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Sue Wrote:

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> DulwichBorn&Bred Wrote:

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> > I can't believe people pay almost ?100 for

> > leggings which they get red and sweaty in

> > ....😩

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>

> I can't believe people exercise.

>

> But then I'm a lazy git :)


Hang on Sue !. I thought you were planning on getting a Bicycle... and now there is Cycle hanger at the end of our road...

You have no excuse...


.. Bicycles and Ale are never a good combination... though it seems to be a good idea until you have to push the thing home. :)



Foxy

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> I had never heard of Sweaty Betty.. But I was in

> Bluewater yesterday (before I saw this thread) and

> spotted The S.B. shop there.

>

> The name just stuck out. Normally I would just

> walk past shops and not notice the name..

>

> Foxy



Which suggests that it's probably a good shop name (even if it is grim). You (who I suspect has no interest in yoga and sports wear) noticed it and remembered it. That's a catchy name.

oh, but there is science involved...it's not just pretty colours and exclusive price tags. It's about ergonomically designed clothes and all sorts of other factors..


Did you know - for example "In sport, compression clothing has been designed to improve recovery following exercise and training. A similar concept applies to the tight-fitting shirts worn by a number of the teams in the finals of the 2007 World Cup for Rugby Union, with claims of increasing energy levels through transfer of ions to the body".


I quite like watching the rugby, hadn't though there was a reason for their tight tops....

I quite like the concept of www.fatladattheback.com (although it seems they specialise in cycling).


Personally, I like swimming, but wearing the right gear for sport can make you more inclined to actually use your gym membership....

I'll definitely have a look when it opens and maybe find some inspiration.


Maybe we could have a ED runners club (beginners-and-not-too-far for starters...

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