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 survey: what you like the most or would want to see in a gym
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animal B Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1024) |
posted July 28, 2000 05:49 PM
  
I am planning on opening a gym, and want to know, what is the most important piece of equipment , or what you wish your gym had...what Im trying to say is, wtf do you want in a gym? IP: Logged |
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KidRock Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 90) |
posted July 28, 2000 05:57 PM
I think multiple pieces of the most popular pieces. IE: Bench presses, (FW and Machines), squat racks, abdominals.....pretty much all the ones most people use. Too many times I go to the gym and the benches, racks, machines, are being used, and as you well know 99% of these jokers have no clue how to move the weight....You just have to see what the demand is for what pieces you purchase. Second, make sure it is ALWAYS maintained. Nothing pisses me off more when I goto the gym and the laim staff can't even put a cable back on the roller....Finally an unbias gym that respects accomplishment, and educates. Most gym staff bash all peoples accomplishments....a knowledgable staff is a must. Especially one that can understand the needs of every member....no matter what the goal. Good luck with your gym bro IP: Logged |
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greenhouse Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 336) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:01 PM
Animal, like Kid Rock said about the popular peices, I personally favor a good enviroment. Dark and loud. A nice stereo set-up and loud music, thats not N'Sync... IP: Logged |
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goleafs Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 778) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:01 PM
topless female trainers and alot less wifebeaters. also , a system that allows those in the gym to create a music lineup instead of all-britney hour. IP: Logged |
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barrabaz Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 50) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:04 PM
Louie Simmons developed this rack... I suppose it is somewhat like a leg curl machine but with various important differences. It works the hamstrings, glutes and lower back. Is it the hyper flex... I don't think so... Damn, the name escapes me, but I always thought to myself that if I ever saw any gym with this piece of equipment they'd have me as a member right there and then. IP: Logged |
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Green Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 434) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:06 PM
I'm with the good loud music. More of a hardcore gym is what I'm looking for. Train hard or get out should be the motto. By my palce I like the Golds gym set up. Lots of equipment and lots of space unlike an LA Fitness. It seems they cator to the 30-50 year old fat ass that gets on a tredmill once a month for 10 minutes. Too much crap. At Golds it's more of a true gym. Oh and have some damn motorcycle parking or don't bitch if we park in the shade by the door! Later, Green IP: Logged |
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glazed_donutz Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 115) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:06 PM
peep holes on the girls locker rooms hehehehe animal b sorry man couldnt resist the hammer strength line of equipment it is awsome for those who can not find a steady partner. make sure you get a rear delt machine that is a biggy that most forget about good luck on the gym bro ------------------ IP: Logged |
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WarLobo Moderator (Total posts: 994) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:09 PM
One thing I like at one of my gyms is to have two complete dumbbell racks that are on opposite ends of the gym. A dead lift platform - could be a simple as 3/4 inch of plywood so that the weights don't "crash" so bad. If you get a decline bench, make sure it is ADJUSTABLE! Some women can't use them because they are to short, and some guys can't cause they are to tall. A narrow length of space to do walking lunges. A squat rack that has SMALL increments for height adjustment. A leg extension that is a center pull, not from one end - they all get out of wack. Music. This will ALWAYS be a pain in the ass. I've often though about rotating the music. Post up a schedule. Hard rock on this day. Techno on that day. But what ever you decide to do, you will piss someone off. ------------------ Lobo IP: Logged |
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Diver Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 294) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:14 PM
AS LONG AS ITS HARDCORE NO MOMS OR GRANDMOMS. THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE WILL ATTRACT THE RIGHT PEOPLE. BUT I KNOW FROM A BIZ POINT OF VIEW A 24HR ATMOSPHERE WOULD MEAN MORE $$$. LOUD MUSIC & PLENTY OF FREE WEIGHTS & BENCHES IP: Logged |
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Sadist Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 53) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:18 PM
Large variety of free weights and machines are good.A courteous staff a must.What I like most about a gym the most is the atmosphere. This is what I see, BB's giving each other positive feedback, accepting anyone who comes in to make themselves a better person,BB's accepting each others feedback whether they agree with it or not constructively. Call me nostalgic, but I miss this hole in the wall gym my buddies put together several years ago.Everyone was welcome, everyone was family as long as they were there to lift and not flap their jaws. So I guess an atmosphere that would create or lend itself toward a "community" or "Family" would be the most important thing on my own personal list.Manana.... IP: Logged |
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GymRatSD Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 359) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:21 PM
