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Greek Freak
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I didnt vote cause I workout at a golds...some think its pretty hardcore, some think its a country club. Personally I think it depends on what time you go there and a few other factors...its alright but its no iron pit.
big_bad_buff
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i don't see a difference between hardcore, and what you call fluffy gyms, either one is fine with me if they both have good machines, free weights etc....i just try to stay away from crowds of people so i don't have to wait for a machine. just depends on what you like. and home gyms? i had a little set up when i first started, and it sucks....limited to what you can buy, how much room you have, were your going to put it, family distractions, plus you can't get out and see other people.
I like a home gym, but although mine is well equipped it will never have everything I want. You have to think about that before you start a home gym. Will you spend $1000 or $2000 or more and then say F--- it I`ll go to the gym then your money`s gone collecting dust.
Also my basement is 17ft x 25ft and it`s not enough space. I don`t even have a squat rack/power cage! lol But when it`s raining and snowing and freezing out you don`t even have to start your car.
If you HAVE TO use certain machines at the gym then you should research thier cost first before venturing into it. Also very important if you wo at home by yourself you won`t have a spotter. I miss that and don`t do certain exercises or push as hard due to that.
Well that`s my experience hope it helps. good luck btw do you have a ballpark of what you`ll spend $ for a home gym? big factor
Also my basement is 17ft x 25ft and it`s not enough space. I don`t even have a squat rack/power cage! lol But when it`s raining and snowing and freezing out you don`t even have to start your car.
If you HAVE TO use certain machines at the gym then you should research thier cost first before venturing into it. Also very important if you wo at home by yourself you won`t have a spotter. I miss that and don`t do certain exercises or push as hard due to that.
Well that`s my experience hope it helps. good luck btw do you have a ballpark of what you`ll spend $ for a home gym? big factor
Happyastro
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Home and away
I train at my Thai-boxing-wrestling gym; it has all the free weights and all the machines; there is not much of a waiting period as there is a high turn over rotation between weights and ring fighting work.
I also have a custom home gym with power squat rack, heavy duty bench machine, calf machine, and a custom made chin up bar with weight strap equipment for those weighted chins.
And a full set of free weights ranging from 30lb to 300lbs dumbbells (LOL the 300lb dumbbell is never used though for obvious reasons ehe)
I am lucky as my girlfriend's father is a local gym equipment manufacturer/wholesaler so I get an uber discount; I doubt I could afford the above full priced.
The home gym equipment is handy for my 4.00 am workouts as I have to drive to work at 6am to the city.
The Boxing gym equipment is there just in case I miss my morning workout; as I go there every night for ring fighting and sparring anyway.
I train at my Thai-boxing-wrestling gym; it has all the free weights and all the machines; there is not much of a waiting period as there is a high turn over rotation between weights and ring fighting work.
I also have a custom home gym with power squat rack, heavy duty bench machine, calf machine, and a custom made chin up bar with weight strap equipment for those weighted chins.
And a full set of free weights ranging from 30lb to 300lbs dumbbells (LOL the 300lb dumbbell is never used though for obvious reasons ehe)
I am lucky as my girlfriend's father is a local gym equipment manufacturer/wholesaler so I get an uber discount; I doubt I could afford the above full priced.
The home gym equipment is handy for my 4.00 am workouts as I have to drive to work at 6am to the city.
The Boxing gym equipment is there just in case I miss my morning workout; as I go there every night for ring fighting and sparring anyway.
Thaibox
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I'm looking at houses right now. One of the main criteria that I'm looking for is a 3(or 4) car garage, a barn, or a guest house. Any of these 3, I can turn into a dungeon.
As far as money goes, lifting is more important to me than say...having a nice car or other expensive toys. So, the money I would've put into a new truck, I could put into a pretty good gym for me and my buddies. If I get enough space(big barn or guest house), I want to build a full-size ring as well as a mat area.
I think lifting in an area you built to your own personal specs is far superior to lifting at someone else's gym, with a bunch of people.
And you could blast Hardcore death metal as loud as you want
As far as money goes, lifting is more important to me than say...having a nice car or other expensive toys. So, the money I would've put into a new truck, I could put into a pretty good gym for me and my buddies. If I get enough space(big barn or guest house), I want to build a full-size ring as well as a mat area.
I think lifting in an area you built to your own personal specs is far superior to lifting at someone else's gym, with a bunch of people.
And you could blast Hardcore death metal as loud as you want
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jeremys
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i lift here at home
louden_swain
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Golds Gym Oklahoma City
