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.
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Bannatyne is a c0ck
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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"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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Originally posted by Jog On View PostNice 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
linkyAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I'm all for getting fit but limits are limits!"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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Originally posted by Jog On View Postcrossfitnortheastengland.com
I'm all for getting fit but limits are limits!And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYes, 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!"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostThere’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.
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.Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
threadeds website, and here's my blog.Comment
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