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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton

Who else likes lifting in the gym

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

We both enjoy the gym and spend most days in there

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By *ilthycoupleabzCouple
39 weeks ago

Aberdeen

I don't go to the gym but have weights at home.

I like lifting them at home. About to go do a 40 min AMRAP session

MrsAbz

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

The gym is also great for mental health

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

got to love a good gym session to make yourself feel better but just been active works wonders x

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

I’ve just started going again had to take some time off it but now I’m back man do did I miss it, also how bloody horny do you get after it too

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"We both enjoy the gym and spend most days in there "

What's your favourite exercise mines deadlift

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"I don't go to the gym but have weights at home.

I like lifting them at home. About to go do a 40 min AMRAP session

MrsAbz"

Ah that's lush

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"The gym is also great for mental health "

Exactly why I started

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"got to love a good gym session to make yourself feel better but just been active works wonders x "

So true

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By *anPsurreycoupleCouple
39 weeks ago

Surrey

We have Just started going back to the gym , trying to get back in shape and build strength.

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By *ilthycoupleabzCouple
39 weeks ago

Aberdeen


"I don't go to the gym but have weights at home.

I like lifting them at home. About to go do a 40 min AMRAP session

MrsAbz

Ah that's lush "

Will report back on how went

Need something to make me accountable today!

MrsAbz

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"We both enjoy the gym and spend most days in there

What's your favourite exercise mines deadlift "

mr bench press mrs hip thrust

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

best way to workout is have a plan on what you want to get done and stick to it especially if you stuggle to motivate yourself whilst training, always start with legs release testosterone into your body to then fuel the rest of your workout

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

Yes I lift… 5 days a week

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"We have Just started going back to the gym , trying to get back in shape and build strength. "

Good init

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"We both enjoy the gym and spend most days in there

What's your favourite exercise mines deadlift mr bench press mrs hip thrust "

Oh I see I'd like to do better at bench

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"Yes I lift… 5 days a week "

Love it. I do too

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options.

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options."

It's tough in it. Commercial gyms too busy and proper strong man gyms so expensive

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"best way to workout is have a plan on what you want to get done and stick to it especially if you stuggle to motivate yourself whilst training, always start with legs release testosterone into your body to then fuel the rest of your workout "

I always train everything as I’m not sure what days I can get to the gym, I do always start with legs tho think I enjoy the punishment

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"We both enjoy the gym and spend most days in there

What's your favourite exercise mines deadlift mr bench press mrs hip thrust

Oh I see I'd like to do better at bench"

practice practice practice it’s the only way to get better we don’t deadlift as it’s bad for your back unless you’re form is perfect the problem is the more weight you add it’s hard to keep perfect form

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options.

It's tough in it. Commercial gyms too busy and proper strong man gyms so expensive "

That and a lot of commercial gyms will have a big area filled with empty treadmills but a much smaller area just for the weights which is always packed. The only thing stopping me making the jump to a proper gym is that a lot around me aren't 24 hours.

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By *ymAndIcedCoffeeWoman
39 weeks ago

Worcester

Yes.

And I think I’ve finally rehabbed an injury enough to get back in the gym after almost six months.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options.

It's tough in it. Commercial gyms too busy and proper strong man gyms so expensive

That and a lot of commercial gyms will have a big area filled with empty treadmills but a much smaller area just for the weights which is always packed. The only thing stopping me making the jump to a proper gym is that a lot around me aren't 24 hours. "

we used to find this a lot we have recently moved to bst it’s a completely different experience one of the best gyms in the uk it has 8 squat racks it’s not really a cardio gym

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

Me. Good for body and soul.. sort of..

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By *ymAndIcedCoffeeWoman
39 weeks ago

Worcester


"Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options.

It's tough in it. Commercial gyms too busy and proper strong man gyms so expensive

That and a lot of commercial gyms will have a big area filled with empty treadmills but a much smaller area just for the weights which is always packed. The only thing stopping me making the jump to a proper gym is that a lot around me aren't 24 hours. we used to find this a lot we have recently moved to bst it’s a completely different experience one of the best gyms in the uk it has 8 squat racks it’s not really a cardio gym "

It’s funny because the shitty little powerlifters gym on an industrial estate I went to and worked at almost twenty years ago probably had more than eight squat racks and that was just the norm for that kind of gym back then.

Curious to know, as a previous manager of a couple of gyms, what makes a gym “one of the best in the UK”?

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

It’s an mma gym the place is massive you will never need to wait for equipment it’s on YouTube if you want to take a look for yourself

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By *ymAndIcedCoffeeWoman
39 weeks ago

Worcester


"It’s an mma gym the place is massive you will never need to wait for equipment it’s on YouTube if you want to take a look for yourself "

I don’t remember the last time I waited for equipment in any gym I’ve been a member of tbh. Except the tiny little gym in a school I worked on where I trained with my bestie and it only had one deadlift platform. It did have six squat racks though.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options.

