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Cycle to work equivalent for retirees in Scotland
I am considering buying an electric bike but I can't buy one under the cycle to work scheme as I retired early due to ill health and receive an occupational pension. Under the cycle to work scheme employees save approx one third on the price of a new bike. Is there an equivalent for retirees in their 50s. I pay tax on my…
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Cancelling one year contract at Nuffield
I think I agreed to a discounted price when I joined my local Nuffield in September in the expectation of using it for a full year. However I'm now thinking of leaving to go to a better gym. Does anyone know how it works when you cancel during a year's contract - do they expect to take all the remaining months payments in…
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are there still free trials of gyms?
not sure if this is where to put this, but i have been out of work since i found out i have spinal nerve damage, and find it hard to move around, but i would like to try and lose some weight so was looking to see if there were still free trial memberships in gyms, i live in suffolk and have only found a snap 247, an always…
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Fitness/Smartwatch recommendations
Last year I got my first smartwatch, the Huawei GT2e and I do love it, but it's missing a few features I'd like. Can anyone recommend a watch that has the following: * automatically calculates total calories burnt throughout the day * automatically tracks things like walks, runs or cycling and syncs to Strava * connects to…
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JD Gyms - out of contract membership cancellation query
Hi hope im posting this in the correct forum, please move me if im not! (I usually lurk in the old style forum!) not sure where i stand with this. I cancelled my membership on 12th april with JD Gyms, who recently took over my local exercise4less gym. they confirmed by email the cancellation on 12th april. I had been a…
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Bannatyne Health club Not suitable but wasn't able to find out without "joining"
I went to my local Bannatyne (Perth) and had a tour on 17th January 2022. I wanted swimming and possibly yoga or pilates classes. I told the manager this several times on my tour and diverted him away from all the equipment being used by the gym bunnies. I asked him about classes for yoga or pilates - he showed me the…
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Women's walking trousers for hourglass/pear
I would like to buy a decent pair of walking trousers but when I've tried some on there seemed to be minimal allowance for wide hips (it was a while ago so I can't remember the brands now), and if I were to size up, they'd be huge on the waist/thighs. Any recommendations for brands/styles to try? Budget wise I'd like to…
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Smart/fitness watches, airplane mode?
Do any let you turn off bluetooth?
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Everyone Active Membership renewal
I have an annual membership with Everyone Active who run my local council leisure centres. The deal was pretty good - pay £250 upfront and get essentially unlimited access to multiple sites in the city. This included court bookings, as well as gym/swimming etc. Although I got the membership with a view to using the pool,…
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Best workouts on YouTube
Hello, I want to start doing daily workouts at home with small equipment (dumbbells, yoga mat, rubber). I'm trying to find good workout videos on YouTube. Now I need beginners workouts. Can you recommend something? My goal is not to lose weight, but I want to do some daily exercises to strengthen my body. I'm working from…
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Golf beginner question
The middle finger of my left hand really hurts when I’m playing and for a few days after - any advice please? (No ‘give it up’ cracks please!)
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Footwear for walking… a lot
Hi. I know that running will put more strain on trainers but wondered how long you would expect a pair of lower priced Nike (downshifter) to last? I am walking up to 30 miles a week (longest single walk so far was 19 miles). I live in a city so some is walking on pavements/paths and some over fields or brideways/uneven…
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Nuffield Annual Discount
After a Covid break I need to get back to the Gym, I used to use Hussle but Nuffield are no longer on their platform. Question: Has anybody any experience getting a discount for paying up front for the whole year?
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Personal Trainer 'licence' with club owner not signed
Hello, My gym is claiming that a personal trainer I used that worked at their premises is self employed, and by virtue of the fact they have a licence agreement in place stipulating this fact the club is implying they are not involved with a claim I now have against this PT. I have now seen the licence, and whilst it's…
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David Lloyd Clubs/Vitality Health Insurance discount workaround
Hello all I have vitality Health insurance and saw I could get a discount at David Lloyd. I was a member of David Lloyd for a short time in the past but got rid of it due to personal circumstances. Unfortunately, the closest club to be that provides the discount is Peterborough...which is an hour's drive. If I remember…
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Lululemon Yoga Mat
My daughter has put one of these on her Xmas list as a 'needed' item. She is currently at drama school on a short course where they start the day with yoga and exercises. She says the one she took with her is too thin and doesn't support her enough. I've looked at the price of the brand she's given me and they're…
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Hard wearing boots/shoes
Hi there, I'm looking for a pair of men's hardwearing boots/shoes for casual everyday use. I budget roughly £5/month and would expect a £60 pair of boots to last for 12+ months. Most recent pair (£37) have given up after less than three months - pursuing for a refund. I have designated work boots so would ideally like…
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Fitness tracker with Golf GPS
My Fitbit Ionic fitness tracker watch has died after 3 years of use. I'm looking to replace it with another Fitness tracker but would like a replacement fitness tracker with Golf GPS. Does anyone have any experience with any of the Garmin watches designed for golf and do they have sleep, heartbeat, steps and calorie…
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Resume Personal Training or not?
I was a regular gym member from 2017 until 2020 and was the client of a personal trainer during this time. In March 2020 I started working out in my multi gym at home due to covid until September 2021. I have recently started using the gym again. The personal trainer I used for years no longer works there (he did inform…
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Porridge
Hi I am 40 and 19 stones -6 feet 3. Alcoholic. Doctor has issued warning to lose weight and cut alcohol. I have changed my habit significantly. Drank only twice (this to me is massive considering I drank everyday for years in huge amounts). My eating habit has improved too. I eat porridge ever morning, 2 slices of salmon…
