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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: SF1900 on March 28, 2015, 01:22:21 PM
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My gym used to be a semi-hardcore gym, then it was bought out by 2 people. Now it looks like this. Renovations are still happening. On top of that, there are strict rules. No bags of any size on the gym floor. During my workout, I draped my sweater over a machine and a manager came over to me and told me to take it off. I asked why, and his response was, "Well, if I am showing new members around, it looks messy." I could understand no gym bags on the floor, but a sweater draped over the machine is a bad thing. :-\ Getbiggers, could you work out in a gym like this? Or are you too hardcore? They allowed me to stay at my old rate of $37.00 per month, but in my contract it states that at the end of 2015, they are allowed to increase my rates. The other 2 gyms they have they are charging like 50 or 60 a month. ::) ::) Why pay that just to use dumbbells, barbells, and a few hammer strength machines? I need some good, solid advice. Thanks, getbig!.
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Looks like some sort of futuristic bear market.
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It looks nice
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Looks like some sort of futuristic bear market.
lol. Not too many "bears" in the gym. :-\
It looks like a social club now. Quite a few people have left. I guess I will stay another few months. I think they may add a crossfit room. :D
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If you have not yet slit the new owners' throats you are already one of them. Perhaps you should sit down with a cappuccino and brainstorm how you'll help advance women's rights, Nancy.
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It looks nice
I agree, it does look nice, but if they raise it to 50-60 a month, I won't stay. I don't need to pay that much for free weights.
I think its turning more into a fitness spa then an actual gym. :-X :-\
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If you have not yet slit the new owners' throats you are already one of them. Perhaps you should sit down with a cappuccino and brainstorm how you'll help advance women's rights, Nancy.
While I was lifting the 5 pound dumbbells, I was sipping a cafe latte with a twist of lemon and eating some low fat crackers.
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While I was lifting the 5 pound dumbbells, I was sipping a cafe latte with a twist of lemon and eating some low fat crackers.
Having your shoulders rubbed by a well dressed man is the only way to improve on that little bit of heaven.
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try a 2.5Lb dumber bellend and decaffeinated gluten free mineral water
Glutten free is the way to go!!
Also, I have been eating a lot of hummus lately. Hummus with crackers or baby carrots.
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Having your shoulders rubbed by a well dressed man is the only way to improve on that little bit of heaven.
ARE YOU OFFERING?
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ARE YOU OFFERING?
I probably dress about like Shitsoul does, but I could mow your lawn if you want.
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I probably dress about like Shitsoul does, but I could mow your lawn if you want.
I already have Falcon mowing my lawn.
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the lighting is too club like, bathroom as well.
But gym bags on the floor are annoying. People got their shit spread out everywhere and does clog up the place.
The animal shirt people usually doing that.
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Looks like the type of gym that you can get a happy ending for a fee after your workout is done
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I already have Falcon mowing my lawn.
I could tutor you in the subject of electricity?
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the lighting is too club like, bathroom as well.
But gym bags on the floor are annoying. People got their shit spread out everywhere and does clog up the place.
The animal shirt people usually doing that.
totally agree with the gym bag issue, but hanging my towel over a machine is such a big deal? :-\ :-\
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You workout at Victoria Secrets ???
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I guess if you're training in a sweater and not a sweatshirt you're probably in the right place.
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Looks like the type of gym that you can get a happy ending for a fee after your workout is done
All the personal trainers are guys. :-X
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That leg press machine is pretty badass. Kudos to them for building it and being iron warriors. :D
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You workout at Victoria Secrets ???
:D :D
Hey, I liked the gym the way it was! But they are catering to a new type of clientele. :-X :-X
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A truly fag design, that exudes weakness, and encourages neurotic, submissive behavior. Totally non conducive to a genuine workout. No real man would be caught dead there.
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I guess if you're training in a sweater and not a sweatshirt you're probably in the right place.
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haha lol ;D
It was actually a hoodie zip up. Kind of like the type Kai Greene wears. He is my hero.
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I could tutor you in the subject of electricity?
Again, a Falcon domain of expertise. :D
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That's better.
A Kai is my hero side note: dude at my gym stands legs apart over a bar with 25# on the end and deadlifts it to his groin area. They're a Kai staple, Jefferson Squats. I asked why doesn't he put on some weight and he told me it's not necessary to do them heavy you're just isolating the hams. ::)
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That's better.
A Kai is my hero side note: dude at my gym stands legs apart over a bar with 25# on the end and deadlifts it to his groin area. They're a Kai staple, Jefferson Squats. I asked why doesn't he put on some weight and he told me it's not necessary to do them heavy you're just isolating the hams. ::)
YES, Kai knows a thing or two about Jefferson squats. This guy at your gym will develop Kai-like hamstrings since he isolating a particular muscle group.
