Can anyone recommend a decent gym near Wimbledon? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

The Mad Rapper · 01-05-2008, 04:44 PM

As title.

I'm 34 years old and have arms like twigs

I'm looking for a decent gym with good staff that will teach me how to train properly.

TIA.

Lost Soul · 01-05-2008, 04:46 PM

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I'm looking for a decent gym with good staff that will teach me how to train properly.

i would suggest avoiding a commercial gym

techniques here to help and bump for those with local knowledge

http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

The Mad Rapper · 01-05-2008, 05:24 PM

I wasn't going to go to a commercial gym mate, but thanks for the confirmation.

I was hoping someone could suggest a semi or proper hardcore place where I can be taught properly.

It's one thing to read a beginner's routine, but it's another to understand how to perform the exercises properly, in what order, with what rest etc. Then diet is a huge issue as well.

I'm prepared to do as I'm told and eat what I'm told but I don't want to waste effort.

The Mad Rapper · 02-05-2008, 09:42 AM

I work near Chancery Lane in the City, Muscle Works is only a few stops away on the Central Line. I may go there after work if no-one is forthcoming ;)

Lost Soul · 02-05-2008, 09:50 AM

The one in bethnal green?

The Mad Rapper · 02-05-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Soul

The one in bethnal green?

That's the one mate.

Their web site looks OK. Is it any good?

Lost Soul · 02-05-2008, 12:57 PM

Yes, from all reports it is one which will harbour your ambitions

wogihao · 02-05-2008, 03:25 PM

Goto muscle works, its a great gym and the owner is a good bloke.

flex899 · 04-05-2008, 12:52 PM

best gym in the area for me is the David Lloyd in Raynes Park.
just get a 164 bus down to Bushey Road, and check it out.

Lost Soul · 04-05-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flex899

best gym in the area for me is the David Lloyd in Raynes Park.
just get a 164 bus down to Bushey Road, and check it out.

Do you lifts weights though?

flex899 · 05-05-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Soul

Do you lifts weights though?

erm... most definitely.

tim_e · 11-05-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Rapper

I work near Chancery Lane in the City, Muscle Works is only a few stops away on the Central Line. I may go there after work if no-one is forthcoming ;)

If you work in Chancery Lane then try Gymbox in Holborn, has a good crowd there, equipment is good - free weights area is good.

01-05-2008, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Mad Rapper Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	Can anyone recommend a decent gym near Wimbledon? As title. I'm 34 years old and have arms like twigs I'm looking for a decent gym with good staff that will teach me how to train properly. TIA.

01-05-2008, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Mad Rapper Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	Re: Can anyone recommend a decent gym near Wimbledon? I wasn't going to go to a commercial gym mate, but thanks for the confirmation. I was hoping someone could suggest a semi or proper hardcore place where I can be taught properly. It's one thing to read a beginner's routine, but it's another to understand how to perform the exercises properly, in what order, with what rest etc. Then diet is a huge issue as well. I'm prepared to do as I'm told and eat what I'm told but I don't want to waste effort.

02-05-2008, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
The Mad Rapper Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	Re: Can anyone recommend a decent gym near Wimbledon? I work near Chancery Lane in the City, Muscle Works is only a few stops away on the Central Line. I may go there after work if no-one is forthcoming ;)

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wogihao Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,358	Re: Can anyone recommend a decent gym near Wimbledon? Goto muscle works, its a great gym and the owner is a good bloke.

04-05-2008, 12:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
flex899 rIpPeD! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 49	Re: Can anyone recommend a decent gym near Wimbledon? best gym in the area for me is the David Lloyd in Raynes Park. just get a 164 bus down to Bushey Road, and check it out. __________________ -- Flex --

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