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KAVIE
12-02-2009, 08:56 PM
With the talisman centre closing in the new year (well shutting pretty much down, no free weights) any suggestions for a new gym that is nearby? Any good downtown gyms?

Thanks

Kavie
Weapon_R
12-02-2009, 09:03 PM
Eau Claire but bring your plastic
dirtsniffer
12-03-2009, 08:58 AM
probodies is in marda loop.. but it is sorta ghetto. lots of space for the weights. or mnt royal is a good all around place but its farther from downtown
Jetsons
12-03-2009, 11:36 AM
World Health - Macleod
Golds - Eau Claire
YMCA - Eau
There is a boxing club in Vic Park near one of the bars
Mitsu3000gt
12-03-2009, 12:15 PM
I was just about to get a membership at the Talisman....can someone explain what is happening to them please? I don't want to get a membership and then have them close down.

Thanks
Smartiepants
12-03-2009, 12:16 PM
The roof is being replaced next year. They're doing reduce service etc during renos.
Mitsu3000gt
12-03-2009, 12:41 PM
Originally posted by Smartiepants
The roof is being replaced next year. They're doing reduce service etc during renos.

I see. So is their gym going to be effected then I guess? Maybe I should look elsewhere. I just need a basic Gym with elliptical trainers, free weights, and a few machines but everything I've found has been so damn expensive compared to the Talisman.
MM99lude
12-03-2009, 12:50 PM
So just the downstairs part of TC will be open? Everything that was upstairs along the basketball courts will shutdown till the reno is done?? Is that correct?
Speed_69
12-03-2009, 01:07 PM
Does anything know if the swimming area will be affected during the reno's?
kaput
12-03-2009, 01:23 PM
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GQBalla
12-03-2009, 01:30 PM
remingtons on center st just off 16th ave.

never been but Oz- is always preaching bout it.

for me i go to golds eau claire
Speed_69
12-03-2009, 01:40 PM
What's a good place to swim in the city?

I really liked Talisman Centre. The Eau Claire YMCA is okay but the City of Calgary pools having very restricted time periods of when there is public swimming..
Euro838
12-03-2009, 02:30 PM
Or get a job at Suncor and use their gym. $10 a paycheck and it's similar to an executive club with towel service and everything. Equipment is in pristine condition and free classes. It's not as big as the other ones but hey, what more can you expect for $10 a paycheck. A friend took me there and it's awesome!
dandia89
12-03-2009, 06:30 PM
because we can all get jobs at suncor. i think all the layoffs they just did might give us a better chance