I hate my gym *rant*

Gappa238 · 07-20-2007, 06:40 PM

The Greene :: Services :: Gold's Gym in Dayton, Ohio

Sure, it looks all fancy and huge, but let me tell you what they are lacking. Yeah I know your probably saying that Gold’s is known to be awesome and this big, new one can’t be that bad… but it is.

There are only 2 flat benches, one incline and one decline.
Only one cage and zero squat racks.
Only one pair of dumbbells from 30lbs-120lbs
No powerlifting platform, let alone any space to do it, unless it’s in the cage.
2 quad cable machines, 2 of the 8 cables for lat pulldown and 1 of the 8 for seated rows. Also it took them 3 weeks to replace the one rope attachment that they had, they must have been on back order…

But if you are looking for tons of the latest and greatest machines, they are loaded with them, I mean who doesn’t want to have a few different machines to a seated bench rather than the real flat bench, right? Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against machines, but when you are a huge named gym like Gold’s and you only have a 1/3 of the gym devoted to dumbbells and plate and you do a weak ass job in that section, then there is a problem. Then there is the even bigger problem that if you go during peak hours that you basically have to wait in line to use the cage or a bench. You would think that them charging $50 a month for a membership they could step it up a notch.

**romanaz** · 07-20-2007, 07:23 PM

ummm dude, thats what every golds gym is like.

There are at least 3 of them in my relative area, and they all suck.

All have one cage, one squat rack, DB's up to maybe 120. The bars suck, the benchs are stable, theres no platform, and thousands of machines.

Golds gym is meant for the average person. The Average person doesn't need a platform to drop heavy weights from overhead or hip level.

Its bullshit, but you learn. Powerlifting Watch | ~ Keeping an Eye on the Powerlifting Scene ~ and look for a real gym near you.

**romanaz** · 07-20-2007, 07:23 PM

i just looked, you lift in Ohio? Go to Columbus if your not to far away...

**MacTech** · 07-20-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romanaz

i just looked, you lift in Ohio? Go to Columbus if your not to far away...

Hehe, have you looked at a map to see the distance from Dayton to Columbus?

Their advertisement does say ' extensive free weight area'. I have never been to a Gold's gym, so I don't know what they are like.

britishbulld0g · 07-20-2007, 11:52 PM

My local YMCA is the same bro

The ex-pro whose gym I used to train at moved away a while ago

**romanaz** · 07-21-2007, 01:39 AM

MacTech : nope, I was just throwing it out, Ohio isn't that big anyhow =D

I'm sure he can find a real PL gym near him.

Gappa238 · 07-22-2007, 07:55 PM

I always thought that Gold's was different, oh well. I guess they could change their logo from a freakishy huge guy holding a huge amount of weight to an 40 year old, out of shape person doing squat thrusts.

And before Gold's I was at the greatest gym ever, it was owned and operated by a huge PL back in the 70's or 80's, Larry Placifico {sp?}. But it was hella cheap, was open from 5am to 2am, and was practically a PL's wetdream. The Larry guy even had all of his award plates and belts on the wall too. Then a local gym, that looks just like Gold's, bought him out.

But I'll def use that link you posted and keep on the look out for a real gym.

07-20-2007, 06:40 PM	#1
Gappa238 Fast guy in training Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gappaville Posts: 615 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	I hate my gym rant The Greene :: Services :: Gold's Gym in Dayton, Ohio Sure, it looks all fancy and huge, but let me tell you what they are lacking. Yeah I know your probably saying that Gold’s is known to be awesome and this big, new one can’t be that bad… but it is. There are only 2 flat benches, one incline and one decline. Only one cage and zero squat racks. Only one pair of dumbbells from 30lbs-120lbs No powerlifting platform, let alone any space to do it, unless it’s in the cage. 2 quad cable machines, 2 of the 8 cables for lat pulldown and 1 of the 8 for seated rows. Also it took them 3 weeks to replace the one rope attachment that they had, they must have been on back order… But if you are looking for tons of the latest and greatest machines, they are loaded with them, I mean who doesn’t want to have a few different machines to a seated bench rather than the real flat bench, right? Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against machines, but when you are a huge named gym like Gold’s and you only have a 1/3 of the gym devoted to dumbbells and plate and you do a weak ass job in that section, then there is a problem. Then there is the even bigger problem that if you go during peak hours that you basically have to wait in line to use the cage or a bench. You would think that them charging $50 a month for a membership they could step it up a notch.

07-20-2007, 11:52 PM	#5
britishbulld0g Pro Stature Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 148 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 57	Re: I hate my gym rant My local YMCA is the same bro The ex-pro whose gym I used to train at moved away a while ago

07-22-2007, 07:55 PM	#7
Gappa238 Fast guy in training Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gappaville Posts: 615 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Re: I hate my gym rant I always thought that Gold's was different, oh well. I guess they could change their logo from a freakishy huge guy holding a huge amount of weight to an 40 year old, out of shape person doing squat thrusts. And before Gold's I was at the greatest gym ever, it was owned and operated by a huge PL back in the 70's or 80's, Larry Placifico {sp?}. But it was hella cheap, was open from 5am to 2am, and was practically a PL's wetdream. The Larry guy even had all of his award plates and belts on the wall too. Then a local gym, that looks just like Gold's, bought him out. But I'll def use that link you posted and keep on the look out for a real gym.

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