Once upon a time ago, Karen signs up for gym membership. She was very excited over the prospects of getting a gym membership because all the cool kids have one and she can finally start losing weight. Of course, being in college at that time, she had classes, assignments and stuff like that, but still manages to find time for gym (Well, for the first few months….). Check out her gym schedule below:

May 2007: Frequency of going to the gym: 3 times a week

June – August 2007: Frequency of going to the gym: 2 times a week

September 2007: Frequency of going to the gym: 1 time a week

October – December 2007: Frequency of going to the gym: 2 times a month

January 2008: Frequency of going to the gym: Didn’t go at all!

February-March 2008: Frequency of going to the gym: 2 times a month

April 2008: Frequency of going to the gym: Never!

Story of my life.

Every time someone signs up for gym, they will be so excited, like myself. A gym membership, means I can start living a healthy lifestyle. Go for classes, use the machines, carry weights…etc. Let’s just say the first few weeks was super exciting and I was so excited and “gung ho” to loose all my fats. My main motivation was to loose weight and see the results.

Months passes by and the visits lessens….

“Why never go to the gym anymore?”

“Busy lah!”

One main reason why people stop going to the gym is because of time constraints. People go to the gym less because of work commitments, family time and having the need to socialize.

For me, I found myself loosing interest in the prospects of going to a gym because whenever I go to the gym, I usually don’t know what I am doing. I really have no idea how to use those machines. It is not like I can afford a personal trainer as they are very expensive. If I could afford it, would be great, but how many of us actually would fork out that much money to get a personal trainer all the time.

I usually go on a  machine, put it to like 5-10kg weights and start doing it. I don’t know how many times I should do it and spend mindless hours in the gym trying to figure out how to use these machines. For the most bit, I usually find myself in pain afterwards because I carried too heavy or in a wrong manner. Then I stay in pain, wallowing for the next few days. My motivation would then lessen because really, how to go gym the next day when body in pain like that?

How many of you feel the same way when it comes to the gym?

So the other day, I was introduced to try out this gym called Contours Express. According to my source, all we need to do in this gym is workout for 29 minutes a day and we will see results in no time!

Amazing huh?

Off I go to try out this gym located at Kota Damansara. It is located in a shoplot on the third floor. So to get up to the gym itself would be a workout. Once I arrived, I was greeted by the friendly trainer named Tini. She got me settled in and asked me to put my stuff in the locker.

After that, I was greeted by Radziah. Before anyone can start at the gym, they’d have to go for a body fat analysis. I was super scared to go for this check as I know I have too much body fat for me to handle (shall not be disclosed!). This was done to gauge how much effort and time we need to put for the workout. For an additional amount of money, I also got a weight management plan where the trainer predicted how much calories i need to eat and how much i need to exercise to reach my desired weight goal. She then introduced me to the concept of the gym at Contours Express. The reason why it was called “express” was because the whole routine only takes 29 minutes each day and the best part of it, the routine was specially designed for women.

29 minutes, seriously?

Yeap, you heard it right. Contours Express’ system allows you to exercise for 29 minutes per day. So if you’re a busy woman and always in a hurry, hop in the gym and out within an hour and you’re set. Within that 29 minutes, you will get a whole body workout from strength training, cardio and flexibility, each machine at Contours Express is specially picked and arranged with a system where no one will actually have to wait for a machine at one time. Each person will start at the beginning and after 45 seconds, the music will change and you too will have to change stations.

Don’t worry about not knowing how to use the machines. The friendly trainers will always be around to coach you and teach you the proper way to use the specially made machines.

Up, down up down…after 45 seconds, “Change stations”

And another time….

This routine will last for 29 minutes. There are about 16 or so stations for you to go on twice and each will target different body parts and muscles of the body.

Specially made for the ladies!

Only for the ladies!

