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Matt A.
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 # Posted: 6 Dec 2007 03:23


Quoting: malibublue
Which gym is it that give you free stuff?


I go to Maveriks gym. They usually have free stuff, like whey protein bags, cologne/perfume samples (Georgio Armani was the last one I took like 12 of them, I know the workers so they don't care lol) and sandwiches and Accelerade ect.
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The Master
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 # Posted: 6 Dec 2007 05:48


lucky you matt! nothing free at my gym. just a nice price increase here or there.
Shawn W.
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 # Posted: 6 Dec 2007 05:50


I get free sweat... usually when the H.S. Kids forget to whipe off the bench...
Glovia L
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 # Posted: 6 Dec 2007 07:16


Dean, I am glad that your ankle is healing and you have run 2 miles today. Remember our challenge! I better get speed trained soon and be ready to challenge you.

I am very exciting to find some of you are interested into running also. It is very joyful.

I love outdoor running more then gym treadmill running also. The treadmill may provide easy adjustment in speed/inclination. But, the the birds, the blue sky, the smell of grass, the breeze,...I can't have them in the gym. Those make running so enjoyable.

And, to me, working outdoor has higher chance to achive fitness goal. When I run, I usually plan a route. If my mind is weak and start trying to give up, I have to think about how to go home faster/shorter. I may end up finishing the route since it may be the shorter/faster to reach home. Even if I want to just turn back, I have at least doubling what I have run. Versus running in a treadmill, all I need is to push the stop button. Then, I fail my fitness goal.

Curtis, giving time, you can run easier and better little by little, just like jennifer said.

I also agree with Dean that jennifer is an excellent motivator. She is very caring and very supportive.
Mathias K
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 # Posted: 6 Dec 2007 11:32


What I love about my gym:
- it's very cheap (compared to other gyms around here), 17 Euro per month (~ 25 USD)
- it's open 24 hours around the clock
- it has competent trainers, who are also fit without exceptions
- "fitness channel" - they are showing different sports (like climbing, running, skating, ...) and extreme sports on that channel, which sometimes can give a bit of extra motivation; also every few minutes they show hints on exercise and eating

Overweight trainers appear sort of implausible to me. ^^
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The Master
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 # Posted: 6 Dec 2007 13:32


eww shawn! this is about what you like?! you like that!!! i always wipe the machine before and after because of all the pigs who dont!!!

glovia-thank you for the compliment. you are a great addition to traineo and a great support and motivator too!!!

mathias-i like the fitness channel-good idea-that would motivate me
Rick B
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 # Posted: 7 Dec 2007 20:27


Quoting: jenngetfit
rick-omg-where do you live that you get a gym so cheap?!!!


It's a Planet Fitness.
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 7 Dec 2007 20:31


I used to go to Planet Fitness, good prices! Cardio Express is more convenient now... Almost talked myself out of going tonight; we'll have none of that!
prettylilsicily ♥
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 # Posted: 7 Dec 2007 21:09


i actually work at a gym called the sport and health club, but for some reason i really don't enjoy working out there. it so big and i feel lost
swimsuit waiting
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 # Posted: 7 Dec 2007 21:11


I like getting out of my car to go into the gym and hearing the music from the speakers outside the gym. It helps get me pumped up.

I also like the cardio theater at my gym. They usually play action movies. The motiviation provided is two fold. 1) The actors/actresses are in great shape. 2) When running on the treadmill, you feel like you are actually in one of the chase scenes.
Shawn W.
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 # Posted: 7 Dec 2007 21:49


Hmm maybe they can hire a dog or lion or something to chase you while your on the treadmill... that would be some HIIT cardio


swimsuit waiting
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 # Posted: 7 Dec 2007 21:58


That would definitely get me running!
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The Master
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 # Posted: 8 Dec 2007 02:41


go for it cardio king!
Mikaela K
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 # Posted: 8 Dec 2007 03:49


Since I started going to the gym, I get to see my dad a lot more (because he takes me then we grab dinner before he drops me back off at my mom's place). I've also felt happier, and we've gotten along so much better.

I also like that occasionally I see someone from school or someone around my age following their parent around trying to get a good workout. It's nice to see that I'm not the only fitness-conscious teen (though I usually only see 2 or 3 other people at my gym).

And I don't pay for my membership.
Matt D
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 # Posted: 8 Dec 2007 08:08


Curtis, if I were you i'd get a referral from your doctor to a good podiatrist (foot dr.) and get some custom orthotics. When i was younger, around 15, I had lower back pain for no reason, and getting custom orthotics fixed that. Also, with orthotics that fit your feet, you can slip them into most shoes so that you have enough support, without having to be un-fashionable.

My favorite part about the gym is the swimming pool. I've got good memories of going swimming with my family when I was younger, so it's always nice to just get away sometimes (while i'm exercising!).
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The Master
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 # Posted: 8 Dec 2007 11:10


lots of good reasons to go the gym. keep em'coming in! remember these reasons when you dont want to go!
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