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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…
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Insanity and running
On Sunday I ran the Boscombe 10k, finishing in 48.42 (chip time), an age 50s personal best. Two years ago I ran the same race in 50.36. Apart from the fact that I'm 2 years older and 2 minutes faster what's different? Insanity with Shaun T. I believe this is a fantastic programme for general fitness, but is particularly…
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Pre New Years Resolution Advice
Every year, without fail the gym come January is rammed to the rafters. Come Feb its back to normal, so thought it might assist some people to offer some guidance on how to not be one of those people! a) Set realistic goals - you can't go from not training, to training 5 days a week. Start with 2 or 3 times b) Go gentle -…
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Gym charging problem
I joined Fit4Less. They have a 30 day agreement of £17.99 - no contract. 30 days notice to cancel. My Direct Debit went out on 5th each month, paying in advance for the next 30 days. I decided to cancel on 8th of November giving my 30 days notice in writing. They confirmed that my membership would end on 8th December. My…
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Proform 700 'space saver' elliptical cross trainer: anyone tried this?
Hi All, Am looking to buy a cross trainer and this particular model appeals as it folds up to save space when not in use. Am trying to post a link but struggling, so though I'd post anyway just on the off chance that someone recognises the model and has one! Will continue to attempt the link.... Thank you for reading :-)
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Quiet Leisure Centres
Anyone else enjoying a free run at gym/ swimming pool? It's magic at the moment. For the last few days my local pool has been getting quieter and quieter. I had forty minutes the other day with two attendants (Council Policy) watching only me swim up and down. Gym is apparently much the same. No kids, family groups,…
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The Bodyshred Program - reviews please
Has anyone heard of/doing/done this? http://bodyshredprogram.com Tried to search for some reviews, but I couldn't find any :huh: They're having a Christmas sale atm and are charging $29.99 for a 6 week program. Been going to a bootcamp for the last month and started following health/fitness accounts on Instagram, which is…
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Cheapest/best ways to get fit and exercise?
I'm a single parent to a 3 yr old boy and would very much like to lose some weight! Would like to drop a stone or so, but as I'm restricted with my situation, have any MSErs got any ideas?
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BMX - suitable bike for teenager
My daughter is going to put all her Christmas money from family together to buy a BMX. She'll have about £100 to spend but this could stretch to £120 with her paper round money. It's 30 years since I last had a BMX and I've no idea what to look for. She's seen one but the wheels are only 20" which suggests it's a bike for…
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Local Footballers
To anyone who plays local 11 a side football - how much do you pay? I started playing again this season after 5 years out and have been shocked at the cost. My team (which is a 3rd team within a big club) charges £70 for annual subs (including registration, insurance etc), £6 per match and £3 for training. The last time I…
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Anyone tell me what I'm looking for?
Apologies for the vagueness, but it's all the info I've got. Brother is into rowing and running (more rowing at the mo.) I'm told he's after a thermal long sleeved sports top (thicker than a tshirt, lighter than a fleece.) Not a compression top as they do him no justice at all, but tightish fitting. His wife thinks they…
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Pumping bicycle tyres, help!
OK so I've never had a bike before. And therefore I've never needed to pump tyres before. I use my bicycle as transport to work. I am now stuck having let all the air out of my tyres trying to get it to pump up :( I don't really know what I did wrong. I took of the black plastic cap and it revealed a silver screw bit with…
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Cristiano Ronaldo collects third Golden Boot and says it's his ambition to end career
Real Madrid playmaker is striving to be a better player and hopes the stats reflect his efforts when he hangs up boots:beer::beer: :rotfl::T
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can anyone recommend a cheap tennis racket?
Looking for a tennis racket, decent but cheap. Any suggestions? Also cheap balls that bounce ok.
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running and hydratation
Fellow runners, how do you keep hydrated? I've started taking on running outside this summer and found that running up to 10k and I am ok without drinking anything whilst running (although probably not ideal), but now that I do 15k +, I am finding that dehydration sets in and affects my performance. My problem is that I…
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Running Earphones
Hi all, I've recently got into running and am wondering if anyone can recommend a good set of earphones, I'm currently using the hideous ones that came bundled with my Samsung Galaxy Note 3, they aren't loud enough and they always fall out. I'd really like a bluetooth pair but I'm not sure whether they're compatible when…
