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Oh to train in a place like this
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 02:45 PM
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 03:24 PM
I see what you mean, it's all very shiny and regimented, but to be honest I'd rather train in a place like Bethnal Green club which has more character and isn't quite so everything-in-neat-rows. We've got great kit - all Eleiko and everything - just not quite as much of it. But there's loads of atmosphere and every bit of equipment really gets used properly!
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 06:57 PM
Bah, the one at Aberdeen University on the slide show looks lovely. And to think I had a job interview there not so long ago! Would have been cool to work at that Uni and be able to train there.
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 07:37 PM
We have loads of kit at total fitness but not much of any use. we have about 40 treads, bikes, x trainers, steppers, etc but only 2 squat racks. bah humbug
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 08:08 PM
Are you kidding me gubes?
That place looks amazing!
And I'll be checking out the uni gym next time I'm up.
That place looks amazing!
And I'll be checking out the uni gym next time I'm up.
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"The mind always gives out before the body. You’ll pass out before you die."
"We'll be as we are when all the fools around us fade away"
"Successful men and women are very careful in reaching decisions and very persistent and determined in action thereafter."
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 08:38 PM
FK Pimp, on 30 March 2010 - 09:08 PM, said:
Are you kidding me gubes?
That place looks amazing!
That place looks amazing!
Nope. At Bethnal Green we've got everything you need for both weightlifting and powerlifting. In fact, we've got more because we've got chains and bands as well. And we've got inversion boots!
Plus we've got posters and photos all round the walls of the people who have lifted there since the 1920s, including loads of '70s Big' pics. Proper inspiring atmosphere ;-)
The cafe has a picture of Chigishev above the coffee machine. And there's a signed (signed!) photo by the ladies changing room door of Ed Coan squatting 417kg. I mean, how can you not be inspired by that?!
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 09:44 PM
Gubernatrix, on 30 March 2010 - 09:38 PM, said:
Nope. At Bethnal Green we've got everything you need for both weightlifting and powerlifting. In fact, we've got more because we've got chains and bands as well. And we've got inversion boots!
Plus we've got posters and photos all round the walls of the people who have lifted there since the 1920s, including loads of '70s Big' pics. Proper inspiring atmosphere ;-)
The cafe has a picture of Chigishev above the coffee machine. And there's a signed (signed!) photo by the ladies changing room door of Ed Coan squatting 417kg. I mean, how can you not be inspired by that?!
Plus we've got posters and photos all round the walls of the people who have lifted there since the 1920s, including loads of '70s Big' pics. Proper inspiring atmosphere ;-)
The cafe has a picture of Chigishev above the coffee machine. And there's a signed (signed!) photo by the ladies changing room door of Ed Coan squatting 417kg. I mean, how can you not be inspired by that?!
chains - bands - 70's Big...Im sold!
Will be down as soon as I get a weekend licence from the wife
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Posted 30 March 2010 - 09:49 PM
Davie, on 30 March 2010 - 10:44 PM, said:
chains - bands - 70's Big...Im sold!
Will be down as soon as I get a weekend licence from the wife
Will be down as soon as I get a weekend licence from the wife
You would really dig it, Davie!
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Posted 31 March 2010 - 05:43 PM
Tbh I think I would prefer to train at a small hardcore gym were you know everybody and can ask spot whenever you want, as everybody there is like a friend. I guess this is one reason why crossfit gyms are successful, as atmosphere can make a huge difference.
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