SquiddyCracker
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I just ask them if they got many sets left, and if they only got 1 left I leave them be and wait, or I ask if I can jump in- between his sets.
is joining a gym worth it?
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Bam Bam Baklava
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I thought this was about the merits of a gym not the merits of exercise.
Slayer-33
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I know dat feel. I can't look at the bench press w/out having to get a new sports coat.
You are trying to hard.
Apeopleman
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Well joining a gym, and exercising are two acts followed by similar responses, IMO
SquiddyCracker
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Is it just me or are most of those dudes not fully extending their arms while curling?
Apeopleman
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They're sacrificing form so they can lift more weight
SquiddyCracker
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Yeah.
Anyway, OP, once you do end up joining the gym because you want muscles and a hot physique, make sure you listen to this while you get your pump on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY_kYPhrd8c
Gyms definitely aren't worth it. Most of the claims and attacks by gym rats are just supposed to intimidate you into believing theirs is the only way to be healthy and happy.
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A More Normal Bird
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lolwat. How is doing a handstand push-up going to help you move heavy things without fucking up your back? How is pistol squatting up the stairs going to improve your bone density? Unless you're a gymnast or hoping to join a circus, what the hell is the benefit of a human flag?
I actually bought a set of gymnastics rings recently. I mostly use them for pull-ups because that's the only way they don't hurt my shoulders, but I'm also practising things like L-sits and the like because they're fun. Bodyweight and free-weight training both have their positives and negatives, but the most effective strength development tool currently in existence is the barbell. The idea that it's somehow inferior because it's a manufactured device or because there are powerlifters who can't do single legged squat backflips into handstand pushups is unfounded gibberish.
Count Dookkake
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bro. we play diablo 3 together. I made a sick sale yesterday. you can take my advice. going to a gym works wonders. just going, you don't even have to lift. you can receive gains by osmosis. just tap a swole bro on the shoulder, bam, SHOULDERS. i'm not even kidding. that's how I got strong as fuck for my body weight. I'd post a picture, but gaf can't handle me right now.
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Pretty much this.. and there's a lot you can work with at the gym.
I've been going since February, and... well, here's my before and after.
I know the pictures aren't proportionate with the frames, but I did it with a cheap android app...
Salvor.Hardin
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So I've been working with a personal trainer at a gym for about a month and a half now and I'm finding it to be really useful. My chest muscles are particularly weak so it's neat to have someone to push me towards a few extra presses and pushups than I would normally consider.
I do want to begin working on my core, but my exercise schedule is broken down into bicep/tricep, shoulders, back, chest, with a day or two of cardio in the week.
I do want to begin working on my core, but my exercise schedule is broken down into bicep/tricep, shoulders, back, chest, with a day or two of cardio in the week.
Then either tell your trainer you want to do abs, or add them in yourself. Trainers only have a limited amount of time to help you. Do abs on your own- p90x ab ripper x is fantastic.
Anyways I think you should str train first, but whatever gets you in the gym is a good thing
Man, everyone says that! Haha.
It is not a bad idea, but i think a better investment for you would be to get a good quality stationary bike and some weights. Because the biggest problem most people tend to face when joining a gym is during the cold months of the year, that is also when the gyms are most empty.
Everyone joins a gym during the summer because everyone needs to cut a few kg's off to look better, but once it gets cold people tend to slack more.
That, and well people tend not see immediate results, so they quit because they get demoralized.
With a bike at home and some weights you can make your own program that suits you the best, while still enjoy your entertainment, regardless of the time of the year or how far the gym is away from you.
You do not need a guide on how to ride a bike (especially a stationary one!) nor do you need much of a guide to lift weights, its not rocket science, there are just a few good tips in general, keeping a good posture etc.
Everyone joins a gym during the summer because everyone needs to cut a few kg's off to look better, but once it gets cold people tend to slack more.
That, and well people tend not see immediate results, so they quit because they get demoralized.
With a bike at home and some weights you can make your own program that suits you the best, while still enjoy your entertainment, regardless of the time of the year or how far the gym is away from you.
