MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 12/25/11 — Many indulge in copious amounts of rich foods over the Christmas period so the New Year, for many, marks the start of a new fitness regime in an attempt to shed those extra pounds gained over the festive season.
Kick-starting health regimes doesn-t come cheaply which is why Swinton, the UK-s leading broker is urging -gym buffs- to make sure any expensive fitness equipment is covered on the correct insurance policy.
Valuable mp3 players, running trainers, GPS tracking devices and even pedometers can easily go missing when at public gyms. Home will normally cover items such as these, but it-s worth checking with the insurance company to double check – there-s nothing worse than starting the new year at a loss, having to pay out large sums of money to replace lost or stolen equipment.
For those who prefer to work out at home, double check that fitness machinery such as running machines, cross trainers and even weight benches that are stored in garages or outdoor sheds are covered under your policy.
Steve Chelton, Claims Manager at Swinton said: “We all like to start the new year as we mean to go on, and this generally means a detox or diet. Fitness fanatics should be wary of the dangers of leaving expensive gym equipment or accessories lying around either in the home or at a local gym. If they get damaged, lost or stolen it can impact significantly on home insurance, or worse still, ones bank balance.”
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