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BenMac | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 13:24 | |
'Looks like Ben Affleck according to Pagan' Member 876, 2506 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 260620.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | milsy said:just posting this up here for a friend so if you have 5 mins free and want to fill it in that would be great No, not reallyGym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £30 per month Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? Our gym offers a 6 and 12 month discount, think it is quite popular How far do you travel to a gym? 1.5 miles What is the ideal time for you to train? Straight from work, 6pm How many times per week do you train? 3 or 4 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? Very occasionally to mess about with SM stuff List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? Area for deads, squat rack, bench, dumbbells, decent bars, erm... List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? At my current place - log, circus dumbbells, a whippy deadlift bar What facilities would be of interest to you? Anything strength related would catch my eye Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym | ||
drew | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 15:04 | |
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq | milsy said:just posting this up here for a friend so if you have 5 mins free and want to fill it in that would be great Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? 22pcm direct debit Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? yes How far do you travel to a gym? 3.2 miles but its on the way to work What is the ideal time for you to train? genuinly dont mind How many times per week do you train? 4 weights 1/2 striking Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? rarely nowadays strongman specific gym List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? 1, bar 2, bumper plates 3, platform 4, rack/stands 5, bench 6, chin up bar 7, dumbells 8, cables, nb last 2 not def essentials List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? 1, an american style room with racks one side and a astroturf the other 2, strongman specific equipment 3, climbing rope What facilities would be of interest to you? the above mentioned american style room Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym def no | ||
ItsaSecret | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 15:16 | |
close to being re-banned Member 3955, 822 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 250610.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | How much are you currently paying to train? 25/month Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? no not unless it was at my current gym. How far do you travel to a gym? 1.75mile What is the ideal time for you to train? 5-7pm How many times per week do you train? 5 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? no List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? barbell, dumbbells, power rack, flat bench, incline bench, a cable pulldown and a cable row. (i guess ghr would be there as i dont have one) List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? texas/okie power bar, GHR, reverse hyperextension What facilities would be of interest to you? swimming pool? Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym? No | ||
Mark | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 15:28 | |
Member. Member 2171, 1612 posts | Interesting that you mention the credit card, I've said this a few times that being able to load up a card for access makes sense in many gyms from a punter and company pov. | ||
JC | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 15:33 | |
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £1.50 per session Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? No How far do you travel to a gym? 2-3 miles What is the ideal time for you to train? 7pm How many times per week do you train? 2-3 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? Occasionally to mess about with SM stuff List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? Lifting platform with squat stands, good PL bar, weights, log, axle, bench, chin bar List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? At my current place - stones, giant loadable DB, loadable fat DB handle What facilities would be of interest to you? Anything strength related Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym No | ||
dr_hazbun | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 15:44 | |
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq | Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £35/month Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? yes How far do you travel to a gym? 6 miles What is the ideal time for you to train? 11am How many times per week do you train? 2-3 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? yes, I occasionally pay per session at a gym near work (32 miles away from home) List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? 1. proper power bars 2. standard diameter round not hexagonal plates 3. at least 2-3 squat racks 4. deadlift platform(s) 5. proper comp standard bench press 6. Dipping/chinning station 7. concept2 rowing machine 8. dumbbells List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? 1. GHR machine 2. reverse hyper 3. proper plate loaded hack squat machine What facilities would be of interest to you? strength stuff and a rowing machine Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym no | ||
VinnyJones | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 16:00 | |
Who said it's hardcore? Member 3896, 847 posts SQ 265, BP 150, DL 320735.0 kgs @ 128kgs UnEq | Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £24 per month Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? No, I like the flexibility of changing gyms if I need to How far do you travel to a gym? 12 miles What is the ideal time for you to train? Either 10am - 12pm or 5pm - 7pm How many times per week do you train? 4 x per week in winter, 5 in warmer months Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? I train static lifts in one gym and Strongman events in another. The Strongman gym is 45 minutes away so it's a rare trip (once per month) List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? Range of barbells (Olympic, Safety Squat Bar, Cambered etc), Properly weighted plates, Squat Rack/Power Cage, Boxes for squatting/jumping, Chains, Bands, Deadlift platform List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? Monolift, range of bands/chains, Stones What facilities would be of interest to you? Olympic lifting area, Strongman area, Car Deadlift Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym Sounds an interesting idea but might bother people who use the gym as a social thing. Could be included in a range of options so that you are different. | ||
brownbear | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 16:07 | |
