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HURRR
Joined: 28 Feb 2010
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 Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: Working out/supplements |
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I'm planning to start teaching in Seoul in September and I was wondering how readily available various supplements are for working out.
Are supplements really expensive and overpriced? And can I buy it easily in shops aroud the city?
On average, how much do gym memberships usually cost? Thanks guys. |
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brento1138
Joined: 17 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Working out/supplements |
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| HURRR wrote: |
I'm planning to start teaching in Seoul in September and I was wondering how readily available various supplements are for working out.
Are supplements really expensive and overpriced? And can I buy it easily in shops aroud the city?
On average, how much do gym memberships usually cost? Thanks guys. |
Gyms are very good here. I live near a subway station that has about 4 different, brand-new fitness centers. The membership was about 400,000 won for a year, plus 80,000 for lockers and clothes.
As for supplements, I've never tried them. I've been going to the gym almost every day for 2 months, but haven't seen the results I've wanted yet. Mind you, I've definitely had good results of course! But I may try out the supplement thing if I can... curious about it. But I hate those protein drinks. Disgusting... and I dunno about putting Creatine into my body either.
I'm also open to suggestions about supplements and ... like... what do they do? Think they'd help me if I go to the gym 5-7 days a week? |
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uklathemock
Joined: 26 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:42 am Post subject: Re: Working out/supplements |
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| HURRR wrote: |
I'm planning to start teaching in Seoul in September and I was wondering how readily available various supplements are for working out.
Are supplements really expensive and overpriced? And can I buy it easily in shops aroud the city?
On average, how much do gym memberships usually cost? Thanks guys. |
Protein powder is about the same as the U.S. However, other stuff like creatine, etc. is way overpriced.
Go to Namdaemun for protein powder. And no, you can't buy it easily.
Gyms in Korea suck imho. No squat racks, no heavy free weights, etc., although they have plenty of 1950s fat vibrating machines. Not sure where you're from, but I only paid $20 a month with a $90 initiation fee in the U.S. for a 24 hour fitness club. You can't get that here. |
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GoldenPennies
Joined: 11 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Not all gyms suck in Korea. I went to one in Cheongju that had heavy weights, a squat rack, and no fat jiggling machine. However, it wasn't that big of a gym and if you went after 7pm it was rediculously crowded. I found it funny that I was the strongest one there (in the US I was just a slightly above average lifter). The Koreans I worked out with didn't have same gym etiquette I was used to either. They tended to do exercises incorrectly and didn't really care about other people's space. It was frustrating at times. The membership was 70k for one month or 150k for 3 months (those were the only two pricing options). At home I paid $33 a month for a gigantic state of the art gym.
As far as suppliments, I wouldn't recommend any. You can get everything you need naturally and cheaply. Besides, in a recent study (sorry I don't have the link, it was on yahoo news a few weeks ago) protein powders have been found to contain heavy metals that can cause cancer and many other health issues. Creatine only has short-term benefits, it will make you stronger but only while you are dosing on it. Afterwards, you shrink back down and you become weaker. And you can't do it continuously anyway, it even says so on the label. Creatine can also cause kidney stones if used over a long period of time. Instead of protein powder drink milk right after you work out. Just eat plenty of meat, whole grains, and vegetables. |
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Epuhnee
Joined: 22 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:55 am Post subject: |
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I just made a post here:
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=187083
where you can order protein powder and other all natural foods and supplements for a super cheap shipping price (starting at $4-$13 depending on weight). protein powder is under the category "sports" |
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