Ludus Magnus

This is a gym for iron man! After trying out so many gyms I decided it was time to try something a little bit different. With every other gym I would rock on up for two weeks then get so bored of the same old routine then I would find myself stuck in a contract that I can’t get out of for another 6 months. So when my workmate told me about ludus magnus I was excited. I have only been there for one session but I am looking to buy a concession pack for 12 sessions. The 12 pack expires after 3 months so it means I can go in my own time and once the sessions are finished it is up to me to buy another pack. The fact that the first session is free means that you get to try it out and if it isn’t for you, you can walk away.

My friend and I have coined an affectionate term for Ludus Magnus — Ludicrous Madness. This gives you some idea of how we feel about this. I just don’t even know where to start. I chose the ‘gym’ category, but it really is like nothing else — it’s so so much better than a gym.
Since I was about 15 I have been a massive exercise fan, and I’m always looking for something new to try out. A guy at my work had been going to Ludus Magnus for months and he is in very good nick so when a deal came up for 30 days, I jumped at the chance.
I turned up to small but well equipped room that admittedly smelled of sweat and had the vibe that something very serious was about to happen.
A very buff guy writes that days circuit on the big blackboard and basically you just do as many rotations of the circuit in the 45 minutes as you can. I love this way of exercising — you get the fun group vibes that act as a powerful motivation, but everyone is so focused on their own workout that no one is watching you.
The music pumps, the guys yell encouragement and everyone has an awesome time.
Seriously, it is really hard, but it is the best form of exercise I’ve ever done. The next day i felt muscles I never even knew I had, and the workout is completely different everyday. I would way rather go nuts here for 45 minutes than stroll around a gym slightly bored for 2 hours.
If you’re looking to spice up your routine i cannot recommend this enough.