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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone like working out at the gym ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

fuck that shit, those places suck the soul out of you, if you wasn’t depressed before you walked through the door, you would be by time you leave.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with Sulaco.

I can't go at the gym, I tried once but it was full of stereotyped people looking at themselves in the mirror while pushing weighs.

I prefer my sport at home than doing it in front of people anyway

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Yep I'm in there two or three times a week. I used to train at home for years with free weights, I was in reasonable shape then but wanted better results so signed up to a decent gym

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By *eansayianMan
over a year ago

oxford

"fuck that shit, those places suck the soul out of you, if you wasn’t depressed before you walked through the door, you would be by time you leave."

really? the gym keeps me sane, if i didnt go to the gym i'd be like everyone else in the UK and be down the pub most eve's! most of whom end up having numerous health issues by the time they get to 50! im like fuck that shit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yep I'm in there two or three times a week. I used to train at home for years with free weights, I was in reasonable shape then but wanted better results so signed up to a decent gym

You honestly can get very good result if not better with only bodyweight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yep I'm in there two or three times a week. I used to train at home for years with free weights, I was in reasonable shape then but wanted better results so signed up to a decent gym

You honestly can get very good result if not better with only bodyweight"

and the correct diet

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"Yep I'm in there two or three times a week. I used to train at home for years with free weights, I was in reasonable shape then but wanted better results so signed up to a decent gym

You honestly can get very good result if not better with only bodyweight"

I do enough of that through the military as their PT is all based around press ups, lunges, running and marching long distances while carrying a lot of kit. The gym is purely for me to grow "vanity muscles"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yep I'm in there two or three times a week. I used to train at home for years with free weights, I was in reasonable shape then but wanted better results so signed up to a decent gym

You honestly can get very good result if not better with only bodyweight

Yes I get your point but I honestly think you can get big (no pun intended haha) with bodyweight only, and as Sulaco underlined it, the right diet

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By *pfornaughtyfunMan
over a year ago

merseyside

I have just changed my profile ,am even in the gym on my holidays i find it de stresses me so plus I also enjoy the gym so that's why I go the gym!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, I don't enjoy the gym, even though I go three times a week. I'm just there to stay alive..

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By *pfornaughtyfunMan
over a year ago

merseyside

"No, I don't enjoy the gym, even though I go three times a week. I'm just there to stay alive.."
ok cool each to there own I guess !

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

I’m starting a gym next month with a personal trainer and I’m hoping he is going to kick my arse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m starting a gym next month with a personal trainer and I’m hoping he is going to kick my arse"

he will for £80 an hour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I workout it’s a drug to me and even more so after Xmas when you got to knock a few pounds off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy sexercise more

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Each week I do:-

Dance - 3 hours

Zumba - twice a week

Pilates - twice a week

All at proper venues.

Love it all and it keeps me sane esp dance....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Each week I do:-

Dance - 3 hours

Zumba - twice a week

Pilates - twice a week

All at proper venues.

Love it all and it keeps me sane esp dance....

Pineapple?

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By *ily Con CarneTV/TS
over a year ago

Cornwall

I like the new machines that they have at my gym

... they dispense chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks... marvellous

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By *eedsortingMan
over a year ago

Radley

I like it. But then my focus is on aerobic exercises rather than weights. I like being able to work out in a dry environment where I have a choice of equipment. Sure, there is a smattering of narcissistic members but they don't bother me - I don't really give a shit. Their choice. The other bonus is that my gym has a sauna which I LOVE winding down in after my workout. Just wish I had the time to go more often

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I enjoy sexercise more

You look like you do yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drive to the gym, get the lift upstairs and jump on the running machine and then the stepposizer, then drive home.

I enjoy being in an environment with mirrored walls and bad lighting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont like it but its only thing my body can cope with now im too old for rugby truth is it bores the shit out of me

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I go to the gym 3-4 times a week.The last 3 months I have changed my routine I now do 20 - 25 minutes on the bike doing a fat burning bike ride then 4 sets 10 - 12 reps on 2 - 3 of the weight resistance machines.I feel stronger yet lighter.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Never go to a gym. I prefer to walk/run outside in the fresh air. It does not cost a penny either.

