Reply to: Bannatyne is a c0ck

[threaded]

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.

[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!

[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]

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]

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

[Shimano105]

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

[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

[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.

[zathras]

Local woodlands offer excellent training facilities like hills, trees and logs, combined with the added benefit of fresh air, all absolutely free.

Get out of the gym and train outdoors.

You have n't lived until you have spent all day climbing some bl**dy mountain in the lake district, chucking it down with rain for most of the day, blisters and cuts from slipping over because you used nike trainers and not hill climbing boots.

But the view from the top makes it all worthwhile.

[OwlHoot]

I'm rather partial to that 105 groupset, especially the bottom bracket. Sealed from the elements. So do as your handle and not worry about the weather.

Although, I might suggest you'll regret a fixie for a quickie.

Can someone translate? Threaded's been in the 23rd century again

[threaded]

Well no since I live in rural Northumberland , but I imagine those unfortunate enough to live in an urban setting have to fight of rapists and hoodies every time they set foot outside. And every step is beset by turd

Some chummies over here in Denmark have the following modus operandi: steal car, use car to knock lone cyclist off bike, rob cyclist, dump car, rinse, repeat.

The plod were stuck picking up the pieces one morning as one gang did at least 5 of them before being caught in the act.

I've had my near miss with one gang already this year, and discouraged another when I saw a fellow cyclist being paced at a distance, so caught up and paired up, chummies were off then to find an alternate victim.

[Shimano105]

Fixed is nothing new to me Mr. threaded, indeed it is the perfect lunchtime blast; an outdoor spinning class if you will.

In fact I'm glad you talked me out of the gym as the new client co. is set among some excellent lanes for such a pursuit. I could even cycle in when it gets lighter as it is only 20 or so miles away.

[basshead]

Bloody hell, you must live in the rough end of town. Here at Chateau Tester we have none of those problems. Well, rain and snow, but other than that no problems.

Well no since I live in rural Northumberland , but I imagine those unfortunate enough to live in an urban setting have to fight of rapists and hoodies every time they set foot outside. And every step is beset by turd

[Mich the Tester]

Quick wipe down with a damp sponge and I'm done.

Yes, Mrs Tester always looks forward to that after my training sessions.

[threaded]

Was looking for a lunchtime training regime over winter.

Looks like I'll be digging out the fixed and going all 'manly norferner' then. Quick wipe down with a damp sponge and I'm done.

I'm rather partial to that 105 groupset, especially the bottom bracket. Sealed from the elements. So do as your handle and not worry about the weather.

Although, I might suggest you'll regret a fixie for a quickie.