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  1. 26-04-2012, 12:43 AM #1
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    Looking for a gym - Central London

    London has the gayest gyms in the world. I spent 2 weeks to find a decent priced normal gym. Joined the YMCA which seemed like an all right gym (also has discounts for students) until I found there are no incline/decline bench rack and no squad cage :( I asked if its possible to bring one but very seriously doubt they'll even consider. I think I'll cancel my membership after the required 3 months and start looking for another place. Problem is I'm not sure there are any. Musclework which seems like a proper hardcore gym is too far away for me. Do you know any normal gyms - not pilates/swimm/badminton centers, just a normal heavy weights gym with a lot of weights and less cardio around Central/North London (zones 1-2). Have you tried Gymbox? I asked them on email about the prices, no answer.

    Thanks guys
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    Muscle works stoke newington or bethnal green they should be butch enough for ya !; most gyms in central cater for the cardio crowd !
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    Not sure exactly where you are but Genesis has a good reputation.

    It's Park Royal / Alperton way.

    Check their website.

    Heard nothing but good things.
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    finding a hardcore gym in central london is like looking for a needle in a haystack, as above they are mainly cardio/fitness gyms with limited weights and equipment.
    your best bet is the two muscleworks gyms bethnel green/stoke newington, bodyworks in tottenham or genesis in alperton.
    i have heard there is one in hayes/uxbridge but am still unable to find it.
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    Physical Culture in Putney. http://www.physicalculture.co.uk/index.html
    One of the members on here runs it http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/general-c...ym-putney.html

    £40 PCM I think. Looks like a good gym.
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    Yes Muscleworks is very good but u no anywhere near there.
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    Quote Originally Posted by AK-26 View Post
    finding a hardcore gym in central london is like looking for a needle in a haystack, as above they are mainly cardio/fitness gyms with limited weights and equipment.
    your best bet is the two muscleworks gyms bethnel green/stoke newington, bodyworks in tottenham or genesis in alperton.
    i have heard there is one in hayes/uxbridge but am still unable to find it.
    Do you mean Panthers Gym http://www.panthersgym.com/ run by the ex gladiator Panther.
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    For something more central, gymbox in farringdon is alright but a bit gimmicky. And expensive.
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    Re: Looking for a gym - Central London

    Thanks guys, they all seem like paradise gyms but none is perfectly convenient for me - it takes me about an additional hour travel a day and about £4 more. I'm a poor student just moved to London to work as a junior in a company for the summer. Got a cheap flat next to Tower Bridge and my work is in Westminster.

    Tasty, how much is the gymbox, do you know?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sovellis View Post
    London has the gayest gyms in the world. I spent 2 weeks to find a decent priced normal gym. Joined the YMCA which seemed like an all right gym (also has discounts for students) until I found there are no incline/decline bench rack and no squad cage :( I asked if its possible to bring one but very seriously doubt they'll even consider. I think I'll cancel my membership after the required 3 months and start looking for another place. Problem is I'm not sure there are any. Musclework which seems like a proper hardcore gym is too far away for me. Do you know any normal gyms - not pilates/swimm/badminton centers, just a normal heavy weights gym with a lot of weights and less cardio around Central/North London (zones 1-2). Have you tried Gymbox? I asked them on email about the prices, no answer.

    Thanks guys
    I used to go to a gym called Pinks, got to be the gayest name of a gym I have been to
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