Comments on: Quickshape

By: Michael@Korea

Michael@Korea — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 00:52:13 +0000

seems OK to me
.. I mean a gym doesn’t necessarily have to be BIG
so I’d rather like someplace CLOSE to home,
especially since I have trouble drying hair
outside of home .

By: Robbie

Robbie — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:46:32 +0000

I doubt that the structured circuit training with music would ever go over here. American’s are too indepentance and territorial. “Hey, that’s MY machine and I’m not done yet” can be heard all over this country.

This is the fitness center thats popping up everywhere. The website is more about selling franchises then workout!.
http://www.anytimefitness.com/

I didn’t realize it’s a Minnesota company. No wonder there are so many around here.

By: saffronsaris

saffronsaris — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:35:30 +0000

Circuit-training is quite popular right now. 1 min on each machine is too short a time though, to get much effect. But good! coz guys cannot hog the upper limb machines in this case.

By: Percy

Percy — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:15:07 +0000

I had to get another note in here about Krispy Kreme after reading an article in “Discover” magazine (January 2007, page 34) which states that these donuts are chock-full of trans-fatty acids and that trans fats are now scientifically proven to be not only toxic but they contribute to weight gain (especially around the abdomen which has correlations with cardiovascular disease); atherosclerosis; insulin resistance; heart disease; high cholesterol; type 2 diabetes; and hardened arteries. “(Trans fats) have no place in human diets.” “But they’re so yummy! Mmm. Mmm. Gimme a dozen!” Ha! I repeat. Fools!

By: Roy

Roy — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:03:32 +0000

Shari, circuit training is like a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise with weight training. It’s more tiring then aerobics because you are working out on machines with heavy weights and not much rest inbetween. Very hard!

Rafael, aren’t you supposed to be busy with exams? How have you managed to get to the end of Zelda already? Anyways, when I get stuck I’ll know who to call.

Robbie, interesting. Are these ones in the U.S. designed around circuit training as well or just standard gym equipment? If I were a woman I would be completely paranoid about going to a gym that had no staff.

By: Robbie

Robbie — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 02:53:37 +0000

These kinds of clubs are popping up here as well. These are unmanned and 24/7 with sophisticated security to keep people safe in the wee hours. Like Roy has figured out, they make a good supplement since they tend to be closer to home. I wonder if they will last?

By: Rafael Romero

Rafael Romero — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:45:04 +0000

yeha. Zelda!. im on the last boss right now!….. working out is cool too.

By: Shari

Shari — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:43:08 +0000

One of my students is a part of one of these deals. I wonder if they’re as productive (or more productive) than doing one exercise consistently (like swimming or running). I have no idea how all the starting, stopping, and swapping affects heart rate or muscular conditioning but I’d be curious to know.

By: Roy

Roy — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:36:51 +0000

david, there’s a mcdonalds about a block away and a MOS burger across the street. Stay away!!! Unfortunately, it’s not 24/7 but the hours are ok for me. The machines are OK, they have mulitple grips to minimize the need to adjusting. Good enough but not the best machines.

Percy, rock hard abs are always on my new years resolutions. But thank god I don’t really care much about Krispykremes..

By: Percy

Percy — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:20:47 +0000

About those abs. I’m sure you said that last year. It’s been a year. But then again Krispy Kreme just about equals rock-hard abs so you are at an advantage this year. Good luck!