Slayer-33
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Hahaha that's one way of doing it
is joining a gym worth it?
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Hahaha that's one way of doing it
FallingEdge
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of course it is.
get out, get your pump on, get swole.
get out, get your pump on, get swole.
Mr.Wreckless
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The shape you get into by walking and diet does not compare to the shape you get from weight training and diet.
Host Samurai
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Shit. I wish I paid $40 a month for my gym. Gotta love Equinox prices
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Superman00
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Even if he was skinny, 20lbs won't do anything. I'm skinny and I'm lifting like 200+ lbs(hammer strength bench press). Yet I have not put on a great deal of muscle. I use to do a lot of work out at home. Sure you can get lean and fit, but there is only so much you can do without heavy weights.
BobbyRobby
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i would start working out at home. get a pull-up bar, start doing body-weight exercises. go for a jog around the neighborhood. once you start to see some results, you'll gain motivation.
having to get dressed and drive to the gym is another barrier to working out, and that seems to be your problem at the moment.
then again the guilt of paying for a membership and not using it may be a good motivation also.
having to get dressed and drive to the gym is another barrier to working out, and that seems to be your problem at the moment.
then again the guilt of paying for a membership and not using it may be a good motivation also.
That's true, didn't think of it in terms of relativity.
Still, 20lbs x2 will only get you so far. And eventually you're gonna need to increase the weight to see continuing progress.
brianjones
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i cant think of many worse places than gyms
Oh definitely. He's just maintaining now though, I would guess. Which I can understand.
It won't do "anything" but it will do "something" if you had nothing there to begin with. But, let's stop to consider what a "great deal of muscle" is to the guy who posted that.. neither of us know, so what he got out of his 40lbs total could be more than enough for his tastes. Not everyone wants to lift heavy.
The Living Tribunal
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ay man ay man ay man
you wanna build some muscle man?
That's GOOD MAN!!!!!
you wanna build some muscle man?
That's GOOD MAN!!!!!
Yeah, it's totally worth it. Go sub.
You and I must have very different ideas of a great deal of muscular development.
That's cause you're using a bench machine. Get under the bar and start doing other heavy compounds to put on muscle.
Looking forward to going back to my local council-run gym this summer.
£20 per month, and there is a decent-enough gym (a little small, but I go in quiet hours, so doesn't bother me). Best part is the swimming pool and Sauna & Steam rooms though. Always an awesome Steam room session to look forward to after a workout.
£20 per month, and there is a decent-enough gym (a little small, but I go in quiet hours, so doesn't bother me). Best part is the swimming pool and Sauna & Steam rooms though. Always an awesome Steam room session to look forward to after a workout.
I'm speculating as to the situation of the original person who said that. It might not be a great deal to me, but maybe it's a great deal to him. It's possible he also meant to be "more defined" and not necessarily "more muscle mass". *shrug*
As a comment, you do NOT get all the exercise you need by walking around. You NEED some form of resistance training to stay healthy, especially as you age. Loss in bone density, muscle atrophy, nutrient partitioning, connective tissue strength, etc. You can do that at home (with compromises), but a gym is best for it as they have scalable equipment designed for that purpose.
Depends on the person. I'm a bad self motivator so getting up and working out or coming home and doing so if often times impossible. But it's REALLY easy to leave work and just head over to the gym before I go home.
I also like classes and don't really like figuring out my own regimen personally. So yea, gyms are good for me.
I also like classes and don't really like figuring out my own regimen personally. So yea, gyms are good for me.
To answer the question of the OP. I get by with my condo gym + some stuff at home (kettlebells I mentioned before). I would recommend, though, if you're looking at joining a gym.. inspect the locker room size. I fucking hate it when gyms have tiny cramped locker rooms with no room to change.
the money i put into it is exactly what keeps me from finding excuses not to go.
Also going to the gym is something i can use to postpone homework in good conscience.
"Hey, i'm doing something for my health, this can't be procrastination!"
you obviously have too much money. How about you send me 20$ for every day you miss a work-out?
triplestation
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i am in no way looking for any serious gains, as they call it
i was real satisfied with the results, though
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Deleted member 47027
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don't worry nobody stumbles on serious gains, they have to be planned
triplestation
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Superman00
Liverpool01
It's not a pulley machine though. It is still free weights. I don't do the benches cause it is massively pack at my gym and they are never free. Plus I hate doing heavy weights without a spotter and it is annoying to ask people to spot.
Although when I say I haven't put on a lot of muscle, my definition of a lot is different than the OP. lol
The Horror the horror
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I've been eyeing these dumbbells:
http://www.ironmaster.com/Quick-Lock-Dumbbell-System-75-lb-set-with-Rack.html
They're expensive, but they're solid and they save the trouble of having a dozen sets of dumbbells lying around the house.
You can do virtually any strength training workout with these dumbbells alone, for the exception of chest press exercises, which you'll need an additional bench for obviously, and maybe upper back.
http://www.ironmaster.com/Quick-Lock-Dumbbell-System-75-lb-set-with-Rack.html
They're expensive, but they're solid and they save the trouble of having a dozen sets of dumbbells lying around the house.
You can do virtually any strength training workout with these dumbbells alone, for the exception of chest press exercises, which you'll need an additional bench for obviously, and maybe upper back.
Also why you shouldn't go to the library if you don't want to get too smart.
FallingEdge
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we need a swole acceptance movement.
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This sounds like a lot of excuses.
You're talking about this, right?
That's a machine. It's not a free weight.
If your gym is packed 24/7, ask to work in. It's not hard.
You shouldn't need a spotter when you bench.
PenguinPoacher
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Lovely Salsa
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How do you know exactly what to do at the gym? Do you ask someone?
The Horror the horror
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This sounds like a lot of excuses.
You're talking about this, right?
That's a machine. It's not a free weight.
If your gym is packed 24/7, ask to work in. It's not hard.
You shouldn't need a spotter when you bench.
If you rep to failure, you do.
Mr. B Natural
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There's only one way to find out if a gym setting is for you and that is to try it.
Give it a sincere open minded month though, as you should for any new activity, to let your mind and body become accustom to the routine.
Give it a sincere open minded month though, as you should for any new activity, to let your mind and body become accustom to the routine.
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Deleted member 47027
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Use the internet, read Starting Strength or Practical Programming, and ASK SOMEONE. People are very helpful and want to help.
Why are you repping to failure every week?
FallingEdge
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time to post in the muscle appreciation thread
Bowflex has a similar setup that goes on sale @ SlickDeals.net pretty often.
I'd search the forums, IIRC they get good reviews.
Zoe
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Or you're about to hit your max on linear progression.
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Lovely Salsa
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Well, internet is useless since I have my body limitations
I guess i should hire a PT for the first times?
I'll give you one tip: for the first two months, pay either monthly or by visit. It might cost you double the price, but at least you won't be locked in for a full year if you decide you no loner want to go. So many people stop going after a few months and end up having to pay for a full year because they signed to a commitment.
shindoku21
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Some other alternatives to the gym is getting involved in a new sport or activity. Bike riding, basketball, surfing, hiking, learning a MMA...
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