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Title: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 06, 2012, 05:20:42 PM
Going there June 27 to July 3rd.  What are your guys' favourite spots?

(bodybuilding related): Staying at the Venetian - I heard their hotel has a gym, does anyone know if it's any good?  Otherwise, I read that there's a Gold's shortly off the strip, any good gyms actually on the strip?  

Is anyone else going to be there around the same time?
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Palpatine Q on June 06, 2012, 05:31:16 PM
Going there June 27 to July 3rd.  What are your guys' favourite spots?

(bodybuilding related): Staying at the Venetian - I heard their hotel has a gym, does anyone know if it's any good?  Otherwise, I read that there's a Gold's shortly off the strip, any good gyms actually on the strip?  

Is anyone else going to be there around the same time?

June 27th....great day....HA
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Irongrip400 on June 06, 2012, 05:38:37 PM
Headed there this weekend with my wife for her 31st. My third trip of the year. I usually go twice a year. It has something to do for couples or single dudes. EDC is this weekend, if it were ten years ago I would've been down.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Princess L on June 06, 2012, 06:27:22 PM
Going there June 27 to July 3rd.  What are your guys' favourite spots?

(bodybuilding related): Staying at the Venetian - I heard their hotel has a gym, does anyone know if it's any good?  Otherwise, I read that there's a Gold's shortly off the strip, any good gyms actually on the strip?  

Is anyone else going to be there around the same time?

Absurd day rate, if I remember correctly.

Did Keith's gym ever get off the ground?
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: XFACTOR on June 06, 2012, 07:22:18 PM
Going there June 27 to July 3rd.  What are your guys' favourite spots?

(bodybuilding related): Staying at the Venetian - I heard their hotel has a gym, does anyone know if it's any good?  Otherwise, I read that there's a Gold's shortly off the strip, any good gyms actually on the strip?  

Is anyone else going to be there around the same time?

Venetian gym is ok.  I think 30 bucks a day.  Most gyms in the hotels on the strip are fine 4star plus... I always negotiate that with the front desk during check in. If you play they will comp gym visits, massages, etc...
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: G_Thang on June 06, 2012, 07:27:33 PM
Venetian gym is ok.  I think 30 bucks a day.  

$80 for a 3-day pass.   ::)
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 06, 2012, 07:53:40 PM
June 27th....great day....HA

I don't get it, what's June 27?
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 06, 2012, 07:56:29 PM
Absurd day rate, if I remember correctly.

Did Keith's gym ever get off the ground?

$80 for a 3-day pass.   ::)

Venetian gym is ok.  I think 30 bucks a day.  Most gyms in the hotels on the strip are fine 4star plus... I always negotiate that with the front desk during check in. If you play they will comp gym visits, massages, etc...

Even if you're staying at the venetian you have to pay to use their gym?  I didn't research much but I thought I read somewhere that the hotel has an extra  $20 "resort fee" which has to be paid for each room when you check in, on top of their quoted rate (ex. if two people stay in a room or one person solo its still the same $20 resort fee) and I thought the resort fee covers the gym, but do you still have to pay extra? 
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 06, 2012, 07:58:15 PM
The golds on flamingo road is closed yopu have to get a cab ride out to west lake mead dr.  That is where you will find what you seek.

that sucks, i was thinking of checking that out, I think my local Gold's membership is supposed to work anywhere, not sure it's worth cabbing too far off the strip for a workout though.  How far is west lake mead dr?
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 06, 2012, 09:19:55 PM
I don't care if you're a billionaire, if you pay 30.00 to use a bunch of machines for  an hour......you're mental!
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Princess L on June 06, 2012, 10:08:44 PM
Even if you're staying at the venetian you have to pay to use their gym?  I didn't research much but I thought I read somewhere that the hotel has an extra  $20 "resort fee" which has to be paid for each room when you check in, on top of their quoted rate (ex. if two people stay in a room or one person solo its still the same $20 resort fee) and I thought the resort fee covers the gym, but do you still have to pay extra? 

I believe so, but it's been several years since I've been there.  A cab is going to run at least $30 bucks too.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: tommywishbone on June 06, 2012, 10:26:08 PM
The Venetian has The Canyon Ranch Spa.  It is an excellent hotel gym. Excellent.

