IvIarkgraham 
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paul? 
 
payment?
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Paul_J 
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I need to get some dvds and stamps, otherwise i can take payment but i can't send anything out. 
 
Unless anyone else who now has a copy wants to burn one off for you?
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Paul_J 
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that's legs and back done... 
 
I'm really shit at pull ups, anyone got any tips? ones where my palms are facing towards me i struggle with loads, and ones where my palms are facing away i do alright but my left arm is alot weaker than my right.
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Jake 
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how far apart are you gripping the bar
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DizzyRebel 
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quote: Originally posted by Paul_J 
that's legs and back done... 
 
I'm really shit at pull ups, anyone got any tips? ones where my palms are facing towards me i struggle with loads, and ones where my palms are facing away i do alright but my left arm is alot weaker than my right. 
   
 
Use resistance bands as an aid. tie them to the bar and then stretch them over your legs to take some wof the weight off you untill you build some strength and get used to the exercise.
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strick206 
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How the feck has everyone done the body fat % test before you start?
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Carl 
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quote: Originally posted by strick206 
How the feck has everyone done the body fat % test before you start? 
   
 
I'm guessing they haven't, I wouldn't bother anyway not massively accurate, just use the mirror and pictures to measure than one visually. 
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Cosmo 
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tbh I got some of those stupid needle things, i was ordering a load of stuff from amazon and they were about a fiver so just got them too.
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strick206 
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Yeah i think i'll just do the same, balls to buying some body fat caliper or whatever they say you use should
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Cosmo 
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I wouldnt of bothered if I wasnt getting a load of stuff already tbh, Id of just relied on the pics for comparison which is probably more accurate anyway than those stupid things.
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very interested in this.. i have hit a wall with the gym at the moment. really need to mix it up and this thing sounds wicked.. 
 
Paul you have u2u  
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I will be buying dvd's tommorrow chaps... i'll contact you all for payment soon. 
 
 
 
[Edited on 11-10-2009 by Paul_J]
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strick206 
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quote: Originally posted by Cosmo 
I wouldnt of bothered if I wasnt getting a load of stuff already tbh, Id of just relied on the pics for comparison which is probably more accurate anyway than those stupid things. 
   
 
Yeah i'm going to just take a measurement myself or whatever 
 
Just printing everything off in work now to have it all in a file, will do the test tonight, and start a test week tomorrow
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Pop 
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There are lots of wieghing scales that do body fat % too.  If you don't know someone with one they aren't very expensive to buy. 
 
I've ordered most of the stuff I need and it should arrive next week.  Just need to finish off the kitchen so I can get a fridge to put the chicken in  
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Pop 
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Which heart rate monitor did people go for?  How do you rate it? 
 
Also, those of you who have been doing this for a week now, how are you finding it all? 
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Cosmo 
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Ive got the Polar rs100, some really good features on it, and the belt is really comfortable which is the main thing as have worn some in the past where it rubs like shite.
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Paul_J 
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are there any good high street stores that do weights, resistance bands etc? 
 
I can't find any that are any good.
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Cosmo 
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The big sports shops not do some decent ones?
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strick206 
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quote: Originally posted by Pop 
Which heart rate monitor did people go for?  How do you rate it? 
 
Also, those of you who have been doing this for a week now, how are you finding it all?  
   
 
Bought mine from argos
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strick206 
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I think i'm going to get some more weights, using my mates at the minute but they are pretty shit 
 
Had a look in argos but doesnt appear to be too much there
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Paul_J 
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quote: Originally posted by strick206 
I think i'm going to get some more weights, using my mates at the minute but they are pretty shit 
 
Had a look in argos but doesnt appear to be too much there 
   
 
exactly? so where do you get them from? I want some like they have in the vid - heavy but small.
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Cosmo 
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Online? Big sports shops must have some!
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quote: Originally posted by strick206 
Yeah i think i'll just do the same, balls to buying some body fat caliper or whatever they say you use should 
   
 
Its the only way to get it tested mate, those electrolyte machines and scales that work out your bmi dont work. The only way to do it is with calipers, you can get it done at your gp. 
 
Buy some adjustable dumbells if cost/space is a concern
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Pop 
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I've had a look at adjustable dumbells and for the weight range they provide they are well priced. 
 
[Edited on 11-10-2009 by Pop]
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Liam 
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Going to give this a try, hopefully i'll be able to stick at it.  
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