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Just got back from Meglaton in Recoleta. Nice gym, modern equipment. The price I was quoted was 180 Pesos on a month to month basis. 3 months for 400 Pesos. I am supposed to be here for three months but am not sure so I will probably go for a month to month, but 180 sounds mighty steep. Maybe others will have better luck with the prices as I was not shown a price sheet, they may have just pulled a number out of their asses. Later
180 on a monthly basis does sound steep. They quoted me the 400 for three months or 150 a month on a month to month basis in January -March of this year. I took the 400 deal as I was in BA for nearly 3 months. I think the prices and offers change about weekly. It would be interesting to see what the charge would be with a local spanish speaking person doing the calling or inquiry.
Monger-Weightlifters-
I just returned from Megatlon (on Rodriguez Pena) where I renewed my membership for the price of $75 AR per month, totalling $450 AR for six months. I don't know if I got the "Dirk Diggler" or musclehead / spanish speaker discount or something, but it looks like you boys got RIPPED OFF.
Suerte,
Dirk Diggler
Well Club also has cheaper prices if you sign up for six months. I think 60 p per month, but you also have to agree to automatic debit to a credit or debit card.
Billy,
You got a bad price. Complain, it should be around 100 monthly. Send in a cute Chica as your price checker!
Mongers-
They have actually fixed some of the broken / malfunctioning equipment in here, but the electricity still goes out from time to time, which means you have to walk up / down several flights of stairs. Also, now I noticed there are always groups of rugby players in there, all they do are retarted leg exercises, which they do not even do correctly. The same front desk employees and "profesores de musculacion" as usual. The place is still filled with a disproportionate fag / hot chick ratio, which obviously sucks.
Suerte,
Dirk Diggler
Can you get ephedra based weight loss products in BA? The ephedra ban has been temporarily lifted in the states. However, I'm in Cali, and companies cannot deliver the product to the Govenator's state.
Late,
Judd
Judd,
In general, the nutritional supplement market in Argentina is in its infancy and is very underdeveloped. The products that are available are also almost always inferior to those that can be purchased in the United States. About two thirds of the products are manufactured in Brasil with the remaining coming from the USA. The products that are imported from the USA are almost triple the price of what they would be in the USA, and only inferior products are in fact imported, so it sucks all around. Protein powder (generally low quality) protein bars (some decent) creatine (havent tried it) thermogenics (weight loss pills, ephedra based, etc, also havent tried these) and vitamins are all available. Although I have not inspected the label of the thermogenics because I do not use those products, I would bet my bottom dollar that they include some form of ephedra / ephedrine / ma huang, since this is the cheapest, most readily available, and some say most effective metabolism stimulant available. ANYWAY, I buy the protein bars here but I have my protein powder brought in from the USA every month.
Suerte,
Dirk Diggler
That's good to know info. I haven't used any supplements for the past 5 years other than protein powders and the weight loss stuff. I've been working out fairly consistently for the past year but have a hard time losing the body fat. Mainly because I'm not disciplined enough to lay off the fatty foods. Back in 2000, I was in the best shape of my life when I used Hydroxycut with ephedra. I didn't change my diet but the fat just melted away. Nothing I've used since has had any positive effect.
I guess the answer is really to become more disciplined with my caloric intake. It's really motivating when you can get results in a relatively short time frame by using the ephedra based products.
Thanks again,
Judd
As well, I think Argentine regulations prohibit excessive amounts of daily minimum requirements. For example, Animal Pak from Universal has a factory here but ingredients are only up to 100%. Same stuff in USA has 500 -1000% on some ingredients.
I go to Narziso in Palermo at Plaza salguero. I prepaid for a year and the price was 45 pesos per months. Average quality on the machines. But they have many instructurs that will give you very good attention when requested. Besides this, there are many hot Palermo girls, that seems to be from middle-upper class.
My friend goes to Sports Club which have the advantage that you can use the same membership on it's many different locations in town.
Mongers-
I am happy to report that I found a new supplement store named Gym Home located on Marcelo T. De Alvear between Talchuano and Libertad in Barrio Norte. They had a decent selection of Whey Proteins, Creatines, Amino Acids, Weight Gainers, Vitamins, and Fat Burners. In addition they sell gym equipment and other sporting goods (boxing gloves, basketballs, etc) If you are expecting GNC in the USA you will be heavily disappointed, but I would rate this place better than any Megatlon gym or Fitness Show (corner Santa Fe and Luis Maria Campos in Palermo) for buying supplements.
Suerte,
Dirk Diggler
Check out the Vitacost. Com for some of the best prices for Animal Packs.
Suggest you order & have items shipped to your US address. The next return trip bring your vites and save a bunch.
Jackpot
Where is the best gym to find the ladies?
For anybody who lives out in the Belgrano area I would recommend the Cuba Club, on Cuba near Congreso. Good people, nice selection of equipment (though I'm not a big power lifter, maybe you shouldn't take my word for it) and a lot cheaper than the gyms in Recoleta.