If you’re the type that is very shy to exercise in front of the other sex, this gym is perfect for you. Before entering the gym, there would be a sign outside stating “No Men Allowed!”. Each and everyone inside, including trainers are ladies, so you don’t have to feel intimidated by men. Furthermore, the state of the art machines at this gym is designed specially to fit women’s body frame, which are generally smaller than men. The weights on the machines are also broken down into smaller fractions as women usually don’t need such heavy lifting, well unless they’re part of the body building Olympic team!

Don’t you just love the color combination of the walls at this gym?

Cardio bicycles and elliptical machines for your workout.

With a combination of cardio, strength and flexibility workout, the machines and routine varies as you go along. There would be a step board (see below) in between the weights machine and you’d have to run up and down the board and do some aerobic exercise on the board. The aerobic routine also changes every 2 months or so. This is to ensure that the gym-goer does not get bored of the routines.

As you go along, the trainer at the gym will monitor your progress using a progress card. Each member gets one and as you go to the gym at all time, the trainer in charge jot down your weight and write down your heart rate to check your exercise level. After 6 weeks, the personal trainer will check and give you an update of how you’re coming along to reach your goals.

Success Stories

Don’t worry of you’re a busy 25 year old lady, a 45 year old mother of 3 or a 75 year old grandmother, the exercise routine is easy on the bones and there are levels of intensity which is varied for each unique individual. Contours Express has a wide range of women in the gym, including a 75 year old lady with osteoarthritis who can go through the 29 minutes of exercise in a breeze, while I suffer through the first round. I have no stamina at all and with a little exercise daily, this all can be improved, according to Radziah.

While I was there, I managed to meet a 30 something lady who started in February  - 78kg, went to Contours Express to workout for 3-4 times a week, 29 minutes daily and within 5 months, she has lost 12 kg which puts her now at 66 kg! Her total body fat has also reduced drastically. She says its not easy, but with a lot of effort, she managed! With a lot of diligence exercising and checking on what you need to eat daily, you can achieve your desired weight. It only takes a lot of effort and desire to stay healthy. Of course, she also has to control what she eats and eat within the calorie count.

If you’re always looking for ways to loose that weight and want some solutions, Contours Express can help. With their weight and meal management plan, they will monitor your every progress and give you results. You just have to go to the gym for 29 minutes, 3 times a week!

Express gym, affordable too?

If you are on the budget and don’t want to spend a lot on gym, Contours Express is perfect for you. This is because price at this gym ranges from RM79 – RM109 a month and you can come for unlimited times with personalized workout by a trainer and dietary advice with NO extra charges.

For more information, please do contact Contours Express as they can give you a full tour and explanation on how each machine works and what would work best for you.

Trainer Tini and Radziyah.

EXCLUSIVELY FOR EMMAGEM READERS!!

We are giving away free trial memberships for 3 lucky readers! Just tell us why you need to test this gym out and 3 randomly picked winners will get to try out the lovely gym!

PRIZE: 3 x FREE 1 week trial membership + personalized coaching, dietary advise & body fat analysis.

COMMENT ON THIS POST TO STAND A CHANCE TO WIN!

If you’re in a hurry to try out this gym, you can also try and test the gym out for RM5 per visit plus you will also get personalized coaching and dietary advise & body fat analysis.

Do make a visit to Contours Express, they’ll let you try the gym for a 1 month membership for only RM79.

Or, if you’re the type that want to try for a day, you can also do so at RM5

All you have to do is tell the person in charge you were sent by emmagem.com.

Term & Condition

• This trial sessions are for 1st time visitors only.
• Contest ends (A WEEK FROM PUBLISHING DATE)
• Please mention emmagem.com when you’re there.

Good Luck in your quest to stay healthy!

Contours Express is actually a franchise of women’s gym and it is available all over the world. This is the first of its kind in Malaysia and it is located in Kota Damansara, Selangor.

Contours Express
8-3 Jalan Pju 5/11
Dataran Sunway,
Kota Damansara
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel : (603) 6141 6846
Website: www.contoursexpress.com.my

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday : 8.30am to 9pm
Saturday : 10am to 3pm
Close on Sunday and Public Holidays

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