Bannatyne is a c0ck

[Mich the Tester]

There’s a good reason why the big chain gyms don’t like people to just join for the winter. Those people generally train outdoors in the summer and are often seriously fit. They’ll pay their membership, turn up a few times each week and cause wear and tear on the silly machines that have cost gazillions to install. What Bannatynes and other chains really want is people who pay up and then only turn up from time to time to amble along on the treadmill and have a natter before buying several diet shakes in the bar and spending a fortune on having cucumber slices stuck over their eyes in the 'wellness centre' ; maximum revenue for no outlay or effort.

[Jog On]

Nice gym = nice totty to look at and spur you on with your workout (followed by a nice unwind in the sauna/jacuzzi/steam room).

Can be quite motivating

[Shimano105]

Nail on head there Mitch. I do like spinning classes with jiggly ladies though...

[Mich the Tester]

Nice gym = nice totty to look at and spur you on with your workout (followed by a nice unwind in the sauna/jacuzzi/steam room).

Can be quite motivating

If you want to get seriously fit, google ‘crossfit’ and see if there’s a group in your area. You might even end up in the kind of shape that the jiggly ladies start ogling you instead of the other way around.

linky

[Jog On]

If you want to get seriously fit, google ‘crossfit’ and see if there’s a group in your area. You might even end up in the kind of shape that the jiggly ladies start ogling you instead of the other way around.

linky

crossfitnortheastengland.com

I'm all for getting fit but limits are limits!

[Mich the Tester]

crossfitnortheastengland.com

I'm all for getting fit but limits are limits!

Yes, OK, it came up on my google search, but there are loads more. It's one hell of a way to get fit; worked for me. I could give you the Americanised 'see your bodyfat disappear as you look in the mirror' story, but try it. It's fun, hard work and builds functional strength. One point though is to make sure you get sufficient rest; some crossfit freaks simply break themselves up by doing too much without a sensible progression.

[Jog On]

Yes, OK, it came up on my google search, but there are loads more. It's one hell of a way to get fit; worked for me. I could give you the Americanised 'see your bodyfat disappear as you look in the mirror' story, but try it. It's fun, hard work and builds functional strength. One point though is to make sure you get sufficient rest; some crossfit freaks simply break themselves up by doing too much without a sensible progression.

Looks quite interesting and different - might give it a go!

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There’s a good reason why the big chain gyms don’t like people to just join for the winter. Those people generally train outdoors in the summer and are often seriously fit. They’ll pay their membership, turn up a few times each week and cause wear and tear on the silly machines that have cost gazillions to install. What Bannatynes and other chains really want is people who pay up and then only turn up from time to time to amble along on the treadmill and have a natter before buying several diet shakes in the bar and spending a fortune on having cucumber slices stuck over their eyes in the 'wellness centre' ; maximum revenue for no outlay or effort.

Correct.

I gave up on these gyms as the kit is well weedy, there again I break bicycle cranks axles, pull wheels right off their hubs, etc. even when it's my own kit.