Pure Gym, Walnut Street, Leicester

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Where is "The Gym" and how much a month is it? Is it 24/7 etc etc?

[FoxesAreBlue]

Where is "The Gym" and how much a month is it? Is it 24/7 etc etc?

In the city centre on Causeway Lane (where the busses go). It's behind next, basically go out of the door opposite John Lewis and turn right, turn right again at the Hair Dressers and you'll see it.

It's £10.99 per month (no contract)

24/7 opening with pin access

Car Parking is free from 5pm - 7am and just £1 for 2.5 hours during the day.

Loads of Cardo and resistance machines, you won't have to wait for a machine often and a fair sized free weights.

Also offer free "virtual classes" 24 hrs a day and also a Programmes of free PT led classes too.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

In the city centre on Causeway Lane (where the busses go). It's behind next, basically go out of the door opposite John Lewis and turn right, turn right again at the Hair Dressers and you'll see it.

It's £10.99 per month (no contract)

24/7 opening with pin access

Car Parking is free from 5pm - 7am and just £1 for 2.5 hours during the day.

Loads of Cardo and resistance machines, you won't have to wait for a machine often and a fair sized free weights.

Also offer free "virtual classes" 24 hrs a day and also a Programmes of free PT led classes too.

Cheers Andy

[Bob Weasel Fox]

I know who you are now, he he he. I will pm you!

Anyway enough of this gym nonsense if you want to look good come and see me, for a few grand I can give you a new face a new body, and I will also give you a new pair of tits.

Its okay, i work with plenty of them . . . . . . . . . .

[Bob Weasel Fox]

im trying a different sort of approach at the moment which basically is going to the gym more often, but also when i feel more energised generally speaking

In April i went 9 times in the whole month

In May i went 13 times

In June i went 11 times (did have a bout of injury/illness though)

In July i went 14 times

So far in August i have been 13 times

there is an improvement, not in my weight, but in my general shape

[FoxesAreBlue]

Had a bit of a conflict in my own head yesterday, I was 'on shift' which means I just float around the gym, cleaning the machines and tidying up the weights etc when I saw a group of guys doing some deadlifts.

I'm not usually the sort of PT who sticks my oar into somebody else's workout but these guys had 175kg on the bar and their backs were so round that they were like bloody turtles! The weight was clearly too heavy for them and to be honest I doubt that they have ever been shown how to Deadlift properly anyway....

My conflict was, do I:

A) Interrupt these lads, and just tell them to watch their backs because they have a heavy weight there and are rounding out.

B) do the above and offer to demonstrate a safe lift and no doubt damage their ego in a busy gym.

C) Ignore it, they're not my responsibility and they probably won't listen anyway.

I couldnt just leave them, one slipped disk and id feel guilty and i suppose we do have a duty of care to our members (even though they are adults and train at their own risk blah blah blah...).

I went with option A. My words were "all right lads? Just be careful with your lifts 'cos there's a lot of rounded backs going on here"

That was it, nothing too insulting, not too much ego denting and I said it quietly so no other members could hear.

The result? A load of abuse and a "wtf do you know about weight lifting?" (I'm a runner so pretty skinny but believe it or not, I lift weights as part of my conditioning). So what would you have done in my position? Any different?

Some of our members are brilliant, they'll never become clients but I still speak to them because they are genuinely nice people and most people in that gym are polite even if I don't quite know you yet. Some though have read men's health, think they know it all and are complete tossers!

(rant over)

[glenny_fox]

Had a bit of a conflict in my own head yesterday, I was 'on shift' which means I just float around the gym, cleaning the machines and tidying up the weights etc when I saw a group of guys doing some deadlifts.

I'm not usually the sort of PT who sticks my oar into somebody else's workout but these guys had 175kg on the bar and their backs were so round that they were like bloody turtles! The weight was clearly too heavy for them and to be honest I doubt that they have ever been shown how to Deadlift properly anyway....

My conflict was, do I:

A) Interrupt these lads, and just tell them to watch their backs because they have a heavy weight there and are rounding out.

B) do the above and offer to demonstrate a safe lift and no doubt damage their ego in a busy gym.

C) Ignore it, they're not my responsibility and they probably won't listen anyway.

I couldnt just leave them, one slipped disk and id feel guilty and i suppose we do have a duty of care to our members (even though they are adults and train at their own risk blah blah blah...).

