Before and After. - Page 3 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Nine Pack · 13-03-2007, 09:56 PM

I did the Premier course myself. Bl**dy expensive, £4 grand to be exact. I spent the three months waiting to hear something I did'nt already know, it never happened. The course instructors actually offered to pay ME to train them. The course tutor actually apologised to me when we got to the nutrition module as he was embarrassed teaching it in front of me when I clearly knew more than he will ever do. I had 15 years of training & study under my belt when I did the course. The rest of the group left the course knowing only what they were taught there & then, yet the fitness industry views them equal to me as we all have the same qualifications. Madness. I know it sounds a little conceited but there you go.

My gym will be staffed only by people who really know thier stuff, and they will be paid accordingly, so I may not have any staff in the first 12 months, but time will tell. Watch this space.

Littleluke · 14-03-2007, 10:33 AM

Just to add..

I had a course yesterday up in Northholt east London. Well.... It was due to start at 9 and I had only just reached Winchester M3 Service station because of the immence traffic. I left at 7am which probably wasn't a good idea. I phoned work and told them, they were really p!ssed that i hadn't just carried on going.. I Was like "I Wouldn't have got there until 11!".. Then my fitness manager tells me I'll have to pay £500 for the course. So I said this, "if you expect me to pay £500 then I'll firstly leave and secondly take you too court for making me work 2 months without pay!".. then I said "Just phone them and say my car broke down and i had no copntact number for the course" SIMPLE, PROBLEM SOLVED. F()CKING IDIOTS!

Anyway, I'm currently looking for a new job. I've been talking to Paul Smith of Fitness Development and he's going to contact me if anything pops up. To be honest I hate my job now, I dread going...it sounds really girly but I'm feeling quite bullied tbh. Everytime I walk into the kitchen for a quick Pro-Mass shake I get told to go upstairs and walk the floor even though the female instructors are sat there chatting away with the deputy manager about nothing job related.

If anyone knows of some jobs in the Portsmouth / Fareham area then give me a shout. I'll sell anne summers toys ffs ANYTHING BUT WHAT I'M DOING NOW!!

DannyBoy81 · 14-03-2007, 05:13 PM

I love the comparison pics.... befor & after !!! Credit to you mate 9 stone - 12 st 7...

I need to get some pics dont but not quite got the after bit sorted yet :(

squatty · 14-03-2007, 06:41 PM

PMSL mate - Northolt is just down the road from me - its in West London - you'd have probably got there by 2!!

It sounds crazy to term whats happening at work as bullying - but i think thats exactly what it is and you should get your **** out of the place as soon as you can

Bulldozer · 14-03-2007, 07:46 PM

That sucks luke, you need to get outta there pronto mate, having a job you hate that much can really get you down!!

I walked out of a job i hated once cos the boss was totally unreasonable, no bloody work around at the time, but i just went out the next day asking in shops, asking mates etc etc, before the end of the day i had a job in a garden centre, was crap pay and hard work but the lads there were a good laugh and it tided me over a few months until i found a decent job. So just get out there and ask about mate, keep ya eyes peeled, if your not fussy and dont mind a bit of hard work i think you can always find work.

Good luck mate

Littleluke · 15-03-2007, 11:26 AM

I've found a few jobs online that I'm looking into today. I'm also going to book my personal trainer course at the respectable Southdowns College.

It's my day off and to be honest I'm f()cking exhuasted. Not really got much motivation to even train but I will.. I gave myself a 3 day rest from training because I was just too stressed to bother.

Cheers for all the support though lads, :love:

Magic Torch · 15-03-2007, 11:52 AM

How about we all come down and trian in your gym before the portsmouth show, we can terrorise the manager guy ?

DB · 15-03-2007, 12:19 PM

lol jamie me&ash were talking about that yesterday afternoon...

gonna head to train about 12 for an hour then off for some lunch then go see tommy kick some booty!

