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Sports and Fitness MoneySaving Sticky
Hello MoneySavers! Here’s some useful sport and fitness content from MoneySavingExpert.com: 🏋️♂️ Cheap gym membership & fitness 🎾 Sports and outdoor deals 👟 Free running apps 🏃♀️ FitBit MoneySaving tips & tricks If you spot any Forum threads on this board that you think we should add here, please do let me know!
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Garmin Scales
Hello, Our bathroom scales ceased to function, so we need some new ones. We like the Garmin scales, as they will directly sync and populate the Garmin Connect App. However, at £120, it is frankly a lot of money to pay and probably not worth it. A popular online retailer offers several alternative types of smart scales,…
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Calories burned
I have a DKN exercise bike with a built in calorie counter This morning - I reached the magical figure of 300 calories in 10 minutes at level 20 at a constant 20kmph - how accurate is this calorie counter going to be ?I have no idea what 300 calories feels like......
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American Golf - Free custom fit, but do you pay for whatever they customize?
Hi, Im new to golf and am looking to book a custom fit with the local American Golf. Although the fitting is 'free' - do I pay for the things that they customise - ie shafts and grips. Im only looking to pay for one of the cheapest sets of irons <£200 and the web site has a link th 'book custom fit' but am wondering if as…
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Social media/podcast inspiration for getting fit
I've let my exercise slip for a little while now. Used to do weights twice a week and a little jogging. Can anyone recommend social media people to follow or podcasts to listen to which are meant for people like me who've lapsed or are just getting started and need motivation?
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Online fitness class using MS Teams - how does it work?
I've been encouraged to join a fitness class using Teams but no idea how it works. I've never even been to any kind of exercise class so can't imagine how this is done online. I thought it would be like following a fitness video but it looks like you can see everyone else wobbling around in their sitting rooms and they can…
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Over 70s insurance
Does anyone know if its possible to get over 70s personal accident insurance for a group of rounders players. We have public liability insurance already.
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Adjustable Dumbbells VS Standalone
Hey everyone, I've started to use the weights I have quite a bit more in December and January, to the point I'm doing something every other day with them. The selection I have I'm just starting to out grow, so looking for heavier weights, my dilemma is between fixed weights and adjustable ones - dumbells in both cases. For…
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David Lloyd Gym Annual Price Increase
Today I received the annual increase notice from the David Lloyd Gym in Warrington. I have a joint membership with my partner and they have wacked up the price well above inflation this year. In 2022, we were paying £55 a month each. In 2023, we were paying £63 a month following a 14.5% increase in prices. In 2024 they…
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Nuffield gym 'joint pain course' and membership afterwards.
I've recently done a joint pain course run at a local Nuffield gym. (Which i understand is partly funded by the local authority, the nhs and the 'chatity arm of Nuffield') I would recommend it, it's 2 sessions a week for 12 weeks, and then a further 12 weeks free to use the gym, pool and classes, then half price membership…
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Unknown DD set up
Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong forum but I've just created an account so I'm new here. Basically, I've noticed a new direct debit set up on my banking app called Debit Finance Collections. No payment has yet been taken but I was baffled by what this was. I googled it and found out it's for gym memberships. I'm really…
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UWCB - 8 weeks free fitness training!!
Hi guys, I'm not sure if I'm having a moment of madness, or if this is going to be the making of me... but I've signed up for a charity boxing match where I've received 8 weeks of free training at a boxing gym (worth £300) and I'm taking part in a bout in the name of charity at a black tie event in December! I'm a couple…
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Best fitness leggings for apple shape
Hi I'm going to the local gym and enjoying it but my yoga type pants keep falling down! I'm an over 55 female with a big tummy - apple shape (hhmmm apple pie...) What are the best inexpensive options please
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Any recommendatiosn for a walking treadmill with safety harness?
Hi all.For my mid-80's mil, who can have blackouts, so needs to be the type with a support harness.Before I begin the tedious search-research, anyone have any pointers?Thanks :smile:
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Cool vest
I know that there are clothes that can help with extreme high temperatures. Has anyone used these? Do they work? Ideally ones that don't need ice packs put in the freezer.
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Please recommend what kg weights for older teenager
Hello, what weights would you recommend for an 19 year old who’s not done weights before. To be used in bedroom.
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Bannatyne won’t let me cancel gym membership
My son is off to University in a couple of weeks to start his degree and has just resigned from him part time job. He has sent several emails to Bannatyne gym requesting cancellation of his membership. He is still within the initial membership period of one year but they have a condition in their terms and conditions where…
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Places to exercise using TRX/resistance bands
Hi, I'm trying to reduce my costs as I have a gym membership for last 10 years but some months I used it 4 days week and other months I do not go at all. So I purchased some resistance bands, TRX, mat and foam roller and thought I would exercise outside the home somewhere as at home it's very difficult to motivate myself…
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Best walking app for remuneration?
Which walking app (with no conditions like having health insurance, having a dog etc) has the best payout for steps?
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TENS machine
Has anyone bought a TENS machine in the last year or so that they are completely satisfied with? I looked at the Boots range online with some negative comments saying instructions too small to read and no replacement pads available for their machines amongst others. Any recommendations gratefully received.
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Football tickets
Hi, I am desperately after tickets to watch a football match at Wembley. I need Man Utd tickets, but they are five times the price of the other teams playing! Never bought football match tickets before and wanted to surprise my husband and kids. Can anyone help me with sites I should check or tips please? Match is on 10…