Expensive though. 
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 07, 2012, 08:20:22 AM
For everyone saying it's expensive, was the drop-in or 3-day pass fee quoted to you as a guest at Venetian?  i.e. were you staying at Venetian and they still charged you extra to use their gym, or were you staying at another hotel and just tried dropping in at their gym.

I'm going to be staying there, that's why I ask, my previous understanding is that as a guest at the hotel they let you use their gym for no drop-in charge (it's supposed to be included in the $20/day "resort fee" that you pay regardless of whether or not you actually work out).
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Princess L on June 07, 2012, 08:41:50 AM
For everyone saying it's expensive, was the drop-in or 3-day pass fee quoted to you as a guest at Venetian?  i.e. were you staying at Venetian and they still charged you extra to use their gym, or were you staying at another hotel and just tried dropping in at their gym.

I'm going to be staying there, that's why I ask, my previous understanding is that as a guest at the hotel they let you use their gym for no drop-in charge (it's supposed to be included in the $20/day "resort fee" that you pay regardless of whether or not you actually work out).

I'd call them and check, but I believe you pay above and beyond the resort fee even if you're staying there.  You might be able to schmooze your way out of it once you get there  ;)
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Tito24 on June 07, 2012, 08:42:51 AM
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Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Palpatine Q on June 07, 2012, 08:54:42 AM
I don't get it, what's June 27?

 birthday
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Tito24 on June 07, 2012, 09:02:39 AM
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Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Irongrip400 on June 07, 2012, 07:06:00 PM
Be there tomorrow, who's gonna be on them tables with me?  Or are you all gonna be at the mirage by the ice machines?
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2012, 11:14:38 PM
bigblowjobs sounds like he's in the market for a wealthy schmoe.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 07, 2012, 11:57:22 PM
Vegas is a good place for a douche like blinky bob
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Nirvana on June 08, 2012, 10:00:09 AM
The Mirage Hotel
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 10:05:32 AM
birthday

yours? 
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 10:06:30 AM

I'd call them and check, but I believe you pay above and beyond the resort fee even if you're staying there.  You might be able to schmooze your way out of it once you get there  ;)

ahh well, the hotel is already booked so I'll see what happens when i get there :)
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 10:07:37 AM
I don't care if you're a billionaire, if you pay 30.00 to use a bunch of machines for  an hour......you're mental!

what about paying $30 for dinner, which is considered normal as long as its not done all the time
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 08, 2012, 10:24:29 AM
what about paying $30 for dinner, which is considered normal as long as its not done all the time

Now, that's a good comparison ::)
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 10:54:46 AM
Now, that's a good comparison ::)

Yes it is.  You pay extra for convenience - a dinner out is more convenient than cooking at home, and dropping in to a gym while on holidays in Vegas is more expensive than working out in your home city where your membership is.

By the way my local Gold's and World Health Club's charge $20/drop in.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 08, 2012, 11:03:14 AM
Yes it is.  You pay extra for convenience - a dinner out is more convenient than cooking at home, and dropping in to a gym while on holidays in Vegas is more expensive than working out in your home city where your membership is.

By the way my local Gold's and World Health Club's charge $20/drop in.

Training should have zero to do with "convenience", LOL
You mean they charge 20 bucks for a day pass? How much is a month?
Just curious, since I'm from Europe (there's only one Gold's in my country, LOL)
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Tito24 on June 08, 2012, 11:07:47 AM
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Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: stuntmovie on June 08, 2012, 11:08:13 AM
BOBS, for a pretty good but very cheap steak dinner with a salad and baked potato and green beans, try the restaurant at Ellis Island on  Koval Lane for something around $7.

ANd that even includes a huge home made beer and a complimentary $5 bet coupon.

Not on the menu though so you just gotta order the STEAK SPECIAL.

