13 Apr 03
Been thinking about joining a Gym,but don't do anything.
Interesting FAQs about pros and cons of subsribing or build your own in today's Sunday supplements.
Had not thought there would be a social side of joining a gym.
It is easy to join somewhere like here for the price of a drink's round,for cerebral workouts,but joining a gym can cost an arm and a leg.
They put social side of joining as a pro.It puts me off more than anything.
Are we not better buying our own equipment,than paying big money for what?
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13 Apr 03
Originally posted by ebrillaI pay 32 pound a month at the local authority gym near to where I work. It is all in membership to all the facilities in 3 different sports centres in the local area. On the social side, it depends on you - I personally go there do my thing and go home.
Been thinking about joining a Gym,but don't do anything.
Interesting FAQs about pros and cons of subsribing or build your own in today's Sunday supplements.
Had not thought there would be a social side of joining a gym.
It is easy to join somewhere like here for the price of a drink's round,for cerebral workouts,but joining a gym can cost an arm and a ...[text shortened]... more than anything.
Are we not better buying our own equipment,than paying big money for what?
Andrew
16 Apr 03
Originally posted by ebrillaDifferent gyms have different styles, at least where I live. I belong to a modestly-priced gym ($270 per year) where people definitely go to exercise, not socialize. It's got all the basics: free weights, weight machines, treadmills, stair steppers, ellipticals, etc. Nothing fancy like swimming pools or fitness classes, but that suits me just fine. Since I don't have room for exercise equipment in my home, this gym has been a great find. But if all you can find is a place where they charge you lots of money for services you don't care about and/or won't use, and you've got the space at home, then you're probably better off just buying your own equipment.
They put social side of joining as a pro.It puts me off more than anything. Are we not better buying our own equipment,than paying big money for what?
17 Apr 03
Originally posted by ebrillaadvantages I have found to joining a gym:
Been thinking about joining a Gym,but don't do anything.
Interesting FAQs about pros and cons of subsribing or build your own in today's Sunday supplements.
Had not thought there would be a social side of joining a gym.
It is easy to join somewhere like here for the price of a drink's round,for cerebral workouts,but joining a gym can cost an arm and a ...[text shortened]... more than anything.
Are we not better buying our own equipment,than paying big money for what?
met people (only a few because of the language thing, but otherwise it's be lots more)
I am more likely to train because I'm I am paying for it
help & advise on exersizes and using the equipment
advise on injuries
advise on training programs to achieve what I want
downside : they charge LOADS