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Title: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 05:24:08 PM
A few of you have asked to see some pics of our new section. We took over the building next door last September and turned it into our upper body room. It is about 35 metres long so there is a row for chest, a row for back and a row for shoulders, each one the length of the building.

Our old back gym is now just for legs, there is a 25 metre row of leg presses and a 25 metre row of squat racks, smith machine, mono lift and lifting platform etc.

We now have 4 gyms around Melbourne, all 24:7. All real gyms for real people, not fitness centres or health clubs.

Enjoy.  TD
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Post by: newmom on August 18, 2011, 05:26:28 PM
Looks awesome..Congrats
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 05:26:54 PM
I have decorated the walls with shots by a talented local photographer, Charles Lowthian. They all all shots never seen before and include backstage at Aussie GP, Olympia and individual shoots.
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Post by: WillGrant on August 18, 2011, 05:27:53 PM
Mean Tony - looks awesome  8)
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 05:28:38 PM
Some more.......
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Post by: Nails on August 18, 2011, 05:28:51 PM
looks like a good gym... where you located
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Post by: newmom on August 18, 2011, 05:30:22 PM
WOW now I'm really impressed..thanks for sharing Messiah
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Post by: Stavios on August 18, 2011, 05:31:05 PM
coolest gym I have ever seen

how's the ambiance there
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Post by: newmom on August 18, 2011, 05:32:30 PM
coolest gym I have ever seen

how's the ambiance there

who cares about ambiance LOL. It looks clean, nice equipment and man candy (and lady) on the wall. Like I'd give a fuck about ambiance
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Nails on August 18, 2011, 05:37:27 PM
What's been your feedback from the female members regarding all the beef on the walls?
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Nails on August 18, 2011, 05:39:05 PM
What is the heaviest dumbbell set u have at that gym?
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: 240 is Back on August 18, 2011, 05:43:57 PM
coolest gym I have ever seen

how's the ambiance there
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Post by: che on August 18, 2011, 05:54:11 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Emmortal on August 18, 2011, 05:55:27 PM
When are you going to open one in Sydney?
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Post by: AVBG on August 18, 2011, 08:00:04 PM
The best gym in the country, for sure.
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Post by: jwb on August 18, 2011, 08:06:17 PM
Thanks for the pics looks great!

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Post by: apply85 on August 18, 2011, 08:12:27 PM
what does amber lamp reference mean
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Post by: LATS on August 18, 2011, 09:23:25 PM
tony.. a buddy of mine went to australia about a year from here in the states.. he was able to go your gym.. said it was the best gym he ever trained in.. said it had a great "vibe".. ;)
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 10:24:12 PM
When are you going to open one in Sydney?

Not sure when, I am more of an opportunist than a planner.  So when the right building in the right street comes up, or when a good size gym up there is going under or ready to move on, I will jump at it!

P.S. Vince Basile, if you get sick of it, let me know.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 10:25:00 PM
Thanks for the pics looks great!



Thanks for asking, you got me off my arse to take some photos of it!

TD
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 10:36:50 PM
OK, here are some shots of the leg room.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: mass243 on August 18, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Does Lee Priest, the superman,  train there ?
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Post by: Nails on August 18, 2011, 10:41:34 PM
Can we get some shots of the steam room and showers ;D
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 10:41:48 PM
Does Lee Priest, the superman,  train there ?

He has when in Melbourne but he lives in another part of the country.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 18, 2011, 10:43:24 PM
This is the pin loaded area.

One of our promotional vehicles.
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Post by: Emmortal on August 18, 2011, 10:50:24 PM
Not sure when, I am more of an opportunist than a planner.  So when the right building in the right street comes up, or when a good size gym up there is going under or ready to move on, I will jump at it!

P.S. Vince Basile, if you get sick of it, let me know.

Property prices in Sydney are rediculous so makes sense.
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Post by: jwb on August 18, 2011, 11:38:14 PM
Thanks for asking, you got me off my arse to take some photos of it!

TD
You're welcome! 
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Post by: Meso_z on August 18, 2011, 11:43:47 PM
Thats an awesome gym for sure.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: jwb on August 18, 2011, 11:53:42 PM
Property prices in Sydney are rediculous so makes sense.
I'd say he would rent a space but that is generally much costlier than Melbourne.

Problem with Sydney is that every fucker will try to shake you down... Especially the local council!
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Dr Dutch on August 19, 2011, 01:03:30 AM
I'll just consider this thread a commercial break....
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Post by: DroppingPlates on August 19, 2011, 01:58:29 AM
I'll just consider this thread a commercial break....

Do I smell jealousy?
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Dr Dutch on August 19, 2011, 02:06:31 AM
I don't live in Zuidholland anymore, you don't want to see the "fitness clubs" around here....I'm glad I have my rusty old weights at home...
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 19, 2011, 02:27:52 AM
I don't live in Zuidholland anymore, you don't want to see the "fitness clubs" around here....I'm glas I have my rusty old weights at home...

