Bannatyne Gyms.

[SallyAnne]

Good old Duncan from dragons den....

Has anyone used one of his gyms before?

I'm thinking of joining one up near me (I'm heading for a tour tonight).

[tino]

Good old Duncan from dragons den....

Has anyone used one of his gyms before?

I'm thinking of joining one up near me (I'm heading for a tour tonight).

Nah, I'm out /predictable response

[stingman123]

I've only ever been to the Bannatyne's in Coulby Newham in the 'boro, and when it opened it was very nice, for some reason they decided to chop a 1/3 of the gym off and install in a swimming pool, now its vastly overcrowded, with an empty pool.

I cancelled my membership a few months back as there were always too many people there, to the extent that yo had to wait to use any apparatus!

[tino]

I've only ever been to the Bannatyne's in Coulby Newham in the 'boro, and when it opened it was very nice, for some reason they decided to chop a 1/3 of the gym off and install in a swimming pool, now its vastly overcrowded, with an empty pool.

I cancelled my membership a few months back as there were always too many people there, to the extent that yo had to wait to use any apparatus!

It's greed pure and simples. I used to be a member of David Lloyd and whilst the facilities were plentifull, regularly available and spotless - £75 a month was too much for me to justify dragging my fat arse up there once a week

[TimberWolf]

It's greed pure and simples. I used to be a member of David Lloyd and whilst the facilities were plentifull, regularly available and spotless - £75 a month was too much for me to justify dragging my fat arse up there once a week

Yeah, it's crazy. Cycling there and back should be enough exercise, without the subscription, if you don't end up as road kill. Most people drive there and then use the cycles/running machines and there are even some builders that use the free weights

[SallyAnne]

£75 a month was too much for me

That's a lot that like.

The Bannatyne in Durham is £45 per month - which I think it very reasonable.

[tino]

That's a lot that like.

The Bannatyne in Durham is £45 per month - which I think it very reasonable.

It is a lot, its been climbing for years though (i think they're jumping again soon too).

That's not bad if you'll actually use it. i.e do you have the time

[SallyAnne]

It is a lot, its been climbing for years though (i think they're jumping again soon too).

That's not bad if you'll actually use it. i.e do you have the time

Well that's the reason I'm joining - I have 2 hours per day to fill.

I finish work at 3:30 in Durham, and have to hang around to pick my hubby up at 6!

[tino]

Well that's the reason I'm joining - I have 2 hours per day to fill.

I finish work at 3:30 in Durham, and have to hang around to pick my hubby up at 6!

Lucky You!

Go for it then (if it's possible, avoid a 12 month contract though - ask if you can sign up for 3 months initially and pay it up front) that way you get a feel for the place and if you like it or not

[SallyAnne]

Lucky You!

Go for it then (if it's possible, avoid a 12 month contract though - ask if you can sign up for 3 months initially and pay it up front) that way you get a feel for the place and if you like it or not

Unfortunately they only do 6 month contracts. So the place will have to be really nice for me to join up tonight.