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Mi Health - Fitness First Discount?
Hi all, I recently joined my industries union (BECTU) who offer a number of discounts with selected partners. One of these is discounted gym membership through a program with Incorpore. Seems like this company sets up Corporate Gym schemes for other companies. You have to buy a Mi Health card for £15 which entitles you to…
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How much is an LA fitness padlock?
Hi, as the title says I was wondering if anyone knows the cost of a padlock at LA fitness gyms. I have a groupon 10 day pass to use and notice it says to bring a padlock or purchase one there, thanks in advance :D
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Good news has come of all my rants..
...and of course all my hard work! I have been asked to join the competitive powerlifting group at my gym. :j It's a massive compliment, but I'm really nervous! So thanks everyone for listening to my rants and warblings about free weights and the like haha! HBS x
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Rant!!
Why are so many gyms removing free weights and putting machines in?? Even worse, why are some gym removing squat racks and putting in Smith machines?? :mad: HBS x
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Good Fat Burner
On a big training hit at the minute, got all of my supplements bar a fat burner. My mate recommended Warrior Blaze Reborn, but everyone is out of stock, anyone have any recommendations?
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Halp who is the regulatory board for gym memberships?
Hi Guys new to the forum here so please bear with me. Back in January I joined fitness first on a year contract with the same intentions as everyone else to start going gym, get fitter etc. I joined at the Berley Square branch as it was round the corner from my work, but chose the multiclub option as I was keen to go the…
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Protein shakes/supplements advice required.
Water just doesn’t cut it any more after a gym session. I would like to try these protein shakes but with so many varieties it difficult to know which one to go for and I don’t want to do i degree in sports science. I would just like one that helps with recovery and rehydration and is not high in cholesterol, which i…
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How to Avoid 'The Gym' Joining fee
If you want to join 'The Gym' (theGymGroup) joining fee and just pay the monthly fee as normal. Sign up with the group, then cancel the next day. Make sure to inform them that you wish to cancel (very important) and cancel the direct debit with your bank (very important as they wont) Then wait and check your email. You…
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Swimming spas (anyone tried one?)
Has anyone ever tried a swimming spa, if so what was it like? Were you pleased with the experience? For anyone who isn't sure what they are, here are some links: http://www.riptidepools.co/swim-spas/nautilus/std http://www.endlesspools.co.uk/endless-pool.php
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Fitness first price increase
Hi All, I've been a member at this gym for over a year, when I joined they were running a £14.95pcm membership for a year. I thought BARGAIN, didn't expect much for my£14.95 as I have a personal trainer who works out of this particular gym, I used the facilities for a while but due to cleanliness/hygiene issues I stopped.…
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Cancelling FitnessFirst membership
My son (stupidly) joined Fitness First then unfortunatly lost his job and couldn't afford the membership any longer of £30+. He asked to cancel but they wouldn't him instead "allowing" him to pay only £8.95 for the rest of his contract, around 12 months and wasn't allowed to use the gym. This finished a couple of months…
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Gym increase?
Hi All, Just abit of advice I joined a council run gym in September last year, its a couples membership so me and my best friend are on it (dont ask!) It was a 12 month contract with a no cancellation clause Anyway they have written to us both saying that the prices are due to increase on the 1st April. I dont see how this…
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body sculpture manual
Hi, I have just recievied a body sculpture ban-1700 and was wondering if anyone knows where I can download the manual for it please
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Treadmill shopping!
Not got a lot of pennies but want a decent treadmill that will last. Must be electronic and with incline adjustment, ideally with speed controls to vary by either 0.5 or 0.1 km/ hr. ideally light and foldable, max £ 200. Any recommendations gratefully received. Thank you
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Oafs in the gym
Cute, aren't they? I've been going regularly since I joined. Very regularly. I'm about (checks My Fitness Pal) 30lbs down, have progressed from the first induction workout to doing a mixture of stuff - including a Zombie 5k training on the treadmill, as the weights have already stabilised my joints enough to make it safe…
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wheat protein isolate powder?
i am putting this here as i know a lot of sports people use protein, all i can find is whey and soya, does anyone know where i can buy wheat protein isolate powder? thanks for any help.
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I wish my local Library was as quiet as this part of MSE
Sadly it's not. On a monday they have about 100 under 5's singing and running around up and down the aisles. Pushchairs and tantrums everywhere. It has to be heard to be believed. I remember when you couldn't even whisper in a Library without being shushed by an assistant. (70's) Great days. :)
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Gym membership issues...(that ol' chestnut)..
Hello, I joined a gym last September - through the Club Company - and about two weeks after i had my induction, i became quite ill with pleurisy and despite attemtping to contact the gym manager, i was unable to attend. it was a 12 month contract and i paid the next couple of months installments anyway. Prior to me even…
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Whats the best free diet logging site?
Can anyone recommend a safe free diet site where you can count calories, log your weight etc. I dont want to keep paying £5 a week.
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chi running
i started running not that long ago after a fellow mse'r announced her new years resolutions and i stupidly asked how i could help, her reply was to help her with three of her challenges, so ... i took up running with the intention of later on in the year running a half marathon. i love running, i have really enjoyed it so…
