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Latest post on 18 June 2014 - 21:43

Ladies, if anyone is looking for a fantastic gym in Dubai I totally recommend Symmetry Gym. I have been going for 6 months and whilst it is more expensive that the likes of Fitness First etc the experience and results are second to none. I decided to join as I wanted to look great on my wedding day… 6 months later I was 2 sizes smaller and walked down the aisle last week a leaner, healthier and a 7kgs lighter me! The personalised training programs and nutrition advice at Symmetry is fantastic - I have gone from exercise hater and quitter to fitness lover. Just wanted to share this with you as I am still on cloud nine with my results and how I looked on my BIG DAY!! xx

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 17:12

Right now they have Ramadan offer.. 15% off and 3 months free.. Now that sounds canny :)

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 17:09

Right now they have Ramadan offer.. 15% off and 3 months free..

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 17:02

Is there one in Barsha Mall? I think I have seen it there GE it is a yellow symbol with a black figure inside it. I may of dreamt that :-) I was having a wander round there last Saturday. Think I'll go back this week and see. yes will yellow figure you are correct :) they have many branches I use the one near to my area. You can check out their website [url= www.goldsgym.ae'>link[/url'> Link not working.. its www.goldsgym.ae

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 17:00

Is there one in Barsha Mall? I think I have seen it there GE it is a yellow symbol with a black figure inside it. I may of dreamt that :-) I was having a wander round there last Saturday. Think I'll go back this week and see. yes will yellow figure you are correct :) they have many branches I use the one near to my area. You can check out their website [url= www.goldsgym.ae'>link[/url'>

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 16:58

I am using Gold's Gym, its like all the other gyms like Fitness first and all but the trainers are amazing!! I paid AED 2500 for a year and got 3 months free plus 4 sessions with the trainer free. And also all the other GX classes. Now after Ramadan I will be joining more sessions with the trainer which is priced at Dhs 1000 for 10 sessions and Dhs 2500 for 20 sessions. And Gold's Gym is also voted the best Gym in UAE Is it associated with the US Golds Gym? yes its the same

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 16:45

Is there one in Barsha Mall? I think I have seen it there GE it is a yellow symbol with a black figure inside it. I may of dreamt that :-) I was having a wander round there last Saturday. Think I'll go back this week and see.

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 16:39

Is there one in Barsha Mall? I think I have seen it there GE it is a yellow symbol with a black figure inside it. I may of dreamt that :-)

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 16:36

Is there one in Barsha Mall?

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 16:32

I am using Gold's Gym, its like all the other gyms like Fitness first and all but the trainers are amazing!! I paid AED 2500 for a year and got 3 months free plus 4 sessions with the trainer free. And also all the other GX classes. Now after Ramadan I will be joining more sessions with the trainer which is priced at Dhs 1000 for 10 sessions and Dhs 2500 for 20 sessions. And Gold's Gym is also voted the best Gym in UAE Is it associated with the US Golds Gym?

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 16:23

I am using Gold's Gym, its like all the other gyms like Fitness first and all but the trainers are amazing!! I paid AED 2500 for a year and got 3 months free plus 4 sessions with the trainer free. And also all the other GX classes. Now after Ramadan I will be joining more sessions with the trainer which is priced at Dhs 1000 for 10 sessions and Dhs 2500 for 20 sessions. And Gold's Gym is also voted the best Gym in UAE

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 15:34

Glad to see this is a legit gym with real people (and results). I saw the website and the big banner on the site saying 'DUBAI'S MOST EXPENSIVE PERSONAL TRAINER' and was wondering how anyone would be sucked into that deal? I guess not everyone is on my lowly budget lol I suppose if he gets results and people can afford him. Too pricey for me though ( As I scoff a Bounty) .

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 15:01

Glad to see this is a legit gym with real people (and results). I saw the website and the big banner on the site saying 'DUBAI'S MOST EXPENSIVE PERSONAL TRAINER' and was wondering how anyone would be sucked into that deal? I guess not everyone is on my lowly budget lol

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:43

DH is what I would class as a business person, but if he even suggested spending that amount on a gym or PT, he would be an ex-DH. I think we'll manage with our own diets, weights and an exercise bike :)

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:41

most of the clients they have seem to be bankers or businesspeople... so I guess they can afford it... and Dubai being Dubai... lots of people spend that much on themselves a month anyway... whether it be personal training a their homes (personal trainers charge average 250dhs per session... and assuming you have 12 sessions a month that's already 3K!) or controlled meal plans from places like Lively, etc... or even just weightloss machines etc at these salons! u'll never believe how much the head trainer at Symmetry charges!! rumoured to be at 750dhs per hour... now that I could never afford!