I went with option A. My words were "all right lads? Just be careful with your lifts 'cos there's a lot of rounded backs going on here"

That was it, nothing too insulting, not too much ego denting and I said it quietly so no other members could hear.

The result? A load of abuse and a "wtf do you know about weight lifting?" (I'm a runner so pretty skinny but believe it or not, I lift weights as part of my conditioning). So what would you have done in my position? Any different?

Some of our members are brilliant, they'll never become clients but I still speak to them because they are genuinely nice people and most people in that gym are polite even if I don't quite know you yet. Some though have read men's health, think they know it all and are complete tossers!

(rant over)

Considering your a PT, you would have the knowledge on all areas of gym work, so you were right to offer some advice.

They chose not to accept it which is their problem.

[MooseBreath]

I think unsolicited advice is a pet hate of many weight lifters in the gym. There's so much conflicting advice on technique that those lads may believe they were doing it correctly. They might even have been right. Not saying you were wrong, but some of the stuff I've heard coming from pt's has been ludicrous, as if they've searched a query on google and taken the first result as gospel.

[FoxesAreBlue]

Both very valid points. I'm the first to admit that weight lifting is not main main area of focus, infact I have even turned down a client who wanted to body build because I felt that I was not the right PT for him, he now earns one of my colleagues a tidy sum. However this technique was atrocious and had you seen how bad it was you would understand - its RARE for me to offer advice like that, especially in the free weights area as 99% of the time, as the Moose says, it's unwanted.

When it's a 40year old woman looking at the cardio machines with an expression like a rabbit caught in the headlights it's a different story, big welcoming smile and an "are you alright?" usually leads to a quick 5 min set up of the machine and a member who hopefully thinks not all gym staff are dicks (a lot are!).

It probably doesn't sound like it - but I do absolutely love my job - f*****g love it. Clients, members, even people who just want a tour of the gym can all, in their own little ways, make your day.

[Haydos]

Had a bit of a conflict in my own head yesterday, I was 'on shift' which means I just float around the gym, cleaning the machines and tidying up the weights etc when I saw a group of guys doing some deadlifts.

I'm not usually the sort of PT who sticks my oar into somebody else's workout but these guys had 175kg on the bar and their backs were so round that they were like bloody turtles! The weight was clearly too heavy for them and to be honest I doubt that they have ever been shown how to Deadlift properly anyway....

My conflict was, do I:

A) Interrupt these lads, and just tell them to watch their backs because they have a heavy weight there and are rounding out.

B) do the above and offer to demonstrate a safe lift and no doubt damage their ego in a busy gym.

C) Ignore it, they're not my responsibility and they probably won't listen anyway.

I couldnt just leave them, one slipped disk and id feel guilty and i suppose we do have a duty of care to our members (even though they are adults and train at their own risk blah blah blah...).

I went with option A. My words were "all right lads? Just be careful with your lifts 'cos there's a lot of rounded backs going on here"

That was it, nothing too insulting, not too much ego denting and I said it quietly so no other members could hear.

The result? A load of abuse and a "wtf do you know about weight lifting?" (I'm a runner so pretty skinny but believe it or not, I lift weights as part of my conditioning). So what would you have done in my position? Any different?

Some of our members are brilliant, they'll never become clients but I still speak to them because they are genuinely nice people and most people in that gym are polite even if I don't quite know you yet. Some though have read men's health, think they know it all and are complete tossers!

(rant over)

You can't help it if they're knobheads mate. You did what you had to, one of them will probably seriously hurt his back and you can laugh.

[kylestyle06]

Both very valid points. I'm the first to admit that weight lifting is not main main area of focus, infact I have even turned down a client who wanted to body build because I felt that I was not the right PT for him, he now earns one of my colleagues a tidy sum. However this technique was atrocious and had you seen how bad it was you would understand - its RARE for me to offer advice like that, especially in the free weights area as 99% of the time, as the Moose says, it's unwanted.

When it's a 40year old woman looking at the cardio machines with an expression like a rabbit caught in the headlights it's a different story, big welcoming smile and an "are you alright?" usually leads to a quick 5 min set up of the machine and a member who hopefully thinks not all gym staff are dicks (a lot are!).

It probably doesn't sound like it - but I do absolutely love my job - f*****g love it. Clients, members, even people who just want a tour of the gym can all, in their own little ways, make your day.

