Sports and Fitness MoneySaving

A question about : Anyone tell me what I'm looking for?

Apologies for the vagueness, but it's all the info I've got.

A question about : 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 Ј70 for annual subs (including registration, insurance etc), Ј6 per match and Ј3 for training.

The last time I played (admittedly 5 years ago) it was roughly half the overall cost - Ј20 annual subs, Ј3 per match and Ј2 for training.

A question about : 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 :-)

A question about : Paying for a sports therapist/physio

Hi

I started having problems with my achilles tendon mid August. I have run regularly for years but was doing more than usual when the problem started. I decided to rest it completely but even though I have not done any running for a month am still having problems.

When I get out of bed on a morning it is sore and stiff - not good when you are only 44!

I know its not my trainers, I get these properly fitted. I dont know if I can afford to see a sports therapist.

A question about : 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, toddlers, even the grizzlies have disappeared!

It's the same every year in the run up to Christmas and the week between Christmas and New Year I practically get the place to myself (when it's open).

A question about : 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 - don't hit the treadmill for an hour straight off, ease yourself in

A question about : 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 beneficial to runners.

Has anyone else noticed this effect?

A question about : T25

Hi has anyone done this workout?

I have not been exercising for some time and have about 50ish pounds to lose.

I used to run about 10 years ago did London marathon and great north run among others but find it hard at the moment, I am trying to up the walking I do as i spend a lot of time at work sat down at a desk, in the car or someone's house.

Does anyone know if T25 would be a good start to build up fitness or is it aimed at a more advanced level?