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Spezialized Mountainbike cheaper somewhere?
Hey, I have been mountain biking for a couple of years now and recently tried the bike of a friend - "Spezialized Epic FSR Comp Carbon"and I need to have it! It´s awesome, it´s an experience to ride! The only problem I have is the price....whereever I checked - in Brighton´s bike shops as well as online the price is always…
MET's - what are they?
I have been into sport for around forty years, and used to measure my fitness on how I felt after exercise, the duration of the exercise, and in recent years (in the gym) by how many calories I had burned off and what level I was exercising at. Last week I read an article in the Guardian, which suggested that our exercise…
Whats the best stadium in the world?
Having been watching the fantastic Marseille stadium in the Euros and saw some awesome clips of the new San Francisco 49s stadium at night when full. Got me thinking. What is the best stadium in the world for sheer awesomeness/atmosphere? Interested to hear thoughts on what you think it may be and any great stadium…
Good treadmill for under £200
I want to take up some exercise and have decided on a treadmill. Plan on doing about 2 miles per day. These are the ones I am considering: * Pro Fitness Motorised Folding Treadmill - Argos * XM-PROIII TREADMILL - Amazon * X-LITE II TREADMILL - Amazon * Confidence Gtr Power Pro Motorised Treadmill - Amazon * Body Sculpture…
Private or council gym and swimming pool?
I have finally learned to swim but still pretty poor and prone to a bit of a panic when out of my depth. Currently I go to the council gym and swimming pool. The gym is fine. The pool is very wide, and is roped off so that it provides for swimming lessons, lane swimming and an area for general swimming. It's 2 metres at…
Buing A FitBit
Ok so i've decided to take the plunge and purchase a FitBit, Choosing the Charge HR, I need an XL (21cm) wrist. I go to their approved retailers to find nobody has that size, i then went to their own shop and they have it. so i contacted them via facebook and got the following reply:: "Thanks for the interest, Tony! Charge…
Action Cam (for Cycling)
Hi all. I'm looking to get some kind of Cam (Action Cam) for when I go cycling. Looking towards Mountain Biking more than road. Any suggest a decent Cam that will fit comfortably on a helmet. Having said that, what are handle bar attachments like? I have a Garmin Edge 1000, so thought of getting one of the Garmin Cams..…
Nuffield Health take over of Virgin Active: what are my membership rights?
I am a member of Virgin Active Preston and it is one of the club's that's are being taken over by Nuffield Health. I am currently in a 12 month contract with Virgin but I wanted to know if I'd be able to get out of it now that it is being taken over by Nuffield Health. I called Virgin Active but they wouldn't let me…
Cancelling virgin gym nightmare
Dear forum Members, I joined virgin gym in Mill hill London on Monday the 11th of July using the 50% off offered by vitality. I am on a monthly rolling membership. I visited the gym twice, on the 11th to try it out and on the 12th for the vitality fitness assessment. On both occasions I was disappointed by the level of…
Swimming Lap Counter
I'm thinking of getting a digital one that counts laps and distance automatically and sends data to an app. Does anyone use one or can recommend from personal experience please. Thanks EM x
Podiatry issue
Hello, Not really sure if I've posted in the right area but all help is appreciated! I have orthotics and noticed that they're starting to crack. I made an appointment with a podiatrist for the 14th of May. I initially requested an appointment for 2 x pairs of orthotics. The receptionist said that she would make it a…
New Bike advice
Hello everyone, I am on the lookout for a new bike. I cycle 5 times a week to and from work which is about 6.5 miles in total a day. My current bike is a hand me down from a family member, is too small for me and is over 15 years old so it starting to break. Where is a good place to get a new bike from? I was wondering if…
Which fit bit?
This has probably been asked before so sorry for asking again if it has. I want to get fit (used to go to the gym but found it boring and expensive) I don't know anything about fit bits. I have used a step counter but find they are not accurate. l can't carry my phone on me at work so can't use an app so thought this would…
New grip for putter - golf
The rubber grip on the handle of my putter needs replacing. I popped into the pro shop at my club expecting to pay about £8 which feels a lot. He showed me a few and it turns out the cheapest he could do is £18 (this is for just one club!). I felt a bit tight but just couldn't face paying it. For the record the putter…
David Lloyd now £108
I just signed up to David Lloyd in Beckenham and its at £108 per month. Is this normal? Why the hell are corporate rates higher than individual rates? They don't display pricing on their website nor anywhere listed. Should they be more transparent about gym membership pricing either in the gym when you get there or on…
The Gym - no joining fee?
Hi all I'm looking to join a gym and I'm torn between a local Pure Gym and a The Gym. I have a promo code for the joining fee for the Pure Gym buy my slight preference is for The Gym. Is anyone aware of a promo code to cover the £20 joining fee? Thanks
Which treadmill?
Hi, I've been really lazy recently and packed on the lbs. I see to run regularly (even did a few half marathons) but then split with ex and didn't have any one to have kids so stopped running. I'm wanting to get back in to it but I'm struggling again with kids. I've tried taking them with me on a bike but it just doesn't…
Banntynes gym membership woes help
Below is a transcript of the complaint i've just sent in which should make everything clear. Can anyone here help? My girlfriend and i have been joint members at Carlisle for a long time, myself even longer. We recently found out Bannatynes have changed their prices, meaning we have been paying EXTRA for the same product…
Does anyone have the "Basis Peak" smartwatch/monitor?
I just wondered if anyone out there owns a Basis Peak health/fitness monitor/smart watch? Can I pick your brains for a minute? I was looking at getting a smartwatch to monitor things because I struggle with night sweats and they are a bit of an unknown when I speak to Doctors about them. I've had them since my late…
Mixed martial arts gym
Hi all. Today I went to an MMA gym as it is something I am interested in doing to get fit and also as its something I'm interested in. The only thing is the gyms don't display their prices upfront so I don't really know what to expect. The gym I went to today want £99 as like a joining fee and first months membership then…

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