Alot seem to have attitude there. Should of left them too it mate if you're going to get a response like that, let them get a slipped disc.

[Charl91]

Had a bit of a conflict in my own head yesterday, I was 'on shift' which means I just float around the gym, cleaning the machines and tidying up the weights etc when I saw a group of guys doing some deadlifts.

I'm not usually the sort of PT who sticks my oar into somebody else's workout but these guys had 175kg on the bar and their backs were so round that they were like bloody turtles! The weight was clearly too heavy for them and to be honest I doubt that they have ever been shown how to Deadlift properly anyway....

My conflict was, do I:

A) Interrupt these lads, and just tell them to watch their backs because they have a heavy weight there and are rounding out.

B) do the above and offer to demonstrate a safe lift and no doubt damage their ego in a busy gym.

C) Ignore it, they're not my responsibility and they probably won't listen anyway.

I couldnt just leave them, one slipped disk and id feel guilty and i suppose we do have a duty of care to our members (even though they are adults and train at their own risk blah blah blah...).

I went with option A. My words were "all right lads? Just be careful with your lifts 'cos there's a lot of rounded backs going on here"

That was it, nothing too insulting, not too much ego denting and I said it quietly so no other members could hear.

The result? A load of abuse and a "wtf do you know about weight lifting?" (I'm a runner so pretty skinny but believe it or not, I lift weights as part of my conditioning). So what would you have done in my position? Any different?

Some of our members are brilliant, they'll never become clients but I still speak to them because they are genuinely nice people and most people in that gym are polite even if I don't quite know you yet. Some though have read men's health, think they know it all and are complete tossers!

(rant over)

They'll learn eventually - one way or another. You did the right thing.

Back on the thread subject, I've moved back up to Stoke, so i'm thinking of joining Pure Gym in the next few days.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Had a bit of a conflict in my own head yesterday, I was 'on shift' which means I just float around the gym, cleaning the machines and tidying up the weights etc when I saw a group of guys doing some deadlifts.

I'm not usually the sort of PT who sticks my oar into somebody else's workout but these guys had 175kg on the bar and their backs were so round that they were like bloody turtles! The weight was clearly too heavy for them and to be honest I doubt that they have ever been shown how to Deadlift properly anyway....

My conflict was, do I:

A) Interrupt these lads, and just tell them to watch their backs because they have a heavy weight there and are rounding out.

B) do the above and offer to demonstrate a safe lift and no doubt damage their ego in a busy gym.

C) Ignore it, they're not my responsibility and they probably won't listen anyway.

I couldnt just leave them, one slipped disk and id feel guilty and i suppose we do have a duty of care to our members (even though they are adults and train at their own risk blah blah blah...).

I went with option A. My words were "all right lads? Just be careful with your lifts 'cos there's a lot of rounded backs going on here"

That was it, nothing too insulting, not too much ego denting and I said it quietly so no other members could hear.

The result? A load of abuse and a "wtf do you know about weight lifting?" (I'm a runner so pretty skinny but believe it or not, I lift weights as part of my conditioning). So what would you have done in my position? Any different?

Some of our members are brilliant, they'll never become clients but I still speak to them because they are genuinely nice people and most people in that gym are polite even if I don't quite know you yet. Some though have read men's health, think they know it all and are complete tossers!

(rant over)

I can understand how you feel Andy, those sort of blokes are stupid but tend to love themselves, you gave advice and they acted like brainless idiots. Take no notice, you were trying to help them, their fault if they act like that. Personally i take on board every bit of advice im ever given in relation to the gym, even though my dad is a former international athletics coach i dont know it all, im always looking for ways to constantly improve my fitness levels

[FoxesAreBlue]

Thanks a lot, used to a bit of abuse anyway and I've had worse in there before. To be honest I expected it too, so I can't complain! As long as I do what i think is right then I know A) I'm covered should anybody try to sue and B) I've done my job properly.

On the flip side, tonight a gym member has offered to fabricate a sort of trolley for me so I can transport 20 Kettlebells at one time rather than making countless trips to and from the car park! that is the sort of member I like! Also the guy tonight who protein shake accidentally sprayed everywhere like a low-rent grand proxy winner. I got the mop and he offered to clean it himself - obviously I didn't make him do it but these are the guys that make the job worth it (as well as the clients paying £30 per hour, that's nice too).

