Gym Etiquette

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  • I would never pay to work out. Jogging outside, push-up and sit-ups can be done anywhere.

    You're right for the most part, much can be accomplished with pretty much nothing at all. I've exceeded my bodyweight on exercises like dips, push ups, sit ups, and pull ups to gain strength and keep growing, so additional weights are necessary, as well the variety of exercises is also necessary to break through plateaus when your body adapts to what you're doing.

    The steam sauna at the end is something I really look forward to, it extends the cardio effect quite nicely.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    You're right for the most part, much can be accomplished with pretty much nothing at all. I've exceeded my bodyweight on exercises like dips, push ups, sit ups, and pull ups to gain strength and keep growing, so additional weights are necessary, as well the variety of exercises is also necessary to break through plateaus when your body adapts to what you're doing.

    The steam sauna at the end is something I really look forward to, it extends the cardio effect quite nicely.
    So that link to the online book/methodology you posted the other day, is it something you've used as a guide or similar with success?
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Well if I wore rubber boots I think all the gay guys would start hitting on me... :D

    Actually it's bad enough I get watched sometimes when a few of them are together. They like what they see I guess.

    Wanna hear the grossest thing ever? I used to go to a worlds gym downtown close to the gay district, and they actually had to close down the hot tub because all guys kept having sex in the hot tub to the point that all the jizz kept clogging up the filter. How's that? :D

    yowza...glad I never used it.
    But you would know your feet were going to be ok.

    I have to say, you did it. You really did relay the grossest story EVER.
    Who in their right mind would use a communal hottub???? :eek:
    I have to say, I just got back from my gym...it is pretty clean but I am always so afraid to go into the shower area as I KNOW I will find something gross.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    piss down the drain,,it all goes to the same place

    They are all pipes!!!!

    Different pipes go to different places!!!

    They are all pipes!!!!
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    I hate it when a woman who's twice the size of me wants to know if I want to buy two tickets to her 'gun' show.
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  • They are all pipes!!!!

    Different pipes go to different places!!!

    They are all pipes!!!!

    I'll get a plumber in here right now!
  • HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,160
    Wanna hear the grossest thing ever? I used to go to a worlds gym downtown close to the gay district, and they actually had to close down the hot tub because all guys kept having sex in the hot tub to the point that all the jizz kept clogging up the filter. How's that? :D

    yowza...glad I never used it.


    Holy Shit thats a lot of Jizz ......WTF did you guys have Peter North working out there? :eek: :p
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  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    Hawkshore wrote:
    Holy Shit thats a lot of Jizz ......WTF did you guys have Peter North working out there? :eek: :p

    LOL!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • Rygar wrote:
    So that link to the online book/methodology you posted the other day, is it something you've used as a guide or similar with success?

    I can't remember which one exactly, but the transformations of the week/month stories is some really good information to digest for workout routine suggestions and diet. Excellent actually.
    Everyone is different, and it depends on what your goals are. Different methods work for different people. You have to find what works best for you, However, the basics are pretty much the same, eat above your base metabolic rate to gain mass, eat below it to lean out.

    Weight training is just something to cause damage to your muscles. The harder your train, the more muscle fibers are damaged. The strength improvements, and growth comes not when you're working out, but resting and repairing. The better you rest and repair, the quicker you'll see results. This is why diet is paramount (not to mention top quality stress free rest and relaxation). That's all Arnold did...work out like a madman then go lounge and sleep on the beach all day. It's pretty basic in principle. Just make sure to work as many muscle fibers as possible per given exercise as this triggers your body to produce the most testosterone naturally. Avoid the isolation machines as much as possible and keep to the free weights for this effect.

    Certain exercises are going to give you the best bang for the buck like squats, deadlifts, (and benchpress). Like the saying ...if you want huge arms do your squats.

    bodybuilding.com has a lot of excellent hardcore articles to browse through after reading burn the fat feed the muscle by Tom Venuto. Those two sources will tell you pretty much everything you need to know.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    I can't remember which one exactly, but the transformations of the week/month stories is some really good information to digest for workout routine suggestions and diet. Excellent actually.
    Everyone is different, and it depends on what your goals are. Different methods work for different people. You have to find what works best for you, However, the basics are pretty much the same, eat above your base metabolic rate to gain mass, eat below it to lean out.