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:32

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it? when I enquired around a year or so ago it was around 3K a month... if you go every alternate day for 1hr sessions with one of their regular trainers... they are flexible though and perhaps if you go at off peak times they can offer a better rate... best thing is to go in for one of their trial/introductory sessions to get a feel of the place... I've trained with Ghazi, Saika and Alexandra... all great! 3k a month WOW Thanks for the offer but I have a free gym in my building, I was just wondering what the cost was Thanks :-) Sorry but how anyone afford that? Some people earn more money than others GE Even if I did, I still don't think I would feel good about spending that on a gym

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:27

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it? Thanks but I will continue to swim and use my own gym, I am quite disciplined and haven't got much left to lose :-) I had heard good things about these guys however was curious how much they charge

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:24

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it? when I enquired around a year or so ago it was around 3K a month... if you go every alternate day for 1hr sessions with one of their regular trainers... they are flexible though and perhaps if you go at off peak times they can offer a better rate... best thing is to go in for one of their trial/introductory sessions to get a feel of the place... I've trained with Ghazi, Saika and Alexandra... all great! 3k a month WOW Thanks for the offer but I have a free gym in my building, I was just wondering what the cost was Thanks :-) Sorry but how anyone afford that? Some people earn more money than others GE

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:23

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it? when I enquired around a year or so ago it was around 3K a month... if you go every alternate day for 1hr sessions with one of their regular trainers... they are flexible though and perhaps if you go at off peak times they can offer a better rate... best thing is to go in for one of their trial/introductory sessions to get a feel of the place... I've trained with Ghazi, Saika and Alexandra... all great! 3k a month WOW Thanks for the offer but I have a free gym in my building, I was just wondering what the cost was Thanks :-) Sorry but how anyone afford that?

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:21

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it? when I enquired around a year or so ago it was around 3K a month... if you go every alternate day for 1hr sessions with one of their regular trainers... they are flexible though and perhaps if you go at off peak times they can offer a better rate... best thing is to go in for one of their trial/introductory sessions to get a feel of the place... I've trained with Ghazi, Saika and Alexandra... all great! 3k a month WOW Thanks for the offer but I have a free gym in my building, I was just wondering what the cost was Thanks :-)

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:13

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it? when I enquired around a year or so ago it was around 3K a month... if you go every alternate day for 1hr sessions with one of their regular trainers... they are flexible though and perhaps if you go at off peak times they can offer a better rate... best thing is to go in for one of their trial/introductory sessions to get a feel of the place... I've trained with Ghazi, Saika and Alexandra... all great!

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 11:09

she says - clsoe to 3 k a month. SL - i won a week trial session with them in January - if it can still be used to you want it?

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 10:58

mannnn I miss that place!! they take fitness and exercise and training to a completely different level... I'm one of their 'success stories'... 3 months of 1hr sessions every alternate day transformed me completely... dropped 2 dress sizes, 11kgs, and looked/felt fitter and finer than ever before... was part of a challenge so my training was complimentary and I would have gone there in a heartbeat if they weren't so expensive... unfortunately at the time I wasn't working and forking out close to 3K a month wasn't an option. Now I am working and can actually afford it but my office is in the complete opposite direction and can't squeeze time in with these damn school drop offs, pick ups, bedtimes etc... excuses I know... but someday! strongly recommend it though... they're a no nonsense gym! don't go there expecting your typical fitness first type gym with lots of treadmills, cycles, etc... they have none of those! every session is a personal training session... it can get very expensive if you want to train with the head trainer... but if you're ok with going to some of the more junior staff (who are all excellent as well) then it might work out slightly cheaper! I went there almost two years ago... but I've only JUST increased one dress size and a couple of kilos (simply coz I haven't bothered to exercise after that!! I know I know... I'm horrid)... so they're weight loss is almost permanent!! :) How much were the fees?

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 10:52

mannnn I miss that place!! they take fitness and exercise and training to a completely different level... I'm one of their 'success stories'... 3 months of 1hr sessions every alternate day transformed me completely... dropped 2 dress sizes, 11kgs, and looked/felt fitter and finer than ever before... was part of a challenge so my training was complimentary and I would have gone there in a heartbeat if they weren't so expensive... unfortunately at the time I wasn't working and forking out close to 3K a month wasn't an option. Now I am working and can actually afford it but my office is in the complete opposite direction and can't squeeze time in with these damn school drop offs, pick ups, bedtimes etc... excuses I know... but someday! strongly recommend it though... they're a no nonsense gym! don't go there expecting your typical fitness first type gym with lots of treadmills, cycles, etc... they have none of those! every session is a personal training session... it can get very expensive if you want to train with the head trainer... but if you're ok with going to some of the more junior staff (who are all excellent as well) then it might work out slightly cheaper! I went there almost two years ago... but I've only JUST increased one dress size and a couple of kilos (simply coz I haven't bothered to exercise after that!! I know I know... I'm horrid)... so they're weight loss is almost permanent!! :)

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 10:11

Ladies, if anyone is looking for a fantastic gym in Dubai I totally recommend Symmetry Gym. I have been going for 6 months and whilst it is more expensive that the likes of Fitness First etc the experience and results are second to none. I decided to join as I wanted to look great on my wedding day… 6 months later I was 2 sizes smaller and walked down the aisle last week a leaner, healthier and a 7kgs lighter me! The personalised training programs and nutrition advice at Symmetry is fantastic - I have gone from exercise hater and quitter to fitness lover. Just wanted to share this with you as I am still on cloud nine with my results and how I looked on my BIG DAY!! xx Can I ask what the monthly fees are please

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Latest post on 19 June 2014 - 10:03

I'm going to 2nd this. I'm not a member (I signed up with 24fitness before I knew of symmetry gym) I come from fitness industry background and it's a really cool gym, same with 24fitness - it's not like the standard commercial chain gym. It has more focus on resistance training than cardio and groupex, excellent PTs, really good atmosphere, and a big focus on proper nutrition (none of this short term crash detox diets which contribute to metabolic damage - PROPER sustainable nutrition and training) So yeah, I'd like to switch over when my contract ends! OP congrats on your weight loss success !

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