(http://www.flexonline.com/sites/flexonline.com/files/styles/article_image_600xany/public/13flex_kai-split-deadlift_970.jpg?itok=KrDnSkf5)
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YES, Kai knows a thing or two about Jefferson squats. This guy at your gym will develop Kai-like hamstrings since he isolating a particular muscle group.
(http://www.flexonline.com/sites/flexonline.com/files/styles/article_image_600xany/public/13flex_kai-split-deadlift_970.jpg?itok=KrDnSkf5)
Lol, yup it's a straddle position that looks ridiculous.
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Wow pretty fancy place! One gym I go to is a hole in the wall but they have 100lb plates and decent equipment.
Much cheaper too.
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Wow pretty fancy place! One gym I go to is a hole in the wall but they have 100lb plates and decent equipment.
Much cheaper too.
Too fancy for someone hardcore like myself.
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I pay nearly 150 a month at Equinox. 50-60 bucks is nothing. A homeless person could afford this.
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Looks like the entrance of a high end gay club..
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I pay nearly 150 a month at Equinox. 50-60 bucks is nothing. A homeless person could afford this.
Okay, cool. Thanks!
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Looks like the entrance of a high end gay club..
Hmm, what doe that say about me? :D
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Hmm, what doe that say about me? :D
I think you should run away ;D
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Looks like some sort of futuristic bear market.
Very TOUCHY place, ;D
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Too fancy for someone hardcore like myself.
Not if they have good equipment.
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Not if they have good equipment.
That's the thing, the gym itself is not actually that big. They do not have a lot of equipment. Basic equipment.
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can you legally fart in that "gym" :-\
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That's no gym I ever saw. I don't know what that is, looks like a gay nightclub.
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can you legally fart in that "gym" :-\
You pretty much can't do anything.
Some guy got thrown out last week. They put in some new equipment. Some guy told the manager he didn't like the equipment. Manager got mad, walked over the computer, and cancelled his membership. Just like that lol. Guy finished his workout. Have not seen him since. I heard that the managers hated him and said he was like "poison." The guy was a loudmouth so they wanted him gone. Well, now he is.
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That's no gym I ever saw. I don't know what that is, looks like a gay nightclub.
I think I am going to check out another gym tomorrow!
Getbig has convinced me! :D
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I stopped going to my gym at $130/mth, and that's with a corporate subsidy.
That gym looks nice.
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I stopped going to my gym at $130/mth, and that's with a corporate subsidy.
That gym looks nice.
It is, but the owners are asses.
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You pretty much can't do anything.
Some guy got thrown out last week. They put in some new equipment. Some guy told the manager he didn't like the equipment. Manager got mad, walked over the computer, and cancelled his membership. Just like that lol. Guy finished his workout. Have not seen him since. I heard that the managers hated him and said he was like "poison." The guy was a loudmouth so they wanted him gone. Well, now he is.
"Freedom Gym'' ......... :D
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"Freedom Gym'' ......... :D
Yeah, it was pretty funny. They were arguing back and forth, then he just cancels his membership ha lol.
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Looks fancy as fuck. I'm sure members of the bear community will flock to it like the swallows of Capistrano. No pun intended. I wonder how many gravy dispensers they're installing in the bathroom.
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Looks more like a night club than a gym. The owners are clearly gay. Go to a different gym if they try to raise the price.
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Looks fancy as fuck. I'm sure members of the bear community will flock to it like the swallows of Capistrano. No pun intended. I wonder how many gravy dispensers they're installing in the bathroom.
It is fancy. I think I need to head to a new gym asap!! :D
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Inappropriate lighting for bodybuilders. There's no way you can feel progress in blue light. Change the gym.
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Looks more like a night club than a gym. The owners are clearly gay. Go to a different gym if they try to raise the price.
It feels like a nightclub. :-\
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Inappropriate lighting for bodybuilders. There's no way you can feel progress in blue light. Change the gym.
what would kh0fo fella think of the gym?
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what would kh0fo fella think of the gym?
kh0fo félla loved heavy dumbells so if this doesn't change he'd stay. Félla would be very happy if big guy of the gym are planning to leave and new females members are coming to the gym. He would be the king of the gym.
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kh0fo félla loved heavy dumbells so if this doesn't change he'd stay. Félla would be very happy if big guy of the gym are planning to leave and new females members are coming to the gym. He would be the king of the gym.
kh0fo fell is a big dude and is king.
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Too much like a night club.
