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Going to Gym with Slipped Disc...

  • 02-09-2015 4:08pm
    #1
    MSVforever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭


    Hello,

    My physiotherapist and my GP have advised me to join a gym for loosing weight and strengthening my back. As I have prolapsed disc (lower back) I am worried that I might do more damage to my back in a gym.
    I have visited a few gyms and most of them wouldn't have any trainers regularly on the floor to ensure the correct use of machines etc
    In one instance I was asking for an introduction if I was going to join the gym and the lady behind the counter told me that they can't guarantee this as they might not have enough staff in the gym. I was kind of shocked by this as I haven't experienced this in any gym in my home country:eek:

    Can you guys recommend a gym in Dublin 4,6,8 or 12 where you are looked after properly (it should have a pool if possible and monthly fees shouldn't be more then €80)?

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    LuckyLloyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,502 ✭✭✭✭LuckyLloyd


    Unfortunately, if you have a specific injury / movement / health limitation then I'd suggest you're looking at this the wrong way. Any gym fees less than €80 a month are going to offer a facility to varying degrees of excellence, but for that price you aren't going to receive coaching / instruction on a per session basis.

    It is possible to do a varied exercise program that will help improve your stability / mobility / strength while not aggravating your injury but you need bespoke programming and one on one instruction (at least for a period). You should be considering:

    - investing in a block of sessions with a personal trainer who has experience and recommendations in working with clients with limitations;
    - thereafter investing in a coached facility (like a Crossfit or S & C type place) where movement is a cornerstone of their programming and they are happy to offer movement variations for you to work on in each class;

    Anything less will be selling yourself short and - while it's expensive - it could be the best money you ever spend.

    Best of luck.


  • #3
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,421 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Definitely go with a personal trainer rather than a gym. Youll get a more personalised service, tailored to your limitations.


  • #4
    Zillah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    I always find it odd when people expect their gym to provide personal training as part of the normal fee. You're gaining access to their facilities, why would you expect a coach to be thrown in for free? Why should people who have no need of a trainer have to pay for one through their normal fee when all they want is to use the equipment?


  • #5
    MSVforever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭MSVforever


    @LuckyLloyd

    Thanks! This sounds very good. I will definitely check out those type of places.


  • #6
    MSVforever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭MSVforever


    @Oryx

    Thanks! I will either go with one of those crossfit type places or with a personal trainer in a gym for some time.


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  • #7
    MSVforever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭MSVforever


    Zillah wrote: »
    I always find it odd when people expect their gym to provide personal training as part of the normal fee. You're gaining access to their facilities, why would you expect a coach to be thrown in for free? Why should people who have no need of a trainer have to pay for one through their normal fee when all they want is to use the equipment?

    @ Zilla

    I wasn't expecting a personal trainer to be thrown in for free but I was expecting some guys walking around the place who can give advice here and there (not a full 1 to 1 lesson). I had this in 2 cheap chain gyms in Germany which are charging €20 p.m. (i.e. http://www.hfc-duisburg.de/; https://www.mcfit.com/de/). When I joined I was given an introduction appointment where you were assessed, shown the machines and given a personalized work out plan. This would have been re-assessed every 6 weeks. In the meantime there were always at least 2 lads walking around the gym to ensure that the equipment was used properly.

    "You're gaining access to their facilities, why would you expect a coach to be thrown in for free? Why should people who have no need of a trainer have to pay for one through their normal fee when all they want is to use the equipment?"

    I understand that when you go to the likes of BD gym. However more expensive places should have some form of minimum supervision.
    Anyway I will go with above advice for the moment as my health is more important than a few bob


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