Guest guest Posted March 30, 2001 Report Share Posted March 30, 2001 I belonged to a womens gym b/f moving here and I loved it. While there were not any real body builders, the class were great (cardio) and for me who is NO ub strength the weights were over stocked. The machines worked better for me also b/c there are more suited to a womans build and easier to work on (ex: the leg curl had notches for longer and shorter legs and I was able to use it with out being on the very edge of the seat) the person who owned it was a woman and understood womans needs, and the child care WAS a priority. which is important, if you are worried about your child you can't get a good workout. and you don't have to deal with the men staring and such IMO Des s_j_e <s_j_e@...> wrote: > I'm curious because I am thinking of switching but don't > want to go from the > frying pan into the fire. I seem to have a choice of a > popular and well > equipped but almost always crowded gym (24 hour fitness) > or where I belong > now--a small, not so well equipped, somewhat crowded but > not by anyone > serious about fitness women's gym that has babysitting > which I need > sometimes but isn't open late or on Sundays. I know > there are several in > between but I was curious where others belonged and the > pros/cons of your > particular gym. > Thanks. > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 You can leg press 625lbs???!!!! > I quickly outgrew the >weights. I was leg pressing the whole stack there ( 160 lbs) and cable >rowing the whole stack ( 60). I didn't really want to go to Ballys but >that's where I've ended up. I now leg press 625 lbs and can barbell curl >85 >lbs. Big difference between the availability of weights in the gyms. >Besides that, my husband and I are now training partners. > >Glenda > > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2001 Report Share Posted April 2, 2001 >Dear Glenda, Are you human? . >PS. What fabulous achievements! When you started out, >were you strong? I >know you have lost a ton of fat, but how was your >strength? , I'm super human. I've got three kids and they're on Spring Break. SSHHH, be very very quiet, they're still asleep. LOL When I started out, I could barely lift a 3 lb dumbbell. I was very weak after my surgery. Once the doc released me to exercise, I let my body guide me. I still live by that philosophy. I did sissy squats because I couldn't even hold on the weights and squat at the same time and I couldn't lift the barbell onto my shoulders. Now, 7 months later I can squat 225 lbs. I push myself, and having my husband train right along beside me, gives me motivation. I am determined to completely recover from my ordeal and lifting weights is a big part of my recovery. I live with adversity everyday. BFL has helped me live with this and helped me with the tools I needed to get rid of all the negativity and live each day to the fullest. I can't change what's happened to me, but I refuse to live with an "ol' woe is me" attitude. I love life. I love my kids and my husband. For the first time in a very, very long time, I am happy. All I every wanted to do, since I was a little girl, was be a nurse and help people. I can't be a nurse anymore, but I am still helping people and that's a good feeling. Helping someone realize their true potential, that's better than giving a shot anyday! Physical strength has given rise to new mental strength. I don't put up with "crap" anymore. I am proud to be a strong woman. (Maybe I should write a book!) Glenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2001 Report Share Posted April 2, 2001 >Dear Glenda, Are you human? . >PS. What fabulous achievements! When you started out, >were you strong? I >know you have lost a ton of fat, but how was your >strength? , I'm super human. I've got three kids and they're on Spring Break. SSHHH, be very very quiet, they're still asleep. LOL When I started out, I could barely lift a 3 lb dumbbell. I was very weak after my surgery. Once the doc released me to exercise, I let my body guide me. I still live by that philosophy. I did sissy squats because I couldn't even hold on the weights and squat at the same time and I couldn't lift the barbell onto my shoulders. Now, 7 months later I can squat 225 lbs. I push myself, and having my husband train right along beside me, gives me motivation. I am determined to completely recover from my ordeal and lifting weights is a big part of my recovery. I live with adversity everyday. BFL has helped me live with this and helped me with the tools I needed to get rid of all the negativity and live each day to the fullest. I can't change what's happened to me, but I refuse to live with an "ol' woe is me" attitude. I love life. I love my kids and my husband. For the first time in a very, very long time, I am happy. All I every wanted to do, since I was a little girl, was be a nurse and help people. I can't be a nurse anymore, but I am still helping people and that's a good feeling. Helping someone realize their true potential, that's better than giving a shot anyday! Physical strength has given rise to new mental strength. I don't put up with "crap" anymore. I am proud to be a strong woman. (Maybe I should write a book!) Glenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2001 Report Share Posted April 2, 2001 muscleprincess@... writes: When I started out, I could barely lift a 3 lb dumbbell. I was very weak after my surgery. Once the doc released me to exercise, I let my body guide me. I still live by that philosophy. I did sissy squats because I couldn't even hold on the weights and squat at the same time and I couldn't lift the barbell onto my shoulders. Now, 7 months later I can squat 225lbs. Wow! You are some inspiration Glenda. What an amazing achievement. All Hail to the Mighty Muscle Princess. Congratulations on your success, you seem to have it all together: mind body and spirit. All the best, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2001 Report Share Posted April 2, 2001 muscleprincess@... writes: When I started out, I could barely lift a 3 lb dumbbell. I was very weak after my surgery. Once the doc released me to exercise, I let my body guide me. I still live by that philosophy. I did sissy squats because I couldn't even hold on the weights and squat at the same time and I couldn't lift the barbell onto my shoulders. Now, 7 months later I can squat 225lbs. Wow! You are some inspiration Glenda. What an amazing achievement. All Hail to the Mighty Muscle Princess. Congratulations on your success, you seem to have it all together: mind body and spirit. All the best, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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