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By *rEmmanuel8Man
over a year ago

london

I agree with what most of you are saying. Although I go to the gym 5 times a week and stay there for 2 hours minimum, it is exactly what you think of it.

Egos walking around, creeps, pervert and insecurity filled individuals.

However you can find this in nearly any social environment. I guess it appeals to different crowd, everyone have their own reasons to attend.

You meet some good people and you meet some dickheads but the main point is that you do it for yourself.

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

I wish, can’t walk far, so gym is a definite no no

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anybody that does not like the gym environment has a battle bigger on thier hands than the dislike of the gym or exercise itself. I hate exercising. But I love the gym, they are two entirely different things. It amazing how anyone can find something negative in something so positive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gym? Is that at all similar to Pub?

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I agree with Sulaco.

I can't go at the gym, I tried once but it was full of stereotyped people looking at themselves in the mirror while pushing weighs.

I prefer my sport at home than doing it in front of people anyway"

I hate the gym but love the studio classes at the gym - I need someone bossing me about to work out. I love the trainers who can get at every target muscle without equipment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d imagine there’s one or two people here that work out.

Shag is probably already there

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Bike daily, run 2-3 times a week, resistance/balance 2 times per week at home, long walks at weekends a gym? Nah, don't need it.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"I’m starting a gym next month with a personal trainer and I’m hoping he is going to kick my arse

he will for £80 an hour

I don't know what the rates are like where you live.

But I've never met a PT who charges that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m starting a gym next month with a personal trainer and I’m hoping he is going to kick my arse

he will for £80 an hour

I don't know what the rates are like where you live.

But I've never met a PT who charges that "

For £80 an hour I’d want them to lift the weights for me, rub me down afterwards and I’d be disappointed if I wasn’t Olympic athlete shredded by the end of the year

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

"I’m starting a gym next month with a personal trainer and I’m hoping he is going to kick my arse

he will for £80 an hour

I don't know what the rates are like where you live.

But I've never met a PT who charges that "

You haven’t charged me yet

Back at gym tonight so I might need you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wife and I go to the gym 5 times per week at least

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go a couple of times a week. looking nice = feeling nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 times a week, powerlifting. Squat Monday, Bench Wednesday and deadlift Friday.

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By *mber DextrousWoman
over a year ago

Devon

I love the gym, wish I could make it over more often. I think you need to find the right gym though, they can vary a lot in terms of core clientele which can make them intimidating/posey/unappealing.

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By *ackDanielsWhiteRabbitMan
over a year ago

Halifax

"fuck that shit, those places suck the soul out of you, if you wasn’t depressed before you walked through the door, you would be by time you leave.

I'm in the pub most nights. Still have a half decent body, eat healthily and excercise at home.

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough

I don't particularly like exercise but I do like being healthy. Must admit I've been slacking lately so need to get back into the gym to shift these pounds.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The gym is a fashion statement these days. It's 'cool' to go to the gym. I prefer going early in the mornings.

Sad times. Hence why steroids have become so popular, along with clearasil and Viagra

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go to gym every morning...Jims cafe!!..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ll report back in January

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By *ily Con CarneTV/TS
over a year ago

Cornwall

"Never go to a gym. I prefer to walk/run outside in the fresh air. It does not cost a penny either."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the gym. It’s an effort to go sometimes but always feel better afterwards. I only do the classes though.

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By *ily Con CarneTV/TS
over a year ago

Cornwall

"fuck that shit, those places suck the soul out of you, if you wasn’t depressed before you walked through the door, you would be by time you leave.

I'm in the pub most nights. Still have a half decent body, eat healthily and excercise at home.

