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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…
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DL and kids swimming
I joined DL in April 2018 and my kids started swimming lessons at a cost of £25 per month each term time only. I have now been told that their swim prices are to increase to £37.00 each per month!. I've written to the relevant DL and explained that for us this makes swimming lessons unaffordable and would like to cancel…
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Pre-run supplement
Doing a 5km run on Saturday and need to do a good time. I run regularly, have a healthy diet and lifestyle yet am lacking in running energy. I usually get my nutrition from food but what can I take for an energy boost for the run at the weekend? Preferably from Holland and Barrett
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Problems with Village Gym
Has anyone else had problems with aggressive tactics from this group? I joined their Swansea gym in January on a monthly contract so I could cancel when I want. I then gave them 30 days notice on 13 May to say I no longer wanted membership after 14 June. They ignored my e-mail and I did not get confirmation within the 7…
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Iron man race
I am looking forward to participate in an Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race on 6th April 2019 and I am looking forward to having a holistic training plan. But before I develop such a plan along with my personal trainer, I want to test how good I am with my current capacity. For that, I am looking for a small fitness challenge…
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Warm Up
Any suggestions please for warm-ups and warm-downs when doing weights? I tend to get a bit stiff the next day after exercise these days. Is cardio eg treadmill the best way of loosening up before doing any weight training? What about afterwards?
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Advice on supplement program?
I am looking at a few different options, just wanted some input. I just hit 51, still work out daily. Looking for I guess a combo of a testosterone boost, with strength and endurance/recovery increase to maintain my regimen. Has anyone tried bdg performance labs, the first thing that came up when I search this seems to fit…
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Climbing gear
Hopefully this is the right forum - Cold Mountain Kit on Tower Bridge Road in London is closing down and has loads of very cheap climbing gear - some real bargains on shoes. Enjoy!
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Wide fitting running shoes
Does anyone know where i can find wide fitting running shoes such as Nike ? So far i have only seen ones in the US BUT i wish to find a UK seller.
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activity tracker for small wrist
Looking for an activity tracker but have really small wrists. Its not the strap size that's an issue I know most trackers you can get small straps. Its the face size, I am looking or one with a small face (I don't like the look of large watches on a small wrist). I don't mind the brand, it needs to track distance, steps…
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Advice on supplement program ?
I am looking at a few different options, just wanted some input. I just hit 51, still work out daily. Looking for I guess a combo of a testosterone boost, with strength and endurance/recovery increase to maintain my regimen. Has anyone tried bdg performance labs, the first thing that came up when I search this seems to fit…
