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Bally Fitness Gym's 30- Day Free Trial... It's a Scam!
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on August 24, 2006
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For those of you who are planning to try Bally Total Fitness gym for 30-day free trial please don't sign up. I tried it June 2006 and I'm not satisfied so I submitted ...
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- Unfortunately b/c you gave them your credit card number the cc company has to continue to make those payments. That is the reason places like this request credit card...
- I had a horrible experience with Bally's. Way back when I was a senior in high school, I signed up for a membership. They suckered me into signing up for a 3 year me...
- L. - I came across an article today and I remembered your post. Go and read this. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/BetterBanking/ThePerilsOfAutomaticBillPa...
Childcare Rooms at Fitness Clubs - Pricing Structures
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on May 29, 2008
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I'm seeking input regarding local fitness centers (private clubs, YMCAs, etc.) and how they structure pricing for drop-in childcare rooms (made available to member par...
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- Hi Christine, I know EAC charges $65/month membership and, starting in September, will charge about $50/month for unlimited childcare (or you can pay by the visit, whi...
- Hi Christine, I recently joined the Leaning Tower YMCA in Niles. The monthly fees for a family of 4 is $70, and that includes 20 hours per month per child of FREE ...
- We belong to our local YMCA (I believe we have privileges at both Glen Ellyn and Elmhurst). They do not charge extra for child care. I want to say that membership is a...
New Career
Asked by T.P. from Dallas
on May 13, 2010
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I am contemplating a new career. I'd like to hear from those of you who either work in the fitness industry or are very close to someone who works in the fitness indu...
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- Hi T., I was where you are some 8 years back, hated my job,stressed out, then it was like my prayres were answered! I found an opportunity that I can do from the comf...
- My husband was a personal trainer at Bally's for many years (but it was pre-kids) the one thing that was frustrating was the fluctuation. Meaning if someone flaked on ...
- I worked at a Fitness Instructor and trainer in college and grad school. I loved it, but the money is highly dependent on the club/group you contract with. In genera...
Curves for Women - Love It, Hate It, Indifferent???
Asked by C.O. from Milwaukee
on September 25, 2006
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I'm very interested in joining a fitness center before winter. I'm curious to hear any good or bad experiences with Curves. I have had a Bally's membership before but...
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- It depends on what you want. If you want to exercise casually and not seriously. curves is good. But if you want a challenge and be serious about exercising. curves ...
- I refuse to use Curves for personal reasons; I've heard that the owner of the company donates to pro-life organizations, and as I'm vehemently pro-choice, I don't want...
- Hi, I used to go to Curves, but I found it to be not as user friendly as it should have been. Mine, had weird hours, and I couldnt work out when I wanted to. Yours is ...
How Do I Lose Weight Safely While Nursing?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on July 11, 2008
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Does anyone have any secrets to losing weight safely while nursing? I gained about 50lbs while I was pregnant. I lost about 30 the first few months but the last 20lbs ...
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- I wanted to with you my weightloss success. I had lost 40 lbs using weight watcher's and exercising. I feel their program allows you to incorporate healthy eating, por...
- I keep a blog with some friends and we're covering the topic of losing baby weight this week. You can check it out at www.prayerofhannah.blogspot.com.
- Weight Watchers is a very good way to lose weight. You can do this while you are nursing. I did it while I was nursing and I lost 25lbs. But, you have to stick to i...
Am I Selfish?
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on August 7, 2008
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I feel like I am selfish because I want to join a fitness club and spend some time working on myself. My husband says that when you have kids to develop then you don'...
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- There is nothing wrong with doing for yourself! Take the time to take care of yourself. Shame on your hubby for making this an all or nothing deal. Marriage and parent...
- I don't think you are being selfish at all. Luckily I don't work fulltime anymore, but I do EVERYTHING around the house. I don't belong to a gym though. How I get arou...
- Don't be made to feel guilty about joining a gym! It's not as if you are wanting to take time to go to a club and party! You are trying to better yourself-- which wi...
Looking for a Gym/fitness Class with Affordable Childcare near Garden Grove
Asked by G.G. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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Hi ladies~ I have a little boy who just turned 2 and a baby girl that is 7 months old. I still have a lot of weight to loose and am frustrated that I only have a few...
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- I go to both La Fitness and 24 hour fitness and they offer their Kidz Club for $3.00 per child for up to 2 hours. La Fitness they will take from 3 months and up and th...
- Personally, I like the workout DVD's that I can do from home. I have "The Firm" which has been really great. The workouts are about 45 minutes each and it even gives...
- 24 Hour Fitness has childcare for $3 each child for 2 hours. You can go online to find out which one is closest to you and to see their class schedule. I have a work...
Feeling Good and Bad a the Same Time!
Asked by B.R. from Allentown
on September 25, 2007
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I go to NCC. I am a distant learning student because I do not have a sitter for my daughter. I went to the study marathon that they had last week and learned that they...
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- Get some work-out DVDs and do the videos at home. I have been ordering from <a href="http://collagevideo.com/">Collage Video</a> for a decade now.
- B. - I feel your pain!! I have 3 small children and no family in the area and no one I really trust to babysit (not to mention that babysitting costs a fortune and...
- I'm sure she is fine. My 8 year old wouldn't mind that at all, as long as she could see me. Just make sure she has that Nintendo, a book, a drink, and snack, and I'm s...
Personal Trainer
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on July 5, 2008
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Hi I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good and affordable personal trainer in the area. I'm looking for someone to help me figure out a good work out routine a...
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- Hi C.: I would recommend Annette Padilla. Here's a blip from her webpage: Welcome to Absolute-Fitness-Results.com! My name is Annette Padilla and I am a persona...
- Hi C., I have recently trained with Kenny Johnson at the Bally's Total Fitness Gym in City of Industry.He is in medical school and he has nine certifications. He is...
- C. I am a certified aerobics instructor who knows a lot about personal training and getting back into shape. I don't know if you are in Long Beach but I teach a boot ...
Post Baby Exercise Classes/personal Trainer
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on May 6, 2008
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I want to lose my post baby mommy-tummy and am looking for group classes or personal trainer specialized in this field. I am lean otherwise have tried eliiptical and c...
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- STOP doing crunches now!!! The fact that you had 2 c-sections and tried doing crunches which didn't work, indicates that you probably have a diastasis recti(split abs...
- Diet and exercise, girlfriend! And I don't mean a diet. Just healthy foods, cut out high fructose corn syrup, white starches (for good!), and find exercise that you ...
- Hi S., I've been going to Bally Total Fitness (Schaumburg/Barrington Road). The have excellent trainers. I had a baby 5 mos. ago so I know how you feel. I can't tell ...