Which province, if I may ask?
Let me guess... showroom places with parquetry floors, filled with lazy/bored people doing cardio?
There are some decent/good gyms in The Hague and Rotterdam, but for me, they're a bit too far away.
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Post by: Kim Jong Bob on August 19, 2011, 02:33:40 AM
holy shit, coolest gym i ever seen pics of.

what does ambiance or what ever stavios wrote mean?
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Post by: _bruce_ on August 19, 2011, 02:35:55 AM
Great!
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 19, 2011, 03:17:49 AM
I'd say he would rent a space but that is generally much costlier than Melbourne.

Problem with Sydney is that every fucker will try to shake you down... Especially the local council!

Correct, that is why I would prefer to find one that is run down or tired with permits, parking etc in place. Also correct that I prefer to lease than to buy.
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Post by: The Wizard of Truth on August 19, 2011, 03:58:19 AM
Great gym, this is better though www.wwtc.ie
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Post by: JasonH on August 19, 2011, 04:15:40 AM
Looks like a great gym - the photos on the walls are are nice touch too.
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Post by: StanZoLOL on August 19, 2011, 05:06:22 AM
Looks very cool.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: merrill1973 on August 19, 2011, 06:13:31 AM
Nice!  I wish there was a gym like that near me!

 ;)
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Theoak* on August 19, 2011, 07:51:02 AM
I actually train there, no other gym like it in melbourne. Awe inspiring pictures everywhere, atmosphere alone will help you add 5-10lbs of mass.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Nails on August 19, 2011, 08:28:52 AM
This guy didn't answer any of my questions... Hope his gym FAILS!
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Dr Dutch on August 19, 2011, 08:30:34 AM
Which province, if I may ask?
Let me guess... showroom places with parquetry floors, filled with lazy/bored people doing cardio?
There are some decent/good gyms in The Hague and Rotterdam, but for me, they're a bit too far away.
The empty northern part of our country...
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 19, 2011, 08:35:29 AM
The empty northern part of our country...

I hope you had a good reason for that (a well-paid job and/or a busty farmer daughter)
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Dr Dutch on August 19, 2011, 09:46:21 AM
I hope you had a good reason for that (a well-paid job and/or a busty farmer daughter)
It's a combination of those plus multiple misunderstandings plus wrong choices plus the price houses there and here, then and now...I might be back.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: jwb on August 19, 2011, 03:04:57 PM
Correct, that is why I would prefer to find one that is run down or tired with permits, parking etc in place. Also correct that I prefer to lease than to buy.

Problem is many of the independent gyms went out of business when fitness first expanded rapidly in Sydney. Even John Terilli's main gym closed down.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 19, 2011, 03:14:17 PM
Problem is many of the independent gyms went out of business when fitness first expanded rapidly in Sydney. Even John Terilli's main gym closed down.

There's always a public for "independent gyms"; hard workers, who train with passion.
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Post by: Jack T. Cross on August 19, 2011, 03:45:52 PM
Wish there were gyms like this here. 

I'd say "wish I lived in Australia", but I know what a fuckwit place it's been turning into.
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Post by: el numero uno on August 19, 2011, 03:51:59 PM
Looks awesome  ;)
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Post by: Jack T. Cross on August 19, 2011, 03:53:06 PM
Turns out the Amber Lamps guy is really a hermaphrodite, living as a male.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Stavios on August 19, 2011, 04:08:22 PM
holy shit, coolest gym i ever seen pics of.

what does ambiance or what ever stavios wrote mean?

I meant atmosphere

don't know if it translate in english

Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: newmom on August 19, 2011, 04:22:40 PM
I meant atmosphere

don't know if it translate in english



sure thats what ya meant LOL
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Post by: Stavios on August 19, 2011, 04:24:08 PM
sure thats what ya meant LOL

of course it was  >:(

ambiance and atmosphere means the same thing in french
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Post by: newmom on August 19, 2011, 04:25:48 PM
of course it was  >:(

ambiance and atmosphere means the same thing in french

I got something french for ya pal... ;D
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Tony Doherty on August 19, 2011, 04:37:23 PM
I meant atmosphere

don't know if it translate in english



I got waht you meant, thanks for the comment, yes it is all about the atmosphere. I wanted to create a place that makes you feel like training.
PS I hate training in fitness centres and health clubs.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: DroppingPlates on August 19, 2011, 04:43:38 PM
A real messiah should share his love with the rest of the world.


Translation: I want a DG here in Holland!  ;D
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Post by: Kim Jong Bob on August 19, 2011, 10:32:03 PM
I meant atmosphere

don't know if it translate in english


aaah ok, im from sweden so i dont know either =)
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Post by: Vince B on August 19, 2011, 11:06:56 PM
Hi Tony, it is always exciting to expand a gym and reorganize the layout and equipment. On first impression in your former gym it didn't look very big.

However, a tour through it found more rooms chock-a-block with good equipment. There was even a boxing room with resident care-taker-manager.

Will have a look next time I am in Melbourne. I will take some photos. The ones I took were with my little G10. Will do it better next time.
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Post by: Vince B on August 19, 2011, 11:18:15 PM
More photos of the old Dohertys Gym in Brunswick, I believe.
Title: Re: Doherty's Gym - New Section
Post by: Vince B on August 19, 2011, 11:27:31 PM
A few more.
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Post by: Vince B on August 20, 2011, 12:00:47 AM
Lots of atmosphere in this gym and I was there at a 'quiet' time when Tony wasn't there.