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

So looking for someone to be a gym buddy. I need to get back to it but struggling to push through the usual “get my arse into gear”. I used to attend the gym with a friend but they moved and work got manic. So looking for someone who can’t push me to make that last lift as well as spotting for them…..

Suggestions anyone?

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By *nkyCplCouple
over a year ago

Northampton

Make friends in your local gym, most of us are a friendly bunch. Failing that I’d advise doing a couple of a PT sessions.

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

Thanks for the advice.

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By *wocomeasoneCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Everyone there for the same thing I’ve made loads of friends just chatting to people there you will find people to train with

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

You can normally get some assistance from gym staff if it's on your last set. But you could always use lighter weight and rep them out which builds strength

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

You may also want to say what area you are in for the buddy to know.

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

So it’s around High Wycombe area…..but if the company is right then I’d be willing to travel … pre work out is a great way to stay awake driving lol

Thanks

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

It’s the “until fail” sets….. they you know you would like a spot….

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

Of you can get people off the headphones lol

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Try free local ads, perhaps even at your gym. Also go to the classes there, whilch provide an easier forum for getting to know people. The staff are probably a good resource and might introduce you to people they think or know are looking for the same thing.

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Keenan eye out for regulars that are in the same day/time as you. Setting up a routine/times with a training partner is the hardest part

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By *exandthesuburbans83Couple
over a year ago

EASTBOURNE

Getting started is always the hardest part. Go, build up social rapport. We enjoy the gym as it also social. Problem is, we are always a bit horny after because of the post workout buzz. Not sure if anyone else gets that. Guess it's the endorphins and lycra lol

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By *moothGrooveWoman
over a year ago

Durham

I'd go with you if you were closer. Do a few classes, they're great for getting talking to people and then you can go from there.

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

"So looking for someone to be a gym buddy. I need to get back to it but struggling to push through the usual “get my arse into gear”. I used to attend the gym with a friend but they moved and work got manic. So looking for someone who can’t push me to make that last lift as well as spotting for them…..

Suggestions anyone?"

So I recently got back into going to the gym, and signed up with a PT. She puts sessions onto an app for me, and then I record the reps etc I managed and can take pics and vids of my progress. It works really well for accountability. Because I tend to go at the same times to the gym, I've now kinda made a couple of "gym friends" - other folk who are usually there at the same time as me. I quite look forward to a wee chat now lol! But, yeah- maybe see about PT sessions to begin with and that will help you get started

Mrs

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

Thanks for the advice !!

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

Suggestions anyone?"

Hire a professional coach with a proven track record. Whether it’s body building, CrossFit, powerlifting, whatever find a coach and a good gym full of like minded people

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

My advice join a local gym not one miles and miles away will just be another excuse not to go

Find a time your comfortable with lots of 24hr gyms now

I like morning before work just better for me and my work schedule and makes me feel great at work

After work I have no motivation and it’s to busy , people like different things

I also like working out later about 10 or 11pm nice and quite but not to quite that you worry if you drop something your stuck their until the morning (would depend on your personal gym)

People are friendly and you soon work out who isn’t interested in socializing, but may only be while there working out

I don’t like anybody talking to me while I’m in the zone as they say, but I think I’m pretty sociable before and after

If you getting talking to people you will soon hook up with somebody

Or you may just like it on your own you soon get on a routine where it becomes the normal and like most of who live the gym becomes depressing when you don’t go

Different t for different people but as Nike says just do it

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