[bmt]

Thanks a lot, used to a bit of abuse anyway and I've had worse in there before. To be honest I expected it too, so I can't complain! As long as I do what i think is right then I know A) I'm covered should anybody try to sue and B) I've done my job properly.

On the flip side, tonight a gym member has offered to fabricate a sort of trolley for me so I can transport 20 Kettlebells at one time rather than making countless trips to and from the car park! that is the sort of member I like! Also the guy tonight who protein shake accidentally sprayed everywhere like a low-rent grand proxy winner. I got the mop and he offered to clean it himself - obviously I didn't make him do it but these are the guys that make the job worth it (as well as the clients paying £30 per hour, that's nice too).

On another note I reckon I'll start doing some different compound lifts soon and will probably attempt them with terrible form and would like to be corrected by a PT so don't let their response stop you from being helpful.

[FoxesAreBlue]

On another note I reckon I'll start doing some different compound lifts soon and will probably attempt them with terrible form and would like to be corrected by a PT so don't let their response stop you from being helpful.

Not a prob, if your a member of 'The Gym' by far the best PT to ask is a chap called John Hampson, he's the bigger looking guy but he is a British record holder in power lifting (deadlift, bench and squat).

He will sort your technique out better than anybody else in there and has corrected my technique in the past and has a HUGE amount

of Knowledge when it comes to weight lifting for different goals.

He can seem a little short with you it that's just his nature, he's a good lad really.

[Guest]

Thanks a lot, used to a bit of abuse anyway and I've had worse in there before. To be honest I expected it too, so I can't complain! As long as I do what i think is right then I know A) I'm covered should anybody try to sue and B) I've done my job properly.

I'm sure the terms and conditions would absolve you of any blame, but just in case, rely on "volenti non fit injuria".

[bmt]

Not a prob, if your a member of 'The Gym' by far the best PT to ask is a chap called John Hampson, he's the bigger looking guy but he is a British record holder in power lifting (deadlift, bench and squat).

He will sort your technique out better than anybody else in there and has corrected my technique in the past and has a HUGE amount

of Knowledge when it comes to weight lifting for different goals.

He can seem a little short with you it that's just his nature, he's a good lad really.

Cheers, thanks a lot for the advice.

[FoxesAreBlue]

"volenti non fit injuria".

Come again? I dont speak complicated!!

[Guest]

Come again? I dont speak complicated!!

Google!

It's basically a legal principle that if you do something that can risk injury, and you know there's a risk of injuring yourself, you can't blame anyone else if you do get injured.

[FoxesAreBlue]

Google!

It's basically a legal principle that if you do something that can risk injury, and you know there's a risk of injuring yourself, you can't blame anyone else if you do get injured.

Ahhh I was being lazy!! Thanks

(see the How was your day? Thread in 5 mins and I hope you will excuse me!)

[Guest]

Ouch.

I'll forgive you, this time.

[Ozwin]

Is Pure Gym the one near the King Power?

Thinking of joining, it's either than or the Aylestone Leisure Center (anyone been/go there?) as it's closer. The others are in town and I can't be arsed getting a bus every time I want to go.

[Father Ted]

Is Pure Gym the one near the King Power?

Thinking of joining, it's either than or the Aylestone Leisure Center (anyone been/go there?) as it's closer. The others are in town and I can't be arsed getting a bus every time I want to go.

Yes.

Been to both and both are decent. Pure Gym is 24/7 obviously, unlike Aylestone and is a bit bigger. Aylestone has most of the standard machines you'd expect and a reasonable free weights room. I'd suggest Pure Gym as it's most likely to be cheaper if you are planning to go 3/4 times a week (council ran gyms are extortionate). There is a joining fee though.

[danny.]

Yes.

Been to both and both are decent. Pure Gym is 24/7 obviously, unlike Aylestone and is a bit bigger. Aylestone has most of the standard machines you'd expect and a reasonable free weights room. I'd suggest Pure Gym as it's most likely to be cheaper if you are planning to go 3/4 times a week (council ran gyms are extortionate). There is a joining fee though.

I used to be a member and thought they were crazy cheap? Was £25/month and got full access to every council gym in Leicester (no off-peak/peak times) and unlimited swimming, squash, badminton, tennis, classes (yoga, pilates etc.) and use of the Saffron Lane track. Seemed a complete bargain to me?