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Lucozade Kit Out Project
Hi, I've searched the forum for this and couldn't find a thread about it. For the next 8-9 months Lucozade sport are putting codes on promotional packs which can be redeemed for sports kit and accessories for local sports clubs. If you have any codes then please go to the Lucozade sport website and click on the kit-out…
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Punch bags
I've recently started PT and I've taken a liking to kicking the crap out of the punch bag lol. I'm looking for one that would be suitable for my garage but I haven't got a clue what ones are decent etc. The gloves too. Any recommendations? Thanks
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Sports Clubs and VAT
I would love to find out whether a not for profit sports club could claim back VAT on ground hire? I play for a small cricket club (17 players), we play about 14 matches at home (rented ground) per season at a rate of £200 per match, we are charged another £560 VAT on top. Our total income and expenses are around £4000…
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Multi gym
Hi :) I am looking to buy a compact multi gym for basic/beginner weight training, for myself and my partner. We really don't want to spend too much money, and we are fairly limited on space. I know we are in the midst of January sales :D , and we have found that the Everlast EV500 from Argos may suit our needs :) It is…
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Fitness Tracker App
Many apologies if this has been covered before but I went through a few pages and couldn't see anything. I currently have a Sony Xperia Z1 and the Sony Smartband to go with it that I try to use to track my daily steps/time walking etc. but I have also started using Runkeeper (free version) as it tracks routes etc. My…
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YouTube Yoga Channel Recommendations
Hi all, I have recently taken up yoga at home for weight loss and to improve my flexibility. So far I've been using Courtney Bell's videos on YouTube but would like to branch out. Can anyone recommend any YouTube channels or accounts that essentially show online yoga classes, particularly for weight loss and flexibility?…
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The Juicing Community
HI All, I have just bought my first juicer and am looking for good suggestions to where is cheapest to buy fruit and veg from that is good quality. I am finding it quite expensive each week to buy what I need. Why is staying healthy more expensive?? Thank you
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Fitbit - Flex or Zip?
Hi Does anyone have any insight into the fitbit flex and zip? There's only about £5 price difference between them at the moment. I'm tempted by the flex but as most of my walking involves pushing DS in his pushchair I wasn't sure if it would work correctly and I've read others say it doesn't track properly if you're…
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Gym overpayment-can they keep it?
My dh joined a gym in 2013, and in March 2014 cancelled the membership. However he forgot to cancel the direct debit, and between us we each assumed it was the other's bill. So the gym has received almost £200 of our money. In the information they sent him when he cancelled they say they "No reimbursement can be made for…
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Want to get fit, shead stones and eat healthy for the new year
hello all, I want to get fit, shed stones (yes stones, not pounds) and eat healthy for the new year. I would be grateful for anything for suggestions which has worked for you, and what not to do? Gym? exercise? small food portions? no more take aways? what have you tried????
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Smoothie recipes anyone?
I’ve started making smoothies as a mid-morning snack, but I’m a bit short of decent recipes. Search engine results seem to throw up so many unrealistic recipes (who has lemongrass sitting around? Or cherry juice?) that it’s such a faff to sort through and find good ones with mainstream ingredients. So far I’ve got *milk,…
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Disappointment with gym facilities
I have a membership at a Virgin Active gym which I joined because I particularly liked some of the equipment they had in the centre. In the last month they've been doing renovations and have taken a lot of this out so now it is much less accessible in a busy gym. I find myself less motivated to go to the gym (unusual for…
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Possible New Treadmill Advice
Afternoon all My trusty treadmill went boom yesterday and I would like to replace it, however in the 4 years since the initial random £75 impule buy, the technology seems to have changed quite a bit and I'm not sure what to repalce it with. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on makes/models etc that are decent…
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30 Day Challenge Apps
I downloaded the 30 Day Ab, Push Up, and Squat Challenges to my iPad (for free! very MSE!) and I am currently on Day 5. Has anybody started any of these challenges, or has anybody completed them? What are your thoughts on them? I, for one, can't go up stairs at the moment! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
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Fitness Unlimited
I wonder if anyone has had any success in haggling with Fitness Unlimited for cheaper memberships? Or with any gym for that matter - is this something that happens in that industry? If so what discount did you get? Thanks in advance
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Virgin Active kids swimming lessons
Our kids are 7 and 5 and they want to get swimming lessons in the local Virgin Active. Any ideas how to do it? Apparently one adult needs a membership and I am looking for another way. What are all the options please?
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Going The Darts
Hi I'm going to watch the Darts in Frankfurt in June as was wondering if anyone has any information on going. I'm trying to understand what the difference is between seated & table to free seating. I understand that seated & table is what we can see on the TV where everyone is. But is free seating any less of an…
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has anyone on MSE ever taken part in tough mudder?
just having a look at the webwite.. i just couldnt do it. The pics make me feel _pale_
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New Garmin
Hi I have used a Garmin 205 for a number of years but have lost it and I am on the hunt for a new one. I called into Sweatshop and they said that tomtom was now competing with Garmin. I don't need to download my times onto a pc and I did not use many of the facilities on the Garmin nor did I use the heart rate monitor. I…
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Pure Gym
Has anyone ever joined on a hard-working offer? How long has it been before the gym actually opened? I joined 2 weeks ago, left my old gym and there seems to be no sign of Pure Gym actually opening. I have emailed but no reply. On Twitter they say they can't say when it will open. I will have to rejoin my old gym for a…