It's tough in it. Commercial gyms too busy and proper strong man gyms so expensive

That and a lot of commercial gyms will have a big area filled with empty treadmills but a much smaller area just for the weights which is always packed. The only thing stopping me making the jump to a proper gym is that a lot around me aren't 24 hours. we used to find this a lot we have recently moved to bst it’s a completely different experience one of the best gyms in the uk it has 8 squat racks it’s not really a cardio gym

It’s funny because the shitty little powerlifters gym on an industrial estate I went to and worked at almost twenty years ago probably had more than eight squat racks and that was just the norm for that kind of gym back then.

Curious to know, as a previous manager of a couple of gyms, what makes a gym “one of the best in the UK”?"

Update aging equipment

Good regular maintenance of equipment.

Cleanliness

Adequate facilities, e.g changing rooms, toilets.

Listen to your customers and a little bit of sense. For some reason my gym has invested in new machines that I've probably seen one person use since installed because they aren't really needed.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"It’s an mma gym the place is massive you will never need to wait for equipment it’s on YouTube if you want to take a look for yourself

I don’t remember the last time I waited for equipment in any gym I’ve been a member of tbh. Except the tiny little gym in a school I worked on where I trained with my bestie and it only had one deadlift platform. It did have six squat racks though."

Lucky.

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By *ursendr1Couple
39 weeks ago

Hotel

Haven’t lifted properly in over 2 years due to having both hips replaced, ( well still waiting on one as it was cancelled last week, altho now booked for 2nd May) so 6 weeks to get back to a routine of going.

I used to lift for ego, chest press was always my worst because I have very long arms but found ways to build it, this time I need to focus on my lower chest as even after 2 years I can still see the muscle movement on the upper.

My squats were 250kg x3

Deadlifts were 300kg x 3

Leg press was 600kg for 10 ( couldn’t put any more weight on it

Arm curls with 25kg

And all with perfect form.

This time round I’ve a sync interest in those types of number, focus on form form form, and TUT with volume.

I have to train in the evening as once I’m done my CNS is done, can’t even have full conversations

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By *smith87 OP   Man
39 weeks ago

totton


"Yes. Trying to find a decent gym local to me, not many options.

It's tough in it. Commercial gyms too busy and proper strong man gyms so expensive

That and a lot of commercial gyms will have a big area filled with empty treadmills but a much smaller area just for the weights which is always packed. The only thing stopping me making the jump to a proper gym is that a lot around me aren't 24 hours. "

That's the issue I have

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
39 weeks ago

SW Scotland

Yep we both lift 4-5 times a week. Mainly strongman/woman based stuff.

We’re pretty lucky where we are, most gyms are 24hr

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By *zeroMan
39 weeks ago

Glasgow

Last year I got a bit slack in going. Since new year though I've been going consistently. Initially 3 full body sessions and now PPL with a full body day thrown in as a bonus.

The gym I've been going to is decent. The only thing I didn't like about Pure and The Gym group was there was only one deadlift/squat rack and it was always busy.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"Last year I got a bit slack in going. Since new year though I've been going consistently. Initially 3 full body sessions and now PPL with a full body day thrown in as a bonus.

The gym I've been going to is decent. The only thing I didn't like about Pure and The Gym group was there was only one deadlift/squat rack and it was always busy."

There is TheGym group not far from me I tried a pre movie, the weights area was probably the size of my living room

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By *ymAndIcedCoffeeWoman
39 weeks ago

Worcester


"Last year I got a bit slack in going. Since new year though I've been going consistently. Initially 3 full body sessions and now PPL with a full body day thrown in as a bonus.

The gym I've been going to is decent. The only thing I didn't like about Pure and The Gym group was there was only one deadlift/squat rack and it was always busy."

The Puregym near me has four squat cage (two with platforms) and two squat racks. My only irritation is that the platforms are next to the functional fitness area and some bellends go in late and night and cover the whole area in chalk which makes the platforms slippery for those of us in before the cleaners. Twats.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

Always funny being one of the biggest guys in the gym lifting some serious weight and no one knowing your wearing a tiny pink cage lol

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By *he_turtle_movesMan
39 weeks ago

york

Stopped doing crossfit a few months ago and getting back into olympic lifting

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By *zeroMan
39 weeks ago

Glasgow


"Last year I got a bit slack in going. Since new year though I've been going consistently. Initially 3 full body sessions and now PPL with a full body day thrown in as a bonus.

The gym I've been going to is decent. The only thing I didn't like about Pure and The Gym group was there was only one deadlift/squat rack and it was always busy.

The Puregym near me has four squat cage (two with platforms) and two squat racks. My only irritation is that the platforms are next to the functional fitness area and some bellends go in late and night and cover the whole area in chalk which makes the platforms slippery for those of us in before the cleaners. Twats. "

Sometimes it's like lifting after Tony Montana. The state some of the equipment gets in.

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