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leg muscles
Hi, My leg muscles are getting weaker, I walk most days with the dog for approx an hour plus walking about just doing other stuff. I was thinking about trying ankle, would these help? I can't do much exercise as I have stage 2 COPD and problems with my knees and back ( waiting for a bone scan) but I do need to try…
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Who Will Win ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 - Prediction
Hey Guys, I hope here are millions of cricket fans and they are desperately waiting for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 that is to be started in the month of May this year and I would love to take part in the participation of predicting the winner. According to you who will win the mega event of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019…
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Half marathon 6th January - knee injury!
Hi I've got a half marathon on 6th January - to say I'm under prepared in an understatement as I entered it fairly randomly as it's been on my bucket list for a while, and I'm not getting any younger. Here is the thing, back in November, I did something nasty to my knee, not sure what but going down stairs was / is…
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Warm, windproof fleece
Not sure this is the best area, but the question doesn't really fit elsewhere.... For years I've had a great SprayWay windproof fleece that was incredibly warm and clearly windproof. But it's time to let go. Can anyone recommend a good quality windproof, warm fleece? Not interested in cheap prices, more good quality.
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Migraines and running
Folks looking for suggestions. Problem, after long runs 10 miles +, i always get a migraine, licks in within 30 minutes to an hour, i eat and rink after the run. I also have breakfast, porridge and fruit prior to start (1-2 hours) Thought it was down to poor hydration/salts/carbs as tbh i normally run half marathons with…
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Walking shoes
Can anyone tell me which brands of lightweight walking shoes are good quality and comfortable? Chunky trainer/shoe hybrid types rather than trainers for road and trail walking. There are plenty of reductions on Sports Direct of stylish Gelert and Karrimor shoes but I believe they're both owned by SD now and are not what…
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Has my gym broken my contract?
I would like your advice please. I have been a member of a gym for 13 years since it opened in my area. I have had continuous membership paying upfront every six months. I could use any gym in the UK with my membership. The gym brought in a tier system a couple of years ago, where you could use any gym in your tier but not…
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bespoke child friendly stickers - leisure and sports company
Hi All We are a relatively small children based leisure and sports/fitness company and looking to get some name stickers made for with our logo design on or just something child friendly. some which we have been using are like these https://www.amazon.com/Superhero-Handwriteable-Stickers-Students-Teachers/dp/B07G195R8K We…
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DW Sports / Fitness First did NOT cancel contract
Me and partner were both members of Fitness First / DW Sports gym. My contract was a monthly rolling contract, she had signed up for a 12 month contract and was in month 7 of it. September 2018 We moved house which was far enough away to trigger her release clause from the 12 month contract. We went in to store and I…
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Ice skating and ice hockey
If anyone is looking for low impact exercise that improves balance, cardiovascular fitness and agility, take a look at skating. I used to do long distance running, 10 km, but my knees became so painful I had to give up. I still miss it something rotten. Running through the New Forest is amazing. Running through a forest at…
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Tent recommendations
I'm looking for a tent, it will be used for camping trips mainly to Wales in April, the summer and October. Not sure if I need a double skin or single, I've read double is preferable. It will be just me but I will need a fairly large one for all the stuff I will need as I am going mountain biking. I won't need anything to…
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Rocktape
Where's the cheapest place to get decent rocktape please? TIA! HBS x
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Exercise bike recommendations
Hi, I've cancelled Mrs Dust and I's gym memberships due to busy schedules and childcare making it difficult to get there. I'd like to get an exercise bike as we can use this in the evenings when the little one is in bed. However it looks like a minefield! The heart rate monitors look useful as cardio is something I need to…
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Cancelling gym membership
I joined DW fitness in June and am paying £32 per month, its a 12 month contract. I haven't been to the gym for at least 4 weeks, partly as I've hurt my elbow but mainly because I'm just too busy. I really want to cancel my contract...is this possible as I'm tied into a contract?
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Lidl’s HealthForYou Fitness Scales
I bought myself a set of Lidl’s HealthForYou fitness scales on Thursday, they are going back on Monday. I don’t think they are fit for purpose. The scales will only talk to smartphones, but the App is my main bug it was a nightmare to set up and even now I’m not 100% sure if it is working correctly and there is no…
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Gym Membership Issues
Hello everyone, I seemed to have gotten myself into a bit of a pickle with my local gym and I hope you fantastic people can help. So basically my Direct Debit comes out on the first of every month, and on the 1st of October 2 Direct debits came out. I called the gym and asked what the additional £20 was for and they said…
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David Lloyd Price increase
Our David Lloyd membership for a family of 4 has gone up 3.33% from £240 to £248. Can anyone tell me if that is within the allowable increases? I’m trying to get out of my contract early so looking for a reason if possible. Thanks!
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DW Fitness Price HIDDEN Increases
Check price increases over Xmas period. Mine was over 10%. Notification hidden in spam looking DW Email!!! "Maximise your Membership at ......." angry!!
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Keep Moving Challenge for 2018
With so many folk having fit-bit type devices (or similar) and keeping a note of how far they have walked or run each day I start this thread as an open challenge to record your distances. No specific target this year, just set your own. Whether you will be walking, running, cycling or swimming I hope that you will use…
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Ow the pain !
As a flat runner of around 40-50 miles a week thought it would be fun to go run up Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire dales :-) run went fine itself as far as my 1st fell run but Jesus do my legs hurt 2 days on !! can hardly walk downstairs. So any tips to ease the pain or prevent it occurring next time ? clearly not a true…