JeffC
Level 7 Valued Member
I have recntly enrolled in an unnamed Canadian chain commercial gym. I paid for only a one month trial, after a pushy salesman really wanted to sell a two year contract and training sessions. Right now I do not think I will renew my membership at this gym.
I am looking to change things up a bit. Although I find myself doing the same training I have been doing at home. It's nice having access to a sauna, a select few machines, and rowing machines.
Hardly anyone uses the kettlebells aside from goblet squats and American swings. They have nice competition bells, but only up to 36kg. I constantly have people come up to me while practicing asking me what I am doing or making some sort of comment.
As I look around the gym between sets I am appalled by the unsafe and ineffective technique of the average gym goer. The staff is not much better. 99% of the trainers have people doing movements their clients are not ready for, and do not correct poor form. There are only two staff members I have met whom I would consider working with.
I see an awful lot of rounded backs, partial reps, and generally ineffective training. I am so thankful for awesome resources, coaches/mentors I have had, and online communities like this one. I take a lot of pride in educating myself and implementing what I learn to make myself a strong, reslient human.
I am looking to change things up a bit. Although I find myself doing the same training I have been doing at home. It's nice having access to a sauna, a select few machines, and rowing machines.
Hardly anyone uses the kettlebells aside from goblet squats and American swings. They have nice competition bells, but only up to 36kg. I constantly have people come up to me while practicing asking me what I am doing or making some sort of comment.
As I look around the gym between sets I am appalled by the unsafe and ineffective technique of the average gym goer. The staff is not much better. 99% of the trainers have people doing movements their clients are not ready for, and do not correct poor form. There are only two staff members I have met whom I would consider working with.
I see an awful lot of rounded backs, partial reps, and generally ineffective training. I am so thankful for awesome resources, coaches/mentors I have had, and online communities like this one. I take a lot of pride in educating myself and implementing what I learn to make myself a strong, reslient human.