I was looking for a place that is close to home and not crowded at the time I would most likely workout. Vision Quest met these requirements. The quantity and type of equipment was to my liking.\r
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Chris got me signed up and put me on a basic workout until my first personal trainer session. He took into account that I am recovering from shin spIints. I used the gym on my own for several workouts and was feeling good. I had my first personal trainer session this past Monday and I'm really hurting. The trainer (Stephanie) interviewed me, going over my goals and weaknesses. Yes, I told her about the shin splints too. My vision was that she would write a program for me and then review it and my progress monthly. She showed me 4 exercises in about 20 minutes and explained that to get the full benefit of the gym and her expertise would require about 10 sessions and they just happen to have a special going on. First turn off, upselling.\r
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Well she worked my thighs so much that I can hardly walk, 2 days later. My shin splints are also worse now than before. My goal was not to become Mr. Universe or anything like that, just get back to some form of conditioning. So I don't know if it was her lack of understanding or she didn't care. Really defeats the purpose of going to the gym if it takes days to recover from a workout. \r
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I'm supposed to have another session with her on Saturday to learn some upper body exercises. I don't know if I'll keep the appt. or not. I definitely won't be signing up for the additional sessions and will rethink my membership after the 6 months has gone by.
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Upselling
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