How about what NOT to add?? Like personal trainers! Nothing pisses me off more than they do at my gym. They hog three pieces of equipment at one time, sit on the crap to chat for 20 minutes before doing anything, never strip weights, and are generally useless. Most trainer don't know what the hell they're doing. I'd expect their clients to walk out with destroyed shoulders. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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animal B Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1024) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:26 PM
I appreciate all the comments except that last remark by backthangup... any way music is # 1 , I have to suffer with salsa and merenge when I work out, try squatting to that crap, will probably go with hammer style machines because they could be copied easy...here in peru you show a picture and they make it for you...all the basics, a cafeteria, good stero system anda clean locker room... IP: Logged |
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ajc1977 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 696) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:46 PM
Don't forget: GOOD leg curl machine T-Bar Row machine Enough of the popular things (even an extra cable station would be great) Oh yeah, one more... IP: Logged |
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Green Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 434) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:50 PM
Complete female staff that you hand pick! I forgot that one. Later, Green IP: Logged |
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ajc1977 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 696) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:53 PM
A friendly staff helps, I'm at the gym so much, that I ended up living with one guy that works at my gym and another friend of mine that works out there. All the other people that work there are really cool to me too, I get free tanning if it's not busy, since I always buy protein bars and shit after I lift. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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ajc1977 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 696) |
posted July 28, 2000 06:59 PM
Here's another idea bro. My gym has 5 TVs in the cardio room, where you can tune in via FM Radio to hear it while you do cardio. IP: Logged |
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Linares868 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 127) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:15 PM
Good music. lots of chicks, bright lights and of course good equipment. IP: Logged |
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Curious Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 417) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:25 PM
The ladies' Siloutte showers right in front of the squat rack...DAMN! ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Simon Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 40) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:30 PM
Several big poster style pictures of all the top dogs, it's all about visualization. IP: Logged |
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Juicer56 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 340) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:35 PM
to make $$ you need all the normal people in there but i suggest something like hardcore hour where the music is blaring and the big boys are lifting..hey it would be scheduled so the pussies cant complain...most of us try to workout at different times of the day than the normal crowd in the 24hr type gyms...also a little back room with umm...a full stock of creatine would be nice  IP: Logged |
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Buzzsaw Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 83) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:43 PM
I would say a good sound system and have the hardcore section(free weights and machines) in a different room than the treadmills and ab machines. There is nothing worse than having to look at an obese person on a treadmill- It ruins my workouts. Good luck on it man I might come workout down there some time. BuzzzzzzzzzzzSawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww IP: Logged |
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Diver Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 294) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:52 PM
ANIMAL I HOPE YOUR NOT SHITTING ME, NEXT TIME IM DIVING IN PERU I EXPECT A GOOD WORKOUT IN ANIMALS GYM!!! IP: Logged |
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aahthit Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 308) |
posted July 28, 2000 07:54 PM
Something mentioned by one of the bro's here is important to remember. Whatever type of atmosphere you create is the kind of clientele you'll attract. If you keep it hard core, then you'll only get the real bro's. If you keep barney style, you'll get all the losers. IP: Logged |
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bbman Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 5) |
posted July 28, 2000 08:04 PM
an upright abdominal board and some of them straps. An indoor track. And a competent staff. I have been trying to get my bodyfat tested and them damn idiots are a bunch of morons who should hang up their hat and go home. Nothing pisses me off more than advertising a service and then being a total flake on it. Also, personal trainers who like are educated and realize that the customer is the one who needs to be pleased. These damn idiots think they are doing me a favor just by being there and being unavailable. Am I ranting? IP: Logged |
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GENETIC_FREAK Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 60) |
posted July 28, 2000 08:14 PM
Bar chalk and posters of the greats on the wall are always a sighn of a cool gym..........The Freak IP: Logged |
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evissam Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 97) |
posted July 28, 2000 08:54 PM
I am partial to all pieces of Hammer Strength Equipment. IP: Logged |
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Bjaarki Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 148) |
posted July 28, 2000 09:15 PM
