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 2009-07-21 2:39 PM |
Regular  80  Ft. Bragg, NC |  Subject: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it.I noticed (especially around any military posts) that there is a growing population of CrossFit Gyms. Even a favorite of mine is RedPoint (in Fayetteville, NC) which is a rockclimbing gym, crossfit gym, and MMA gym all in one. What if someone developed a gym that ran crossfit, spinning, yoga, swimming, and maybe even nutritional classes all in one? More or less the gym would be based around the needs of a triathlete (as far as computer trainers, great crossfit equipment, even a indoor swimming pool for laps). And the placement would be crucial as far as weather/climate, a place near a lake/river and/or good biketrails and roads for cyclists... Anyone heard of anything like this before? I was lookin around on the internet for a gym like this in the U.S. but never could find one. If you had the opportunity to join a gym like this would you? If it met all of your needs as far as nutritional planning, even sold your favorite sports drink/energy bars/energy gels? I was just really curious and thought it would be really cool to see a gym filled with trained coaches, nutritionists, physical trainers, yoga instructors. Or would that be too big of a slice of heaven to be true? lol |
| 2009-07-21 2:48 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Expert 1203  | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. My YMCA has all of this except for Tri specific trainers. Some of the instructors are better and more knowledgable regarding nutrition and exercise than others. Find the ones that are on are suited to your requirements and stay close to them. |
| 2009-07-21 2:49 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. I like the idea, but I think a lot of triathletes would argue that a physical gym is worthless when it comes to training. Maybe for the pool, but you said it would be near a lake. What would I be paying for again? Just playing devil's advocate... |
| 2009-07-21 2:50 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Extreme Veteran 405 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. For me, I am rarely at the gym. All my workouts now are over the limit I would allow myself to be on a dreadmill. Spin classes (to me) are not the same as getting out on the road, or even the trainer. The only destination I have for my workouts is the pool. Other than that, everything else starts from the house! That type of gym sounds like a great idea, but I'm not sure there are enough like minded folks for it to be successful! That being the case, when you open one and become really rich I'll eat my words. |
| 2009-07-21 2:50 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. What's the new concept? "crossfit, spinning, yoga, swimming, and maybe even nutritional classes": All but crossfit are available at my gym already. Not sure that crossfit adds that much. |
| 2009-07-21 2:51 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. http://www.usoc.org/content/index/1374 "gym filled with trained coaches, nutritionists, physical trainers" Edited by cusetri 2009-07-21 2:52 PM |
| 2009-07-21 2:52 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. While it sounds great.... when the weather is nice, I'm outside doing all my training. Mind you, I train indoor more than most as I'm very sensitive to weather (just a personal choice on hot/cold- ha!). But most triathletes train outdoors in all kinds of crazy weather. I did join Lifetime Fitness for their pool... and I was already a member of 24 Hour Fitness... but I rarely use either unless I need to run a treadmill or swim. |
| 2009-07-21 3:01 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. In theory it's ideal. However in gyms that offer it all, in my experience, the quality isn't the same. My YMCA offers boot camp. It isn't anywhere near as good as the boot camp I go to by a guy who exclusively runs boot camps. My YMCA offers yoga. It isn't anywhere near as good as taking yoga from this amazing chick in town who purely offers yoga and pilates in her studio. So, I go to the Y for the pool. I go to The Fitness Circuit for Boot Camp, and if/when I start adding in yoga, I will go to Pure Yoga Studio. 3 different locations. PITA, but if I'm going to spend an hour doing boot camp, there is no question I want it to be with Scott. And if I'm going to spend an hour doing yoga, no question I want Kerry, even though it would be far more convenient to do it all at the Y. |
| 2009-07-21 3:04 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Master 1440 | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. We have all that at my local Y, and you can get the Tri coaching there on an individual as needed basis. |
| 2009-07-21 3:04 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Regular 80 Ft. Bragg, NC | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. ok ok I like the responses. But I don't know many triathletes that actually do crossfit. But in the military Crossfit is becoming a HUGE thing for staying in shape and I believe it will expand even more. When people think crossfit, they think pullups, pushups, situps, and anything else along those lines but there is so much more to it. And not just having spinning class, but what if a gym had a trainer that you can come bring your bike in on a VERY HOT day or rainy day and still get your cycling in for the day? Or even a gym that would give a 25%-50% discount off of that month for the membership for every month you come in with a race number you recieved from running, swimming, or biking in some sort of event within that month? And it gave you discounts on buying energy gels/drinks etc. I dunno it was a random thought I came up with while I was at work... haha. Edited by Patch-Adams 2009-07-21 3:06 PM |
| 2009-07-21 3:07 PM in reply to: #2299535 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. Patch-Adams - 2009-07-21 3:04 PM but what if a gym had a trainer that you can come bring your bike in on a VERY HOT day or rainy day and still get your cycling in for the day? My old gym had that - trainers available in the spin studios in case you wanted to "spin" on your own bike. |
