Last updated 27th October 2007

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The Forest Gym - Where Bodybuilding Means Hard Work
The Gym

 

The Gym Training Area

  • The training area of the gym covers about 200 m² [2200 ft²] and has a has a special high density solid concrete floor covered with carpet or rubber matting on top of plywood.   The décor includes concealed lighting above a suspended ceiling plus spotlights.  The Gym is equipped with free weights and a wide range of exercise machines.

    • Free Weights

  • Every Bodybuilder knows that the only way to build a powerful body with good shape, size, separation and muscle coordination is by using free weights.  And exercises with free weights will be the foundation of many programmes once initial induction courses have been completed. The Gym has Ivanko Olympic standard barbells and Olympic plates plus pre-set barbells up to 50 kg. Our multiple dumbell sets go up to 75kg.

    • Machines

    We set high standards when selecting machines for The Forest Gym and none is purchased without detailed inspection and testing.   Every unit must be suitable for every member to use and must be able to take heavy weights and hard use.   Some machines have been constructed to our specific requirements. There are many pre-select pulley machines and weight loading direct or ISO-lateral machines to allow full body workouts.  All are suitable for the exacting demands of Bodybuilders and Power Lifters.

    Aerobic Work

    Aerobic work is achieved with Tunturi Exercise Bikes.  These have proved robust and reliable over many years and have been preferred over more complex and sometimes less reliable types. If the bikes are not enough for you, there  is a large area of forest and private roads surrounding the gym, which can be utilized for jogging and sprinting.

    Thoughts on Dieting Overheard in the Gym

    “I wanted to have a good body, but not as much as I wanted the ice-cream dessert.”

    Chocolate is an anti-depressant.   This is useful to know when you start to gain weight.

    Several views of the interior of The Forest Gym

    Gym Etiquette

    Every gym is, obviously, crowded at peak periods and everyone has to show courtesy to other members.   We have some basic rules of behaviour, which apply to everyone.

    øAll members are expected to workout in the gym wearing suitable clothing.

    øAll members have a right to be in the gym.

    øRemember that you were a new member once

    øOlympian egos not accepted.

    øSwearing at weights is allowed. All other swearing is not permitted.

    øPut weights away after use.

    øDo not leave bars and machines heavily loaded for others to unload.

    øShow consideration to others.

    øPlease do not throw chewing gum on the carpets.    It is impossible to get off

    Try Us Out

    Come to the Gym at any time, inspect our facilities and give it a try.

    If you have no previous experience with training with weights, then this option is not possible.   You will need to have a full induction course before you can use the equipment unsupervised.

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