[Fitness First] V1

This post has been edited by zeist: Mar 27 2009, 03:15 PM

When you join you get 2 Power Pack sessions. Those are 2 free personal training sessions to help you get started.

BTW which branch do you join?

u mean after the 2 free session???

yes, normally if u not sure how to do a machine and u ask those trainer, they will love to teach you...

not always.. sometimes they show u a cock face, and you have to go all out of the way just to call them. I've seen them ignore the members who are using the machines wrongly.. they dont say anything but just walk past..

Everyone will have their moody days. I got help everytime I asked.

reason is simple --> u dun pay me, i wont teach u ... except u ask me...

but, is it the PT busy or what? let say he busy go to toilet...

u female mah

anyhow ... get a personal trainer for personal attention

but the personal attention is costly$$$ wor...

investment ma .. r u or r u not a p0rn star. good physical helps u to improve ur career

I notice that some PTs (mostly the newer ones) will correct you if you are using the machines wrongly. But for the older (senior) PTs, you'll have to ask most of the time.

Actually the place is in the dumps now...last time all the trainers are very friendly....nowadays, all alwayz show tulan face, and they don't even bother to help you...

When I joined 3 years ago at Menara John Hancock, the trainers were always very helpful. Always assisted with the machine if my form was wrong. Then just joined back 4 months ago...I tell you the only thing good is the atmosphere....but the trainers there are like for decoration only. And besides, last time my PT always give free sessions and help out when he's free...those were the days. Anyway, I'm only there to build muscle...when I get my goal, and my contract habis, I'm switching...either to Celebrity or California...

I haven't join yet, i'm doing some research first.

How many hours for each personal training session?

Do they charge any extra fee if we 'ask'? You know, there are so many different workouts, just afraid that PT will definitely remember me if I ask them everyweek.

They will feel annoyed.

If they willing to teach, i don't mind go look for them.

But these days most trainers there always give a tulan face...sometimes see them also motivate you to work out...in your mind keep thinking...will get bigger than you and crush your puny ego

Btw, does FF provide towels? Regarding the lockers, I was told they r locked using ur membership card, does that mean it's useless if we want to bring our own locks?

Correct, some PT are very cocky, and their faces aren't friendly..too money oriented

but can't blame them too, i know a few of them personally, and they woke from 6a.m to 10 p.m, 6 times a week

its their job, they have to do it, regardless of personal problems, business will always be business. but usually if ure a hot chick with nice bouncing 'balloons' they would be glad to help u in anything, i'm implying this to male PT's only though, or maybe some 'special' female PT's too

just because this they can show tulan faces???

ask them resignlar...

btw, those PT is charging a lot...RM100++ for a 1 hour session ...and still show tulan face?

PT is RM100 per hour
they will get a commission also when they are teaching someone who signed up.

depends on your membership..once in a while if you forget then i think u can ask la.... but not everytime...

at SPK where i attend my classes, their PT over there is friendly except a few seniors and the staff and class instructors there is also ok...

anybody joining the gym there??

this evening class, step & jam

Yea, PT pay is high. If I can get high pay, i also wouldn't mind working from 6am to 10pm lor.

No more Astro entertainment.

RM100 per hour for each session?

Hey guys, if you know any small gym, that have sufficient equipments like machine and dumb bells, and the boss is friendly willing to explain and teach. Let me know ok.

yay i am FF member menara manulife

Menara Manulife = Brokeback Mountain 2

i am member from Leisure Mall. i dont seem seeing anyone same place with me???

Are anybody looking for gym partner...just go and join the class together.

Most of the time going there with myself only. Sometimes very lazy one.haha.

This post has been edited by Dexter: Apr 7 2006, 10:37 PM

I'm a gypsy. One of the benefits of being a Passport member

There are tons of them lounging around. Its almost too many in just one place in my opinion. I think you can go back to your trainer (the one you were allocated to when you get the 2 free PT when you sign up) to ask questions. Else just go to anyone who looks friendly and doesn't show their tulan face 24/7

I'm actually thinking of joining FF next month together with a friend... hmmmm is this place better or California Fitness better?

Well, the good thing about FF is that there are many branches and they are in office buildings...good if you're working nearby.

