I am thinking about joining a gym, this is the closet to my home and work place. Does anyone have any comments good or bad about this gym. If bad, could u suggest a better gym in the area? Thank you
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i think that they're alright.  When i lived in L.A., i used to go to a Gold's.  Quest Lady (on a scale of 1-10) is about a 6.5.
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I just bought it off Amazon, I have not tried it yet, but it is supposed to be a great work out to begin with. Not for people who already work out on a regular basis. You need to have a remote to work it, and  I need to get one, that is the only reason I did not try it yet.
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you can watch other people at the gym to see how they use the equipment. Or, most gyms offer a free one time training session. The gym that you are working out in doesn't want you to hurt your self and if you use the machines/equipment improperly that is exactly what you will end up doing. I would talk to the manager at the gym and tell him/her the situation. They should be able to just get you started at least. Do you have any friends that can show you? It is intimidating to use the machines when you are first starting to work out, but you just have to get in their and try it out.  Once you start and get into a routine you will feel good! GOOD LUCK!
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My husband is a personal trainer, and you want to keep a few things in mind:\nHow qualified is she? Does she have certification from a variety of sources?\nDoes she only emphasize cardio, and not strength training or your diet?\nHas she asked you your goals, or has she assumed what they are?\nDoes she know about any health problems or allergies?\nDoes she know all the equipment at the gym, or does she just stick to a few machines?\nBasically, you want someone who is qualified and will push you. You don't want someone that will accept you giving 65% during the workout and they're doing most of the work. You also want someone that will have diet recommendations that are real, not some fad, and not some text book answer about calories in vs calories out. If you are paying for training, you want someone that knows their business, not someone just trying to get an easy buck :) Good luck
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Congratulations on finding an opportunity and having the intelligence on seizing such.\n\nHere is what I can help you with:\n\n1. When negotiating your lease, To cut down on your start us expenses ask them pay for all of the improvements needed in exchange for a share of the net proceeds for a specified time, say "In exchange for all of the leasehold improvements needed I will give you 25% of my net profits for the first 4 years" This will save you huge in the long run.\n\n2. Buy your equipment cheap, buy used equipment, try Craigslist, eBay, restaurant auctions; there you can buy all your equipment for 10 cents on the dollar.\n\n3. Do surveys of the gyms to see what would sell the best in each gym, do not be afraid to go out and meet the patrons of the gym, make it personal, say "Hi, my name is _____ and I am planning on opening a snack bar here very soon and I would really like your input on what you think would sell well, what would you buy?" After they give you there input, give them a coupon for a free item, or a discount redeemable the first month you are open. This will get them talking to there friends and they will also no you when you open and will be more interested in buying when you open.\n\n4. As for opening them, I would start with just one, to see if it will do well, don’t blow all $10k with this one though, and keep it conservative. Get your vendors to pitch in on the equipment such as beverage coolers. If your first one is successful start your next. Start with the gym that you think has the highest potential and will be most successful.\n\n5. This will really put a strain in your time, dedicate as much of your spare time as possible to this, try to cut down on your labor cost by working it yourself. The next best thing to your own free labor is hiring the most attractive females possible to work the counter. Think I am kidding? Go to most busy espresso carts and you will find them.\n\nThis is all I can think of for now, if you have any other question please do not hesitate to send me an email for further inquiry, jcattin@comcast.net\n\nGood luck!
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I help people in the gym that are overweight with exercise and dieting tips. Why?  They are motivated enough to join a gym & they show initiative.  My group of friends always do that and shun ignorant people because they make us look arrogant and insensitive. Most of us started working out because we were insecure and can relate to people that might not feel good about themselves. Any woman that is comfortable with herself and is fulfilled is sexy.
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I think the best thing you can do is visit a council run fitness suite and a Uni run one, then make a list of all the things you think are good about it, like cost, availability, the amount of users likey to use it and why etc etc.  Just weigh up the pros and cons of both.  Make sure you make the Uni one more interesting and seem better than the commercial one LOL.\nI hope this helps
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My opinion in general.  It's good for someone that knows nothing about working out and is just getting into it.  And it'll only be helpful for maybe a year.  I have not ever been to Curves, but have heard about it from several people.  Their program is low impact and not vigorous at all.  Theyre main goal seems to be to keep you motivated to come back because they DO encourage you a lot.  If you have a lot of self-motivation, join a regular gym though and you will see a lot more results.  Curves seems to ease you into working out and getting you comfortable with it, which is why I would suggest not joining for more than a year.