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By *etite HandfulWoman
over a year ago

Chester

I love going to the gym but I am not fanatical about it but saying that you need to do some exercise to keep healthy I couldn't just drop into couchpotatoisim

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I agree with what most of you are saying. Although I go to the gym 5 times a week and stay there for 2 hours minimum, it is exactly what you think of it.

Egos walking around, creeps, pervert and insecurity filled individuals.

However you can find this in nearly any social environment. I guess it appeals to different crowd, everyone have their own reasons to attend.

You meet some good people and you meet some dickheads but the main point is that you do it for yourself."

This...

I'm nearly fifty and I intend to reach seventy, so the gym assists in the stress and cardio dept...

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

No gym for me but I swim a mile 2 or 3 times a week. It clears my brain while keeping fit.

I walk past the gym windows on the way there and see people huffing and puffing but it's not for me. Did try years ago though.

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By *ily Con CarneTV/TS
over a year ago

Cornwall

"fuck that shit, those places suck the soul out of you, if you wasn’t depressed before you walked through the door, you would be by time you leave."

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

3-4 times a week. Love the weights, learning to tolerate other bits too. Aren't that many egos at mine, and they're easily ignored. I'm there to work out not interact.

Does great things for mental health, chronic pain, etc.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"I like the new machines that they have at my gym

... they dispense chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks... marvellous

Aw for a few quid more hang round out side I'm sure you could get crack cocaine too xxx ha ha

I enjoy the gym ,I enjoy yoga I enjoy working out , I enjoy outside activities , I enjoy bodyweight home exercises, I enjoy climbing mountain biking and surfing , I enjoy the positive hormones that exercising produces and I enjoy the amazing things my body can do and hope that the gym will aid me along with cooking a tasty nutritious and varied diet to enjoy doing very stupid enjoyable things for as long as possible

I have zero idea why many ridicule the gym life usually by endorsing or condoning short term quick pleasure fixes and lounging ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The gym is one of those "to-do" things I never get around to. I just don't know where I'd find the time.

Luckily I have a pretty active 3 year old who keeps me fit!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"fuck that shit, those places suck the soul out of you, if you wasn’t depressed before you walked through the door, you would be by time you leave.

Thumb all you like

Lifting weights is one method of tackling depression

See hormones above

I again always find the demonstration of disdain towards a positive a very strange reaction?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I used to be a gym hater. Different strokes for different folks. But don't put others down or demonise everything about it.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"I’m starting a gym next month with a personal trainer and I’m hoping he is going to kick my arse

he will for £80 an hour

I don't know what the rates are like where you live.

But I've never met a PT who charges that

You haven’t charged me yet

Back at gym tonight so I might need you

"
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And I never will my lovely, well maybe a cheeky kiss or 2

I like to help my friends x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all"

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

There's a compliment there somewhere ha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

There's a compliment there somewhere ha

he knows it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

Haha,thanks Nora,I don't think the young uns will appreciate that but ta

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

Leaf taken!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ni.

i dont go anywhere near a gym

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never thought I'd ever say this but I love it. Not the dragging my arse down there, or the exercise itself, but the fantastic mood boost afterwards. If I stop going for a couple of weeks, I feel miserable. Beats happy pills by a mile!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love it.

Especially classes. They push me more. I can get lazy on my own sometimes. Combat and legs bums n tums.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never thought I'd ever say this but I love it. Not the dragging my arse down there, or thwime exercise itself, but the fantastic mood boost afterwards. If I stop going for a couple of weeks, I feel miserable. Beats happy pills by a mile!"

I feel the same after a swim,I feel great,all loose so to speak,and it refreshes your head

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

There's a compliment there somewhere ha

Iv just realised she called me an old codger!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I feel the same after a swim,I feel great,all loose so to speak,and it refreshes your head"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

There's a compliment there somewhere ha

Iv just realised she called me an old codger!!!"

I thought I’d got away with that too easy!!!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I love watching my body change. And overcoming harder and harder things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent most of my adult life doing one form of exercise or another,from circuits to muay thai,tought aerobics for years,I just swim now,no impact at all

And what a bod for an old codger! These young uns should take a leaf out of your book

There's a compliment there somewhere ha

Iv just realised she called me an old codger!!!

