Joined a leisure club.......

***Neo_VR*** · 08-09-2006, 19:37

..... with the intent of using the gym HOWEVER

in the month and a half ive been a member.. i seem to be frequenting the other available facilities considerably more than the gym

, namely the spa pool and steam room

somethign ive always wondered... what are the actual benifits of steam-rooms and saunas.. they always have signs outside saying the do's and donts.. but never actually say what they do and why they are apparently good for you??

thanks in advance: Fat Knacker AKA gym dodger

pixi · 08-09-2006, 19:45

I had a cold on Honeymoon and it cleared that up sharpish

Mr Grumpy · 08-09-2006, 19:54

You've joined a WHAT!

Hahahahahahahahahahahahah.......

You are to feckin lazy to even take your car to the car wash..
Hahahahahahahaha.

Thank you, you have just made my day

I may even talk to the wife

**robmawer** · 08-09-2006, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

somethign ive always wondered... what are the actual benifits of steam-rooms and saunas.. they always have signs outside saying the do's and donts.. but never actually say what they do and why they are apparently good for you??

The benefits vary from person to person...
Generally though, they're good for the skin (opens the pores, makes you sweat the dirt out), you'll also sweat toxins out and they can also really loosen the phlegm in your respiratory system. It'll also increase metabolism, and if you've just done some exercise (

) it'll help "warm down" your muscles.

Like I say though, I know some people who swear to the above and more as benefits, and some who really don't feel any benefit from them...

Rob.

***ncarring*** · 08-09-2006, 20:00

They make you hot and sweaty and improve your appetite for the cold beer afterwards.

HTH

gillywibble · 08-09-2006, 20:23

You can talk 'shady deals' like in the fillums.

walkie · 08-09-2006, 22:09

get in that bloody gym!!

I joined David Lloyd last week, huge step up from me old gym

I try and use the sauna and steam room 2-3 times a week, I find it relaxes me (and me muscles) after an intense workout...... I've only just got out the sauna actually about 20 mins ago

I love the sauna, I intend to have one in my house as and when I can afford one

Steam rooms me second choice usually after the sauna, good for the ol' respiratory system, sounds gay but they add mint to the steam room at DL, its good stuff

But Colin............. GET IN THAT BLOODY GYM

mdk1 · 09-09-2006, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

I joined David Lloyd last week

I know the won in MK well

Always makes me smile the people who just use it for a Coffee and chat, and then say "Oh i go to the gym 2or4 times aweek"

***Neo_VR*** · 11-09-2006, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

You've joined a WHAT!

Hahahahahahahahahahahahah.......

You are to feckin lazy to even take your car to the car wash..
Hahahahahahahaha.

Thank you, you have just made my day

I may even talk to the wife

*update*
Just for you oh grumpy one... i HAVE ACTUALLY WASHED MY CAR

Now back on topic about this "gym" thing

pixi · 11-09-2006, 09:40

Unless you choose an exercise you enjoy, the odds are it won't last. If the gym isn't your thing don't bother. Get out and do something you enjoy instead, in the fresh air

If on the other hand it is your thing, promise you won't invest in any lycra

philc · 11-09-2006, 11:36

The sauna is an excellent hangover cure (drink plenty of water, though!), you'll also get the best shave of your life, if you can sneak your razor in, too. If you've eaten a curry, or a lot of garlic, you may find yourself stinking a bit, though!
Always make me feel great.

Phil

walkie · 11-09-2006, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

I know the won in MK well

Always makes me smile the people who just use it for a Coffee and chat, and then say "Oh i go to the gym 2or4 times aweek"

I'll keep an eye out for your car, I am there everyday anyway

I agree with pixi, if the gym isn't your thing, then don't waste your money, there are plenty of other way's of keeping fit

And I agree with philc, best hangover cure, no doubt

***Neo_VR*** · 11-09-2006, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

I'll keep an eye out for your car, I am there everyday anyway

I agree with pixi, if the gym isn't your thing, then don't waste your money, there are plenty of other way's of keeping fit

And I agree with philc, best hangover cure, no doubt

I too agree with the hangover cure..

however other ways to "keep fit" require a girlfriend, fiancee or mistress.. and i think the gym may be the cheaper option

Goochie · 11-09-2006, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

however other ways to "keep fit" require a girlfriend, fiancee or mistress.. and i think the gym may be the cheaper option

The mistress option being the cheapest....... apparently !

walkie · 11-09-2006, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

I too agree with the hangover cure..

however other ways to "keep fit" require a girlfriend, fiancee or mistress.. and i think the gym may be the cheaper option

It's easy for me to say that it's a good way of keeping fit, but I guess its all down to who does all the work

*gets coat*

***Neo_VR*** · 11-09-2006, 13:14

Well we shall see... altho any exercise i do in the next few freshers-weeks would probably be out-weighed by the amount of alcohol and greasy kebabs munched

SteVRs · 11-09-2006, 13:22

Get on the bloody treadmill you lazy git! It does get easier

Gwilo · 11-09-2006, 13:35

Col,

just out of curiosity, which gym/lesire club would that be?
because if it's the one i'm thinking, maybe we could give each other a mutual kick up the a***......