If you are a student or if California or Celebrity Fitness is closer to your place, you should go there instead. I think it all boils down to convenience....the more convenient the place is, the more often you'll visit the place.

depend...FF is monthly paid...while CF is selling package(such as min 18 months)...CF also got monthly paid like FF, but is not worth if u plan to go long term

like the package i join in january 2006, 2 years for RM1999 include all processing fees) + 5%government tax...means 1 month only RM87 ...

so if u only 'temporary' interested to gym only, join those monthly paid 1....can quit anytime...

however, like jetyap said, go to the 1 near to ur home or office...
like if u stay next to leisure mall cheras, for sure u should join FF instead of CF in mv or menara standard chartered...

also, FF has free soft drinks and borrow VCD...CF only got sky juice and no VCD to borrow...in terms of gym equipment almost the same

i go to the leisure mall branch as well

Uptown branch. 6.30am Tuesday and Thursday.

I've just joined the IOI Mall branch which will open on 1st May '06. Wonder why are they providing soft drinks which is not good for health, certainly not good for those who have just finished their workout?

what about Isotonic drinks like 100plus.

I don't think many people know this but after a high intensity workout, sugars are consumed by the body to rebuild glucogen levels. But don't take this for granted....moderation is key.

well, FF is just next block to my office (UPTOWN), and Celebrity Fitness is near my house... so both also near... Uptown FF PT friendly?? celebrity fitness PT friendly? which gym is better?? please advice, as i dont want to regret after i signing up for one of these two gym ...

i find FF trainers are abit lansi nowadays except for those who knows u....yea all the newbies one...lansi stare cock wna

maybe u can try celebrity they cheaper??

Im a member of menara axis FF ..I dont think the trainers are that lanci..they have so many ppl to entertain..once u talk to them , theyre quite frenly..dunno bout other branches tho

Yippee... FF IOI Mall opening tomorrow 24th April one week ahead of schedule. Call me kiasu but can't wait to be the among the first to be orientated with the facilities first thing in the morning (6.30am!!!) and workout a bit + have a good breakfast (my goal is to GAIN WEIGHT anyway) before I go to work

does anyone know any FF branch that has more than 2 bench(one incline press and one flat barbell bench press bench)?
I am kind of getting frustrated when people does incline dumbell curl on a bench that is clearly for incline barbell press.No offense meant though, just venting my frustration

Well people have to make do when the "perfect" facility does not exist.

that farking soft drinks machine is down for 2weeks..wanna write letter aldy

me just joined ystd night..

5.30-6.30 banyak awek...friday not many


tuesday n thursday a lot man

.......... the earliest i can reach there is bout 7pm......... NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

7pm? college dun hv aldy...

working gals ard 6.30pm onwards

me look at milf wan

when u going for gym??? come come lets go together....

for all Fitness first member.

I've just wrote to FF HQ suggesting them to organise a SPORTS DAY...
Games like Volleyball/Basketball/Football/ Tug-of-war/relay racing can be organised and compete against other FF branches.

This will not only encourage members to interact with each other, but also to promote them to train harder in preparation for these event.

This is just my two cent to better promote member interaction.

Hope to have support from LowYat FF members

me join the curve wan .... alwiz go alone dam boring

Anyone go Uptown, Axis, Manulife, or Curve?

Curve parking damn mah fan...but I heard Curve has the hottest girls.

Wisma Consplant, Summit, Uptown, Curve, Axis, IOI mall, Maxis, SPK... All I have been to already except for Manulife where it is so geologically not right for me Chico wise, you have to be the right day and the right time (for those HOT cardio classes, you will see a lot of them)

Consplant will face hot challenge as celebrity fitness just opened up a branch in Parande. Hopefully they will be thinking of upgrading some of their old equipments to compete with it. Cheers... Work out work out... Body beautiful...

me go the curve wan lor... sometimes summit coz the curve near my house and summit near my office... also going alone.. bored...

yeah,..mind 2 know how much is the membership fee monthly for fitness first? I might cosidere to join.

