joining a gym, maybe – advice?
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What interesting timing. I just joined a gym yesterday! While the cleanliness of the gym as a whole is definitely important to me, I REQUIRE the locker room, showers, etc. to be spotless. I require good lighting. That’s just me though. Their hours sound good. You might want to visit a few times during "peak" hours OR at times you think you’ll be going just to see how crowded they really do get. The club I joined offers tons of classes — Ab Labs, Kickboxing, Yoga, Karate, Spinning, Weight-Lifting (to music!), and of course all the aerobics, body sculpting, step, etc. classes. It also offers ski conditioning classes and drop-in basketball (woohoo!). One of the important things for me was taking a look at their class schedule to see if I could actually take advantage of the classes. I needed classes at the "right time," AND I did’t want to be a sardine in a packed class. Again, visit the gym during times you think you’ll most be using it to take a look at the classes. Many gyms offer a cheaper per month membership if you choose to pay for three months, six months, or a year in advance. If you start out paying month-to-month and see you’re really taking advantage of your membership, you might want to consider paying for six months at a time. But here’s a good question to ask: What happens if you pay for a six month (or year) long membership and something happens that won’t allow you to exercise? What’s their policy on "stopping" the membership or refunding (unlikely) the membership? You might ask what services they offer that one would have to pay for in addition to their membership. You might ask them how often they get new equipment, how often they add new classes, etc. You might also want to call the Better Business Bureau to see if they’ve had any complaints filed against them (gyms used to be notorious scams, although most of them are honest now). That’s all I can think of right now. GO FOR IT and USE IT though! Jen 198/169/123 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Help me decide, guys. I made an appointment at the gym nearest the school where I teach. (There’s nothing near my house.) I went with the greatest of trepidation. I expected nubile nymphs in spandex. Named Buffy and Barbie. Who cracked their gum. I thought I’d be the only double-wide load in the place. What I found, to my surprise, was a whole The place is clean, the equipment is well maintained. You can pay by the month and not obligate yourself beyond the next 60 days. It opens at 6, which would work before school, and stays open until 11, and the parking lot is well lit and in a safe area. They have an instructor in the weight room at all times; two during peak hours. They’re connected with an orthopedic rehab group, so I’m assuming their staff is reasonably well trained. What else should I ask, or look for? They didn’t even take my phone number – I was expecting a lot of pressure, frankly, and was pleasantly surprised not to have that happen. I can afford this – IF it’s something I’m going to use; otherwise I can’t justify it. Advice, O sage ones? katie
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to the giant emperor penguin, who stood awaiting an answer, (Stu!) said: : I think that exercise, especially at the beginning, needs to be : supervised. As I only have one body I need to ensure that it is ok : while I learn to listen to it. If it makes you feel better, then it’s beneficial. But honestly, unless you have a specific handicap, exercise shouldn’t need to be supervised. Even the most expert of sports physiologists can’t tell -how you feel-. They can monitor your heart rate, and tell you to stretch and warm up and cool down, but that’s nothing you can’t do yourself. They can suggest, based on your heart rate and the number of reps you can do of something, a workout plan, but that’s not the same as being the person feeling the difference. Get a doctor’s checkup before you start, sure. Start out slow, sure. Learn how to use the machines, sure. But after that there’s no reason why someone should be "supervising" you. I think that’s part of the problem with our don’t-exercise-enough culture (at least here in the U.S.) — people think they need special equipment and trainers and tons of time to work out, and that’s just bull. Or they go to the other extreme, and decide that their very first aerobics class they can do super-high-impact. and then people get injured. whoop, big surprise there. cindy 170/149.5/135 383.3 miles (and holding, for a while)
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You should also ask if it’s possible to "freeze" your membership if you go away or get sick. My gym does that. When I sprained my ankle, they "froze" my membership, and I only paid a nominal fee until I was able to go again. Sue Harmon SOLUTION http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2421/
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Katie, Go for it!! I was nervous about doing the step aerobics, but I do it and it helps so much! Not just with the diet and weight-loss, but more importantly with attitude and psychological lift & strength. And I really need the all the attitude help I can get when I do step aerobics with the 20somethings as I am 50 and 50 pounds overweight (so I figure I must be burning mega – calories) Lila – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Help me decide, guys. I made an appointment at the gym nearest the school where I teach. (There’s nothing near my house.) I went with the greatest of trepidation. I expected nubile nymphs in spandex. Named Buffy and Barbie. Who cracked their gum. I thought I’d be the only double-wide load in the place. What I found, to my surprise, was a whole The place is clean, the equipment is well maintained. You can pay by the month and not obligate yourself beyond the next 60 days. It opens at 6, which would work before school, and stays open until 11, and the parking lot is well lit and in a safe area. They have an instructor in the weight room at all times; two during peak hours. They’re connected with an orthopedic rehab group, so I’m assuming their staff is reasonably well trained. What else should I ask, or look for? They didn’t even take my phone number – I was expecting a lot of pressure, frankly, and was pleasantly surprised not to have that happen. I can afford this – IF it’s something I’m going to use; otherwise I can’t justify it. Advice, O sage ones? katie
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whats a quid? — Regards, Marc H. Po For the benefit of Spambots everywhere: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This seems like a lot to expect from a basic gym package. I mean, it’s a good service, but one I’d expect to pay extra for. WHy? I pay 23 quid a month for my membership, and I can have as many consultations as I like in that time. I think that exercise, especially at the beginning, needs to be supervised. As I only have one body I need to ensure that it is ok while I learn to listen to it. I admit that I go during the day when things are quiet (benefit of shift work). Things may be more frantic in the evening. 245/212/195?
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<<whats a quid? **Mmmmm in a nice maranara sauce……LOVELY!! seriously, I believe its british money ( possibly slang – like a buck is a dollar). ** 312-270-160 ( Longing to be the woman I was, not the woman I could be ) Just Me, Lisa. "I’m not fat..I’m big boned!" -Eric Cartman- *SouthPark* PCOS the Silent Disease << http://www.pcosupport.org Psst….Notice the unconcious spam block!
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Go for it! Use the aerobics and the weights. find a pattern and do it! It will energize you. — Regards, Marc H. Po For the benefit of Spambots everywhere: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This seems like a lot to expect from a basic gym package. I mean, it’s a good service, but one I’d expect to pay extra for. WHy? I pay 23 quid a month for my membership, and I can have as many consultations as I like in that time. I think that exercise, especially at the beginning, needs to be supervised. As I only have one body I need to ensure that it is ok while I learn to listen to it. I admit that I go during the day when things are quiet (benefit of shift work). Things may be more frantic in the evening. 245/212/195?
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i think so thay it’s special to pay to make fitness Marc H. Po a
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