Somewhere to chat about general fitness topics that affect day to day life

OK, so you have your gym membership and you have your training shoes...how do you get started, how do you know what your entry level is

What style do you prefer to do, is it effective, have you tried others and not found them to be so successful

Sub-Forums: Boxercise & Body Combat, Cycling & Spinning, Dance & Aerobics, Running & Jogging, Swimming, Tai Chi, Walking, Weight Training, Yoga & Pilates

Do you go to a gym on a regular basis, do you feel they are value for money or can you get similar exercise in every day life

Have you bought any of them, do they work, what are your experiences with a fitness DVD or video

Have you ever used one, what were your experiences - good & bad about having a personal trainer

Have you got 'home gym' equipment, how often do you use it, have you regretted buying it or has it helped to motivate you

What are the best ways to keep your children fit, can you push them too far sometimes, what about those children who just don't want to exercise

Are there fit clubs in your area, would you go to one if there was one nearby

What do you eat to keep healthy, have you any secrets to share on how what you eat can help keep you fit

Do you take extra vitamins, minerals and/or supplements...do they work...how do they affect your fitness or health

Have you got any favourite healthy recipes to share...if so please post them here

They are advertised on the television all the time, but just how good are these energy drinks...do you use them with your fitness routine

Why did you take up a fitness routine, did you want to or were you advised to on medical grounds

How important is it for you to have a high level of fitness in your overall body health, can you do too much exercise...

What are the most common injuries that you can get when exercising, how can you prevent them and what are the best ways to treat them

There was a phase in fitness exercise where people were encouraged to go for the burn...is this healthy or can it do more damage than good...when should you stop, do you know the signs that something is wrong

Can you still keep to an exercise routine when pregnant, does it help the body cope with pregnancy better if fitness levels are kept up

What do you do to relax at the end of your fitness routine, how important do you think relaxation and meditation is in fitness routines

How do you get rid of stress - who taught you your chosen method

How do you keep your mind fit and active, are there ways to keep natural aging processes at bay...share your experiences

Getting enough sleep is important, do you find that your sleep patterns are better when you are keeping fit

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