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post #31 of 45
6/23/09 at 11:51pm
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Originally Posted by Ahab View Post
It is strange how the traditional western ideal of strength is broad shoulders and narrow waste, while oriental ideal of strength is a broad midsection and not so broad shoulders. A standard triangle.

I think the Asian ideal of a broad midsection is more correct though power lifters generally have both I believe the core is where the real strength is at.

I don't really understand what you mean... Chinese olympic lifters look pretty much the same to American olympic lifters... the way powerlifters train pretty much dictates how they look and they have some of the strongest midsections imaginable... you have to if you want to push 800 pound squats and deadlifts. What exactly do you mean?
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post #32 of 45
6/23/09 at 11:57pm
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I don't really understand what you mean... Chinese olympic lifters look pretty much the same to American olympic lifters... the way powerlifters train pretty much dictates how they look and they have some of the strongest midsections imaginable... you have to if you want to push 800 pound squats and deadlifts. What exactly do you mean?
I am talking traditional values. A Sumo would be the embodiment of the oriental ideal of strength where as the western ideal would be more the Conan the barbarian shape. I was never aware of this and read it in a book on Asian Martial arts. The book was a general overview of a wide variety of martial arts and the history. I am not from Asia so this book could be flawed but it was an interesting perspective none the less.
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post #33 of 45
6/24/09 at 12:18am
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If you guys ever get the chance, you should try those memberships travelling through SE Asia. 24hr Fitness operates as California in Thailand, Malaysia, singapore, HK, Taiwan and they are huge and nice.

Good advice. I have heard that asian celebrities like going to California. Unfortunately, I don't plan on being in SE Asia again in a long time.
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post #34 of 45
6/24/09 at 12:20am
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Originally Posted by ZackyBoy View Post
I pay $19.99 for a power lifting club that includes tons of squat racks, benches, deadlift platforms, bumper plates, and chalk bowls.

Asshole. Stop bragging...

I can't even find a place with bumper plates near me
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post #35 of 45
6/24/09 at 1:24am
My wife and I started going to a 24hr gym this month. Php1,250 (roughly US$27) each. It's got around 15 power racks, all the bars are standard olympic 45lbs. The trainer is putting my wife through crossfit-style timed workouts using kettlebells and medicine balls. He set me up with their standard Starting Strength program.
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post #36 of 45
6/24/09 at 1:53am
I go to the YMCA down the street and do mostly free weights and benches mixed in with a little machine work.
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post #37 of 45
6/24/09 at 2:21am
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Originally Posted by bbaquiran View Post
My wife and I started going to a 24hr gym this month. Php1,250 (roughly US$27) each.
It's got around 15 power racks, all the bars are standard olympic 45lbs. The trainer is putting my wife through crossfit-style timed workouts using kettlebells and medicine balls. He set me up with their standard Starting Strength program.


That's better than the 5000 pesos I spend whenever I get a 1 month pass at Gold's in Glorietta (I go to Phils 2-3 times a year with Makati as my base).

Is that a 24hr fitness? Didn't know they operated in Phils. Even if it isn't, could you ask them how much a month pass would be?
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post #38 of 45
6/24/09 at 2:27am
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Originally Posted by bbaquiran View Post
My wife and I started going to a 24hr gym this month. Php1,250 (roughly US$27) each.
It's got around 15 power racks, all the bars are standard olympic 45lbs. The trainer is putting my wife through crossfit-style timed workouts using kettlebells and medicine balls. He set me up with their standard Starting Strength program.

which gym is this? I am very interested.
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post #39 of 45
6/24/09 at 4:53am
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That's better than the 5000 pesos I spend whenever I get a 1 month pass at Gold's in Glorietta (I go to Phils 2-3 times a year with Makati as my base).

Is that a 24hr fitness? Didn't know they operated in Phils. Even if it isn't, could you ask them how much a month pass would be?

Nope it's not 24hr fitness (AFAIK they're not in the Philippines yet).

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which gym is this? I am very interested.

Eclipse 24/7

I will ask about short-term memberships for you guys next time I'm there.
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post #40 of 45
6/24/09 at 6:29am
I go to a boxing gym. $80 (AUD) a month. Also has a small weights area, not a lot of selection but there's rarely anyone there so I usually can do my workout uninterrupted. No squat rack though . Im considering changing to a more traditional gym since I don't take the boxing classes so much anymore.
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post #41 of 45
6/24/09 at 9:45am
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Originally Posted by bbaquiran View Post
Nope it's not 24hr fitness (AFAIK they're not in the Philippines yet).



Eclipse 24/7

I will ask about short-term memberships for you guys next time I'm there.

Thanks man. Awesome, they have a branch close to my house too!
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post #42 of 45
6/25/09 at 6:35am
Local gym, has everything I need, 5 minute bike ride to and from. Pay $82 every 3 months. Pretty standard stuff.
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post #43 of 45
6/26/09 at 4:26am
It's good for people watching. Avoid "gym buddies" at all costs, but OK for light socializing. Having a sauna/whirlpool/steam room is a good excuse to treat yourself, cheaper than a "spa".
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post #44 of 45
6/26/09 at 5:06am
Haven't been into an actual gym but plan on doing so in the future. The company I am currently with has a partnership with Gold's Gym and they are giving us huge discounts more than 50%.


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post #45 of 45
6/27/09 at 1:13am
Local rec center/gym has enough for me. Im about to start the p90x system at home though July 1.
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