Mungler Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Part of my daily routine involves sitting on an exercise bike in front of a large telly. I have long since watched every film worth watching (and probably 95% of the critically acclaimed films on the Netflix list which is my top tip of what to watch first), then I moved into documentaries and am now looking for anything vaguely useful in the real world. I've nearly got through all the DVDs done by Rob Parsons (I attended a 2 hour lecture of his when I first qualified and I learnt more in those 2 hours about management and life than I had in the previous 4 years) and he lectures on relationships, life, parenting and business. So, any ideas or tips of what I can watch next on DVD - it has to be DVD to pick it up and put it down in 45 min chunks. I'd even have a stab at a foreign language (etc) - the DVD presentation does however have to be engaging. Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diss4111 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 have you thought about sitting on a sofa? They are a lot more comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Mungler said: Part of my daily routine involves sitting on an exercise bike in front of a large telly.......So, any ideas or tips of what I can watch next on DVD..... Tour de Yorkshire? Imagine yourself keeping pace with them as they pedal up Tan Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diss4111 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Have you tried 'positive Shooting'? or 'Shotgun Magic'? i hear you need all the help you can get 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Buy a bike and look at the real world. Better than any DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 I find the Barney Dinosaur and Bee Bright dvd’s Very entertaining and educational:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Grandalf said: Buy a bike and look at the real world. Better than any DVD. Having seen Mungler's Gluteus maximus as he is walking away from you, covered up i must add, (which is his way of saying how boring you are) I would not suggest the he takes up cycling on the queens highway. And i take my hat off to you sir for trying, well done Your going to loose more calories watching a decent soft porn movie than any documentary, unless is about the reproductive activities of Jessica Rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diss4111 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 11 minutes ago, Grandalf said: Buy a bike and look at the real world. Better than any DVD. but that would actually mean pedalling it rather than sitting on your **** watching telly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) So I get home from a day’s hard graft and see a page full of comments; I’m thinking ‘great, someone’s offering up a personal recommendation of a quality educational based DVD fronted by the most amazing and engaging presenter and probably some other useful recommendations and tips thrown in’. Yes I thought, on pure numbers and stats alone there’s got to be some nugget of gold and a decent steer in the right direction and which is right up my street. I think I better check again when I get back from work tomorrow tonight 😝😝 Edited January 9, 2019 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 I have just the thing for you https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/pshe/basic-law-video.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diss4111 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Law-Dummies-2nd-John-Ventura/dp/0764558307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I know you said DVD but there are some excellent TEDx talks and for 45 minutes you could back to back two of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 The Brian Cox talking books are excellent I guess they are available on old style formats too. Otherwise you may have to download them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 09/01/2019 at 09:40, Mungler said: Part of my daily routine involves sitting on an exercise bike in front of a large telly. Have you tried pedalling it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fatcatsplat said: Have you tried pedalling it yet? 😂 Joking aside, have you exhausted the plethora of shooting vids on YouTube yet? There are some very good boxed sets on iplayer, on all manner of topics, and some equally good series on Netflix. I’m pretty sure YouTube has some educational vids too ( building a 4x4 was a favourite of mine ) but not sure of their running times. As an aside, some mates of mine who take their cycling and fitness quite seriously have their bikes coupled up to actual ‘routes’ with all the relevant gradients, corners, traffic etc, which are displayed on their tv or monitor. Not sure if this appeals or not ( personally lubing up ones genitals doesn't appeal......well not for cycling purposes anyhow ! ) but they’re certainly fit lads. Edited January 10, 2019 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diss4111 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Scully said: 😂 Joking aside, have you exhausted the plethora of shooting vids on YouTube yet? There are some very good boxed sets on iplayer, on all manner of topics, and some equally good series on Netflix. I’m pretty sure YouTube has some educational vids too ( building a 4x4 was a favourite of mine ) but not sure of their running times. As an aside, some mates of mine who take their cycling and fitness quite seriously have their bikes coupled up to actual ‘routes’ with all the relevant gradients, corners, traffic etc, which are displayed on their tv or monitor. Not sure if this appeals or not ( personally lubing up ones genitals doesn't appeal......well not for cycling purposes anyhow ! ) but they’re certainly fit lads. Trouble with this is that a sharp downhill corner would come up just as he is tucking into his bacon bap and he'd crash and probably go through the patio doors 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Stop at nothing maybe? 😉😂 How about something by Tony Robbins (not the Blackadder one...) just don't drink the kool aid. Edited January 10, 2019 by LondonLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Riding on rollers rather than an exercise bike is a whole lot more engaging... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I’ve gone for the Art of Conflict Management - 30 mins a pop, well reviewed. There was scenic bike rides in Thailand 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I suppose it would be an interesting read, but don't expect to be an expert on resolving conflicts when you get to the last page. But at least you'll be able to jump on your bike and pedal as fast as you can away from the situation, well kind of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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