down the gym 2moro

JayCee2 · 20-08-2006, 10:41 PM

well tomoros my day off and ill be going to a few local gyms to get my self in one and sorted, i wanna give myself 100% and go for it and have the money to hand so will get in there - whereever that is and get mondays training in ,cant wait few things tho id like advice on....

firstly what am i lookin for that may sound daft but do i need to find the one with best machines ? free weights etc ?

theres only 3 i can think of within a 15 min walk in my home paignton or two in a 20 min drive away

any advice will be appreciated

regards jay 8)

Squatty · 20-08-2006, 10:50 PM

This is purely personal opinion Jay, but I always like to see a really good and extensive free weight section. Remember that you're going to progress whilst you're there so make sure that their dumbbells go up to a decent weight (50kg would be a good guide).

As far as the machines go, ( and once again this is just a personal preference) I don't like those machines that are air powered. I don't trust them. The first gym I went to had them and I was shifting big figures. The I joined a gym with a weight stack on all their machines and what I was able to life went down dramatically. So, I'd want to see machines with good stack. Same principle applies as above - make sure they go up to a decent size. Also, make sure there is enough equipment - it's F88king boring waiting around for a machine or rack to become free

The only other thing I would say is check out the staff and the clients. Do the staff know their stuff? Are the clients actually training or using the place as a social?

Bottom line - is it a good bodybuilding gym. From your posts I think you would describe yourself as a bodybuilder - make sure the gym meets that need.

Good luck mate - let us know how you get on

JayCee2 · 20-08-2006, 11:05 PM

cheers mate will keep u posted to off the top of my head i rember the joining fee for one off them two be around 70 is that a bit much or to be around rite?

regards jamie 8)

Squatty · 20-08-2006, 11:45 PM

Not sure to be honest. I've never actually paid a joining fee

wigz · 20-08-2006, 11:46 PM

Tell them you are currently a member with a rival and are not willing to pay a joining fee, also you have to give a months notice so you can't join today and they will probally give you a free month just to get you to sign.

Squatty · 20-08-2006, 11:50 PM

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Tell them you are currently a member with a rival and are not willing to pay a joining fee, also you have to give a months notice so you can't join today and they will probally give you a free month just to get you to sign.

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mr_o_dub · 21-08-2006, 09:21 AM

if you want a gym with machines in it look for one with the hammer strengh machines as nachines go they are pretty good

**LeeB** · 21-08-2006, 11:58 AM

really you want a bodybuilding gym mate... usually a bodybuilding gym will be a little more hardcore than say a fitness first.. but it will tend to have much more free weights etc. for you to use.. for instance one gym i train at has no carpets.... and no changing rooms.. however it has lots of lads that compete/box/powerlift etc. train there... and also more free weights and machines than you can shake a stick at!

basically anywhere is good enough to train in.. but if you want to progress then you want to be training at a gym where people compete in bodybuilding.. ask the staff if there is anyone who regularly trains there that competes! one of the best ways to find out is to ask the local doormen where the good place to train are!

Squatty · 21-08-2006, 12:03 PM

I've been trying to find some old magazines because I'm sure I read somewhere that Stuart Core (British heavyweight competitor) has opened his own gym in Torquay - which is just down the road from Paignton isn't it?

JayCee2 · 21-08-2006, 10:43 PM

think ive found a gym dont know if u can post the name but seems pretty sound few lads in there when i popped in 2 of which were big :shock: but all of them made a effort to say ello ended up talking to the pt and few other ppl for almost an hour, and as i was leaving i spotted a school mate havent seen sence school walking in and ended up organizing to meet him as he was strugling to find a mate to train with so im there monday and should al go well

will keep u posted

wasnt that bad after all lol 8)

20-08-2006, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayCee2 Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 243 Rep Power:	down the gym 2moro well tomoros my day off and ill be going to a few local gyms to get my self in one and sorted, i wanna give myself 100% and go for it and have the money to hand so will get in there - whereever that is and get mondays training in ,cant wait few things tho id like advice on.... firstly what am i lookin for that may sound daft but do i need to find the one with best machines ? free weights etc ? theres only 3 i can think of within a 15 min walk in my home paignton or two in a 20 min drive away any advice will be appreciated regards jay 8)

21-08-2006, 11:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,931 Rep Power:	really you want a bodybuilding gym mate... usually a bodybuilding gym will be a little more hardcore than say a fitness first.. but it will tend to have much more free weights etc. for you to use.. for instance one gym i train at has no carpets.... and no changing rooms.. however it has lots of lads that compete/box/powerlift etc. train there... and also more free weights and machines than you can shake a stick at! basically anywhere is good enough to train in.. but if you want to progress then you want to be training at a gym where people compete in bodybuilding.. ask the staff if there is anyone who regularly trains there that competes! one of the best ways to find out is to ask the local doormen where the good place to train are! ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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20-08-2006, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	This is purely personal opinion Jay, but I always like to see a really good and extensive free weight section. Remember that you're going to progress whilst you're there so make sure that their dumbbells go up to a decent weight (50kg would be a good guide). As far as the machines go, ( and once again this is just a personal preference) I don't like those machines that are air powered. I don't trust them. The first gym I went to had them and I was shifting big figures. The I joined a gym with a weight stack on all their machines and what I was able to life went down dramatically. So, I'd want to see machines with good stack. Same principle applies as above - make sure they go up to a decent size. Also, make sure there is enough equipment - it's F88king boring waiting around for a machine or rack to become free The only other thing I would say is check out the staff and the clients. Do the staff know their stuff? Are the clients actually training or using the place as a social? Bottom line - is it a good bodybuilding gym. From your posts I think you would describe yourself as a bodybuilder - make sure the gym meets that need. Good luck mate - let us know how you get on

20-08-2006, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
JayCee2 Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 243 Rep Power:	cheers mate will keep u posted to off the top of my head i rember the joining fee for one off them two be around 70 is that a bit much or to be around rite? regards jamie 8)

20-08-2006, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	Not sure to be honest. I've never actually paid a joining fee

20-08-2006, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 429 Rep Power:	Tell them you are currently a member with a rival and are not willing to pay a joining fee, also you have to give a months notice so you can't join today and they will probally give you a free month just to get you to sign.

21-08-2006, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
mr_o_dub Under Construction Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 47 Rep Power:	if you want a gym with machines in it look for one with the hammer strengh machines as nachines go they are pretty good

21-08-2006, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Squatty Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: www.counselling-for-men.co.uk Posts: 651 Rep Power:	I've been trying to find some old magazines because I'm sure I read somewhere that Stuart Core (British heavyweight competitor) has opened his own gym in Torquay - which is just down the road from Paignton isn't it?

21-08-2006, 10:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
JayCee2 Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 243 Rep Power:	think ive found a gym dont know if u can post the name but seems pretty sound few lads in there when i popped in 2 of which were big :shock: but all of them made a effort to say ello ended up talking to the pt and few other ppl for almost an hour, and as i was leaving i spotted a school mate havent seen sence school walking in and ended up organizing to meet him as he was strugling to find a mate to train with so im there monday and should al go well will keep u posted wasnt that bad after all lol 8)