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« on: March 26, 2008, 09:28:20 PM » |
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 Need to join a gym ... does anyone have any recommendations? So far I've looked at: Dragons (LA Fitness) .. to up itself in lycra clad people  Dunes ... to many people  Gymphobics ... which I liked ... but can I really jusify spending that amount of money on myself  Stutlea ... doss hole (only if I was dead would I join)  But before I commit any money ... has anyone been to any local gyms? ... doesn't have to have a pool cos I probably never use it anyway
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2008, 09:34:39 PM » |
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I loved JJB not only were they well staffed and gave a great induction, along with your own gym plan the view as you slog away if fantastic over looking the beach, i had to stop going due to ill health but hope to return one day  |
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2008, 09:47:48 PM » |
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How much was JJB cas! Gymphobics is £28 pcm but it is only in 1 room. The staff seemed really nice and it all women all the equipment is modern. No sweaty workout classes  as it all air machines so I can be in and out within 45 minutes. I despartely need to do something for myself to de-stress at the end of day and I figure I may as well drop a few dress sizes in the process. |
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2008, 09:56:02 PM » |
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i waas paying £25 but nearly sure it was none peak time with that i got gym, sauna, jaccuzi, steam room and to join in any classes |
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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2008, 09:59:18 PM » |
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I've had a look on line and for me it will be £36.00 a month cos I can only go in the evenings.
Seems a lot of money to me, as I will probably not go to any classes or use the pool. By the time I'm finished I will be to knackered to swim and guilty about leaving Hubbie with the kids all day
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« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2008, 10:18:05 PM » |
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My daughter goes to dunes. As you know she has ASD and doesn't like too many people but she seems to like going there after work, around 4 in the afternoon.
As she works for Sefton she gets a reduced rate but I have no idea how much she pays.
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2008, 10:24:11 PM » |
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good luck groovy i'm still learning about myself and ME, but hope i do get back to the gym one day a great stress reliever |
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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2008, 11:26:02 PM » |
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Victoria is fine for me. It's not as swish as JJB but it's a whole lot cheaper. I pay £36 a month for myself and 16 year old. Only downside is lack parking but they do have the use of an area down by the lake.
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« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2008, 07:45:51 AM » |
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I used to use the one down Hart st (new attitude) but it was a few years ago now  Didn't have the posers and no pool but I enjoyed it there |
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« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2008, 09:02:04 AM » |
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I went to Dunes and enjoyed it, a lot of people were sent from the hospital for rehab exercise
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« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2008, 09:47:25 AM » |
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I use Victoria - mainly because I work in Formby & they have a place here so I can go on the way home. Costs me £25 a month & I can use both branches whenever I want for that. Formby is pretty quiet around 5.30 - no posers & pleasant staff. Don't know about Southport coz I've never used that one (it's easier to get to Formby from Woodvale)
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2008, 09:57:12 AM » |
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Cheers guys .. Having slept on it I think I will join Gymphobics.
I work really hard and spend very little £ on myself ... so I figure I'm worth it
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2008, 10:22:12 AM » |
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go for it i think you deserve a de stresser |
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2008, 11:33:23 AM » |
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We go to the Clifton Health Club. Good sized pool + changing rooms/ sauna/steam room/ gym / jacuzzi.
Everyone is really friendly as well - no stick thin lycra types.
My membership was £170 for twelve months ( Mine can use the gym)
Hubby's was £150 for 14 months (swim only)
Kids were £50 each for 14 months.
Free parking on the Pay& Display on West Street.
They keep sending out flyers in local press about £3.99 per week memberships.
Worth going to have a look.
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