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I have the same problem. What I found was a large physical therapy location which has a pool and a gym and they allow people to purchase memberships to use either.  This place is DEFINITELY not a meat-market, no one is looking at what you look like.  Most people are overweight or injured and are there for serious work to help themselves.  \n\nThe membership is actually CHEAPER than a health-club.  $30 a month, and it's open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7-12 on Saturday, which are reasonable hours.  The pool is heated for therapy reasons and all the fitness equipment you need is available for your use. \n\nThese places don't seem to advertise so you'll have to make some calls.
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24HR fitness is a breeding ground for trainers. It's a hit or miss with the gyms. Think of it as the car salepeople of the trade.\n\nThey want you to keep coming back so they leave you with a little something.\n\nI went for the 5 session pack and didn't do anything for me.  They went over the proper use of the machines and what muscles the machines work on.\n\nSo look for someone you can relate to and hopefully they'll be better than the majority.
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That issue is on the news stands now.  Why don't you just go out and buy it?  You can also try searching some of the sites on this page.  I did but couldn't find the work out, only references to it.\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=vz-web&tab=&p=BEN+WALLACE+WORKOUT+FROM+THE+MUSCLE+%26+FITNESS+MAGAZINE&btn=Search
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I did Curves to lose my college 20! And once I started it helped me eat better too! Really, I guarantee this works! Curves works for SO many people, I promise you wouldn't regret it. It's not complicated, it doesn't take up a lot of time, and it's fairly easy! And there are other people you can relate to there and the workout can even be FUN! You have to make it that way for yourself or you'll never lose it. Just go there and try it! I only pay 29$ a month and it is so worth it! You can go work out there for free for one day to see if you like it too! They might even let you try it free for a week! That's what they did with me. You most likely DO have a Curves in your town. They're everywhere nowadays! If that's not proof that it works for people, I don't know what is haha. I think if you join soon as well, then that's about what you'll pay too! I.E. I think there's a special right now is why I said soon :).
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Anything that you actually use and continue to use is good. I have a Bowflex Sport, freeweights (straight bar, curl bar, dumbbell handles and variety of plates), exercise tower (for pull-ups, vertical knee/leg raises, dips),  swiss ball,  treadmill,  step-ercise (with video), and a yoga mat and blocks. I get quite a variety with all this, and have a hard time getting bored with my workout. When I do, I put together a new routine. I may not use everything for every exercise routine I put together, but I do use them off and on.\n\nOn top of all this, I also have a membership at the local YMCA, and go there to workout sometimes.
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Yes, I joined a private gym two weeks ago that offers childcare and I absolutely love it. I work out and then I go tan, my kids are happy there and I'm losing about a lb a day.  Good for you that you're working out and taking care of yourself, I'm finding that it's an excellent way to deal with the daily stress in my life.
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Any of the machines work,  If you use it.... It's the self discipline that is hard.... I have alot of machines and I have always exercised and I swear by it, but I also found I end up doing more floor exercises then the machines and they seem to work better for me... I get faster results.... So It's up to the individual on buying the machines... Have fun!!!
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First of all great job and god bless you for taking charge of your life to a better you!!! Now my doctor told me that it is recommended by the American Heart Association that we need at lease 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. So here is what i do i either jog or use  the elliptical machine for 45-60 minutes 3 days a week. Then, 2 days out of the week i get on the elliptical for 30 minutes and then i do strength training for 30 minutes. You see that is just part of my life style. One other part is asking for gods help to get me through this because without him i wouldn't be able to do this. So what ever ever higher power you believe in ask for its help and you will get it. Also as part of my healthier eating style i follow the South Beach book its great! You can order it on-line or buy it at a book store for less than 20$. Well I hope this helped you if you want more support or advice don't be afraid to email my email is jgomez3582@yahoo.com. Take care Lisa! Oh by the way my name is James
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I agree that in comparison to other gyms, the YMCA is higher. But, I've found that unlike other gyms they have more programs for families. i.e. kids basketball, flag football, swimming programs, summer camps. They also are more community oriented in the respect that if you want to use their facilities for some type of gathering, they'll usually let you. Most other gyms are just that...gyms. If you have a family, you can really get your moneys worth, if you are just looking to workout, it might be better to join another gym. In all honesty, it boils down to personal preference.