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Gym membership help with complaint.
Hi this probably could be in a few different sections but i'll try and explain best I can I signed up to a 'cheap'ish local branch of a big chain gym in July. I signed up for 12 months. Since I've been there I think there have been 4 managers? Anyway, last Friday, the newist of managers decided to send a mail shot round to…
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Fitbit issues
Hi All, Not sure Im in the right place as new to this, but.. Having issues with Fitbit!! Bought a Surge in Feb 2015, 1st watch malfunctioned after 9 months so they sent replacement . The new watch then broke (strap near watch), after 10 months had another replacement. Now my 3rd watch has done the same,after 9 months…
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Foam Block
I am looking for a rigid foam block to stand on to do some exercises A standard yoga one compresses too much It only needs to be about 2 inches thick (just enough to give clearance for the other foot) Any suggestions ?
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Gym membership cancellation
Forgive me if this is in the wrong section, please move it if it is. Last November, I signed up to a gym membership with my local leisure centre for a 12 month contract. 2 days later I was told that my dad was unwell and 3 weeks after that he died so I ended up not going to the gym. I finally went in February and I was…
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Personal Trainer AMA
:hello: Any questions fitness/nutrition related hit me with it! Thought it might be good to have a place for professionals to help others out with general advice:grouphug:
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Curious observation - anyone have an explanation?
As part of a cardiac rehab regime I have to do a cardiovascular workout five times per week. For this I use a pulse meter to ensure I'm reaching the required levels and to monitor the warm up and cool down. The other day I noticed something which I can't explain. For the first time I can remember, I sneezed during the…
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Hamstring stretching question
As part of my physiotherapy exercises I am stretching my hamstrings using my stairs. Do both together and one foot alone on each foot. I find the underneath of my left foot hurts (my good leg) gets sore when i do the left foot stretching on the bit of the foot which is resting on the edge of the stair. Tried wearing old…
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Selectable Dumbbells
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any experience of selectable dumbbells? I am (was) a regular gym goer minimum 3 times per week for last 2 years but due to work changes and change in family life I am not able to get down to the gym that often anymore maybe once per week if I am lucky. I am missing it and seeing a negative…
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Gym lied about how to cancel membership
Hi all, Last year I joined a gym run by the local council, I had student membership. I attend a few times but then I was unable to go as I was in my third year at uni and the majority of my time was spent out of town on placements or in the library till stupid o’clock. After a couple of months of paying for membership and…
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Cancelling gym for medical reasons
I was diagnosed with PTSD last November (ex forces) and I am going for counselling with Combat Stress. Part of this involved fitness and well being so I joined the local gym. This worked well for a few months but I have found my mental health deteriorate again and will require further counselling. As a result I cannot cope…
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30% off Vegan Protein from PlantWarrior
I follow /plantwarriorco on Instagram and they're running a Black Friday sale of 30% off all their vegan protein! I'm not a vegan myself but I've already ordered 2 bags. Early New Years resolution for me! :j :rotfl: if you go on their Instagram bio you'll be able to see it
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Resistance bands
I want to buy a set of resistance bands for someone who doesn't have access to a gym, I've looked at lots of reviews but still not sure which set to go for, has anyone got any recommendations? so far looking at these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DGAID78 and these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodylastics-Resistance-Stackable
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Flat stomach without the sit ups!
Need some help and advice please I need to acheive a flatter stomach after years of beer abuse (and bring my midrift into line with the rwst of my body)and I need your help getting one but without the sit up/crunches. I simply cant bring myself to go through my arch nemesis of exercises to acheive that ...sorry! So, can i…
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Prolapsed Disc - Seeing Chiropractor
Apologies if i am posting this in the wrong place! I have been trying to get back to fitness for a long time after suffering with a slipped disc back in 2014. My wife got me a groupon deal to see a Chiropractor. After inital consultation and scans it seems the my problem is my muscle tensions are all over the place, mainly…
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Looking for a home multigym
We're looking for a multigym that will either go in the garage or a concrete-floor outbuilding. I'm looking for recommendations on what to go for - I've seen this one on Amazon which include a legpress at more than the weight that I currently press (60kg), and the usual upper body bits:…
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Pedometer
I just want a pedometer to track my steps they all seem so complicated. I would like one to wear round my wrist, any suggestions?
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Wrong bike?
Hi all. I've just got my old mountain bike out after a while and went for a ride on it. It seems that on the flat, I can cycle in top gear (21st) very easily, any kind of decline and I'm pedalling faster than the pedals can go and on a slight incline I'm having to down as far as 8th gear. Do I need to get a road bike? are…
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Weights: cast iron or vinyl?
Are there any obvious disadvantages to vinyl weights? I know that they look a bit naff, but I'm very practical, and bench pressing 75 kg is the same exercise whether it is with vinyl or cast iron plates. But I can't help thinking that I am overlooking something, otherwise why would cast iron weights so popular? I also…
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FREE outdoor gyms - could you save £100s a year on gym membership?
FREE outdoor gyms – could you save £100s a year on gym membership? I've just reread the above guide on the main MSE site :) there still isn't one near enough for me to use but has anyone tried one?
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Fitbit style fitness tracker for kids
It's on their Christmas lists (boys 11 and 8, into football) after borrowing mum's Charge HR. Both have iPads and eldest has iPhone for app but possibly both and certainly youngest would like something with a screen to view data in real time. We have no preference for Fitbit, wife just has one because she bought it from…
