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frequently asked questions We are hope you find the answers to your questions here. If not feel free to contact us. Q. How old do you have to be to join Body Bliss? A. 16 or above. We do offer group youth sessions, for under 16 year olds, however they are supervised for the whole duration of their visit Q. Do I get an induction? A. Yes, our gym is staffed by fully trained fitness instructors and personal trainers who are available to introduce you to all aspects of your gym workout. Q. Do you have any short term contracts? A. Yes, we have 3, 6 and 12 month contracts. Q. Can I freeze my membership? A. Freezing will only be approved for genuine reasons of illness, injury, pregnancy, or temporary employment relocation. Appropriate written evidence from the member's doctor or employer may be required to support the application to freeze Q. What should I wear in the fitness suite? A. You should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. This should be trainers or soft soled shoes; sports style clothing that is not restrictive, but not too baggy. You should try and avoid wearing rings, bracelets and large earrings. Q. What are the busiest times? A. The busier times in the gym are obviously evenings, when the majority of people have finished work, from 5.00pm-8.30pm. However this does not mean if you attend the gym during these times that you will not be able to use the machines that you want to. Q. When are the quietest times? A. The quieter times are during the day, (however we do have group (adult and youth) sessions during the afternoons. Q .How often should I train? A. It really depends what your goals and objectives are! However, the government recommends five sessions of physical activity a week. Q .How long should I rest between workouts? A. You should allow a minimum of 24 hours between visits depending on the type and intensity of your workout. You should rest long enough so that any muscle soreness has subsided. If you are in any doubt please ask one of the instructors. Q. How often should I change my programme? A. Programmes are reviewed every 6-8 weeks. This is to progress your programme in line with the increase in fitness and also to increase variety and maintain motivation. Q. Will changing my programme cost me anything? A. Programme updates are free of charge. Q. Do you do personal training? A. Yes. Q. What should I do when having trouble on any of the equipment? A. Members of staff are always available to answer questions and queries, if they are not present in the gym please do not hesitate to ask for assistance at reception. Q. Can I bring in an IPOD/MP3? A. Yes. Music is played in the gym for the motivation and enjoyment of the customers. Although we try and play current music and avoid anything too extreme, we can’t please everyone with the choice of tunes. Q. Should I be on a diet to lose weight? A. You don’t need to be on diet to lose weight, as long as what you do eat is balanced. Crash diets do not work for the majority of the population because they do not address any long term issues they only offer a quick fix temporary cure. Try and do the things you really know you should be doing; avoid snacking on foods that are high in processed sugar, grilling food instead of frying, attempting to get your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Q. When should I avoid exercise? A. You should stop exercising immediately if you feel faint or dizzy. If you’re feeling exhausted, run down or as if you’re about to succumb to a cold or flu, take a break from your exercise routine. You can’t sweat a cold or the flu out of your system. When you are ill your immune system has to fight hard to fight off the infection. Vigorous exercise will deplete the body of the reserve energy it needs to do this. Q. The display on the cardio machine I use says I burn a lot of calories during my workout. Is it accurate? A. Most likely not. There are many factors that influence the number of calories that one expends during exercise, such as muscle mass, current physical condition and even genetic factors. The number displayed on the equipment tends to be optimistic. Q. Which piece of cardio is the best for burning fat? A. All are effective for increasing caloric expenditure and aiding in fat loss. The intensity at which you perform the exercise is a better aspect to focus on. Performing aerobic exercise at a higher intensity will allow you to burn more calories per unit of time than if the exercise were performed at a lower intensity. |