You do not need a guide on how to ride a bike (especially a stationary one!) nor do you need much of a guide to lift weights, its not rocket science, there are just a few good tips in general, keeping a good posture etc.
Count Dookkake
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I've been thinking about going to the library, but I don't want to get too smart.
SquiddyCracker
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Bravo!
Deathmistress
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I think going to the gym is completely worth it if you go. The comraderie of sweating towards your goals and having the ability to ask someone a question or for a spot if need be really helps. However, fuckarounditis can kick in at the gym as much as at home. I tried doing Insanity and body weight stuff at home and the boredom killed me in a couple months.
Oh wow. That was great.
All that's missing is "Gym trainers hate him" and random yellow highlighting.
This.
For the money your spending at the gym, you could be paying down a nice home gym setup, but that is only if you're disciplined enough to use what you buy.
Also, the other part of the equation is managing what you eat. After you're spending time and money on the gym I find it much easier to convince myself not undermine my work by eating the wrong things.
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SquiddyCracker
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So what did you decide in the end, OP?
Join a gym and do something constructive with your time, or sit home and masturbate all day?
Join a gym and do something constructive with your time, or sit home and masturbate all day?
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Deleted member 47027
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why is this either/or
MrToughPants
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triplestation
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i bought a magnetic stationary bike and i already have free weights at home
i will be hitting these 5 days a week at a monthly charge of $0
i can continue to masturbate too which is one of my favorite hobbies and i don't have to wait to come home to do it either
no travelling to the gym, no need to change in a locker room upon entering/exiting, no ron
i tried the opiates stuff before and i can tell you first hand that its a scam, its basically a sugar pill it makes you uppity for an hour or two and then you have to take another one.. and before you know it you are all out and have to order again
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What kind of "free weights" do you have?
triplestation
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triplestation
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they do make my arms look good in conjunction with push ups and pull ups
i have a built-in shake weight which i use at least 5-6 times a day
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Deleted member 17706
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Pull-up bar is definitely a good start.
I got one of those last summer and was able to make some good improvements in conjunction with other body weight exercises (air squats, wall presses, push-ups, planks).
You'll definitely hit a limit, though, and barbell training will be the next logical step. I'd definitely recommend giving the gym another consideration when you reach that point.
I got one of those last summer and was able to make some good improvements in conjunction with other body weight exercises (air squats, wall presses, push-ups, planks).
You'll definitely hit a limit, though, and barbell training will be the next logical step. I'd definitely recommend giving the gym another consideration when you reach that point.
You must be lying. I have seen the commercial. The fatty in the ads went from potbelly to six pack in just 3 months, man! 3 MONTHS!
triplestation
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i am not trying to get big
i guess if i wanted to pursue serious body building then a gym would be more suitable
for my needs what i got is more than sufficient
yeah well the pills came with this little pamphlet of a few eating guidelines and recommended exercises and so the sugar must have helped to supplement that, intentional or not its quite genius this opiates method
get people high on a little sugar and tell them to eat right and exercise
i guess if i wanted to pursue serious body building then a gym would be more suitable
for my needs what i got is more than sufficient
yeah well the pills came with this little pamphlet of a few eating guidelines and recommended exercises and so the sugar must have helped to supplement that, intentional or not its quite genius this opiates method
get people high on a little sugar and tell them to eat right and exercise
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triplestation
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excuses!!!!!!! you are lazy!!!!!!!!!!!!
youre not gonna get 22 inch arms overnight
so just go to them damn gym and quit being lazy
instead of working out at home with 20 lb weights and pullup bars and exercise bikes go to the gym and get more or less the same results with heavier weights but just pay a monthly fee
Well. He lost weight, which is cool. You don't need a gym or any form of exercise to lose weight.
Different strokes, I have a squat rack, 500lbs of olympic weights, bench, lat pull down machine, dumbells from 5-75 lbs, olympic bars, curl bars, etc and I'd still rather go to the gym every day. Rarely ever work out at home.
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