CVG gyms

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The time has come... too much sitting around and not enough exercise.

Currently living/based in CVG, just wondering where the rest of you are working out. Any suggestions? Preferably on the Kentucky side.

Furthermore, it would probably be a good idea for me to at least start with a personal trainer (read: therefore no excuse to not work out) until I at least get back into a routine. Can anyone recommend someone?

I really hate the treadmill thing, I've always preferred to play b-ball, hockey, soccer or rollerblade for cardio. Being new to town and not knowing many people I'm at a loss for places to go. Suggestions/ideas are definitely appreciated. PM if you prefer.


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[V-1]

Supreme Fitness at Turfway & Hwy. 42 used to have a $99/year membership plan. Pretty good gym. I don't know about the availability of personal trainers.

 

[Yeah]

I go to Gold's Gym in Erlanger. Very nice gym, much better than Supreme Fitness. However it is more $. If you work em over you can get a deal for $30/mo. with the first 3 months free. Plenty of trainers on staff. Not sure what the price is for that. Also you get a travel card which gets you into any Gold's Gym. I have used it on a number of our overnights. They are supposed to stamp your card, and limit you to 20 visits a year outside of your home gym, but they never do. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[Slim]

I use Moore's Fitness. There is one in Northern KY. I used it once/twice when on productivity breaks in CVG. I use the Forest Fair facility regularly and have used one in DAY.

Their executive package is expensive, short-term, but after renewing twice for three year periods at one dollar per renewal, it's a good deal. You can (I believe!) still purchase a stamp for visits to other clubs with reciprocal agreements.

Good luck...fly safe!

 

[PositiveRate]

I used to work out at Fitworks on mall road and 18 in Florence, KY. They have some other gyms around the area too. I thought the gym was pretty decent. It was 25$/mo with the Comair discount.

If you're out of shape I'd suggest going out and run/walk every other day and do some situps and pushups for at least a couple months before you dive into the trainer thing. Getting used to physical activity in your daily routine takes a while, but is the most important aspect of getting back into shape.

 

[RichO]

I would say try Better Bodies N. Kentucky there off the freeway.......they have a comair deal for about $32 a month and of all the other gyms mentioned here, I believe they have the newest facility..........which also means some very nice "eye candy"...........

 

[bvt1151]

Put my vote in for Better Bodies. Nice facilities, but the gymnasium was the deciding factor for me. Two basketball courts and regular leagues for both volleyball and basketball make it great for someone who can't stand just running on a treadmill. Personal trainers are available, however I don't have any experience with them. You'll see the place on the west side of 75 by the Buttermilk exit.

 

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Thankx everyone.

I really appreciate all the feedback.

Think the deciding factor will probably be the gymnasium at Better Bodies. A new facility and eye candy are just added bonuses

Seriously considered Gold's, great for on the road... but once I get into a routine the hotel gyms will be sufficient. Nevertheless, I'm still going to drop in and check them both out... fitworks too.

As for my current fitness level... I'm not nearly as bad as my avatar. 6' and 170... just need to tone up and develop more energy. I do walk whenever I get the chance and I've always been fairly disciplined with what I eat. Basically just feel that I need to be doing something when I'm sitting in CVG.

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[Yeah]

Re: Thankx everyone.

I really appreciate all the feedback.

Think the deciding factor will probably be the gymnasium at Better Bodies. A new facility and eye candy are just added bonuses

Seriously considered Gold's, great for on the road... but once I get into a routine the hotel gyms will be sufficient. Nevertheless, I'm still going to drop in and check them both out... fitworks too.

As for my current fitness level... I'm not nearly as bad as my avatar. 6' and 170... just need to tone up and develop more energy. I do walk whenever I get the chance and I've always been fairly disciplined with what I eat. Basically just feel that I need to be doing something when I'm sitting in CVG.

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Buy a mountain bike and lets go ride. A ton of good trails around N. KY.

 

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Re: Re: Thankx everyone.

Buy a mountain bike and lets go ride. A ton of good trails around N. KY.

No doubt??!!

I'm game. Grew up in the northwest.. been awhile since I've been trail riding. Never even thought of it around here to be honest.

Any ideas on where to grab a bike round here?

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[cl65capt]

Hey 2, cant really give you too much info on buying a bike but there is a great bike shop in Taylor Mill called Soul Ride. I've used them for repairs and tune ups before, very fair price wise, not really sure if he sells new bikes or not. Its owed by a husband and wife team that used to work at Comair, he used to work the ramp and she was a gate agent, very nice people. If your looking for trails I've ridden up at East Fork State Park, little bit of a drive as I live in Covington. Theres also some decent trails over in Burlington. Not sure the name of the park but its across the street from the Boone County Fairgrounds. Theres a bunch of soccer fields and stuff, just go all the way to the back and you'll find the bike trails. Hope that helps some.

 

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It definiitely helps, thankx a bunch.

I'll have to drop by.

Anyone familiar with Montgomery Cyclery? Here's their link

Looks like they might be a good place to check out too.

 

[Yeah]

It definiitely helps, thankx a bunch.

I'll have to drop by.

Anyone familiar with Montgomery Cyclery? Here's their link

Looks like they might be a good place to check out too.

Hey,

I was just in the market for 2 new bikes and I did a lot of looking around. I bought mine off of ebay and got a good deal on a Trek 6500. I got my wife a Trek 4500 from Oakley Cycle, near Hyde Park, which is just east of Cincinatti. It's a nice small shop with descent prices and great people. Tune ups are free for the first 2 years and they will give you 10% off all accesories if you buy a bike.

I tried to buy a bike from Montgomery Cyclery, as they were a little cheaper, but I couldn't stand the bastards. They also refused to give me the 10 percent off accesories. This really helped with my roof rack for my car.

Later.

 

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I got my wife a Trek 4500 from Oakley Cycle, near Hyde Park, which is just east of Cincinatti. It's a nice small shop with descent prices and great people. Tune ups are free for the first 2 years and they will give you 10% off all accesories if you buy a bike.

I tried to buy a bike from Montgomery Cyclery, as they were a little cheaper, but I couldn't stand the bastards. They also refused to give me the 10 percent off accesories. This really helped with my roof rack for my car.

Later.

Thanks for the tips. I'll have to drop by Oakley too. Were each of the Montgomery locations (they seem to have a few) pricks? Or was it a specific store that I should stay away from? PM if you prefer.

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[Yeah]

Thanks for the tips. I'll have to drop by Oakley too. Were each of the Montgomery locations (they seem to have a few) pricks? Or was it a specific store that I should stay away from? PM if you prefer.

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I went to three different Montgomery locations and they were all about the same (Erlanger, Montgomery,Beechmont). They are good for selection but that is about it. They seem to just want to sell you a bike and get you out of there. When my wife bought her bike at Oakley she got two on one attention for atleast an hour. Being new to the sport this was important to her. I would (and I did) just use Montgomery for thier selection then go over to Oakley to buy the bike. They might have to order since thier selection isn't the best. Let me know if I can help.