Healthworks Fitness Center for Women

[manjety.livejournal.com]

Hi neighbours,

Does anybody go to Healthworks Fitness Center for Women which is on Porter sq.?
I want to have workout program designed for me, and I'm thinking of a consultation or personal training... maybe to take few sessions with an instructior. Did you do it? Can you recommend me someone? Whom did you like or dislike and why?

Thanks!

Comments

[schpahky.livejournal.com]

I have several friends who go there and they love love love it. They all say it's not cheap, but it's worth it. If you go, that is. And they go!

[irinarasp.livejournal.com]

I belong to the Porter Square Healthworks and my membership came with two complimentary personal training sessions. Although the trainer was very nice, I was not impressed with the session. The trainer rushed to show me generic exercises and stretches (which was helpful), but did not personalize a workout routine based on my needs (which was not helpful).

(I have yet to take advantage of the second session.)

(There may be a difference between complimentary and paid sessions.)

[manjety.livejournal.com]

Thanks! what was the name of the person you did not like?

[irinarasp.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, it was a while ago and I don't remember.

[laurenhat.livejournal.com]

I really liked the gym when I was a member, and found my consultation to be helpful. I also got a lot of useful advice whenever I would go ask the people behind the desk various questions ("what kinds of exercises are good for Goal X?" and so on). I never could afford the personal training sessions, though, so I don't have any advice there. I also can't remember who did my consultation, as it was quite a while back.

[manjety.livejournal.com]

I agree about the staff - they helpful and always explain how to use any of the machins... all you need to do is ask

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[cthulhia]

if you're not a member yet, don't join, unless you got a fantastic deal. the annual price hikes are enough to make the nearby Bally's look... not prohibitively evil.

If you are already a member, at least as of the last time I had personal training, which was a few years ago, you were allowed one free trial session with every trainer there (if they were taking new clients). It's worth trying a few of them to get an idea of what you'd prefer.

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[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I am a member, and they recently raised my rate. I'm considering quitting once I evaluate the gym situation at my new workplace. Does yours not get raised or something? I'm confused by the statement.

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[manjety.livejournal.com]

I'll check... Have not noticed yet.
i have changed the plan recently from "student" to "full", so it is a raise for me...

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[manjety.livejournal.com]

I am a member, and was pretty happy with them so far. Need to check the $$ though... Whith my package I have a couple of individual sessions - will use them... Just want to know the name whom I should avoid or an opposite - listen.

[cemeterygates.livejournal.com]

For the record, I had very positive experiences with the personal training staff across the street at Bally's.

[manjety.livejournal.com]

I stopped there when I was choosing the gym. My husband and I were filling out some general forms and then sitting-waiting for someone to show us around for about 30 minutes. It was kind of unpleasant, so we left.
The staff might be good, but the gym did not work for me.

[two-stabs.livejournal.com]

'Does anybody go to Healthworks Fitness Center for Women which is on Porter sq.?'

I usually sit in front of the windows and eat ice cream from 4-6 on mondays and fridays. See ya there!

[manjety.livejournal.com]

sit... and eat ice cream from 4-6 on mondays and fridays
It's too early for me... at 4-6 I'm somewhere on my way from work...
Next time I'll know - will guess where you were sitting :)

[rawrin.livejournal.com]

I know a fantastic trainer who will be starting there soon.

*cough*

get well!

[manjety.livejournal.com]

And the name is...?

[eeyorecol.livejournal.com]

I'm terrible at coming up with things to do at the gym, and get bored easily, so I joined the Curves in Central (it's also on my way home from work). I like it and it's only $39/month to join, but obviously it doesn't have all the fancy stuff that other gyms do...