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Choosing a bike
I'm hoping to get a bike through my employer's Cycle to Work scheme. It's the Halfords scheme but also includes independent retailers and I'd rather support independents. However, my first visit to a shop was underwhelming (after glowing reviews of the shop). Based on my vague criteria (I was open to suggestions and…
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Keto / Low Carb Frugal Meal Prep Thread? Saving Pounds while (hopefully) Losing em!
I have taken a look and I can't see a thread or even a specific place to put this, please feel free to redirect me! I follow low carb, and I am a tightfisted, yellow sticker chaser and I love to save money on a lifestyle that can become pricey easily. I love money-saving recipes, I meal prep and love cooking in bulk. I was…
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I bought a new treadmill from reputable retailer... And it broke
Hi all sorry in advance if this is the wrong forum. I have financed £900 for a new treadmill, After installing it and using it without an issue, less than 24h later, my wife hears a distinct, audible, mechanical noise and the belt misaligns and folds. After close inspection, I note the belt is ripped. This is less than a…
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If you give away fitness equipment are you liable for someone injuring themselves on it?
Hi all, giving away a load of stuff for free via our local gumtree, ahead of a house move. We have a pull up bar which is hardly used (it defeated us pretty quickly!) and in good condition. No assembly instructions but they can easily be found on the internet. My question is, if we give this away to someone and they then…
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Fitness and Yoga at home
I've recently joined an online lifestyle channel where I can practise Yoga live with and instructor or via catchup recorded sessions if i'm busy. They also offer fitness classes, healthy eating advice and loads of other stuff. The woman that runs it is really nice and its very informal and fun. They offer a free 7 day…
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DW sports take over
After take over of DW sports I’ve been told by Everlast gyms that i have automatically been enrolled to them at a higher monthly rate. My contract wasn’t with them and I have emailed various times all ignored. I had email today to say they didn’t get money as I stopped direct debit. What should I do?
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How to lose 10kg?
I need to lose 10kg as I am overweight, tummy fat. I've started to fast and only have chicken and veg at dinner. Miss breakfast and lunch. Only drink water throughout the day. How long will it take to lose 10kg? Any other things I can do? Thanks
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Fitness First insisting on charging for notice period despite notice being given while closed
I attempted to end my Fitness First membership during lockdown, on 25th June by sending a direct message on Twitter. Given that they weren't answering phone calls and the gym (and the building containing the gym) was closed, this seemed like a reasonable approach. They aren't arguing that I didn't give notice on that date…
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Issues cancelling Village Gym membership
Apologies if this is the wrong place to post. I'm looking for advice as I'm having issues cancelling my membership with the Village Gym. I have been a member for over 2 years but circumstances have changed so I no longer use the gym. I have a 30 day contract so in theory I should be able to cancel by providing 30 days…
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David Lloyd membership
Anyone any tips / thoughts on how to cancel / challenge the email I received tonight regarding my gym membership?? I Received an email from David Lloyd gym tonight informing me they will be restarting my membership on 31st aug and will take my direct debt out on 1st sept. They will add the 5 months I’ve missed on to my…
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Sports team behaviour, what is acceptable?
Today I met someone I hadn't seen for ages. She is in a sports team I want to join, but for reasons I don't want to disclose it's now quite hard to get in. We got chatting and I was shocked by what she told me. The team uses WhatsApp to communicate, and the chat is full of pornography and extreme 'jokes' including blatant…
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non payment of gym invoice for freelance classes taught
Wondering if anyone on here can point me in the right direction of someone that can help. I'm chasing payment for classes taught at DW Fitness First between 17th-24th August and 15-25th March - emails are bouncing back. No one at Everlast Gym (their buyer) can help. I invoiced the right email address before the deadline,…
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Gym membership contracts
I’m a member at a gym and due to health reasons I’ve kept my membership on hold however before COVID my son had swimming lessons there. His membership was on hold until the lessons started back again. However I don’t want him to go back to the club as A I’m not a member and B I’m not happy with their set up etc. C my…
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Everlast fitness previously DWsports
Hello, I am looking for a bit of advice, I visited a DW sports on Saturday 5th of September in hopes of obtaining a day pass to which they do not provide at current times. I was informed the only way to get in was to join on the day but I have a grace period of 10 days to cancel if I did not want to continue the…
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Decisions... decisions...
hi, I'm thinking of getting either of these as I don't intend to go to a gym any time soon: Reebok Z Jet 400 Cross
Trainer MARCY ONYX C80
ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINER they are similar to each other but I wondered if anyone had any experience of these in order to make my mind up as to which to buy thanks in advance
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Gym charges full fee whilst partially closed
Hello all! My sports club has charged me full fee for August and September, whilst not providing full access since they opened after the Quarantine: currently the opening hours are reduced, less classes and less spaces in classes and no acces to sauna/steam room. I have contacted them stating that I explained a discount,…
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Which martial art?
I recently attended three Aikido classes in a local village hall. Brilliant! Unfortunately the teacher had to make a runner due to an overseas debt (at least that is the story). So I am now looking to join an established local club. Our village and the nearby small town have numerous clubs including judo, Taekwondo, Karate…
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Gym membership - Bannatyne club
Hello - I am seeking advice about gym membership rules due to Covid 19. I have 12 month gym membership with Bannatyne which runs out in Nov20. Club froze all memberships in March- July die to Covid 19. I am not able to visit my gym on regular basis because I work from home now and the gym is located near my office. When I…
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D.W. Gyms taken over.
Good afternoon, Following DW going into administration, I am advised that our local gym has been taken over by an outfit called SDI Fitness. (Part of the Frazer Group.) I cancelled my D.D when DW went into liquidation. Have they any right to "sell" my membership to another company. Presumably all previous deals are…
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Fusion lifestye membership
I joined my local leisure centre yesterday. I booked a swim lane for this evening. (18.30- one hour slot) I was late, 20 minutes. I was told when I got there that there is only a 10 min window for entry. I understand that with the pandemic there are restrictions, but the reason I was given was "track and trace" Well it was…
