Gillies Ave gym?

[Cameron_R]

Hi,

I'm looking for a new gym, and Gillies Ave gym has been mentioned here a few times. I live pretty close to there, so am trying to track it down.

I can't find it in yellow.co.nz, and google turns up nothing (except for the badminton/table tennis club). Has it closed down or something?

Can anyone tell me if that gym still exists, and if yes, how can I find them online and contact them?

Thanks

Cameron

[prod010]

Hi Cameron,

Gillies Ave gym is predominantly used by a small group of competitive weightlifters / powerlifters - are you interested in either of these disiplines? If so this gym would be a good environment for you. Can flick you on a contact number if need be.

[Cameron_R]

competitive weightlifters / powerlifters - are you interested in either of these disiplines?

Basically I'm a guy who used to play alot of Aussie Rules as a teenager. Since I gave up and started sitting at a desk all day, I have lost way too much muscle ... I'm skinny guy who needs to put on some weight.

So, no is the answer.

But I'd see it as a benefit to be around a group of people who are trying/being professional about the sport. It's kinda like if you hang around with rich people; you learn how to be rich. If you hang around with poor people, you don't learn squat.

Basically, at this stage I'm just keen to check the place out.

[lilfatty]

Is that the one behind the badminton hall? .. I recall there used to be a small gym at the back of the carpark, it was a weight lifting club (if I recall correctly)

[startinfromscratch]

dude, seriously go and check out netfitt in ellerslie. dont be fooled by the name, its not a crossfit place. new, very proff. setup, its like a mint as version of gillies, with more equipment. free to have a look!

[Cameron_R]

Yup for sure. Netfit is on the list as well. It has also been mentioned on this forum a fair few times - all in a good light.

[prod010]

best bet is try is to pop in either Monday / Wednesday after 5pm and chat with one of the lifters - there are usually a few training then.

[big MAC]

I can always be found there Tues and Thurs from 5:30pm. Come have a look. If you want more equipment and machines than Gillies, then Netfit seems to be a decent option.

[Cameron_R]

Thank guys,

I'll try and drop in next week after work.

Cameron

[M.T]

I'll check this place out next week too!

[Kracka]

At least you won't get bombarded with music louder than an ACDC concert at Gillies.

What the f*ck is it with gyms and loud music? How am I supposed to concentrate...better off training at home despite the wider range of equipment in gyms.

[nate225]

Gillies great for old school weightlifters and powerlifters into LP / Sheiko etc. Probably less so if you're a guy who needs variety in your workouts (then Netfitt as mentioned).

Take the opportunity to go see Wookie and do a session at Gillies - some love it, some hate it. Its that kind of place.

The history there is second to none tho... read the boards at the back for a who's who of NZL weightlifting. :nod:

[tinytraps]

Gillies ave has been the best gym Ive ever trained at. Didnt get to the AGM this year so missed the chance to get my membership again. But I will return!