    Weight training is just something to cause damage to your muscles. The harder your train, the more muscle fibers are damaged. The strength improvements, and growth comes not when you're working out, but resting and repairing. The better you rest and repair, the quicker you'll see results. This is why diet is paramount (not to mention top quality stress free rest and relaxation). That's all Arnold did...work out like a madman then go lounge and sleep on the beach all day. It's pretty basic in principle. Just make sure to work as many muscle fibers as possible per given exercise as this triggers your body to produce the most testosterone naturally. Avoid the isolation machines as much as possible and keep to the free weights for this effect.

    Certain exercises are going to give you the best bang for the buck like squats, deadlifts, (and benchpress). Like the saying ...if you want huge arms do your squats.

    bodybuilding.com has a lot of excellent hardcore articles to browse through after reading burn the fat feed the muscle by Tom Venuto. Those two sources will tell you pretty much everything you need to know.

    Right on, thanks for the info. I started reading some of the stuff you linked to the other day.

    I have the lounging mastered, so I'm a step ahead already.
  • TrixieCat wrote:
    But you would know your feet were going to be ok.

    I have to say, you did it. You really did relay the grossest story EVER.
    Who in their right mind would use a communal hottub???? :eek:
    I have to say, I just got back from my gym...it is pretty clean but I am always so afraid to go into the shower area as I KNOW I will find something gross.

    I have another gross hot tub story. My ex used to live in a condo with a lot of old people (like 85% senior citizens). So they have an indoor pool, weight room, hot tub, sauna etc.. So I jump in the hot tub one day and after a few minutes I begin to realize the foam had bits of stuff in it, and the more I moved around and rubbed up against the sides the more noticable it became.

    So I'm like wtf? then I realize holy shit it's freaking dead skin, so I rubbed the side of the tub with my hand and a there was a thick film of dead skin scum that came off. Holy shit! All those the old people were melting apart in that damn thing. Oh man, I had the longest shower after that.

    Old people soup!
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    mookie9999 wrote:
    2. Gym Music. To avoid going deaf prematurely I generally keep my IPOD turned down to a medium volume level. This also allows me to hear if the gym actually plays a decent song now and again (they don't). So imagine my suprise the other night when I heard something that sounded a bit off. I hit pause on my player to hear the sweet and tasteful sound of 2 Live Crews "Pop That P*ssy". Nice guys, nice.

    OMG! Yes!! :D I *HATE* that. And, of course it's impossible for them to play anything I would actually enjoy.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    I have another gross hot tub story. My ex used to live in a condo with a lot of old people (like 85% senior citizens). So they have an indoor pool, weight room, hot tub, sauna etc.. So I jump in the hot tub one day and after a few minutes I begin to realize the foam had bits of stuff in it, and the more I moved around and rubbed up against the sides the more noticable it became.

    So I'm like wtf? then I realize holy shit it's freaking dead skin, so I rubbed the side of the tub with my hand and a there was a thick film of dead skin scum that came off. Holy shit! All those the old people were melting apart in that damn thing. Oh man, I had the longest shower after that.

    Old people soup!
    :eek:
    What is wrong with you????? I just asked what person in their right mind would use a communal hot tub and it's you! :p
    I think that is grosser, in a way. Oh lord.....
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • fanch75fanch75 Posts: 3,734
    Hawkshore wrote:
    Holy Shit thats a lot of Jizz ......WTF did you guys have Peter North working out there? :eek: :p

    LMAO, Peter North. LOL. I haven't heard that name in a while. I wonder what he's doing in 2008.
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  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    OMG! Yes!! :D I *HATE* that. And, of course it's impossible for them to play anything I would actually enjoy.

    Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge 2Live Crew fan :rolleyes: but there's a time and place for everything, and I haven't figured out yet where the appropriate time and place for "Pop That...." is. Perhaps if Hugh Hefner ever opens a gym.
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    I have another gross hot tub story. My ex used to live in a condo with a lot of old people (like 85% senior citizens). So they have an indoor pool, weight room, hot tub, sauna etc.. So I jump in the hot tub one day and after a few minutes I begin to realize the foam had bits of stuff in it, and the more I moved around and rubbed up against the sides the more noticable it became.

    So I'm like wtf? then I realize holy shit it's freaking dead skin, so I rubbed the side of the tub with my hand and a there was a thick film of dead skin scum that came off. Holy shit! All those the old people were melting apart in that damn thing. Oh man, I had the longest shower after that.

    Old people soup!

    You better hope it was skin! My gf works at a nursing home and you wouldn't believe the amount of STD's floating around there from all the senior orgies that take place!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    mookie9999 wrote:
    You better hope it was skin! My gf works at a nursing home and you wouldn't believe the amount of STD's floating around there from all the senior orgies that take place!
    His two hot tub stories made me a little sick...
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    mookie9999 wrote:
    Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge 2Live Crew fan :rolleyes: but there's a time and place for everything, and I haven't figured out yet where the appropriate time and place for "Pop That...." is. Perhaps if Hugh Hefner ever opens a gym.

