Fitness chat and tips #3

[~me~]

Wow..the thread is has had a population explosion, Excellent!!

Hey Boomba, Abb, Rosebud

Eluned: I got into my gym when they opened, so I got a great deal, only pay $550 a year and it is guaranteed for 3yrs. I also pay yearly. I think if you approach a gym ask them their fees and bargain with them perhaps? Ask them if they have a cheaper rate if you pay upfront and yearly. As you are doing the more expensive classes such as Pilates and Zumba, a gym membership that runs these classes would work out cheaper in the long run.
It's not great to hear about the Pilates studio, hope you find a better one soon. Enjoy Zumba!

Dragoncookie: I was at Combat this morning, and someone walked in who appeared to be getting a tour..was that you? Yep, I am on the look out now If you would like to come to a class with me, let me know. There are lots of different fitness levels in Combat and lots of low options while you are finding your feet.

Leesa: I will never give Attack up, I love it too much

Combat was tough this morning, in a good way We actually had a combat instructor, he had shadowed our normal instructor a couple of times, he really worked us hard. Didn't seem to have a recovery anywhere in the middle even though he said there was He mixed it up with Combat 43 and 44 and said at the start he had picked all the hard moves out of them. I believe him!!

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone.

[Mother Goose]

Haha was his name Dale by any chance Heather? Where abouts in melb are you? We should meet up soon!!!!!

Eluned - I'm glad to hear your hip is doing so well! I'm sorry it still aggrevates at night though. For things to look for in the gym; maybe a creche if you want to be able to go during the day. The middle of the day is usually a low-peak period and therefore cheaper. If they have a creche open at the same time, it might be beneficial for you. Also you want access to QUALIFIED instructors at least every 6 weeks for a new program. Somewhere friendly. To be honest, I went to where I am based on both price and my PT. I like my PT so kept going there (although when we met he was working at two other venues as well and now has his own business - so I'm not restricted to this venue). The staff there are friendly and supportive. There are a couple of people whom make an effort to come and talk to me even when they're not working (a lot of them also train there) and there is one who also works at the local supermarket and always makes an effort to talk to DD and I there. It's the people that make a place

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Dragoncookie: I was at Combat this morning, and someone walked in who appeared to be getting a tour..was that you? Yep, I am on the look out now If you would like to come to a class with me, let me know. There are lots of different fitness levels in Combat and lots of low options while you are finding your feet.

Yeah it might have been me! Had no time this morning as I double booked and had to get to work but I saw everyone in combat - it looks like fun!
I am currently negotiating a work form home day, maybe i can make it wednesdsays and come to combat with you. I am a little intimidated about starting at a gym where the vast majority of people already look slim, fit and healthy. Im a poombah with poor eating habits and minimal CV fitness! Am going to change that though. Trying to decide if the $95 fee to participate officially in the 12week transformation challenge is worth it... the potential $5k at the end sure is!

I am about to head over there now, trying to decide whether to go by my own pace on a tready or whether to do Jam as i am too late for combat!

[Mother Goose]

Don't be intimidated by the others DC. I know how intimidating they can be - I get very intimidated by the Meat Heads at times... but I've learnt to focus on what I'm ding and my goals. I take my Ipod or Iphone and crank the volume up... to the point where a guy had to get RIGHT in my face today to get my attention! (He just wanted to know if I minded if he put the fan on! nearly scared the crap outta me! ). Besides, you're not there for them; you're there for you.

[boomba]

Thansk girls for welcoming me back!

Im off to PT in the morning...but am thinking of joining a gym again jsut to do combat cause i lurve it!

Is anyone in Brissy that would like to walk?

Oh and I joined the FB group! Is that ok x

[Mother Goose]

Of course it's ok! The more the merrier! Hope you joined in ATW in 80 days too!

[Winter]

MG, I just sent you a friend request! I didn't know it was you when I got a request from a random person!!!

[Mother Goose]

haha thought I put my user name but prob forgot. Been a bit hazy lately. Confirmed my friend! LOL