Yeah I cant wait to get back to a real gym... I have a small home gym (squat rack/cable machine/battle ropes/barbells), but miss the cool shit like tire flips/box jumps/bulgarian bag steam shower etc.
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I just ended my membership at Xsport fitness, the gym smells lilke shit and it's crowded most of the time, I tried planet fitness and it's a lot cleaner and way cheaper. I was paying almost 40 guest included, now I'm only paying 24 guest included. More machines, less money, more hygiene, WIN!
I have had a PF membership for a while, but never go. Only $10/mo. Used to go to Lifetime, but was just way too expensive for what basically turned into a daycare/teen hangout in the weights area. No rules were being enforced and it was just mayhem.
Only thing I think PF can improve on is the cleaning stuff. Recycled paper towels and spray bottles of Sparkle Glass Cleaner doesn't work very well when wiping down equipment.
I have never been in a gym that smelled like roses lol. I mean everyone there is or should be sweating, so its going to smell.
What Xsport were you going to, I cant see any PF having more equipment than Xsport. I cant lift at a PF as I hear they frown upon dudes lifting heavy and they dont have heavy dumbbells.
If I go to the LA by my house in Hanover Park its very similar to what your saying. If I go to the one by my work on the south side, its the exact opposite lol.
Shawn1112 I'm not even lying man, I've been in gyms but for some reason there must be something wrong in the ventilation system or something who knows what that makes this disgusting smell. you only perceive it when you are entering the gym because after a short while you get use to it then it won't bother you. if you don't believe me go and smell for yourself. I'm talking about the one on Lake st, Addison IL. and it's crowded too, which makes it uncomfortable to work out because there's goofy people just warming up the machines on their phone and when you finally get the machine there's a goofy guy already asking you how many sets more lol. I went to the PF in Lake st Addidon which is down the road, less crowed, doesn't smell lol.another big complain is the kid's play ground, I took my kid which is 11 yo, he's obviously too old for the playground so he was just seating on the tables on his phone waiting for me, one day they came to me with some BS that he could be by himself because of insurance blah blah, I told them it wasn't the first time he waited there and the hoe was like I'm sorry these are the riles sorry we let this happened the previous times, I was like ok then he can go to the play ground and the hoe is like, I'm sorry is closed for the day LOL I was like WTF then I can't workout today thank you. that same day I went to the PF and asked for a tour and trial, the lady very courteous is like, yes your kid can wait in the couch no problem. in fact I made my kid a guest profile and now he works out with me, WIN all over!
The gym I joined has a promotion where if you schedule two free personal training sessions you get your enrollment dues back.
Had my first session today and it was actually super helpful. Guy was super cool and we spent the first half of the session talking about my past fitness experience, what I'm currently doing and goals, then the second half doing a mobility assessment. In about 20 minutes he already helped a lot with my squat form which I've always struggled with. I'll see how the next one goes and of course price and stuff, but any of you guys ever worked with a trainer?
Had my first session today and it was actually super helpful. Guy was super cool and we spent the first half of the session talking about my past fitness experience, what I'm currently doing and goals, then the second half doing a mobility assessment. In about 20 minutes he already helped a lot with my squat form which I've always struggled with. I'll see how the next one goes and of course price and stuff, but any of you guys ever worked with a trainer?
Second training session today and I got my ass handed to me. My coach is definitely more of a body weight / mobility focused kind of guy which I am not. Today we went through a full body split with the heaviest weight being a 10lb plate and I shit you not I failed out of a couple sets towards the end.
Dude also happens to be a licensed nutritionist so helped out with some questions I had and gave me a few things I can try to lean out while still prioritizing building muscle.
Pricing is a bit high, but still might consider it once or twice a month.
Dude also happens to be a licensed nutritionist so helped out with some questions I had and gave me a few things I can try to lean out while still prioritizing building muscle.
Pricing is a bit high, but still might consider it once or twice a month.
Don't eat massive burgers every night. Hrmmm Im just guessing of course.
Don't eat massive burgers every night. Hrmmm Im just guessing of course.
4 out of 5 weekdays i eat a triple cheeseburger for dinner ?
Right now Iām eating in a few hundred calorie deficit (I estimate maintenance is around 2300 and Iām eating 1800) to lean out. Calories can stay the same for now, but he recommended I lower carbs a bit and increase protein / fat. Extra protein to make sure my body has enough to build muscle and extra fats to keep energy up. **This is NOT keto, just a bit lower carbs. Iāll absolutely still be eating rice, pasta, bread, ect.
Also recommended I incorporate 1 or 2 hiit workouts on top of the regular cardio and workouts Iām doing now.
Impulse purchased some gear today.
Titan ham/glute glider. Currently using rings to do the same thing, this makes life a little easier.
Wall mount barbell holder for 6 bars. Iāve only got 3 at the moment but would like to expand that.
Wall mount band hanger.
Iāve got them all dangling off of my treadmill handles at the moment, or in a pile somewhere.
Titan ham/glute glider. Currently using rings to do the same thing, this makes life a little easier.
Wall mount barbell holder for 6 bars. Iāve only got 3 at the moment but would like to expand that.
Wall mount band hanger.
Iāve got them all dangling off of my treadmill handles at the moment, or in a pile somewhere.
i don't bench with a spotter, prefer incline dumbbell bench but do flat barbell as part of my routine. had 2 oh noes moments last tuesday, tweaked some arm muscle on the second. pretty annoying now in that it affects anything with my arm, including just bracing for like a leg curl. so sticking to squats and shoulder presses on a machine for now, as everything else kinda sucks. it's not too bothersome at muay thai though.
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