They will probably get rid of free weights / heavy db's.
Is there squat racks / lifting platforms if so they be going soon.
Definitely not for me. If it works for you its good.
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Too much like a night club.
They will probably get rid of free weights / heavy db's.
Is there squat racks / lifting platforms if so they be going soon.
Definitely not for me. If it works for you its good.
We have a chain by us very similar: David Barton.
They bought out some World/Golds franchise locations and turned them into spas with some weights....pathetic.
Its a hipster bearded twink nightmare
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We have a chain by us very similar: David Barton.
They bought out some World/Golds franchise locations and turned them into spas with some weights....pathetic.
Its a hipster bearded twink nightmare
Sadly it's catering to the market to make money.
It just seems that there are less men who want to Train Hard.
No Squatting, No Deadlifts, No heavy ass Rows, nothing that makes them sweat or breathe hard.
A few curls, benches, & presses. Take gear, GH, Stay lean.
No wonder we got so many competing in the Twisty Twirly class.
Feminization of Men.
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It feels like a nightclub. :-\
Only good thing is that it might attract more hot whores to become members.
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looks like BayGBM is the new owner.
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My gym used to be a semi-hardcore gym, then it was bought out by 2 people. Now it looks like this. Renovations are still happening. On top of that, there are strict rules. No bags of any size on the gym floor. During my workout, I draped my sweater over a machine and a manager came over to me and told me to take it off. I asked why, and his response was, "Well, if I am showing new members around, it looks messy." I could understand no gym bags on the floor, but a sweater draped over the machine is a bad thing. :-\ Getbiggers, could you work out in a gym like this? Or are you too hardcore? They allowed me to stay at my old rate of $37.00 per month, but in my contract it states that at the end of 2015, they are allowed to increase my rates. The other 2 gyms they have they are charging like 50 or 60 a month. ::) ::) Why pay that just to use dumbbells, barbells, and a few hammer strength machines? I need some good, solid advice. Thanks, getbig!.
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The new owners are homos. Help this helps.
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Very
faggy fancy interior.
Who is their decorator? Liberace?
Help this hopes.
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move to a real gym
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Too much like a night club.
They will probably get rid of free weights / heavy db's.
Is there squat racks / lifting platforms if so they be going soon.
Definitely not for me. If it works for you its good.
There were 2-3 squat racks that looked like this. They were sold.
(http://www.degrandi.com.au/images/bodycraft%20power%20rack.jpg)
Now they look like this:
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It feels like a nightclub. :-\
Workout with glow sticks.
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Workout with glow sticks.
Im about to head to the gym now. I look forward to seeing what type of renovations they have done since Friday. :D :D
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There were 2-3 squat racks that looked like this. They were sold.
(http://www.degrandi.com.au/images/bodycraft%20power%20rack.jpg)
Now they look like this:
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Bunch of fuckwits, a power rack is so much more versatile than a standard squat rack. Glad my gym has both.
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Hello getbig. I looked at another gym today. Its smaller, less equipment, but not fancy or anything and has enough equipment to fit my needs.
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I hate low ceilings, but they're well equipped with a good floor. Those dumbbell weights on the mirror looks smart, never saw that before.
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Love how Empty it is ;D
Hello getbig. I looked at another gym today. Its smaller, less equipment, but not fancy or anything and has enough equipment to fit my needs.
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I hate low ceilings, but they're well equipped with a good floor. Those dumbbell weights on the mirror looks smart, never saw that before.
Gym is located in basement. I don't mind it
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Gym is located in basement. I don't mind it
It's nice in the middle of the summer, but I prefer some daylight over electric light (sorry Johnnie Falcon).
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Love how Empty it is ;D
There were quite a few people, i just took pictures where it was more empty. but gyms tend to be more empty on sunday afternoons, especially during football season.
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It's nice in the middle of the summer, but I prefer some daylight over electric light (sorry Johnnie Falcon).
Don't matter to me.
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Don't matter to me.
The problem with most European gyms is lack of free space, my gym included, so I would def join if my town has a gym like that :)
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The new owners are homos. Help this helps.
what is this a communal toilet????? you take a dump in there and the water cleans your butt. is that how it works??? huh? hmmmm....huh?????
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what is this a communal toilet????? you take a dump in there and the water cleans your butt. is that how it works??? huh? hmmmm....huh?????
Imagine a bunch of Getbiggers, donating a dump in that water. Would be an epic troll job..
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I agree, it does look nice, but if they raise it to 50-60 a month, I won't stay. I don't need to pay that much for free weights.
