rapz Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I know a similar topic was posted a while bac, but in need of a decent gym with a good range of equipment. Currently training out of snap but lacks equipment, space etc etc alongside waiting on machines and the odd time waster. Any suggestions of decent gyms? I hear Eastside Barbell is good for powerlifting purposes, but im looking more for bodybuilding side of things. have heard Canterbury Fitness is the go here? any suggestions are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetic freek Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 FC is def the best for bbing. Until the larger gyms open back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymundo Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 ESBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetic freek Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 He just said he didn't want to power lift douch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymundo Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Can't BB at ESBB? shit better tell all the guys they're not actually bbing cause they train at a powerlifting gym. douche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetic freek Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 There is bbers there :shock: :shock: :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastBuilder Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sorry but I fail to see how there is a huge difference between how Bodybuilders and Powerlifters train tbh...I call myself a Powerlifter because I do Powerlifting Competitions but you'll regularly see me doing high reps and lots of volume, yet still getting stronger...Inb4 you can't do both..Eastside is great for getting bigger and stronger in any aspect of weight training, inb4 Crossfitters turn up :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapz Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 thanks for the suggestions guys! what are ESB rates?? i cant seem to find them and there website is down :roll: good that its 24hr though. what sort of dumbell range do both of these gyms range upto? i struggle to find a gym that goes over 45kgs, just for the heavier days :pfft: also a decent range of machines... if only one could have it all :pray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastBuilder Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 thanks for the suggestions guys! what are ESB rates?? i cant seem to find them and there website is down :roll: good that its 24hr though. what sort of dumbell range do both of these gyms range upto? i struggle to find a gym that goes over 45kgs, just for the heavier days :pfft: also a decent range of machines... if only one could have it all :pray:$50/month bro, dumbbells up to 70kg, pretty decent range of the machines that are actually useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Squat Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I agree that Fitness Canterbury is the best bodybuilding gym in the city. It's where the top couple of bodybuilders in town train. And depending on your objectives you need to surround yourself with like minded people to get the best results. I trained there for a long time as well as Eastside. I love their genuine Hammer Strength machines. Kent Gibson runs the place and he is a former top bodybuilder and he has chosen the equipment well. Shane Elsey is a PT there and he has pro potential IMO. Downside would be the lack of squats racks and deadlift area. They do have them and more than adequate at most times.CityFitness Moorhouse was a good gym and may be a good gym if it opens again. I also trained there for a couple of years when it was Pro-Fitness.Gym loyalty gets a bit silly at times IMO. Most of us just want to get big and strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclenz Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 City Fitness Health Club out at Northwood is good for pimping n perving. Lots of Posers there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Squat Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 City Fitness Health Club out at Northwood is good for pimping n perving. Lots of Posers there And a few aspiring bodybuilders also and well as some top current bodybuilders. A good gym also I am told.Les Mills get a bit of stick but they have a successful model and a heap of members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastBuilder Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Gym loyalty gets a bit silly at times IMO. There's always someone who is the mature one and doesn't want to wind people up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravi1414 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 City Fitness Health Club out at Northwood is good for pimping n perving. Lots of Posers there ofcourse u will vouch for CF :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Squat Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Gym loyalty gets a bit silly at times IMO. There's always someone who is the mature one and doesn't want to wind people up Aren't we all on the same team? The team that wants to get bigger and stronger. Does it really matter where you train? As long as you have belief in the facility and self belief. Anyway, enough from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskeez Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I miss city fitness moorehouse!!! Northwood aint too bad wee bit small though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitnation Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 What is happening in regards to gyms in Christchurch? Anyone train at Les Mills in the city, what sort of atmosphere does it have now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetic freek Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 CF morehouse opens ins monthLes mills is the worse gym iv trained at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitnation Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Is it worse since the quake or has it got worse as a bodybuilding gym in recent years. What happened to Betterbodies, I remember they had a few gyms in the burbs which were pretty good. Is Chch now only 24 hour gyms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruxis Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Cityfitness Moorhouse opening in Feb 2013, Have early sign up offer of $15.90 a week. Does it look like being the most equiped gym in chch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetic freek Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Cityfitness Moorhouse opening in Feb 2013, Have early sign up offer of $15.90 a week. Does it look like being the most equiped gym in chch?Without a doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybro1 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Cityfitness Moorhouse opening in Feb 2013, Have early sign up offer of $15.90 a week. Does it look like being the most equiped gym in chch?Without a doubtI don't like cityfitness heaps and heaps of machines and little free weights. Not to mention hair driers in the mens bathroom wtf! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genetic freek Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Cityfitness Moorhouse opening in Feb 2013, Have early sign up offer of $15.90 a week. Does it look like being the most equiped gym in chch?Without a doubtI don't like cityfitness heaps and heaps of machines and little free weights. Not to mention hair driers in the mens bathroom wtf! :shock:Not sure what you on about as Morehouse has lots of free weights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemo Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 only hair dryers? I was hoping for straighteners too. #aesthetic CF moorhouse before the quake had heaps of both free weights and machines from memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybro1 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Without a doubtI don't like cityfitness heaps and heaps of machines and little free weights. Not to mention hair driers in the mens bathroom wtf! :shock:Not sure what you on about as Morehouse has lots of free weightsCityfitness in Hamilton doesn't. I thought since its a franchise they are all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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