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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…
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Badminton Racket Advice
Hi I am looking at getting a new badminton racket and wanted some advice. I currently play once a week with friends and am not looking at play competitively but would like to upgrade my badminton racket. I currently have a Carlton Enhance 40 Racket which has been ok but I would like to upgrade to something lighter and with…
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After Illness back to the gym
Just curious how long after being ill should you go back to the gym. My partner is due to go back to work after nearly fortnight off due to a virus that has knocked him for six. Had to have antibiotics. He is due to run an half marathon early april as well!!! I have been ill but not to the same extent. I had glands on one…
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Speakers for a small group
Probably there are better boards for this question but as this is for a small fitness group (about 15 ppl) that we do with friends trying this one first. Can anyone recommend a good speaker for a small hall, we also plan to use it for our social events for about 50 people?
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Wondercore replica
Hi I have just purchased a wondercore (well a cheaper version made by lions of Amazon) and wondered if anyone has had good results using it?
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Fitness tracker for hockey and swimming
I'm thinking of getting a fitness tracker. I'd like it to do the following: 1. Display the time and have a timer function 2. Be robust enough that if it gets hit by a hockey ball it should be OK. This isn't very likely to happen but I don't want to be taking the risk with an expensive device with a glass screen. 3. Be able…
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Where can I try out cross trainers?
Hi, We’d like to buy a cross trainer but would like to try it before we buy it. We have a fitness centre nearby but they have no budget cross trainers on show, a few mid range (starting at £700) and lots of high end trainers. Ideally we’d like to try some of the cheaper trainers (the £100 ones like the XS Sport, and the…
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Good insoles?
I could just jump on eBay right now and buy some but i'd prefer to see what others are using they they think worked well or didn't work well & what they used them for. Right now i'm suffering from pain on the ball of my left foot. This at times extends to my second toe, it's like a tendon or something being stretched, but…
