if you don't regularly go to the gym

[vi edit]

Heh. Nothing more humbling than being a gym rat thinking you're hot shit and then putting in an honest weekend of landscaping around your house and feeling aches and pains in muscles you didn't know existed.

 

[Farmer]

Because the P90x is only for people who want to be Athletes and it will make you good at doing what the p90x workout entails.

And so.... what is the benefit of the gym again?

 

[NikolaeVarius]

And so.... what is the benefit of the gym again?

Actually getting stronger.

 

[Farmer]

Actually getting stronger.

So you recommend heavy weight lifting for everyone? Even people who will absolutely never have to lift heavy weights?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

start going. seriously. It's the best thing that you will start doing in your life

no one will judge you in the gym

too many positives to count

only negative... cost? just don't eat out 3 times a month and there you go

i judge people with bad form.

the other day, there was a guy trying to do incline bench press, 225 pounds or so.
his back and ass were so far off the bench, the only part of his body in contact with the bench was his upper back.

i wanted to point it out to him that the flat bench was right next to him, not being used by anyone.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

So you recommend heavy weight lifting for everyone? Even people who will absolutely never have to lift heavy weights?

Yes, There are no downsides at all.

 

[Farmer]

Yes, There are no downsides at all.

And why is it that I can't lift weights at home, if I purchase a good set of freeweights ($100) and a cheap bench ($50)? As opposed to paying a monthly fee to attend a gym?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Why go to a gym? I have a treadmill in my living room, and a weight bar net to the TV cabinet.

If nothing else, do pushups and walk around the block.

I do not see the use in paying for something that I can get for free.

to check out the hot chicks at the gym.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

And why is it that I can't lift weights at home, if I purchase a good set of freeweights ($100) and a cheap bench ($50)? As opposed to paying a monthly fee to attend a gym?

You have a squat rack with 300+ pounds of weight? Two of each, increments of 5 pounds, 70-100+ pounds dumbbells?

 

[Farmer]

You have a squat rack with 300+ pounds of weight? Two of each, increments of 5 pounds, 70-100+ pounds dumbbells?

No, but none of that necessary.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

No, but none of that necessary.

It is when your exercises use them.

 

[Farmer]

It is when your exercises use them.

Sigh.

 

[NikolaeVarius]

Sigh.

Good for you?

 

[Whisper]

i judge people with bad form.

the other day, there was a guy trying to do incline bench press, 225 pounds or so.
his back and ass were so far off the bench, the only part of his body in contact with the bench was his upper back.

i wanted to point it out to him that the flat bench was right next to him, not being used by anyone.

Eh, I don't really have a problem with that considering so many people have horrible form. I figure if they're in there doing something, then it at least beats doing nothing, even if when they brag to their friends about "how much I can bench/curl," they're completely wrong.

The only issues I have with people at the gym--regardless of how long they've been going--is just a general lack of consideration and respect for other members. Re-rack your damn weights. Don't take up a piece of equipment for 30 minutes while you're talking to your friends instead of working out. Don't slam your dumbbells on the ground when you're finished with a set; if you can't control them on the way down, it's too much weight for you to begin with. Don't ask me how many sets I've got left when I'm in the middle of an actual set. Wipe your sweat pool off the bench when you're done with it. Don't monopolize the squat rack to do barbell curls when it's obvious there are people waiting to actually do squats. Etc., etc., etc.

As for p90x, it'll work great--as would doing an hour's worth of free weights at the gym five times a week while watching what you eat. The main benefits to the program are that 1) it's "pre-packaged," so it tells you what to do and how to do it, and 2) you can do it at home, so it appeals to those individuals who can't/won't get to a gym regularly.

 

[Beev]

Actually getting stronger.

I have no desire to be stronger. None. I'm strong enough to live very comfortably and see no need to bulk up or whatnot.

 

[shortylickens]

Been a member since last august. Seen little improvement.
Got more energy but my gut is still here.

 

[Farmer]

Been a member since last august. Seen little improvement.
Got more energy but my gut is still here.

Eating better is pretty important too. If you're worried about losing fat, cardio is what you should be doing.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I just bike a lot ... and do something entertaining outside that requires physical activity...hate paying for a gym.

 

[Zebo]

Street is free. Plus inclement weather is better than low metabolism climate control. All you have to buy is running shoes you wear out.

I was a gorilla when young, wish I was a scawnomopth as they live longer...no gym for me.

 

[shortylickens]

Eating better is pretty important too. If you're worried about losing fat, cardio is what you should be doing.

I did.
Didnt work.
Now I am trying to add muscle so I can burn more.

 

[Farmer]

I did.
Didnt work.
Now I am trying to add muscle so I can burn more.

At least 30 minutes a day of cardio (150+ BPM). This translates to most people as running 5K/~3 miles a day at jogging pace (8-9 minutes per mile), and maybe a rest day once a week.

If you do that and don't eat too much, and your metabolism is normal, trust me, you will lose fat like crazy.

 

[Zebo]

Yes, There are no downsides at all.

There are downsides. Bad on heart if you get big like some people do. Average life of pro football payer is 55 for a reason.

 

[Whisper]

There are downsides. Bad on heart if you get big like some people do. Average life of pro football payer is 55 for a reason.

I don't think you can really compare pro football to lifting heavy weights. Not many people who go to the gym regularly are in danger of sustaining multiple significant head traumas as well as the accompanying wear and tear on the rest of their body.

Although yes, if you lift and eat heavy to the point that you're walking around everyday at 300+ pounds, it's probably not very good for you.

 

[highland145]

Heh. Nothing more humbling than being a gym rat thinking you're hot shit and then putting in an honest weekend of landscaping around your house and feeling aches and pains in muscles you didn't know existed.

QFT.

Some years ago, roofed one weekend for my in laws. Thought I was hot shit until the second morning. Hamstrings......

 

[Gigantopithecus]

I was a gorilla when young, wish I was a scawnomopth as they live longer...no gym for me.

Is this a word? I googled it and the only result is this post.

Edit: On topic: swimming > any other single exercise.