| 2009-07-21 3:07 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Expert 1121 Chicago | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. There is something similar (and specifically geared towards triathletes) in Chicago, where year-round outdoor training is not possible (you may find bikers and runners through the summer months, but I don't see too many swimmers in Lake Michigan in January). I can't remember the name right now, but I'll follow up if I find it. |
| 2009-07-21 3:11 PM in reply to: #2299521 |
Master 1420 Victoria, BC | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. gopennstate - 2009-07-21 1:01 PM In theory it's ideal. However in gyms that offer it all, in my experience, the quality isn't the same. My YMCA offers boot camp. It isn't anywhere near as good as the boot camp I go to by a guy who exclusively runs boot camps. My YMCA offers yoga. It isn't anywhere near as good as taking yoga from this amazing chick in town who purely offers yoga and pilates in her studio. So, I go to the Y for the pool. I go to The Fitness Circuit for Boot Camp, and if/when I start adding in yoga, I will go to Pure Yoga Studio. 3 different locations. PITA, but if I'm going to spend an hour doing boot camp, there is no question I want it to be with Scott. And if I'm going to spend an hour doing yoga, no question I want Kerry, even though it would be far more convenient to do it all at the Y. I agree - if you want quality you have to seek out those who are experts in their field. Although the idea of a triathlete-specific gym is a good one, it would cost a fortune to put all those experts in the same facility - it could be a huge success, but it would have to be in the right location and at the right time. And don't most formal tri clubs offer well-rounded training complete with yoga and (gasp! strength) classes, and have a team nutritionist ... some of these clubs are way expensive to join but you get quality training from experienced coaches and everything is tri-specific. Wow - I rambled. But FWIW - I'm aiming to be the yoga teacher/strength trainer and nutritionist for a local club. Wish me luck. I'd get my membership for free.  |
| 2009-07-21 5:23 PM in reply to: #2299535 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. Patch-Adams - 2009-07-21 3:04 PM ok ok I like the responses. But I don't know many triathletes that actually do crossfit. But in the military Crossfit is becoming a HUGE thing for staying in shape and I believe it will expand even more. When people think crossfit, they think pullups, pushups, situps, and anything else along those lines but there is so much more to it. And not just having spinning class, but what if a gym had a trainer that you can come bring your bike in on a VERY HOT day or rainy day and still get your cycling in for the day? Or even a gym that would give a 25%-50% discount off of that month for the membership for every month you come in with a race number you recieved from running, swimming, or biking in some sort of event within that month? And it gave you discounts on buying energy gels/drinks etc. I dunno it was a random thought I came up with while I was at work... haha. It's a great thought... but the number of triathletes out there is pretty small, relative to the whole population. Thus, if you were trying to make money with this business, it might be a bit of challenge. A lot of gyms now days are catering to athletes of all types. LTF has master's swimming, offers a tri club, etc. I know at Baylor Health they have a gym that offers a room full of trainers for people to put their bikes on. While it would be a great to go a gym that caters to only triathletes, as a business owner, it might be hard to make a profit off it. |
| 2009-07-21 6:03 PM in reply to: #2299930 |
Regular 80 Ft. Bragg, NC | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. KSH - 2009-07-21 6:23 PM It's a great thought... but the number of triathletes out there is pretty small, relative to the whole population. Thus, if you were trying to make money with this business, it might be a bit of challenge. A lot of gyms now days are catering to athletes of all types. LTF has master's swimming, offers a tri club, etc. I know at Baylor Health they have a gym that offers a room full of trainers for people to put their bikes on. While it would be a great to go a gym that caters to only triathletes, as a business owner, it might be hard to make a profit off it. Haha ya I use to be a member of Baylor health... my dad worked at baylor in downtown dallas so my family had a free membership... very nice gym... it was very big too! Ya I'm glad I asked, thought it would be cool. But I think that the biggest part of the idea that sparked me to ask is that this sport has to be 1 of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. At one point Triathlons was just some crazy unachievemable task (at least that's what the general pop. thought of it as because of the IMs) but now its grown so much that there are even IronKids programs out there. Thought something like this would be awesome to start right before the sport gets so big that every major sporting company hops on the bandwagon... haha. Like I said... just a thought. |
| 2009-07-21 6:04 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Member 360 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. I don't spend a lot of time at the gym during the tri season. I do swim multiple times a week but I essentially go to the gym just to swim in the summer months. Very occasionally I do not get in a run workout when it is somewhat cool outside so I run on a treadmill at the gym. |
| 2009-07-21 6:48 PM in reply to: #2299430 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: New Idea... Curious as to what y'all would think of it. You lost me with CrossFit Many triathletes enjoy the outdoors and try to limit the time spent indoors. Maybe power based trainer classes might be an option during the winter for those leaving in the North. About CF, I don't know what that would add for triathlon training than specific ST tri training can't provide; maybe for elite AGers there could be some value (not much though) or be an option for those more recreational triathletes. Those untrained beginners seeking to maximize endurance gains will be better served doing tri specific training. |
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