I thought I’d got away with that too easy!!!"

Haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As the years go by it gets harder ( recovery time ) but there again one must keep going to beat gravity

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I go to the gym normally a few times a week. Sort of force of habit. But I no gym bunny, just like to maintain a certain level of core fitness and not become the size of a house (complete with garage and attic conversion). I sort of have a responsibility to the kids to stay healthy and set a good example. But lately I wonder why I pay and go to the gym. There is lots of great exercise you can door outdoors and with the minimum of equipment. So I am contemplating cutting the gym lose and going back to basics with my training. But then I also remember how nice the pool is at the gym.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I go to the gym normally a few times a week. Sort of force of habit. But I no gym bunny, just like to maintain a certain level of core fitness and not become the size of a house (complete with garage and attic conversion). I sort of have a responsibility to the kids to stay healthy and set a good example. But lately I wonder why I pay and go to the gym. There is lots of great exercise you can door outdoors and with the minimum of equipment. So I am contemplating cutting the gym lose and going back to basics with my training. But then I also remember how nice the pool is at the gym."

Calisthenics training

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sexercise lol

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

Calisthenics training

Huge admirer of those who can perform calisthenics

I climb, free run and a wannabe gymnast I have rings hanging at work

I'm fairly strong but no where near as strong as the cali guys and girls

Long story short , it is often touted that no need for a gym use body weight training

Now despite being a huge advocate, the real fact is without a lot of knowledge and understanding training with body weight is actually too hard for most and they give up too soon

Making body weight exercises easier requires an understanding of biomechanics

Ironically many gyms exist to provide lighter weights and progressive exercises to build up to body weight training

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Calisthenics training

Huge admirer of those who can perform calisthenics

I climb, free run and a wannabe gymnast I have rings hanging at work

I'm fairly strong but no where near as strong as the cali guys and girls

Long story short , it is often touted that no need for a gym use body weight training

Now despite being a huge advocate, the real fact is without a lot of knowledge and understanding training with body weight is actually too hard for most and they give up too soon

Making body weight exercises easier requires an understanding of biomechanics

Ironically many gyms exist to provide lighter weights and progressive exercises to build up to body weight training

Pull ups being a perfect example. Not many people can comfortably do sets of 10. It's a massive compound move, the same as most body weight exercises. Hence why people avoid them!

Going to the gym you end up isolating muscle groups, which has it's on set of benefits. Compound training covers a handful of muscle groups so you reap the rewards!

Either way, you only get one body so you may aswell look after it!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Fitness is amazing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Went gym at 6am was amazingly satisfying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I heard the best diet is the fab/pof/tinder one

Burns off all them calories

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Deadlifts tonight, broken now

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By *urity555Man
over a year ago

south west

In the gym all day everyday .. I own one

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By *igtattooedbeardedGuyMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

Hell no, I'm in between sets as I type, but in my gym/garage. Barbell, dumbbells and a squat rack is all I need. Too self conscious for the gym and can't be arsed with all the "bro" lifting shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We used to go to our local gym but then invested in a home gym and have everything we need there. Both of us enjoy weight training and have bikes for the summer months. Lots of places to ride in Surrey.

Sexersize is my personal favourite though.

Eski xoxo

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Hell no, I'm in between sets as I type, but in my gym/garage. Barbell, dumbbells and a squat rack is all I need. Too self conscious for the gym and can't be arsed with all the "bro" lifting shit."

The bros are full of it and easily ignored. The impressive ones aren't trouble.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone want a nice massage ?

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By *eedsortingMan
over a year ago

Radley

"We used to go to our local gym but then invested in a home gym and have everything we need there. Both of us enjoy weight training and have bikes for the summer months. Lots of places to ride in Surrey.

Sexersize is my personal favourite though.

Eski xoxo "

Seems to be working pretty well for you two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone want a nice massage ?"

You need help

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