What Are Your Gym/Fitness/Routine Moans?
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SunnyD said:
Pete102 said:
Playing cards. Effing. Playing cards.
Crossfit bunch (again) took things up a level this morning by basing there workout (im assuming) on a deck of cards laid out RIGHT IN FRONT of the bloody weights tree. Leaning over to get a 25kg plate is an easy way to pull your back (not a problem for me however, being powerfully built and all that).
At one point I counted no less than 8 pieces of gym equipment being 'used' as part of their little routine. Not to mention the abhorrent amount of space they take up doing things that look like a burpee but arn't quite a burpee.
Why are they even in your normal gym if they're crossfitters? Are they lost? Crossfit bunch (again) took things up a level this morning by basing there workout (im assuming) on a deck of cards laid out RIGHT IN FRONT of the bloody weights tree. Leaning over to get a 25kg plate is an easy way to pull your back (not a problem for me however, being powerfully built and all that).
At one point I counted no less than 8 pieces of gym equipment being 'used' as part of their little routine. Not to mention the abhorrent amount of space they take up doing things that look like a burpee but arn't quite a burpee.
I'd rather train with a specific routine planned out rather than picking exercises at random right before doing them. I guess for them it's just fitness training rather than improving one very specific area. I mean if you only draw 10 cards and by chance they're all upper body strength work and you do it the next day getting roughly the same exercises, it's a bit daft.
Personal trainers utilizing several bits of equipment with a client, its chaos when there are a few of them going and it is busy.
Went for a swim instead and the noisy woman with poor music was shouting at ladies who suit a more aquatic exercise regime, was like swimming in a Manatee disco, one lane cordened off (appropriate word there, some larger people in there, like that Corden bloke) very choppy.
Blokes who do nothing but sit, looking a bit creepy in the Jacuzzi, for hours.
Went for a swim instead and the noisy woman with poor music was shouting at ladies who suit a more aquatic exercise regime, was like swimming in a Manatee disco, one lane cordened off (appropriate word there, some larger people in there, like that Corden bloke) very choppy.
Blokes who do nothing but sit, looking a bit creepy in the Jacuzzi, for hours.
chris watton said:
My wife has asked me to go with her to her gym on Saturday evening, and I said yes (this will be an experience..)
Will I be considered a puff for bringing my gloves, knee wraps, belt and BB foam pad (for heavy Squats)?
You'll have to pick people off the floor when they see: (1) appropriate depth squats and (2) heavy weights used with full ROM. Will I be considered a puff for bringing my gloves, knee wraps, belt and BB foam pad (for heavy Squats)?
There are 3 people I see squatting properly in my local gym. 1 of them is a competitive powerlifters who works there, so that leaves 2 actual punters.
Centurion07 said:
Maybe it wasn't a normal gym and Pete is...ONE OF THEM!!! 
- plot twist*
It's a little confusing as to why they are there since we have a dedicated crossfit gym in the town which I believe is the same price.
Since this is a moans thread, I'll put people who are too lazy to put plates back where they belong into the hat. I train at 6am most mornings, usually it's ok but this morning they were everywhere. Not enough to send me over the edge but still annoying.
On the plus side, hit a new deadlift PB of 232kg. It wasn't pretty, but it went.
olly22n said:
This thread does always serves to confirm that a home gym is the best and only option.
Apart from looking at fanny the gym seems to offer zero benefits!
To accumulate the range of equipment a decent gym holds, would take many, many years of £25/month.Apart from looking at fanny the gym seems to offer zero benefits!
I realise that many will 'pfft' at needing anything other than a barbell and eight plates... but the benefits of a wide range of kit are huge.
My PT is amazed how quickly my body gets used to a particular exercise, and then crashes and burns when I change to something new. So keeping me bouncing round a wide variety really helps.
olly22n said:
This thread does always serves to confirm that a home gym is the best and only option.
3 of my mates have a home gym, 2 of them are not serious about it, 1 is and continuously is updating and adding equipment, great as he is very generous and lets us use it a fair amount however I couldn't justify the £0000's of pounds it would take me to construct and kit out a home gym. I would also be downgrading to lesser equipment and a less focused atmosphere!So its not the best and only option for me it would be a worse and compromised option!