Magic Torch · 15-03-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB

lol jamie me&ash were talking about that yesterday afternoon...

gonna head to train about 12 for an hour then off for some lunch then go see tommy kick some booty!

We can man, I got an LA Fitness Membership!

Mind you there must be a better place around there?

You riding down or is Lisa Driving?

DB · 15-03-2007, 01:56 PM

depedns on the weather!! may get ash to come pick me and lisa up in the morracan love machine

Nine Pack · 15-03-2007, 01:57 PM

[quote=Magic Torch;246029]We can man, I got an LA Fitness Membership!
[quote]

You do realise that you actually said that out loud & not just in your head?.............. :o

Magic Torch · 15-03-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB

depedns on the weather!! may get ash to come pick me and lisa up in the morracan love machine

LOL will it get that far? Only kidding ash :love:

[quote=Nine Pack;246035][quote=Magic Torch;246029]We can man, I got an LA Fitness Membership!

Quote:

You do realise that you actually said that out loud & not just in your head?.............. :o

Errr.....it was my old one I just didn't cancel it yet?......em like the missus uses it and I got a joint one for another £10?.....oo I know I like the spa there

Hang on didn't you say you used to work at one?!? :tongue10:

Littleluke · 15-03-2007, 04:04 PM

lol! There's a good gym in Portsmouth. Lots of heavy weights etc, tiger gym or something!

Nine Pack · 15-03-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic Torch

Hang on didn't you say you used to work at one?!? :tongue10:

I was not employed by them, I was a licenced LAPT, paying over £600 per month for the privilege of being let loose on thier members. That began to wear a bit thin after six months so I went totally freelance & now I'm opening my own gym.

I never trained at LA as it was woefully ill equipped & I don't like the clinical feel to those places. They would'nt have liked it if I did, I'm a screamer! Quite a few of my LA clients now have me train them at 'proper' gyms like Betta Bodies & The Powermill.

Magic Torch · 15-03-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

I was not employed by them, I was a licenced LAPT, paying over £600 per month for the privilege of being let loose on thier members. That began to wear a bit thin after six months so I went totally freelance & now I'm opening my own gym.

I never trained at LA as it was woefully ill equipped & I don't like the clinical feel to those places. They would'nt have liked it if I did, I'm a screamer! Quite a few of my LA clients now have me train them at 'proper' gyms like Betta Bodies & The Powermill.

Yeah yeah thats what they all say....

TBH mine is not too bad the DB go up to 52kg and it has plenty og plates, squat rack etc....i'm not making excuses tho - there is just nothing else within a 20min drive....

On the weekend I try to train at the works in barnet north london - thats a proper gym!

I do like the idea of your gym Paul, I hope it goes well for you mate and you open one near me too

13-03-2007, 09:56 PM	#31 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,758	Re: Before and After. I did the Premier course myself. Bl*dy expensive, £4 grand to be exact. I spent the three months waiting to hear something I did'nt already know, it never happened. The course instructors actually offered to pay ME to train them. The course tutor actually apologised to me when we got to the nutrition module as he was embarrassed teaching it in front of me when I clearly knew more than he will ever do. I had 15 years of training & study under my belt when I did the course. The rest of the group left the course knowing only what they were taught there & then, yet the fitness industry views them equal to me as we all have the same qualifications. Madness. I know it sounds a little conceited but there you go. My gym will be staffed only by people who really* know thier stuff, and they will be paid accordingly, so I may not have any staff in the first 12 months, but time will tell. Watch this space.

