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Gym routine help
Hi all . I’ve joined a gym called the gym group and my local gym isn’t ready yet so they are giving us three months free access to another gym. You get three 1-1 sessions with a trainer and also classes and induction. Right I don’t want to do 1-1 or induction at the other gym as il be using my one o initially joined more…
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What is your PB for a half marathon?
I done my first half marathon on Sunday. 1 hour 53 minutes and 20 seconds, pleased with the time but going to do another one in April and hopefully run quicker. Just wondering who else has done a half marathon, what your time was and what one you did? I did the Thorpe Park half marathon and it was very good, definitely…
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5k and 10k PB
Hi everyone, What is your 5k and 10k personal bests? I have done a 10k in under 49 minutes before and a 5k in under 22 minutes. Not sure what my exact times are as I have never done a proper event but will hopefully do one in the next few months. Let me know what yours are. Andrew
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Leg cramp sufferers?
As a runner I constantly feel Charlie horse night cramps in my calf. Also painful knots and cramps during or post running. I know it’s a weakness associated with my hips but also it could be magnesium deficiency. All things I have addressed now. But I also heard tonic water assists leg cramps with the quinine ingredient,…
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Chest guard/protector for football
Odd request - I'm looking for a chest protector or something similar that I can wear under a shirt when playing football. I had heart surgery in 2012 and whilst all looking good, I have metal wires in my chest. I've had a few occasions where an impact to my chest has been painful - what feels like the ends of the wire…
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Need a best one in cheap rate
Hello Folks, I am facing some problem from last 5 month.My husband is overweighted.day by day he becomes bulky.I think it creates problems of our Sexual life.i told him to go to the gym but he didnt.thats why I am planning to buy an exercise bike and rowing machine for the home gym. My budget is not so high. I will buy a…
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6 kids tennis lessons, plus racket, balls & t-shirt (Tennis for Kids 2018) - £25
Tennis For Kids is back! For £25, children will receive the following: - 6 x coaching sessions - A Babolat tennis racket (21 or 23”) - Pack of tennis balls - Personalised t-shirt - Follow-on offer to keep playing These tennis taster sessions are available for children aged 4-11 who are NEW to tennis. From how to hold a…
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Inversion table
Has anyone used these for a 'bad back' ? Are they as good as most people make out ? Basically it tilts you backwards until you are hanging upside down and stretches the spine.
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Terms not always upheld
Hi I hope someone is able to offer advice. I have been a full member of my gym for 15 years always paying full membership (not cheap). My daughter started working there in June 17 we found out in Jan I could have a cheaper membership on her family & friends discount. I gave the standard 3 months notice to move to this in…
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Home gym equipment for a small space
I need to do more exercise, I have gone from an active job with brisk long walks every day to a driving based job and only gentle strolls. I can't join a gym because I don't want to leave my elderly (hence the change from brisk to gentle walks!) dogs alone any more than I have to in order to work and maintain some…
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Exercise and overcoming nausea help.
Very briefly, I'm an unfit person (main exercise up till now is dog walking and Pilates.) I used to do some running (5K) but stopped due to a knee injury. Generally went early morning and never had a problem. I work full time. Routine is get home. Walk the dog. Go to class. Eat when I get back. The last couple of Pilates…
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Myprotein gift cards
Hey all just a note about gift cards for myprotein if you buy or get given a gift card for this site, you cant use it in conjunction with any sale or promotion, might not seem strict, but if your loving family member spends £30 on a giftcard for you, given that my protein pretty much constantly run a 3for2 or 30% off, you…
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BetterPoints app
Has anyone used the BetterPoints app? I've just heard of it, seems similar to the Bounts app & wondered how people found it or if anyone has used both and has comparisons, pros and cons? https://www.betterpoints.uk
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Race Cancellation Refund
Does anyone know if there are any consumer rights around race refunds cancelled due to weather? Not objecting to race being cancelled for safety but just been told that I will receive no refund or deferred entry or entry to another race? Are we not entitled to a partial refund at least once contractors have been paid? It…
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World Marathon Majors
Anyone got any money saving tips on how to compete in the 6 ? Have done London and would love to get THAT majors medal :j looking at 2.09 events that do packages but quite expensive- anyone find it cheaper? Thanks
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American Golf gift cards check expiry
A word of warning to anyone buying American Golf gift cards they do not have the expiry date on the card and when as I did go into the store to check when the card did expire I was told March 2018 so when I went to spend the card on March 8th I was told it had expired on March 2nd 6 days earlier. Contacted customer…
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Reebok exercise bike
I'm looking at getting an exercise bike, the Titanium TC2 to be exact. Does anyone have experience of this or other Reebok exercise bikes? Or can anyone recommend another bike? Cheers
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Protein options for a sailing vegetarian?
Hi all, I've recently started working on board a ship. The gym is fine but the protein options for a vegetarian are cheese, yogurt, cheese and more cheese (it's a French ship hence the abundant cheese!) I'm looking for options to up my protein (obviously as MSE as possible) and was wondering if anyone had any ideas other…
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Unable to cancel gym membership
Hi All, First post here, hoping someone can help. I am a member of a gym and have been for 8 months or so, I want to cancel my membership as the standards of the gym are very poor. I have emailed them but they have rejected my request to cancel. I have spoken to the management company and they say I need to complete my…
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Getting out of a joint membership
Hi. I piggybacked onto my partners gym membership and we then had a joint membership. Now my partner has decided to quit gym and moved house they have cancelled hers but now chasing me for the remainder of her 12 month contract. Stating I've cancelled direct debit mandate and in breach of contract. Yet it didn't come out…
