oafc0000 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Anyone tried one ? http://www.puregym.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Looks a bit too good to be true. £25 a month? Might have a squizz at the Wandsworth one when it opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebOAFC Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm a member of the one in Edinburgh and would definitely recommend them. If you're after full on health club with swimming pool, sauna and the like then don't bother but it's great if you're just looking for a basic fitness gym with convenient hours. I get most of my exercise running outdoors but because Pure Gym are so cheap I can use them for a couple of cross training sessions a week and still get my money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 this thread made me think of Dodge balls Globogym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Looks a bit too good to be true. £25 a month? Might have a squizz at the Wandsworth one when it opens. No its £16.99 a month so even better Edited March 31, 2011 by oafc0000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I go to one which is the same system in Picadilly Gardens just called "The gym" thegymgroup.com. There isn't a catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 I think my biggest worry is about how busy it will be... Would be working out around 8 to 9 at night... Its only cheap and no contract so will just give it a ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I'm a member of the one in Edinburgh and would definitely recommend them. If you're after full on health club with swimming pool, sauna and the like then don't bother but it's great if you're just looking for a basic fitness gym with convenient hours. I get most of my exercise running outdoors but because Pure Gym are so cheap I can use them for a couple of cross training sessions a week and still get my money's worth. Alz or Total Fitness - both Oldham. Both cheaper. Will probably get a free pack of 'roids with your membership, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 We got 13 months with ocl for £170 each. Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 We got 13 months with ocl for £170 each. Bargain! That is good. Get nuff stedz with the dollars ya saved, innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Er. Eh? I'll go for yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 That is good. Get nuff stedz with the dollars ya saved, innit. Yeah. Don't think the Mrs is into steroids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Yeah. Don't think the Mrs is into steroids... I know, dude. Just being silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Yeah. Don't think the Mrs is into steroids... She flies into the erratic violent rages naturally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 She flies into the erratic violent rages naturally? Watch it, man who loves Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I go to one which is the same system in Picadilly Gardens just called "The gym" thegymgroup.com. There isn't a catch. I tried that one for a few months. Fine for most people except serious weight trainers, as the range of free weight equipment is utter crap, and dumbells only go up to 30kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Maybe they have new equipment? there is 2 free weight areas. One has heavier weights. To be fairthough, I'm hardly a serious weight trainer. Edited April 4, 2011 by pukka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Maybe they have new equipment? there is 2 free weight areas. One has heavier weights. To be fairthough, I'm hardly a serious weight trainer. The one to the left as you come in with the smith machine was the main one with the heavier weights, but as I said before, the heaviest dumbell was only 30kg, and it was kind of cramped. Thought the resistance machines were plentiful in supply, I am quite old school and prefer free weights anyday as they don't restrict your movement like resistance machines do. Thought the cardio equipment was fantastic though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Anyone tried one ? http://www.puregym.co.uk/ I presume that your looking at the warrington one for £17 a month? best thing to do would proibs be to buy a day pass and give it a try https://www.puregym.co.uk/Pure-Gym/Short-Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 I presume that your looking at the warrington one for £17 a month? best thing to do would proibs be to buy a day pass and give it a try https://www.puregym.co.uk/Pure-Gym/Short-Pass Decided to jump in two feet and signed up the other night. Will let you know how it goes. Will probably be trying it Tuesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 The one to the left as you come in with the smith machine was the main one with the heavier weights, but as I said before, the heaviest dumbell was only 30kg, and it was kind of cramped. Thought the resistance machines were plentiful in supply, I am quite old school and prefer free weights anyday as they don't restrict your movement like resistance machines do. Thought the cardio equipment was fantastic though. It's good to know why you're doing weights, what are your goals, and set targets to reach those objectives. If you go to these - quite franky - waste of spaces without a plan, or a reason, you'll lose focus. To be fair though, unless you're full on weight lifter I'd argue that you probably don't need more than 30-40kg. I don't do big weights (I have all my kit at home) - I use 30kg over a range of disciplines (about 8-10 depending on how arsed I am) in 12-10-8 rep sets to suppliment my plyometrics, 3 or 4 times a week or as much as I can do inbetween the other stuff I do. I know I need explosive power, with some upper body strength, I don't need to be pushing my maximal every week and be looking in the mirror like a :censored:. The beauty of plyo is there are so many different ways to do your training, even using your own body weight - which in my case is about 85kg, (ample I'd say!), it suits me and my sports, perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) I won't be lifting anything above 30kg I doubt I will be going higher than 20kg... I usually do a 30 min cardio workout and then just tone using the resistance machines and maybe a small amount of free weights. So hopefully will be good for me. Edited April 5, 2011 by oafc0000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I won't be lifting anything above 30kg I doubt I will be going higher than 20kg... I usually do a 30 min cardio workout and then just tone using the resistance machines and maybe a small amount of free weights. So hopefully will be good for me. In which case I think pure gym will suit you down to the ground. There is no 'catch' as such with Puregym/the gym group. All their memberships are processed online rather than at each individual club. Your given an individual doorcode in order to access the club, which means that the gym dont have to pay receptionists etc. The only staff you see knocking about are the trainers and cleaner. Everything else is centrally managed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) It's good to know why you're doing weights, what are your goals, and set targets to reach those objectives. If you go to these - quite franky - waste of spaces without a plan, or a reason, you'll lose focus. To be fair though, unless you're full on weight lifter I'd argue that you probably don't need more than 30-40kg. I don't do big weights (I have all my kit at home) - I use 30kg over a range of disciplines (about 8-10 depending on how arsed I am) in 12-10-8 rep sets to suppliment my plyometrics, 3 or 4 times a week or as much as I can do inbetween the other stuff I do. I know I need explosive power, with some upper body strength, I don't need to be pushing my maximal every week and be looking in the mirror like a :censored:. The beauty of plyo is there are so many different ways to do your training, even using your own body weight - which in my case is about 85kg, (ample I'd say!), it suits me and my sports, perfectly. Yup. Do my weights at home too, plus plenty of plyometric workouts at the boxing gym - but there's nothing to stop anybody doing plyometric workouts at home or in the garden - essential work for anybody wanting to get fit and strong. Do my running out on the road or grass. No need for gym memberships - especially those fancy ones with distractions like women, and steam rooms etc. Spent too much money and wasted too much time in those types of places in the past. Edited April 7, 2011 by Yard Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Bit of a roundabout way of saying you frequent saunas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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