Get there early though cause they line em up at the busy meal times.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Grape Ape on June 08, 2012, 11:51:41 AM
Hotel room pushups/situp and maybe a light run should be able to get you through the week.   It's Vegas, man, give your body a rest from the gym.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on June 08, 2012, 12:09:09 PM
Bob, don't pay for shit.  Walk up the counter with your keys in hand and look the desk whore straight in the eyes and tell her you forgot your wallet in the locker and head in with a panicked rush about it, then workout for an hour and leave like nothing happened
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: arce1988 on June 08, 2012, 12:45:47 PM
  it is hot as hell...just walk a mile a day...
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 02:07:23 PM
Training should have zero to do with "convenience", LOL
You mean they charge 20 bucks for a day pass? How much is a month?
Just curious, since I'm from Europe (there's only one Gold's in my country, LOL)

Yeah its $20 a day or like $50 a month lol.  So the drop in isn't meant for people who will use the gym more than 3 times a month, which is why they overcharge, because they know the target bodybuilder will be one who is there on holidays or decided to try the gym out once to work out with a girl he's trying to impress, either scenerio the person is willing to pay the $20.  Same idea with Venetian, they know people in Vegas spend riduclous amounts of money on some stuff, so someone wanting to drop in will probably pay the $30.  
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 02:08:20 PM
BOBS, for a pretty good but very cheap steak dinner with a salad and baked potato and green beans, try the restaurant at Ellis Island on  Koval Lane for something around $7.

ANd that even includes a huge home made beer and a complimentary $5 bet coupon.

Not on the menu though so you just gotta order the STEAK SPECIAL.

Get there early though cause they line em up at the busy meal times.

Thanks for the idea, is that place walking distance to Venetian?
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 02:09:00 PM
Bob, don't pay for shit.  Walk up the counter with your keys in hand and look the desk whore straight in the eyes and tell her you forgot your wallet in the locker and head in with a panicked rush about it, then workout for an hour and leave like nothing happened

lol, I still believe I can go in for free because I'm staying at the Venetian - thats what I read online at least, will find out.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: bigbobs on June 08, 2012, 02:09:53 PM
Hotel room pushups/situp and maybe a light run should be able to get you through the week.   It's Vegas, man, give your body a rest from the gym.

It's largely psychological, I know I'll be ingesting a huge amount of calories and will return some lbs heavier, so would like to counter it a bit by some medium intensity workouts during down-time between other activities.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: tommywishbone on June 08, 2012, 02:17:12 PM
I've stayed at the Venetian & Palazzo many times (they are sister properties that share the same casino.) Only once did they comp my gym charges, on a trip where I gave the casino a huge amount of action. The daily charge is definitely not included for hotel guest.  

If you gamble, prior to check-out, ask for a casino host and ask your host if they can "help you with the bill" A casino host has quite a bit of latitude and can comp (take care off) any charges that appear on your bill.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 08, 2012, 02:34:48 PM
Want a good workout...... fuck sluts in as many positions as possible.

It's Vegas.

What the hell is wrong with some people.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: Marty Champions on June 08, 2012, 02:52:53 PM
obsessing with being lean in order to get girls is something you do in your teens and early twenties
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: DroppingPlates on June 08, 2012, 03:38:03 PM
Yeah its $20 a day or like $50 a month lol.  So the drop in isn't meant for people who will use the gym more than 3 times a month, which is why they overcharge, because they know the target bodybuilder will be one who is there on holidays or decided to try the gym out once to work out with a girl he's trying to impress, either scenerio the person is willing to pay the $20.  Same idea with Venetian, they know people in Vegas spend riduclous amounts of money on some stuff, so someone wanting to drop in will probably pay the $30.  

LOL, there's no business like smart business. In that sense, Americans are an inspiration for us Europeans.
Title: Re: Vegas Getbiggers
Post by: stuntmovie on June 08, 2012, 09:33:14 PM
TW, You are a bit mistaken about the Palazzo and the Venetian sharing the same casino, The only thing they share is the same owner.

As you most likely know .... there are two very different casinos ... One in the Palazzo and the other in the Venetian and you offer great advice about contacting the Slot Host or the Pit Bosses to inquire about getting your final bill reduced.

Of course that's mainly done for the big time gamblers but just last month my three night hotel room stay was turned into a three night comp]'t vacation because I merely asked politely ... and I am a cheap ass gambler ,,, but on this occasion I happened to win a few more bucks than I usually do  and as a result I played longer and they upgraded my player's club card so now I get a free gift every week plus more comps than I can ever use.

This all happens at Boyd's Orleans which is off the Strip.

The Orleans and the other locals' casinos offer us  Las Vegans comps in the form of cash, booz, food, room nights, gifts, etc. that I save to give away as Christmas presents  just to get you inside so the place will look crowded to the out of state visitors.

Try a local's hotel/casino on your next trip. You;ll be seeing a major difference.