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Todd Kuslikis Isometrics Strength - is it a scam? Has anyone here tried it?
Hi all I stumbled across this this morning: http://www.isometricsstrength.com/?inf_contact_key=3c679cb2961c93ca78e8bf752f1496dff13a0b97ab38e257de0b31b0b1fa24f0 I'm quite new to this kind of fitness training so it is hard to assess what he's saying. But I do yoga and I love the idea of doing training without weights or…
Free walking maps online - what do you use?
Up to now I've found streetmap.co.uk useful - OS maps showing most UK footpaths with a 'where am I now' button that puts a pointer on your map showing where you are using your phone's GPS. More recently I've found http://m0.footpathmaps.com/ which is a fast to access full OS map of the UK. It's 'where am I button' only…
MSE News: Hundreds of thousands of gym-goers now benefit from more...
Former fitness fanatics have saved around £37 million in gym fees following an Office of Fair Trading investigation...Read the full story: 'Hundreds of thousands of gym-goers now benefit from more flexible membership contracts following inquiry' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.…
Gym membership, maybe?
Hi, I was wondering if people could give me a bit of advice? In June I bought a Garmin vivosmart hr, I've been getting on really well with it, since I bought it I've walked 1,519,960 steps, it says that's 673.3 miles. I've lost a few pounds, not as much as I'd like to have lost, or need to for that matter. I find myself…
ZombiesRun!
Yay! Got my Race Pack! Have you got yours yet @HeartBreak_Star? Are you running the 5 or 10k? Anybody else signed up?
How often to have swimming lessons?
I have just learned to swim. Only half a length, but hey that's more than I've been able to do for 60+ years. I am currently having lessons once a week. Would it be crazy/damaging to take a second set of lessons? All the teachers at the pool seem to teach the same way, so I doubt there would be a conflict of advice. It's…
When is running shoe sale season?
I've just run my 300th mile in my excellent but very expensive running shoes and will probably need a new pair in the next 3 - 4 months. I would be happy with the same make and model (they are like second skins). I've noticed that lots of the online running shops seem to have sales or discounts on at the moment. Can anyone…
where to start?
I am 44 year old female and 5ft 4 and about 5 stone over weight. Fitness level I would say is in the minus and zero Flexibility. Wake up with bad back just about everyday. So where do I start with exercise. Any good websites/videos I could use. Thanks in advance. Yours Calley
Day 1 of the fight back.
Ouch! everything aches! 52 years old and with a gradually increasingly sedentary job, poor joints, gout, bit of rheumatism, 3 to 4 stone overweight (but stable, good diet) and the last straw now.. high blood pressure. Few years back used to be quite active, I could walk forever, I got more done, more energy. Now a flight…
Children's swimming lessons cancellation
My two children have been having regular swimming lessons, which we paid for by direct debit on a monthly basis, for two years now. The cost is nearly £70 a month and has been crippling us. They're confident swimmers so we thought we could just stop the lessons and save some money. I've just heard from the Company that we…
edited terms and conditions
Hi, Im not sure if this is in the right place but would like some advice. I purchased a "gold Membership" from FAW, its a ticket priority system for the world cup qualifying games. At the time the membership promised guaranteed tickets for all away games. (screenshot to prove) However their website has now been changed to…
Cancelling gym membership
So, I am on a rolling monthly gym membership. According to the Ts and Cs I have to give them 3 months notice to cancel my membership...:( If I try and cancel early, would I be chased for the additional months and thus end up affecting my credit rating?
anyone joined in The Gym membership?
On their website it says £99 for 6 months - student offer and it sounds good so I signed up and made the payment. However, once I logged in my account, it says "Your 10 month student membership expires on the 4th July." Does anyone know how they charge people after the first 6 months? Thanks
GPS tracking watch
Hi, I am doing a lot more walking than I used to and I was thinking about getting a GPS tracking watch, I have a step counter already but I was thinking about the tracker instead. Can anyone tell me if it will give a readout of distance covered rather than steps taken? I am hoping to be able to switch it on at the start of…
Wanting to find a beer in a gym
Which gyms offer the best facilities for beer-drinking after training?
Wanting to lose a beer gut
Through several years of drinking too much and not watching what I eat, I have developed a gut. I want to lose this beer gut and my partner wants to lose some weight too. I guess the question is pretty simple, what is the best way? We've started walking 2 - 3 miles a day after work at a brisk pace, and we are watching what…
Garmin Express
Can anyone help me with the Garmin Express software please: Hubby and I both have Garmin Forerunners, I upload my info all the time but hubby doesn't because he's a techno-phobe. I'm worried about connecting his watch to Garmin Express in case it syncs and adds his data to mine. (He runs a LOT faster than me and I would…
Is my diet why i feel tired most days? What am i missing?
Presumably some healthy peeps on this thread that are good with diet. I feel tired and i think i am missing a key food stuff but don't know what My diet is healthy compared to most peoples, i eat a few naughty bars of choc etc but most of the time for dinner i have salad and chicken followed by fruit and tesco flavoured…
Help me get fit!
Hi I need to lose around 2 stone. I lost nearly 5 pounds before easter, but then we got a few eggs and yeah :O I currently walk around 2-3 miles a day by walking to and from son's school and walking the dog. I am trying to fit in the 30 day shred dvd every day too- one 20 min workout. I work full time though and raise a…
Need Advise
Looking for motivation / Advise from Gym goers I used to be a moderate gym goer and fitness concious however, owing to recent changes in circumstances in family , work I was not focussing on fitness and as a result i see that my trouser size went from 28 to 34 , find it disgraceful to see myself on mirror. I also realise…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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