I heard tat there are 2 types of membership package rite? 1 is normal and another 1 is passport is it? pls tell me...10s

HEy JeyYap... I frequent the FF at Manulife

I donno bout the rest or other "offers", but I took the IOI Mall HOME package (not Passport) and pays RM132 monthly (that was before their official opening, donno if they still charge that rate). The most annoying thing is for them to charge me the freaking RM95 admin fee even though they waived the joining fee.

I also just joined FF IOI under Home package as the rest is a bit out of the way for me to go so decided to just try HOME package first anyway the guy said I could change/switch anytime I like ? The place is pack like hell man. Is it the same in other FF outlets ? I was in time to join the bodystep class also and OMG I was huffing and panting like crazy trying to keep up with the class and it's only a beginner class. Hahahahaha. I'm planning to go on Tuesday and Thursday.

how much is the payment? im planning to joining too but seems u said it is pack,its make me to think again

If you go in the evenings of course packed la, consolation is that there are more eye candies in the evening. Hence I usually go in the morning (Mon, Wed, Fri).

ioi Mall's FF is still new... New members and also some passport members going there to try out (like me). The time I went, I was shocked with the amount of people there, probably during preview time. Have to wait for the machines (treadmills and other equipments). It will settle down later ler... Just have to be patience. Some passport members follow their instructor one u know.

Yeah, considering that it is new and in a strategic location surrounded by lots of middle to higher income residential areas, FF was very smart in quickly locking into this area.

Yes I guess it's true cause I asked the people at the front desk and said many passport holder came to IOI to try out the new place. I guess after a while it will go back to normal. Anyone have taken any sessions with PT ? Anyone to recommend ?

I'm supporting your proposal.
I hope to suggest an annual trip for member to any island, like redang.
they can get lots of profit for organizing such big tour.

anyone here join the one near KLCC ? just started working there so i wanna join up..


how much is it ah ?

near KLCC? Menara Maxis? The fees are more or less the same from all the branches... unless u know people in there, got some discounts or better packages.

can I ask whether if I wan bring my friend go once a while can i do tat in fitness first?

FF provided me with 3 guest passes when i signed up. Alternatively, you can get ur friend to take up x-day free trial offers when they do come up...

so,..may i know wat is the exact amount of membership fee for home and pastport package?

If there is no much differece,I might apply for passport ler

Like I said in my previous post, it depends on what kind of "offer" you get. FF is notorious for not disclosing fees through the phone, just drop by any nearest branch and find out.... And do let us know the pricing you get

hi, i'm planning to join FF at Leisure mall as it is near to my house. how much actually the membership fees? can i go anytime i like? are there any malay girls member there?

kakaka.... funny question you asked there afzanistrator.
It depends... Drop by and check it out. Ask them to give you a tour and you might probably get a day-try-out pass too.

Scout around for you chics lor if that's what u wanted.

b3rnard7... ok la.. i tell u lar...

ermmm... dunno my rate is update or not lor , rm175 for passport and rm147 for home pakage lor, but i heard cheaper rates applied during promo and diff club also,

eg; if u r a citibank employee u'll get a special rate lor,... blurr??

mike@mike: oic ic! 10s

member from ioi reporting in!
anyone go for ioi mall?

me me also.. going to ioi mall..hehe.... everyday... almost.... but today.. very tired.. so stay home and join LYN. haha...

everyday?
then u sure got met one lady around 40s...attend every class everyday..i guess..
coz each time i went there...sure i see her.
my stamina is not as strong as her...

eh..u under which marketing consultant??

Me under Winnie lor.. u leh? when r u go to FF IOI..? hehe.. no lah.. very free lately.. so go often lor... u leh?

wah seem like nobody is from FF submit. anyway, i find the staff and trainers there very friendly. easy to chat with them oso. as for using the equipments, my trainer taught me well so i dun nid to ask other trainers.

Wow...everyday? I go mornings of Mon/Wed/Fri.

ya la... so monday going FF... what time u there? .. me always around 5pm.. to 6pm...

Me always in the morning before work.

anymore ppl from ioi mall FF besides yeeck and luvjim..? hehe

How so?

They are mostly gays!

I am thinking about joining but i wanna know roughly what it will cost me to join a fitness centre juz before i send myself to the lion's den.... juz like registration and monthly cost...

