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doug · by **doug** » 13 Apr 2010, 06:52

Ok so I belong to Fitness World and have for several years...why is it that the staff walk around and see people working out all wrong and they never give constructive cristism. Seems that they are all gung ho to get you to join but the after service suck unless you pay for it in a way of a personal trainer. In my gym they don't even have any reference posters one can go to, to see what exercises one can do to target certain areas.

Fortunately I have taken it upon myself to educate myself....and doing a fine job to:)

Does anyone else find this in their gyms....?

Pauline · by **Pauline** » 13 Apr 2010, 09:46

When someone joins a gym in my local area they get fully inducted, that is they are shown how to use the equipment properly. They also have the option of having a programme card made up which can be updated and reviewed regularly. I can see your point but gym staff will not have the time to go round correcting everyone's technique. Even as an aerobics instructor if someone had poor technique the entire class would be shown what to do, it's poor form to go over to someone and tell them they are doing something wrong.

I have seen people over exercise and have thought that gym staff should have intervened then, but again, how do you tell an adult who is paying for a service that they are exercising too much without offending them.

by **snazzycracker** » 18 Apr 2010, 21:08

they probably don't correct people because if in our gym for example if an instructor/attendant came up to people and offered them constructive critiscism they would probably be told where to go.especially as most instructors nowadays are still wet behind the ears and have no physical experience of what they've been taught in college so are in no position to advise.
if you want advice they are there to be asked and i'm sure are more than willing to give you advice.i'd suggest asking an older more experienced trainer/instructor who hopefully will of actually tried and used the various techniques they are suggesting.

Storm · by **Storm** » 19 Apr 2010, 14:18

I would change Gyms..All fitness centres should have an induction lesson to show you how to use the equipment properly, the last thing they want to see is you doing yourself an injury..Health and safety is a must..if they are not doing their jobs properly.. report them!...

Pauline · by **Pauline** » 19 Apr 2010, 23:37

My brother works in a gym and I've seen him go over to someone and show them what to do, at their request. When people get an induction it's comprehensive and you can also get a programme card that is reviewed at regular invervals. All the local leisure centres ensure people are fully inducted. But, if you have 2 or 3 staff on shift and 80 people in using the equipment are you really going to see every single person's technique?

Even in aerobic classes, tonight I had over 40 people in my class, I could not see every single persons technique, it is impossible. What you have to do is make sure you reinforce teaching points at regular intervals, break down steps, make it as easy for people as possible, but you cannot be the eyes and ears for every single person there, it's not possible.

Somewhere along the line people need to take responsibilty for their own workout. As I said, I've seen people over exercising in gyms, but where do staff intervene? Someone has paid for a membership and I am not sure where they would legally stand if they banned someone for their own good.

doug · by **doug** » 25 Apr 2010, 15:16

thanks for the replies. I eventually did a lot of searching on the net to come up with basic techniques.

*Manny* · by ***Manny*** » 03 May 2010, 13:32

I use to belong to a gym called "Nubody's" here in Canada. Quite a bit different from the one you talk about. They coach you in every aspect of working out. If they see you doing something wrong, they come over and show you the right way! They keep an eye on all the clients. If you are caught doing steroids, you are given the boot very quickly! I was there for three years, and loved it.

Loser_Ville · by **Loser_Ville** » 29 Jul 2010, 01:31

I use to belong to a gym called "Nubody's" here in Canada. Quite a bit different from the one you talk about. They coach you in every aspect of working out. If they see you doing something wrong, they come over and show you the right way! They keep an eye on all the clients. If you are caught doing steroids, you are given the boot very quickly! I was there for three years, and loved it.

It would take a large explosion to get the staff at Nubody's / Good Life Fitness to come out from behind the desk.

They do nothing to enforce their so called rules and many times I have seen the staff working out in the gym while using cells phones and not re-racking plates or cleaning off equipment.

They are not any better than any other run of the mill gym.

dotcom · by **dotcom** » 29 Jul 2010, 02:47

Whoa, a very touchy subject for me. I suggest the next time you go to the gym you ask at the receptionist desk for help, nicely! No one wants to help a rude pain in the azz. Tell them what parts you want to improve on, what your goal is & ask them to help you come up with a good work out plan. Have the person walk you through it & make sure you are doing it correctly. Ask questions & repeat what you are being told so you will understand. The next time you go in ask if someone will pay extra attention to you & let you know if you are doing your routine correctly. Tell them you are serious about getting in shape & want constructive criticism. Do this as often as you feel is necessary until you are comfortable with your routine. If you don't see any results within a few weeks ask for help again. Ask for suggestions or ideas on how you can get to your goal faster. It's your money make sure you are getting what you paid for.

Most places know who has been going to the gym for years & they just assume by now you know what you are doing & getting the results you want especially if you don't ask for help.

I encourage my staff to ask if clients need help or want some suggestions. You got to be very careful cause too many people do not appreciate someone implying they are working out incorrectly.

Teenwolf · by **Teenwolf** » 13 Aug 2010, 15:38

That's definitely poor service at Fitness World! Every gym that I've ever used had posters up to educate and the staff were always very helpful in teaching proper techniques. Perhaps you should speak to management and see what they say?

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