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | milsy said:just posting this up here for a friend so if you have 5 mins free and want to fill it in that would be great Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £188/year Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? This is what i do How far do you travel to a gym? 1.5-2 miles What is the ideal time for you to train? 2:30 pm, but unlikely, so 430 How many times per week do you train? 4 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? no, dave and all my other friends train at munrow List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? squat rack, platform, good barbell, bumper plates, normal plates, bench, incline bench, ?chains List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? chains, bands, log What facilities would be of interest to you? ? Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym Np | ||
fong | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 16:16 | |
really really interesting Member 3474, 2816 posts SQ 170, BP 120, DL 260550.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? yes How far do you travel to a gym? 1-50 miles, depending on equipment. my local is 1 mile, but travel elsewhere for strongman What is the ideal time for you to train? late afternoon How many times per week do you train? 3-4 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? strongman/oly equipment elsewhere List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? cage, barbell, bumper plates, bench, lifting platforms, incline bench, decline bench, lat pulldown List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? monolift, log, hercules hold What facilities would be of interest to you? strongman stuff Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym no BUT warehouse style gold card - pay £25 for 10 visits, no expiry date is very appealing. | ||
stephen9069 | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 19:10 | |
Frequents the HOUSE of GAIN. Member 3836, 4233 posts SQ 225, BP 200, DL 300725.0 kgs @ 119kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 13.12.2012 @ 19:11 PM by stephen9069 milsy said:just posting this up here for a friend so if you have 5 mins free and want to fill it in that would be great Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £28 Per Month Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? No like the choice of being able to change gyms How far do you travel to a gym? Between 10 - 12 miles What is the ideal time for you to train? Any time before 7pm How many times per week do you train? 5-6 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? Sometimes for event training List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? Squat Rack, Decent Bars, Plenty of Plates, Heavy DB's List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? Strongman Equipment What facilities would be of interest to you? Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym No | ||
LukeC | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 20:09 | |
The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq | Are you opening a pl gym? | ||
DomRedshaw | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 20:24 | |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | milsy said:just posting this up here for a friend so if you have 5 mins free and want to fill it in that would be great Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? How far do you travel to a gym? What is the ideal time for you to train? How many times per week do you train? Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? What facilities would be of interest to you? Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym train at home mostly, £3 1 session a month elsewhere yes 40-85 miles each way between 10am and 7pm 4-5 yes, more strongman kit n see friends power rack / barbell / utility bench / weights (i'l list 4 more things for the sake of it but there not essential) lat pulldown machine / dip station / leg press / cable stack dont understand the question fully facilities = toilet, sink, scales top up card sounds bad for people who train for 2-3 hours which i do so wudnt like it unless it was still cheaper but cant see it making enough money then | ||
milsy | ... | 13-12-2012 @ 21:21 | |
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | LukeC said:Are you opening a pl gym? More a big commercial fitness health club gym that will fund a seperate functional strength/pl/oly lifting section within | ||
josh_ains | ... | 14-12-2012 @ 03:15 | |
Member 786, 2077 posts SQ 262, BP 155, DL 300717.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | milsy said:Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? about £50 for 3 month Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? no How far do you travel to a gym? 4 miles , 10min walk/bus 10 min/15min walk repeat on way home What is the ideal time for you to train? 6pm + How many times per week do you train? 4-7, sometimes double day sessions if need be Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? no but trained at 3 diffrent gyms once at the same time but finances dictated my options. List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? power cage good springy deadlift bar -dont have it though good solid knurled squat bar - dont have this either axle "thick bar" bench platform lat pulldown type machine dumbbells glute ham machine -dont have this either lol List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? reverse hyper machine 150+kg atlas stone + solid stone platform bumper plates + lifting platform What facilities would be of interest to you? toilet / sauna Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym no, im sure I would have to pay more than I do . | ||
Luuuuuukey | ... | 14-12-2012 @ 06:45 | |
Hill sprints are fun! Member 731, 3253 posts SQ 200, BP 127.5, DL 232.5560.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Gym Survey How much are you currently paying to train? £25 p/m Would a 12 month contract appeal to you if it had a significant discount? Probably How far do you travel to a gym? Just over a mile. What is the ideal time for you to train? 9am. How many times per week do you train? 3-4 Do you train at more than one gym? If so why? Yes. One which is 10 minutes from my house for convenience, one which is near my Mum's and one which is a powerlifting club when I get chance. List your top 8 pieces of essential kit needed in a gym? Bar, power rack, bench, dumbbells, weight plates, pull up bar. Is anything else 'essential'? List your top 3 wish list items for a gym? Full power rack, Eleiko bar, GHR just to see what the fuss is about. What facilities would be of interest to you? Nothing fancy, just the basics is enough. Would the idea of a top up card be of interest to you so you could pay as you train by the hour? For example a one off payment for the card then add credit to the card and swipe when entering/leaving the gym Nice idea, but I have no problem with just giving the owner my money each month. | ||