I think if you choose wisely (no cheap crap that could ultimately kill or maim..), a home gym can be a viable option. I have yet to use a commercial gym, so cannot comment on the quality of equipment (which I am sure is very good). The only thing I would like is a cable crossover machine, but haven't the room. I am not left wanting for variety of most exercises, though. I think I have spent around £2.5k all together, including a leg press/hack squat machine.
I guess in the end, it all depends on just how dedicated and disciplined you are. (And having the space for a decent set-up)
I guess in the end, it all depends on just how dedicated and disciplined you are. (And having the space for a decent set-up)
Edited by chris watton on Thursday 23 February 11:21
I'm thinking about this home gym stuff myself... I figured I'd just need an Olympic bar, weight plates, a rack and bench... and perhaps something to put on the floor to protect it if a weight was dropped.
When I go to the gym now I either only do the big compound lifts, or an equivalent machine workout if I CBA or don't have time. Surely you could get a setup for the home that wouldn't cost the earth just to do some deadlifts, squats, bench press, rows, and overhead presses?
When I go to the gym now I either only do the big compound lifts, or an equivalent machine workout if I CBA or don't have time. Surely you could get a setup for the home that wouldn't cost the earth just to do some deadlifts, squats, bench press, rows, and overhead presses?
TameRacingDriver said:
I'm thinking about this home gym stuff myself... I figured I'd just need an Olympic bar, weight plates, a rack and bench... and perhaps something to put on the floor to protect it if a weight was dropped.
When I go to the gym now I either only do the big compound lifts, or an equivalent machine workout if I CBA or don't have time. Surely you could get a setup for the home that wouldn't cost the earth just to do some deadlifts, squats, bench press, rows, and overhead presses?
One of the biggest complaints my step-son has about the gym he uses if the fact that he can never get to do his full 5x5 workout, as the racks are always in use and there's nowhere in the open he can use just the barbell for Deadlifts, Presses and Rows. There are a plethora of single exercise machines, but if you just want to a basic 5x5 (which I think is the best routine for beginners and even intermediates who want to add strength and muscle), it's not that easy. When I go to the gym now I either only do the big compound lifts, or an equivalent machine workout if I CBA or don't have time. Surely you could get a setup for the home that wouldn't cost the earth just to do some deadlifts, squats, bench press, rows, and overhead presses?
chris watton said:
One of the biggest complaints my step-son has about the gym he uses if the fact that he can never get to do his full 5x5 workout, as the racks are always in use and there's nowhere in the open he can use just the barbell for Deadlifts, Presses and Rows. There are a plethora of single exercise machines, but if you just want to a basic 5x5 (which I think is the best routine for beginners and even intermediates who want to add strength and muscle), it's not that easy.
I'm quite lucky with my gym as I get to go on a lunch time so generally I can get on the racks and whatnot, but if I went after work I'm sure I'd have no chance. Its not always that convenient for me to go on a lunchtime so I end up not going. I follow a similar routine to your step son when I get the chance / time, so that was my thinking behind getting a basic rack/bench/barbell setup in a spare room at home. Personally, I'm not really into anything more complex than this routine anyway, as I reckon its a good one for an every day person to follow.I'm greatful that my gym has 6 of the olympic rack things (power rack with platform for dropping weights). I do all of my 5x5 on it. When I first went their they had 10 of them all upstairs but then removed 4 and moved it into a downstairs area of the gym and converted the old place into some stupid crossfit area with loads of those light up/button machines that test your speed/reflexes.
TheJimi said:
TRD, do you have the motivation to train yourself at home?
As for lunchtime training not always being convenient, why not train before work in the morning?
I think I probably would be OK training at home. I train alone at the gym anyway and never really speak to anyone so I don't really need anyone else to help motivate me. I quite like the idea of not being subjected to many of the things written in this thread As for lunchtime training not always being convenient, why not train before work in the morning?
As for morning training, no chance, I am about as far from a morning person as its possible to get
I tried once or twice in the past but felt I was weaker and less coordinated than normal and I didn't enjoy it.Oddly, I push harder when I'm at home. I can make any noise I want plus am not subjected to the usual pop noise that they play on the PA. I hate wearing earphones to listen to music when training so they're not an option. I suppose I could just bring a BT speaker in and piss everyone else off with my music.
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