park slope new york sports club rocks!

Wow, the other NYSCs must be god awful then. I belong to the one at Park Slope and I can't stand it. The people who work there are nice, but can't do anything. Ask them to change a channel on the TV and they don't have the knowhow.

Also, they keep it way too hot in there and can't change that either. I suspect people don't complain because they think they're getting a good workout because they are sweating profusely. This is not healthy. Also, they cram the equipment in there and it's hard to get around. Oh, and for the past 6 months the place has smelled like doob. Does anybody know why that is? I love my doob, but not in the gym.

I was thinkinging of joining.

Thanks for the information.

I am re-considering!!

No, I'm sure it's not weed, because it smells like it would be really good skunk. Not sure who would be smoking it there, let alone the expensive stuff every single day. It just doesn't seem feasible. It's probably some chemical.

I still go there though because it's the close. I used to go to the Y, but didn't like that much either. Maybe I'll give it another try though.

Julius Orange wrote: No, I'm sure it's not weed, because it smells like it would be really good skunk. Not sure who would be smoking it there, let alone the expensive stuff every single day. It just doesn't seem feasible. It's probably some chemical.

I still go there though because it's the close. I used to go to the Y, but didn't like that much either. Maybe I'll give it another try though.

I go to the Y. It's okay, but unfortunately I'm usually there during peak stroller time and, well, just gah.

Like you mentioned about the other place, the machines seem really packed in--I feel like I'm in an obstacle course sometimes. I don't think they really have any free floor space for stretching or step exercises (for this, I miss Crunch on Flatbush). That being said, the place is pretty clean, has a lot of cardio machines that they seem to keep in good working order, and nobody hassles you about buying personal training sessions. Plus it's the closest place to home for me which is key when it gets below 40.

Ma favorite is the fat employees who work there...c'mon you work at a FITNESS club for fuck's sake.

Still that's not a good sign. I also know how to use the equipment and how to eat better, and yet I don't do it. So why would I pay someone to motivate me if he/she can't even do it either?

I know who you're talking about Peanuts but I wasn't referring to any of the trainers...I was thinking more of the general employees.

Fit and fat is fine but it doesn't inspire confidence when you're sweating so hard you might puke.

The trainers there are bad. My wife had a great one who she worked with for a year (got in great shape) then she left. She tried two other ones but they both also left suddenly. The male trainers seem to be better but a lot of women don't want to be trained by dudes.

Oops, I meant Izzie (not Ziggy :-) )

Subject: That Doob Smell

For those who smelled it, yes there are some of us who have worked out with a far too smelly skunk supply in our pockets. I have only caught one dirty look.. Who says you can't smoke before working out?

Blech--I hate the Park Slope NYSC! Dirty, hot, airless with some of the rudest staff ever. Quit after several years of putting up with their nonsesnse. The Y across the street is a much better option IMHO.

..just joined

..who's bringing the pot?

.. 8)

Subject: Re: NYSC Park Slope

Isabella,

Is this the same trainer Kevin you posted about twice when you first registered here in 2007?

Or someone else?

Just curious.

Subject: Park Slope NYSC

Yes it is. I followed him to the NYSC so had to join the gym.