I also wanna know... Roughly my friend had like 2 years passport membership for RM175 per month. I was looking to stay in one place only (Leisure Mall) since its quite near my house. Wonder if non-passport one is cheaper I guess?

p/s: I heard some of the PT is SOOO judgemental to the max

What do you mean the PT's are judgmental? Just curious.

anyone know fitness first come out 1 month free try ???

and anyone want to sell it this voucher ??

PM me

I meant instead of helping you, they just pass by and look at you like a lowlife chimp trying to hard to figure out the machine, you know, with those "look" like "I'm a better human being than you"...

This is what I heard from a friend, I'm sure not all PT like that... Just some ignorant prick may behave like that.

I get what you mean now. I guest trained at a FF gym at Asia Jaya. But most of them are skinny ass fitness pussies. I own them in terms of poundage they use. Everyone's there to learn how to workout but it doesn't give them the right to look down on other people.
Unless you're paying them, they treat other people like crap. Not like their knowledge is all that great.

any trainers who tells your female friends to work with a 2lb pink dumbbells for 15 reps to TONE up their triceps to get rid of their bye bye arms should be shot. applies to 99% of the personal trainers in all fitness centers. remember guys, it's not a gym. it's a fitness center.

i agree, most PTs in fitness centers are elitist scumbags. go join a real gym.

I think you too "perasan" only la....

LMAO! Yep yep. The average fitness centre PT's are definitely not qualified to train people in bodybuilding. To tone, yes, to gain mass, not really.
By the way, free weights produce the best results, always. Most PT's make their trainees use stupid machines. Saw one PT teaching his client how to do arm armed machine flys. Christ!!

an experience of PT session from a friend of mine. FYI, she paid RM80/session and this is what she get:
15min stretching & warm up etc
15min cardio
15min machine (most ppl pay b'coz of this!)
15min cool down
this is good for newbies but not for the regulars who wanted to improve

i joined gym since 2002 & would like to share my experience with some of u who wanted to start (some might disagree. hey, whatever works for u ):

1) go alone! no need to get a friend as partner coz he/she might end up being the reason why u skip gym or stop going at all!!
2) find a suitable time & be consistent. e.g. i workout in the morning mon-fri (wake up at 6:10am). evening dun work for me coz tend to skip gym for less healthy activities
3) go to gym according to schedule even if u dun feel like working out. u skip once & there'll be a next & so on

Home memebership is definitely cheaper than passport memebership. Home member i think is about 140-150 only if the price havent changed that much. But then, there are always some deals one... Let me be your introducer, I want the SUPERMAN BAG!!!!

I saw some promoters around Uptown 5 distributing 1 month free trial for free. They arent FF staff, just some promoters distributing it.
Look for it. I was there during lunchtime.

BTW, home membership is RM145 a month. Joining fee is supposely RM500 but nobody ever paid that before, they usually give RM0 as a promo. Admin fee is RM99 but u get some stuffs (gym bag, towel, water bottle, 2 PT session, headphone, etc)

Today was the 2nd time I went to FF IOI in the EVENING after work (1st time was pre-opening on April 24). Man....it was crowded like crazy. So if anyone thinking of joining FF IOI, avoid coming in the evenings after work.... I tot the evening crowd would have died down by now...boy was I wrong.

Imagine the pressure of using a machine and people waiting behind u giving that "faster get over with it" kind of look..

Screw the machines. Do free weights. Only skinny guys stay in the machines section. Big guys are always in the free weights area.

going to the free weights alone without any prior experience is quite intimidating. might wanna tag someone along. at least when you did something stupid you can laugh with someone.

Well, when i first started, i had to swallow my ego. I remember when i first stepped into my gym, i was laughed at by the regular guys at The Royal Lake Club (near the Lake Gardens) who were labelled the "strong guys" there. I couldn't even bench the bar, imagine that.
Few years later, i lift more than 2 times of what they lift. I get the last laugh. Now i piss them off by using up most the 20kg and 15kg plates in the gym when i deadlift so they gotta wait their turn.
It takes perseverance, patience and a thick skin but in the end, sticking with free weights is worth it.

This post has been edited by darklight79: Jun 15 2006, 09:42 AM