ChavWivaLawDegree Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Very cheap, but they have a contract that is incredibly hard to get out of though! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitianus Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Frisco Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> "I had better weights in HMP"> > How much was their membership?I agree. The weight-training machines appears to be by TechnoGym which is swish looking but, from a functional point of view, pretty s**t (please folks don't tell me that you have used it and think it is great - that simply means you have never actually used REALLY good machinery, or don't have the skills to judge the difference). Unfortunately, from visiting a huge number of gyms in the UK over last couple of years, TechnoGym appear to have conducted a very effective marketing campaign and their equipment is pretty much everywhere. This is a shame as there is much better equipment available for the same or lower prices. I am thinking Nautilus, MedX or Hammer. Pointless to expect that the decision makers have the actual knowledge and practical experience to base their purchase on quality of equipment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 "I agree."With what exactly? I was simply asking a (hopefully humorous) question.Anyway, my view for what it's worth (I can't use gyms anymore), is that ED leisure centre should only have limited free weights, because otherwise it will almost certainly turn into a grunt gym of the type that excludes most of the wider population, particularly those people it is supposed to be tasked to attract and cater for. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllforNun Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Actually the machines are not really that good for you. Just using free weights is exercise in itself. Also the use of weights in a fixed position is not too clever as the rest of your body does not get used to adjusting itself/does not work in harmony with the extra load. That's were the idea of the ball came from so your body was constantly working as you were doing a focused exercise. Most people's back problems come from inocuous little things like just getting out of a car. Using free weights and other more fluid forms of exercise help you to maintain and build your core strength, which should help you out in the real world when you go about your daily business. Be it getting on a bus, carrying an organic chicken, heckling councillors or even blogging while making love ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Fancy that, it is possible to talk Techie techno-b*llocks about exercise machines - amazing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllforNun Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Well when your back gives out and leaves you doubled up looking at your b*llocks.....think of me....er actually maybe dont ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllforNun Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Well when your back goes and your left doubled up staring at said b*llocks, think of me, or then again don't! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-54690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 Bumping this as a reminder that there's an exhibition at the Dulwich Leisure Centre on Saturday November 24 from 2 to 4pm. "Here you will see conceptual designs of the new refurbishment along with proposed outlines of details to be included. Tea and coffee will be provided and you and your family are most welcome to come along. " Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-57408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Did anyone go to this? What are the proposed plans like? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-57794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_pete Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Got my dates messed up and thought it was today so I missed it - Arrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhh! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-57843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinarelloFan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 ed_pete Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Got my dates messed up and thought it was today so> I missed it - Arrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhh!The designs were on display at the ED Leisure Centre today. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/1315-ed-leisure-centre-refurbishment/page/2/#findComment-58106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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