders for toning up most of your muscles, great for cordination and does wonders for your balance.
Ok, I'm a little biased as I have spent the last 4 years recreational rowing and have been amased at the results, whilst not feeling like I really doing proper exercise.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Crossfit or strength & conditioning classes are the absolute best!
Everything is scalable and the community feel is fantastic...
Wyrd...i wish i was in one of your classes...so you could slap my ass! x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Best way for a woman to drop weight (sometimes) is weight training. It's brilliant for losing fat and changing body shape. I used to be a bit of a cardio bunny but it didn't do anything for my body shape, I was fit but not very toned. Strength training is the only way for me now with a little bit of running thrown in. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Best way for a woman to drop weight (sometimes) is weight training. It's brilliant for losing fat and changing body shape. I used to be a bit of a cardio bunny but it didn't do anything for my body shape, I was fit but not very toned. Strength training is the only way for me now with a little bit of running thrown in. "
I get way too muscley I don't like weight training tried it before and looked weird when I was proper into my fitness |
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"I love weight training. Dead lift is my favourite of the'big 3'."
I like squats and deads, my 1 rep max on deads got to 105kg can't remember what the squats were but that was heavy to... It did wonders for my arse X |
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over a year ago
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Body pump is fantastic.
It was what i did from jan to march to get looking like i do in the b&w pic with the black background
Very good for loosing some fat and working muscles youd normally miss. |
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"Body Pump or Body Combat will probably kill you if you've not been attending classes regularly. Start off with Body Balance, or maybe Metafit (its only 30 mins long - the others are a full hour). A decent Pilates class is more strenuous than you think, or look at Total Tone."
Hehe pretty much every body pump class i was stopping and panting like fuck while all the mums and middle aged ladies carried on no problem.
No one minds if you have to take a break |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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..a women on fab
...and who squats =
1rm @ 105kg is good going!
Women should incorporate some resistance training (i.e. lifting weights) into their gym routines. There is a misconception that by lifting some weights that all women will get huge; it takes a lot for that to happen.... |
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"..a women on fab
...and who squats =
1rm @ 105kg is good going!
Women should incorporate some resistance training (i.e. lifting weights) into their gym routines. There is a misconception that by
lifting some weights that all
women will get huge; it takes a lot for that to happen...."
I agree it's not for everybody but it does get results nd it gives you something to work towards. I used to get a lot of admiring eyes from females in the gym and I also found some men got quite intimidated. One fella told me off and said girls shouldn't lift weights lol x |
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over a year ago
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You really should try pole fitness. Its tough but a good class will work you at your own pace and in time you'll absolutely love being able to show off with some of the moves... |
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
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"I'm dragging my arse off to try body combat if I'm not back I love you all
Oooohhhh can I have feedback please???
I'm always too scared to go to any classes because my basic level of fitness is practically non existent (I can swim for miles but rubbish at everything else).
I can't swim
Nor can I "
You should learn to swim. It's never too late and is a great way to exercise. I taught a woman in her 70's and a woman who'd had a double mastectomy to swim. Even treading water or doing aqua fit is good.
Good luck. I'm off to the gym tomorrow then a swim. |
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I'm often getting asked how I get my ass looking so good in jeans!
My 1rm for squats is 120kg. I love lifting! Can't remember what it is for deads though.
Just bought 2 new hoodies. 1 says - I know I lift like a girl. Please try to keep up. The other says - ass down, chest up, that's the way we pick shit up. |
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"I'm often getting asked how I get my ass looking so good in jeans!
My 1rm for squats is 120kg. I love lifting! Can't remember what it is for deads though.
Just bought 2 new hoodies. 1 says - I know I lift like a girl. Please try to keep up. The other says - ass down, chest up, that's
the way we pick shit up. "
Ha. I want one |
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over a year ago
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I go to a Burlesque Chair Dancing fitness class twice a week and as well as working wonders it's bucket loads of fun. I've got a lot of my friends into it and the bravest amongst us have taken part in shows which was absolutely amazing. Look it up on Facebook or Google for the website to see if there is a class in your area, you would love it x A x |
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Stick to gym and swimming now .I love aquafit as well .