I just posted this on another thread. What you need are lots of bars, bells, racks, and several double cable stands. Forget the BS machines and the cardio crap. Keep the joint iron, no rubber and carpet shit. Call it "Torquemada's". The Peruvians will dig the association. Bjaarki ------------------ BECOME SOMEONE'S HERO! IP: Logged |
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Your_Moms_Kneepads Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 230) |
posted July 28, 2000 09:27 PM
Animal, The one piece of equipment that every gym should have. A reverse hyperextension machine. The other stuff I would have is a deadlift platform. A piece of equipment called a deadlift helper-which is about 80 dollars and is like a crowbar type apparatus( it lifts up one end of the bar and allows you to load/unload the bar) Good calf machines (donkey,standing and calf). Other stuff to have -I think everyone else will mention ------------------ IP: Logged |
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duschbag Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 14) |
posted July 28, 2000 09:28 PM
I would like to see Trish Stratus doing bent over rows in front of me IP: Logged |
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animal B Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1024) |
posted July 28, 2000 11:25 PM
diver no joke, its in the works...2nd who ever said that hardcore hour like it alot..you have to remember I am in a small town in peru, Im not a big guy..but here I am a giant, and the biggest one in all the gyms here...think of the USA in the 70s, that is who it is here, exercise is not top priority, feeding yourself is..but I want to change all this...believe it or not it is for me..Im tired of the gyms here and want to build my own IP: Logged |
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lionheart Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 53) |
posted July 28, 2000 11:34 PM
a couple of hot masseuse's Blonds,or redheads with big tits. I really don't know if it's legal in Peru but a small doctors office in side the gym where A/S is perscribed and sold right there. oh yeah a couple of hot nurses Blonds or redheads with big tits. BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW GYM keep us posted with your progress. IP: Logged |
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bigjohnstud Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 54) |
posted July 28, 2000 11:35 PM
i think every gym should have a rear delt machine, the kind i like most look kind of like a peck deck but is universal and you can turn around in it and do rear delts. I think the gym i work out at is about to go under so when i look for a new one im going to find a gym that has that piece of equipment. i like the Nebula equipment to, it looks kind of hard core but they make quality stuff. I think Nebula equipment is going to be in every gym pretty soon. they have the best leg equipment [This message has been edited by bigjohnstud (edited July 28, 2000).] IP: Logged |
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krzysiu013 Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 423) |
posted July 29, 2000 12:03 AM
i dunno if you guys will call this a gym, but here goes.... there is a ballys location maybe 15 miles from my house, get this, no free weights!!!! to get back to the subject, id like to see a gym full of weights and perfect 10 models in spandex or less. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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tries6 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 9) |
posted July 29, 2000 12:25 AM
HOW BOUT A LADIES HAPPY HOUR LOUNGE SEPARATED ONLY BY A WALL OF GLASS?!?! SOUND GOOD? THIS WAY WHEN WERE DONE WE CAN GO TAKE A SHOWER, THROUGH ON OUR NEWEST PAIR OF T.REILY PANTS AND JOIN THE HOTTIES. :-) IP: Logged |
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Daeo Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 31) |
posted July 29, 2000 12:56 AM
Hammer strength stuff rocks. So does strive equip. Also make sure you have a few racks for squats. Always seems i'm waiting for a damn squat rack. And for gods sake play some metallica or tool, no top 40 please. Daeo IP: Logged |
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FLEXMEX Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 205) |
posted July 29, 2000 01:58 AM
a pharmacy..... hammer strenth incline press deadlift platform... no one over the age of 45 loud music..none of that ricky martin shit! open 24 hours lots of chicks dumbells that at least got to 200 pounds ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Kry Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 224) |
posted July 29, 2000 02:42 AM
More then just two cable racks IP: Logged |
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dieselnj Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 16) |
posted July 29, 2000 10:23 AM
I would like to see a 5 alarm fire in my gym, so I could get out of my contract. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Diver Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 294) |
posted July 29, 2000 10:33 AM
flexmex i got a few old bastards in my gym that could whoop my ass, i'd rephrase that IP: Logged |
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ProSpeak Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 14) |
posted July 29, 2000 10:50 AM
Flexmex, I take it you must be about 18 to make a comment about "No one over 45"! A lot of old guys can still hold our own against young dicks like you! IP: Logged |
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lionheart Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 53) |
posted July 29, 2000 12:04 PM
THATS RIGHT PRO TELL HIM ABOUT IT. I'M FAST APPROACHING 5O AND I CAN STILL HANG WITH THE BEST OF THEM!!!! IP: Logged |
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Ubermass Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 115) |
posted July 29, 2000 12:57 PM
topless woman and an onsite doctor to prescribe and administer ------------------ IP: Logged |
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hellraisr Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 41) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:04 PM
Instead of a candy machine, how about one that dispenses AS! I like the HARDCORE HOUR idea! IP: Logged |
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The Dude Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 183) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:20 PM
