Hi,
My first topic! I'm moving to Gen in a couple of weeks (intending to do newbies drinks etc) and am looking at signing up at Kieser near Acacias or Silhouette Acacias. Seen a couple of topics re gyms but mine was slightly more specific. Does anyone go to either of these or can anyone give me a quick review? Or can you suggest another decent one in Acacias area.
I'm after somewhere with a few cardio machines (cross trainer, runner and bike will do), a good free weight area with a few different benches/good selection of dumbells, pull up bars, swiss balls etc. I don't mind paying a premium for a nice gym as I'll get the use out of it. Would also be nice to have somewhere with a sauna/steam room/pool etc if possible. (not too many requirements I know! :Whistling:)
I'll also be looking to play some football if anyone knows a team. 11 a side or 5 a side. Old fashioned centre back often compared to johnny o'shea (in style of play (i know he rarely plays centre back) and looks)...I can do a job up front as well, of course. Or a work horse on a 5/6 a side pitch who doesn't quite know when to stop running.
Thanks in advance
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Sep 24, 2008 @ 01:33
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Hi,
My first topic! I'm moving to Gen in a couple of weeks (intending to do newbies drinks etc) and am looking at signing up at Kieser near Acacias or Silhouette Acacias. Seen a couple of topics re gyms but mine was slightly more specific. Does anyone go to either of these or can anyone give me a quick review? Or can you suggest another decent one in Acacias area.
I'm after somewhere with a few cardio machines (cross trainer, runner and bike will do), a good free weight area with a few different benches/good selection of dumbells, pull up bars, swiss balls etc. I don't mind paying a premium for a nice gym as I'll get the use out of it. Would also be nice to have somewhere with a sauna/steam room/pool etc if possible. (not too many requirements I know! :Whistling:)
I'll also be looking to play some football if anyone knows a team. 11 a side or 5 a side. Old fashioned centre back often compared to johnny o'shea (in style of play (i know he rarely plays centre back) and looks)...I can do a job up front as well, of course. Or a work horse on a 5/6 a side pitch who doesn't quite know when to stop running.
Thanks in advance
rob_sSep 24, 2008 @ 01:33
My first topic! I'm moving to Gen in a couple of weeks (intending to do newbies drinks etc) and am looking at signing up at Kieser near Acacias or Silhouette Acacias. Seen a couple of topics re gyms but mine was slightly more specific. Does anyone go to either of these or can anyone give me a quick review? Or can you suggest another decent one in Acacias area.
I'm after somewhere with a few cardio machines (cross trainer, runner and bike will do), a good free weight area with a few different benches/good selection of dumbells, pull up bars, swiss balls etc. I don't mind paying a premium for a nice gym as I'll get the use out of it. Would also be nice to have somewhere with a sauna/steam room/pool etc if possible. (not too many requirements I know! :Whistling:)
I'll also be looking to play some football if anyone knows a team. 11 a side or 5 a side. Old fashioned centre back often compared to johnny o'shea (in style of play (i know he rarely plays centre back) and looks)...I can do a job up front as well, of course. Or a work horse on a 5/6 a side pitch who doesn't quite know when to stop running.
Thanks in advance
rob_sSep 24, 2008 @ 01:33
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Re: Gym - Kieser or Silhouette Acacias / Football (Soccer)
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Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:22
Hi Rob
I was also choosing between the two (was living nearby)
But I've been only to Silhouette - and it has most of the stuff u require, including the sauna. Yet, I think u might find the weightlifting area a bit tiny, and sorry - can't comment on the variety of their machines as I mostly stick to cardio :)
Kieser seems to be solely power machines, at least I thought so and chose Silhouette even if the other one was closer.
A good start would be to take a 1st workout in both of them (about 20 chf) and then make a sophisticated choice, especially if u plan to spend quite lots of time in there :cool:
Enjoy, and :exclamation: make sure not to forget to refuse the contract in advance if u don't intend to continue the next year, otherwise they extend it automatically and it's impossible to get out of it without paying...
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Hi Rob
I was also choosing between the two (was living nearby)
But I've been only to Silhouette - and it has most of the stuff u require, including the sauna. Yet, I think u might find the weightlifting area a bit tiny, and sorry - can't comment on the variety of their machines as I mostly stick to cardio :)
Kieser seems to be solely power machines, at least I thought so and chose Silhouette even if the other one was closer.
A good start would be to take a 1st workout in both of them (about 20 chf) and then make a sophisticated choice, especially if u plan to spend quite lots of time in there :cool:
Enjoy, and :exclamation: make sure not to forget to refuse the contract in advance if u don't intend to continue the next year, otherwise they extend it automatically and it's impossible to get out of it without paying...
Irishka555, Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:22
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Re: Gym - Kieser or Silhouette Acacias / Football (Soccer)
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Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:22
Hi,
You will not find any of your wishes at Kieser. No cardio, no free weights. Just weightlifting machines. The place is mostly geared towards injury rehab, but is a good alternative to other fitnesses where you show off.
Hope this helps,
Patrick
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Hi,
You will not find any of your wishes at Kieser. No cardio, no free weights. Just weightlifting machines. The place is mostly geared towards injury rehab, but is a good alternative to other fitnesses where you show off.
Hope this helps,
Patrick
Patrick, Sep 24, 2008 @ 11:22
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Sep 24, 2008 @ 23:50
thanks for the quick replies guys...looks like I'll be giving silhouette a go when I get there then. Cheers.
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thanks for the quick replies guys...looks like I'll be giving silhouette a go when I get there then. Cheers.
rob_s, Sep 24, 2008 @ 23:50
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Re: Gym - Kieser or Silhouette Acacias / Football (Soccer)
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Sep 25, 2008 @ 01:35
Hi Rob
I suggest you go for the Silhouette gym. Kieser is a killer, no cardio machines to warm up your muscles... At Silhouette you've got it all: Cross-trainers, bikes, runner... and weights to lift, as much as you want.
Hope it is of help.
G'night,
Miria
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Hi Rob
I suggest you go for the Silhouette gym. Kieser is a killer, no cardio machines to warm up your muscles... At Silhouette you've got it all: Cross-trainers, bikes, runner... and weights to lift, as much as you want.
Hope it is of help.
G'night,
Miria
Miria, Sep 25, 2008 @ 01:35
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