Nov 19, 2008 01:43 PM
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Err.. I am a foodie.. completely.. cant resist.. so wat? :) :? With this mantra and to cope with a desire to fit the trendy Size Zero.. Psst.. is quite a hard-hitting mission. So, one fine day, a month ago - I walked up to the nearby gyms at Jayanagar – Blore. The list included – Platinum Bodies (which was my atelier 2 yrs ago for a month’s time and trust me, it was quite discouraging.), Talwalkars, VLCC and some more. Fitness One stood out from all these with a class. :) The crowd, the enthusiasm the trainers took, their strategy and the best part – their corporate tie up with the MNC I work with! These lured me towards Fitness One. The others – offered too less for almost the same cost. At Fitness One, I was promised – good trainers, physiotherapy, diet consultation, cardio, weight training, progress cards, work schedules, steam and shower. And I must tell you – not a speck has been cheated.
I actually belong to this community where we just hog – to stimulate the nerves – to be active – all spicy food till sweet savories. Yet, was slim – not a plumpy fata : ) And was known to be maintaining so! Only when I had this physio did I realize that, though I look so slim, my fat percentage in the body is so high. And Ten-to-one am I sure that, they are right. I do agree with them. The diet that was recommended to me was excellent. *Err… I informed with me obsession with food and she also gave a diet chart in congruence with my passion :) *I have been working out since a month and have seen quite good results.
The trainers – Prashant, Madhuri, Raj and all the team members do strive for appreciation! That is the best part. Coz, they are doing their work with zest. The dietician – Vani and the Physiotherapist – Vijay are absolute darlings who do heed to your every concern. The machinery used for Physio is quite advanced when compared to all the other tools used at slimming centers like VLCC, Inspirations, Body Care etc who believe in shameful and brute force marketing.
To be the warning of envy, being a fit and beautiful young girl is every girl’s haute couture these days ;). The most important fragments of the route to this journey will be – gym, diet, sleep and stresslessness. Hence, the initial zest in you will pull you till a point following the regime. But, discipline and humans are quite a rare combination. So, am I – a little far from discipline. But, I learnt one thing at Fitness One – the trainers not only train you, they also fill in the zeal back into you – they remind you of your goal of joining fitness one and spending so much money on it (which should not be a wasted effort) which is quite a rare scene in other gyms – including Platinum Bodies. Hence, Fitness One – Jayanagar team – I do love them :]
Besides, just exercising will not provide the exact results and Fitness One trainers have informed me with the best training regime and given me a workout schedule with appropriate diet, breaks, stretches, not to overdo or underdo etc. Also, the right recommendation of supplementary food products.
Yet, no one is perfect. The flaws here are:
The gym is a little crowded. However, their strategy of pricing it high for peak hours and low for non peak hours has been quite helpful to properly distribute the crowd.
The UPS is a problem during powercuts due to its sluggish starting problem.
The cardio section is crowded sometimes. Yet, they are planning to extend it.. so lets see.
Ventilation is a crisis here and they have solved it with ACs and coolers.
The price definitely doesn’t come in the “nominal” category unless it is some corporate connection or something. Price can be averaged to: Rs.5000 per month (if its monthly). Rs.22K annually (annual package). If tis a corporate connection, it might range anywhere between: Rs.7-11K (half yearly) or Rs.12-20K (annually) depending on your workplace and the type of tie-up.
Caution: They give extensions only if it’s a genuine reason and onsite doesn’t fall into this genuine category.
The membership can be transferred to eligible ppl Conditions Apply* *
Overall, they give some discounts to ppl etc... based on the season et al.
You refer a member and get a month free
*J
TIMING: OPEN ALL WEEK (Except few festivals and NHs)
Mon - Fri : 5 45 AM - 10 PM
Sat, Sun : 7 AM - 7 PM
However, in 1 month’s time, I have seen good results though I have been eating like a pig. Though have not lost much weight, somehow feel the day is complete with the work outs. Let’s see if the same continues.
