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Cheap plastic bike shed needed.- anything like blooma out there?
So I found this on B&Q and its literally perfect. However, its OOS with no indication it will ever be in stock. Anybody know of something similar at a similar price? Amazon and EBay seem to be giving options that look the same for hundreds of pounds, and the B&Q Keter I think at £120 doesn’t appear to fit a bike. Really…
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Which inner tube do I buy for this mountain bike?
Hi all recently had a puncture in my 5 year old Halfords mountain bike. While I was fixing the puncture I noted the markings on the inner tube. It says... CST (Made in China) 26 x 1.90 / 2.125 So, seeing as Halfords are doing 4 inner tubes for £10 I thought I’d buy some. So, I go to their website and I CAN select 26” but…
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Making a bicycle into an exercise bike?
I would like to be able to change my ordinary bicycle so I can use it as an exercise bike at home to help with my fitness and confidence before going out on cycle paths. I've looked at a couple of you tube videos about 'making' something from wood or metal, but both are beyond my ability. I've looked on amazon and I'm a…
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Best Rowing Gloves
Here is a collection of top 5 best rowing gloves that come with some useful features. One of the important features of these gloves is that they all have a soft interior that will surely keep your fingers blister-free. So, you can purchase and try any fair. Thanks for asking. 1. NRS Men's Boater Gloves 2. Fit Four The Neo…
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Cheap trainer websites
Hello I'm looking for some new reasonably priced trainers, comfortable ones for my mum. I'm aware of a few places to try: sportsdirect, mandmdirect, dwsports, sportsshoes.com, decathlon, ebay, amazon.... Are there any other websites that you can suggest?
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Petition to open swimming pools
Please sign! For lots of us with health conditions swimming is the perfect form of exercise, as well as greatly beneficial to mental health. Its also much safer than going out getting drunk! https://www.swimming.org/swimengland/open-our-pools/ You can also write to your MP, I have although not sure it makes any difference.
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Swimstars Holding Fee
Further to the recent announcement swimming for my daughter is still not going to take place. We are paying and have been paying the holding fee but to then find out the holding fee doesn’t then credit the account for lessons. Are they able to do this or am I able to claim these funds back? I believe that the company will…
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Refused refund even after cancellation
Hi Looking for advice. I recently purchased gym equipment from BearFitnessUk which turns out to be ab italian company. After purchase they informed me I would not receive delivery until August. In light of this I asked to cancel my order (within 2 weeks of original purchase) the company made this very difficult asking fit…
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Exercise bike or cross trainer?
I'm thinking of buying an exercise bike, but recently read that they're not necessarily the best for a bit of general exercise. I'd thought of a cross trainer, but space is a bit of an issue. I've had a look around on the internet but there's so much out there. Can anyone offer suggestions, please?
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Wireless Headphones
Good morning all. I am after some advice if possible. I've been looking for some wireless headphones for when I go out running or do HIIT sessions. I have narrowed my search down to two and wanted to know if anyone had any advice for which ones to choose? Maybe someone has an alternative that they think is better. I am not…
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Fitness during Pandemic
I've inadvertently discovered "Rucking" whilst doing my outdoor exercise. No its nothing to do with rugby but is military inspired by walking with weight in your backpack. Here's a couple of links if you're interested? https://fitatmidlife.com/what-is-rucking/ https://www.goruck.com/get-started-rucking So I've slapped on a…
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Running with someone
I’m a solo runner, I love the time to myself and to be mindful and thoughtful. I love running hills, my own pace and without concern to talk to others. However I have a friend who hates running alone and begged me to come along with me... well I reluctantly agreed, but our pace was SO different and she was soooo slow.. I…
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Bodweight workout no equipment video
Can anyone suggest a good bodyweight workout video to build and tone muscle to do at home? Thanks in advance.
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Golf fees
If you have paid golf fees from 1st april 2020 until march 2021 can you have a rebate pro rata. Some members have not even paid.
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Virgin and sky refunds
Has anyone been successful in receiving a rebate from Sky or Virgin? Did anyone receive the email they claim to have sent? Did anyone get an email asking customers not to phone them because their lines were busy or they didn’t have staff to answer your calls? No wonder the onus was on the customer to contact them because…
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Gym member DD cancellation question
Hi, I hope I can ask this question here, apologies if it's not suitable. I pay a local sports club a monthly fee through a direct debit conpany. I hadn't trained for months and then lockdown meant I wasn't going to, so I cancelled my DD through my bank without a second thought. Now the collection company is emailing asking…
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Personal Training Course Level 2 & 3
Hi not sure if is the right section of the forum but it seemed like the most appropriate. So i signed up for a personal training course which would qualify me to be a level 2 gym instructor and a level 3 personal trainer. The course was part practical and part online and cost £2800 for both qualifications, to fund this i…
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24 May Champions for Charity Golf Where Tiger & Phill target for 10M
Golf has returned, so of course This weekend's The Match: Champions for Charity team event featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning has innumerable prop bets you can wager on ahead of the golf Sunday at 3 p.m.Here some tips to enjoy,
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Personal training refund
I paid my personal trainer for six months of three sessions a week just before the lockdown, since then i have changed my mind about wanting to continue with these sessions so have asked for my money back, minus the sessions i received in March, he says that the money is non-refundable, but it doesn't say that on his…
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Anyone else skating?
As the ice rinks are closed I dug out my inline skates. I hated it at first, but four weeks later, practising one hour each day, and I now think it’s wonderful. I can do a lot of my on ice drills, although stopping is always going to be less effective unless you collide with a brick wall of course. I ordered a new pair of…