    He did...it's call "Dating 3 chicks".
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • mookie9999 wrote:
    You better hope it was skin! My gf works at a nursing home and you wouldn't believe the amount of STD's floating around there from all the senior orgies that take place!


    Ohhhh dude...nooo don't tell me that...

    I feel dirty all over again. :D
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • TrixieCat wrote:
    :eek:
    What is wrong with you????? I just asked what person in their right mind would use a communal hot tub and it's you! :p
    I think that is grosser, in a way. Oh lord.....

    I'll try anything twice. :D
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

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  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    Once when I was in Jr. High I sat in a hot tub for about an hour and it burned my balls. Skinned hardened and peeled off. Not kidding.
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  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    Ohhhh dude...nooo don't tell me that...

    I feel dirty all over again. :D

    Follow these two steps and all will be fine:

    1. Immediately take a "Silkwood" bath.
    2. Never go into another public hot tub for as long as you shall live!!!!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • AmentsChickAmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Once when I was in Jr. High I sat in a hot tub for about an hour and it burned my balls. Skinned hardened and peeled off. Not kidding.

    I'd say "ouch"...but I think that would be the understatement of the year.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Once when I was in Jr. High I sat in a hot tub for about an hour and it burned my balls. Skinned hardened and peeled off. Not kidding.


    Dude...that's is f-in hilarious!...and the timing was perfect. The chlorine must have burned your balls.

    please come again... :D
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

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  • LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    1) some people need/want to do more

    2) in extreme hot (>90) and cold (<20 and ICE!), running outside blows.
    I LOVE running in the snow. The cold air feels fresh on my lungs. It gets the blood circulating better, plus running outdoors gives you much more to see, especially if you live in the city near the lake... you can always avoid the heat by jogging really early or late in the day.

    Besides, ever watch Rocky IV? Nuff said. :D
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    I LOVE jogging in the snow. The cold air feels fresh on my lungs. It gets the blood circulating better, plus jogging outdoors gives you much more to see, especially if you live in the city near the lake.

    If I jogged where I live I would be hit by a cab within a couple of minutes.
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • I LOVE running in the snow. The cold air feels fresh on my lungs. It gets the blood circulating better, plus running outdoors gives you much more to see, especially if you live in the city near the lake.

    I love running in the snow too. My favorite temperature to run in is in the 30s. but when it gets to the teens and single digits, it is just too hard to breath and to wear warm enough clothing. ice is a problem for me though, i can barely make it to the T in the morning when there's ice, let alone run on it.

    I also don't run outside when it's over like 80, 85. I don't enjoy it at all. my body swells up something awful too.

    but regardless, I do a ton more for my workouts than running, push ups, and chin ups. I lift a lot, I do a lot of cross training, I just need a gym.
  • Steve DunneSteve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    Dude...that's is f-in hilarious!...and the timing was perfect. The chlorine must have burned your balls.

    please come again... :D

    I didn't know what to do. Couldn't show my mom that's for sure!!! I actually had to peel it off over the span of a day or two. just raw skin underneath. pure agony. worst pain i've ever felt. It was 10 years before I stepped into a hot tub again. 'ouch' was an understatement.

    in keeping topic intergrity - i hate it when people stand there after their workout and stare at others still doing there thing while downing some energy drink acting like it's the nectar of the gods. morons.
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  • I didn't know what to do. Couldn't show my mom that's for sure!!! I actually had to peel it off over the span of a day or two. just raw skin underneath. pure agony. worst pain i've ever felt. It was 10 years before I stepped into a hot tub again. 'ouch' was an understatement.

    in keeping topic intergrity - i hate it when people stand there after their workout and stare at others still doing there thing while downing some energy drink acting like it's the nectar of the gods. morons.

    Oh man that sounds brutal. They might have used an oxidizing non chlorine setup. I've had a bad case of nipple burn once but that's about the extent of my erogenal damage.

    There is this one guy who wears a head to toe shiny satin speedo russian mafia track suit and I think goes to the gym just to sip his drink and watch people. The guy might pull off two sets in an hour, but he doesn't really ever talk to anyone. He just watches while pretending not to.

    Maybe he's trying to soak up the workout through his eyes for his own little "workout" later.. :p
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • My advice? never go to a Gym in January. Wait for the new year's resolution people to give up and move on.
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