***Neo_VR*** · 11-09-2006, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwilo

Col,

just out of curiosity, which gym/lesire club would that be?
because if it's the one i'm thinking, maybe we could give each other a mutual kick up the a***......

The Village one.. just off the M66 J2 Has a nice bar attached to it too

I looked at a couple of them.. the new total-fitness in whitefield is a bit too.. dunno how to describe it.. busy.

***Neo_VR*** · 11-09-2006, 16:09

Also.. just dug out that "Jan Detox" thread that died a death... i managed to loose half a stone by not drinking.. and up to now have put a stone back on

Funny this because looking back through some of my files, i actually started my diet orignially in 2003.. when i was 12.5st

oops

Gwilo · 11-09-2006, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

The Village one.. just off the M66 J2 Has a nice bar attached to it too

I looked at a couple of them.. the new total-fitness in whitefield is a bit too.. dunno how to describe it.. busy.

There's a health club at The Village? Oh. never knew that.
Bummer.
at the Lancashire myself. Shame. Could have done with the shove to get into it properly rather than fannying about.

davidwilkie84 · 12-09-2006, 19:25

www.muscletalk.co.uk - good site, good advice and good diet tips. Also www.exrx.net will show you some excellent exercises.

08-09-2006, 19:37	#1
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,480 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 175 Times in 124 Posts	Joined a leisure club....... ..... with the intent of using the gym HOWEVER in the month and a half ive been a member.. i seem to be frequenting the other available facilities considerably more than the gym, namely the spa pool and steam room somethign ive always wondered... what are the actual benifits of steam-rooms and saunas.. they always have signs outside saying the do's and donts.. but never actually say what they do and why they are apparently good for you?? thanks in advance: Fat Knacker AKA gym dodger __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

08-09-2006, 19:45	#2
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,307 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... I had a cold on Honeymoon and it cleared that up sharpish __________________

08-09-2006, 19:54	#3
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... You've joined a WHAT! Hahahahahahahahahahahahah....... You are to feckin lazy to even take your car to the car wash.. Hahahahahahahaha. Thank you, you have just made my day I may even talk to the wife __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

08-09-2006, 20:00	#5
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,953 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... They make you hot and sweaty and improve your appetite for the cold beer afterwards. HTH __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

08-09-2006, 20:23	#6
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,148 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 230 Thanked 262 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... You can talk 'shady deals' like in the fillums. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

08-09-2006, 22:09	#7
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Joined a leisure club....... get in that bloody gym!! I joined David Lloyd last week, huge step up from me old gym I try and use the sauna and steam room 2-3 times a week, I find it relaxes me (and me muscles) after an intense workout...... I've only just got out the sauna actually about 20 mins ago I love the sauna, I intend to have one in my house as and when I can afford one Steam rooms me second choice usually after the sauna, good for the ol' respiratory system, sounds gay but they add mint to the steam room at DL, its good stuff But Colin............. GET IN THAT BLOODY GYM __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

11-09-2006, 09:40	#10
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,307 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... Unless you choose an exercise you enjoy, the odds are it won't last. If the gym isn't your thing don't bother. Get out and do something you enjoy instead, in the fresh air If on the other hand it is your thing, promise you won't invest in any lycra __________________

11-09-2006, 11:36	#11
philc Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Not far from some places, but a long way from others. Posts: 3,377 Members Car: Vauxhall Signum 3.0 V6 CDTi Thanks: 2 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... The sauna is an excellent hangover cure (drink plenty of water, though!), you'll also get the best shave of your life, if you can sneak your razor in, too. If you've eaten a curry, or a lot of garlic, you may find yourself stinking a bit, though! Always make me feel great. Phil __________________ "A good diesel, like a good whisky, should be strong, smooth and slightly smokey" <--respectful gap-->

11-09-2006, 13:14	#16
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,480 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 175 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... Well we shall see... altho any exercise i do in the next few freshers-weeks would probably be out-weighed by the amount of alcohol and greasy kebabs munched __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

11-09-2006, 13:22	#17
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... Get on the bloody treadmill you lazy git! It does get easier __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

11-09-2006, 13:35	#18
Gwilo Undercover Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 3,687 Members Car: Rustwagon Thanks: 17 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... Col, just out of curiosity, which gym/lesire club would that be? because if it's the one i'm thinking, maybe we could give each other a mutual kick up the a***...... __________________

11-09-2006, 16:09	#20
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,480 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 175 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... Also.. just dug out that "Jan Detox" thread that died a death... i managed to loose half a stone by not drinking.. and up to now have put a stone back on Funny this because looking back through some of my files, i actually started my diet orignially in 2003.. when i was 12.5st oops __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

12-09-2006, 19:25	#22
davidwilkie84 Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 41 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Joined a leisure club....... www.muscletalk.co.uk - good site, good advice and good diet tips. Also www.exrx.net will show you some excellent exercises.

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