I think its turning more into a fitness spa then an actual gym. :-X :-\
That's what it looks like bro, I'd find another gym
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That's what it looks like bro, I'd find another a gym
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That's what it looks like bro, I'd find another gym
Look back on page 3. I visited another gym today :)
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Look back on page 3. I visited another gym today :)
Can you end your current membership before April the 1th?
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Can you end your current membership before April the 1th?
yes, why?
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yes, why?
Then do that while you can :)
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There were 2-3 squat racks that looked like this. They were sold.
(http://www.degrandi.com.au/images/bodycraft%20power%20rack.jpg)
Now they look like this:
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So they replaced the squat racks with barbell curl stands? ???
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So they replaced the squat racks with barbell curl stands? ???
They replaced multi use cages, with squat racks. Who needs a stand for barbell curls?
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So they replaced the squat racks with barbell curl stands? ???
Pretty much. lol. A member was pissed off and complained. Got into an argument with the owner and the owner cancelled his membership ha lol
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They replaced multi use cages, with squat racks. Who needs a stand for barbell curls?
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You fucking pig. It's a gym, not your bedroom. Pick up your fucking clothes.
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They replaced multi use cages, with squat racks. Who needs a stand for barbell curls?
Fuck you old fart, I just curl in the squat rack :)
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Fuck you old fart, I just curl in the squat rack :)
Candy Ass!
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You fucking pig. It's a gym, not your bedroom. Pick up your fucking clothes.
;D ;D
I just put it over the machine for like 2 seconds. I was going to put it back on. Its like they are watching for people to do that! As soon as I did, I felt like I got bum rushed! :-\ :'(
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Candy Ass!
You can only watch, old fagg :D
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You can only watch, old fagg :D
If I could only watch, then I'd be dead.
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The problem with most European gyms is lack of free space, my gym included, so I would def join if my town has a gym like that :)
Hips of free space in my jungle, dozens of free outdoor gyms around & empty cops clubs ;)
U only need KLM intercontinental ticket :D
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Hips of free space in my jungle, dozens of free outdoor gyms around & empty cops clubs ;)
U only need KLM intercontinental ticket :D
It's currently raining cats & dogs here, so that might be a nice idea..
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We have a chain by us very similar: David Barton.
They bought out some World/Golds franchise locations and turned them into spas with some weights....pathetic.
Its a hipster bearded twink nightmare
Almost 400 staffers lost jobs when David Barton Gyms abruptly closed across the city on Wednesday.
“All the staff and everyone just found out, right before the holidays,” a source told us Tuesday night. Another added, “They lost their health insurance.”
“Everyone is shocked,” said yet another.
Users of the Glam&Go salons at the Barton Astor Place and West Village locations got an e-mail at 12:58 a.m. Wednesday saying, “I’m sorry to e-mail this way. We have been informed . . . their facilities will be closed permanently, effective immediately. We wish we could have given more notice, and transition plan, but we are letting you know as soon as we find out.”
Reps told us 369 employees lost their jobs and that the abrupt closure was due to increasing rental costs and competition from other fitness venues.
Founder David Barton, who left the company in 2013, told us that he’s “sad,” and, “People are calling and showing up at my new gym, TMPL. I’m not quite sure what to do . . . But it’s the holidays. Come in and work out on me, for now. We’ll figure something out in 2017.”
http://pagesix.com/2016/12/21/david-barton-gym-closure-leaves-almost-400-jobless/
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:D :o 8)
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I do not attend that gym any more.
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Wow pretty fancy place! One gym I go to is a hole in the wall but they have 100lb plates and decent equipment.
Much cheaper too.
That looks a lot like the 24/7 key gym I love training in.
As for the OP , I'd advise him to train at a gym he enjoys working out in.
Trying to save a few bucks on a gym you don't enjoy is nuts.
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That looks a lot like the 24/7 key gym I love training in.
As for the OP , I'd advise him to train at a gym he enjoys working out in.
Trying to save a few bucks on a gym you don't enjoy is nuts.
Shut up, Howard.
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Shut up, Howard.
Merry Christmas ....you asshole
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Guess SF1900 has been sweating ever since the lights slowly dimmed and he was stuck in the glute ham machine...
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Guess SF1900 has been sweating ever since the lights slowly dimmed and he was stuck in the glute ham machine...
Nothing like being caught in the glute-ham machine, if you know what I mean. ;D ;D
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Merry Christmas ....you asshole
Recently, a beggar shouted the same after I refused to give him a buck.. ::)
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Wow pretty fancy place! One gym I go to is a hole in the wall but they have 100lb plates and decent equipment.
Much cheaper too.
Hey, I go there :) Looks like an older pic Walter? The equipment is moved around a bit differently these days...