Don't skimp on the squat and power racks. My gym has one squat rack. Luckily, there aren't a lot of people who squat in my gym, but I still have to wait at times. This especially blows when someone is doing curls or military presses in the thing. To be fair, I will take up space myself and use it for barbell rows. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Puc Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 639) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:33 PM
Animal Remember a SAUNA! Puc ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Wynn Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 150) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:40 PM
Don't forget a T-Bar. The gym I'm at now has the rower that you have to lie on the belly for. I miss the standing type where I can put my leverage into it. IP: Logged |
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TxRugby_8 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 26) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:45 PM
ok , here's what you need and don't need. Needs: Ass naked girls with huge tits spotting you. A lot of Benchs so when they spot you there tits hang in your face A lot of squat racks Loud music that pumps you up Hardcore lifting atmosphere I hot tub would be nice Don't Needs: Old fat women trying to do Ab workouts and treadmill IP: Logged |
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Lqdmscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 227) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:50 PM
A whore house in the back room! You have to have room for the ladies. If you have a gym strictly for bbs, you go out of business very soon. Housewives are the ones that have time to workout. Just look at most of the gym. A lot of general public, not as many bbs. IP: Logged |
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berzerker Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 110) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:50 PM
Female thigh machine, the one where they spread their legs.. right in the middle of the gym in front of the mirror..lol IP: Logged |
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Ice Man Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 614) |
posted July 29, 2000 04:52 PM
The couple pieces my gym doesn't have that I wish they did are a hack squat machine and a pullover machine. Oh, yeah a decline bench without the damn barbell rack. IP: Logged |
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Dirk Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 42) |
posted July 29, 2000 11:14 PM
Loud music, preferably rock. A personally believe that gym owners should permit hot looking, single women to work out for free. Nothing, I repeat NOTHING, sells better than seeing babes on your tour of a gym. If you want a lot of fishermaen, you must keep a well stocked lake. LOL ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dirk Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 42) |
posted July 29, 2000 11:14 PM
Loud music, preferably rock. I personally believe that gym owners should permit hot looking, single women to work out for free. Nothing, I repeat NOTHING, sells better than seeing babes on your tour of a gym. If you want a lot of fishermaen, you must keep a well stocked lake. LOL ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dirk Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 42) |
posted July 29, 2000 11:14 PM
Loud music, preferably rock. I personally believe that gym owners should permit hot looking, single women to work out for free. Nothing, I repeat NOTHING, sells better than seeing babes on your tour of a gym. If you want a lot of fishermen, you must keep a well stocked lake. LOL ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Dirk Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 42) |
posted July 29, 2000 11:15 PM
Guess I should not have hit the "stop" button at the top of my screen to correct spelling. Sorry for the multiple posts. IP: Logged |
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FLEXMEX Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 205) |
posted July 30, 2000 01:46 AM
PROSPEAK.... YOU CAN SUCK MY YOUNG DICK.I NEVER SAID SHIT ABOUT ANYONE OVER 45 BEING WORTHLESS CAUSE I KNOW A COUPLE THAT ARE BIG MOFOS, BUT FOR THE MOST PART ANYONE AT THE 2 GYMS I BELONG TO JUST GETS IN THE WAY OF THE TRUE BODYBUILDERS...AND NOT JUST YOUNG ONE SUCH AS MYSELF. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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ProSpeak Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 14) |
posted July 30, 2000 03:36 PM
Young, Dumb and Angry! Wow, what a great combination. IP: Logged |
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goldenone Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 30) |
posted July 30, 2000 08:02 PM
A gym that stays open 24/7. loud music no long term contracts(got burnt on one when I moved) IP: Logged |
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ryker77 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 2) |
posted July 30, 2000 08:14 PM
1 Good loud rock. hard rock with bass. 2 hammer strength machines- great without a partner. 3 enough of the basic stuff to avoid waiting 4 cold A/C 5 two or three sets of dumbells 6 good new machines that are adjustible 7 discount membership for females. Love seeing a woman in the gym 8 don't attempt to sell supplement at a higher price 9 sell gatorade and bottle water as cheap as possible 10 old school - old school etc dip bars pull up bars IP: Logged |
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juiced Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 54) |
posted July 30, 2000 08:23 PM
I think a good combo of free weights and also some killer up to tech. machines. Some cold as fuck AC. Some Pantera, Korn, Zombie, Anthrax, etc. Also equipment and mach. for cardio ------------------ IP: Logged |
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juiced Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 54) |
posted July 30, 2000 08:28 PM
Oh I almost forgot some popcorn and sodas. No just messin, but for real some posters of some big ass fuckers to keep the motivation up. Maybe even on the wall I don't see this in gyms around here maybe most or all gyms don't do it to. A goal sheet on a wall with all monthly members to list there monthly goal. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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