14-03-2007, 10:33 AM	#32 (permalink)
Littleluke Junior Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 3,385	Re: Before and After. Just to add.. I had a course yesterday up in Northholt east London. Well.... It was due to start at 9 and I had only just reached Winchester M3 Service station because of the immence traffic. I left at 7am which probably wasn't a good idea. I phoned work and told them, they were really p!ssed that i hadn't just carried on going.. I Was like "I Wouldn't have got there until 11!".. Then my fitness manager tells me I'll have to pay £500 for the course. So I said this, "if you expect me to pay £500 then I'll firstly leave and secondly take you too court for making me work 2 months without pay!".. then I said "Just phone them and say my car broke down and i had no copntact number for the course" SIMPLE, PROBLEM SOLVED. F()CKING IDIOTS! Anyway, I'm currently looking for a new job. I've been talking to Paul Smith of Fitness Development and he's going to contact me if anything pops up. To be honest I hate my job now, I dread going...it sounds really girly but I'm feeling quite bullied tbh. Everytime I walk into the kitchen for a quick Pro-Mass shake I get told to go upstairs and walk the floor even though the female instructors are sat there chatting away with the deputy manager about nothing job related. If anyone knows of some jobs in the Portsmouth / Fareham area then give me a shout. I'll sell anne summers toys ffs ANYTHING BUT WHAT I'M DOING NOW!!

14-03-2007, 05:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
DannyBoy81 Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 350	Re: Before and After. I love the comparison pics.... befor & after !!! Credit to you mate 9 stone - 12 st 7... I need to get some pics dont but not quite got the after bit sorted yet :(

14-03-2007, 06:41 PM	#34 (permalink)
squatty Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nowhere Posts: 87	Re: Before and After. PMSL mate - Northolt is just down the road from me - its in West London - you'd have probably got there by 2!! It sounds crazy to term whats happening at work as bullying - but i think thats exactly what it is and you should get your **** out of the place as soon as you can

14-03-2007, 07:46 PM	#35 (permalink)
Bulldozer craving a pizza :( Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,384	Re: Before and After. That sucks luke, you need to get outta there pronto mate, having a job you hate that much can really get you down!! I walked out of a job i hated once cos the boss was totally unreasonable, no bloody work around at the time, but i just went out the next day asking in shops, asking mates etc etc, before the end of the day i had a job in a garden centre, was crap pay and hard work but the lads there were a good laugh and it tided me over a few months until i found a decent job. So just get out there and ask about mate, keep ya eyes peeled, if your not fussy and dont mind a bit of hard work i think you can always find work. Good luck mate

15-03-2007, 11:26 AM	#36 (permalink)
Littleluke Junior Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 3,385	Re: Before and After. I've found a few jobs online that I'm looking into today. I'm also going to book my personal trainer course at the respectable Southdowns College. It's my day off and to be honest I'm f()cking exhuasted. Not really got much motivation to even train but I will.. I gave myself a 3 day rest from training because I was just too stressed to bother. Cheers for all the support though lads, :love:

15-03-2007, 11:52 AM	#37 (permalink)
Magic Torch Classic Bodybuilder :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 5,300 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Before and After. How about we all come down and trian in your gym before the portsmouth show, we can terrorise the manager guy ? __________________ single and ready to mingle! xx

15-03-2007, 12:19 PM	#38 (permalink)
DB UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,762	Re: Before and After. lol jamie me&ash were talking about that yesterday afternoon... gonna head to train about 12 for an hour then off for some lunch then go see tommy kick some booty! __________________ Affiliate of Bulk Supplements Direct Discount Code= BSD290 UKBFF southcoast 2008, O80kg Champion

15-03-2007, 01:56 PM	#40 (permalink)
DB UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,762	Re: Before and After. depedns on the weather!! may get ash to come pick me and lisa up in the morracan love machine __________________ Affiliate of Bulk Supplements Direct Discount Code= BSD290 UKBFF southcoast 2008, O80kg Champion

15-03-2007, 01:57 PM	#41 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,758	Re: Before and After. [quote=Magic Torch;246029]We can man, I got an LA Fitness Membership! [quote] You do realise that you actually said that out loud & not just in your head?.............. :o

15-03-2007, 04:04 PM	#43 (permalink)
Littleluke Junior Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 3,385	Re: Before and After. lol! There's a good gym in Portsmouth. Lots of heavy weights etc, tiger gym or something!