Hitting the gym: A waste of time or well worth it?

Neamhshuntasach · 21-10-2009, 22:08

Was talking to mates earlier while watching the United game and the topic of going the gym came up as they were heading out tonight. But i said no as i like to get to the gym early in the morning. 2 of them began giving me stick saying it's a waste of time and a load of bóllix. But i was arguing back that it's a hobby. And it's as much a waste of time as when i run around with a hurl in my hand for 70 minutes. They're both Kate Moss skinny so i think it's just an insecure thing with them as i could deadlift Australia outta the southern hemisphere. So the discussion earlier just got me curious about how many see it as a waste or worth the effort? Seems to be a lot of new comers to my gym recently. Maybe Irish people are ready to lift more than just pints.

**Frada** · 21-10-2009, 22:10

Worth it, I would reckon. Far more so than any of the other stupid sports like soccer et al.

Not that I go or anything.

*Gummy Panda* · 21-10-2009, 22:10

I have a feeling this thread won't end well...

LazyFingers · 21-10-2009, 22:11

SQUATS AND MILK IS HOW I THINK (while in teh gym)!

minidazzler · 21-10-2009, 22:12

I don't go, but if you know what you are doing and have a goal it's worth it.

mikemac · 21-10-2009, 22:14

Gym can cost hundreds and hundreds a year

Buy a good pair pair of runners and get fitted for them is about €120
Set of weights and bench in Argos is maybe €150
Instant money saver
If you swim just go to the local council pool, most counties have one.

But best of all is a few quid a week to play soccer on a pitch with friends once or twice a week

jumpguy · 21-10-2009, 22:14

Could be just a jealousy thing like you said. Personally I think if going to the gym (or exercising itself) makes you happy/healthy it's worth doing. What's wrong with that? Gives you a sense of well-being.

Newcomers to the gym? Winter is setting in and the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting worse. That drives alot of people to the gym.

Personally I prefer sports or jogging to the gym. Anything open-air really. Feels better and it's free.

*My name is URL* · 21-10-2009, 22:15

Gyms are for suckers

you can do everything they offer and more for free or a fraction of the cost in your own time, and in a much more relaxed enviroment

WeeBushy · 21-10-2009, 22:16

It's worth it if you like going to the gym. It's not worth it if you don't.

/thread

Abigayle · 21-10-2009, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gummy Panda

I have a feeling this thread won't end well...

AH... it's a given!

OT: I do like the gym, but much prefer getting exercise outdoors.

**pickarooney** · 21-10-2009, 22:34

I couldn't think of a worse place to spend my free time.

thomond2006 · 21-10-2009, 22:34

Continously fapping to lose weight FTW!

itsallaboutheL · 21-10-2009, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by InkSlinger67

Internet champions a.k.a. 3K+ posters on Boards, get enough excercise as it is with all this typing and fapping

He'll deck me for this!

If he doesn't i'll have a crack!!

sky88 · 21-10-2009, 22:35

i think its only worth it if you like it no point in trying to force yourself to go to the gym. id like to join a gym but i cant afford one right now so i just go to a park and run

bluto63 · 21-10-2009, 22:36

I went to the gym and was lifting weights for about 2 years. It didn't give me a lot of muscle and took up a good bit of time. I decided it wasn't worth it

21-10-2009, 22:08	#1
Neamhshuntasach Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ballytempleroche Posts: 1,388 Adverts \| Friends	Hitting the gym: A waste of time or well worth it? Was talking to mates earlier while watching the United game and the topic of going the gym came up as they were heading out tonight. But i said no as i like to get to the gym early in the morning. 2 of them began giving me stick saying it's a waste of time and a load of bóllix. But i was arguing back that it's a hobby. And it's as much a waste of time as when i run around with a hurl in my hand for 70 minutes. They're both Kate Moss skinny so i think it's just an insecure thing with them as i could deadlift Australia outta the southern hemisphere. So the discussion earlier just got me curious about how many see it as a waste or worth the effort? Seems to be a lot of new comers to my gym recently. Maybe Irish people are ready to lift more than just pints.

21-10-2009, 22:10	#2
Frada Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Galway Posts: 9,313 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Cool Vids & Pics & Links	Worth it, I would reckon. Far more so than any of the other stupid sports like soccer et al. Not that I go or anything. __________________ We're gonna raise a fuss and we're gonna raise a holler. "I love doggy style, You cant beat a good pounding from behind, and I love feeling his balls flapping off me!! " I'm wishing my life away.

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Gummy Panda Rub my belly Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mystical Bamboo forest Posts: 7,890 Adverts \| Friends	I have a feeling this thread won't end well... __________________

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LazyFingers Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Volcano Posts: 514 Adverts \| Friends	SQUATS AND MILK IS HOW I THINK (while in teh gym)! __________________ My Balls Are The Size Of A Dynamite Satchel Of Pain! And that's quite big

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minidazzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cork. Posts: 6,485 Adverts \| Friends	I don't go, but if you know what you are doing and have a goal it's worth it. __________________ MLIA\|skippy\|badass\|Postsecret\|FML\|Lolocaust When life gives you lemons.....Ask for salt and TequilaLady time!!

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mikemac Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,955 Adverts \| Friends	Gym can cost hundreds and hundreds a year Buy a good pair pair of runners and get fitted for them is about €120 Set of weights and bench in Argos is maybe €150 Instant money saver If you swim just go to the local council pool, most counties have one. But best of all is a few quid a week to play soccer on a pitch with friends once or twice a week

21-10-2009, 22:14	#7
jumpguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Checkpoint Charlie Posts: 4,300 Adverts \| Friends	Could be just a jealousy thing like you said. Personally I think if going to the gym (or exercising itself) makes you happy/healthy it's worth doing. What's wrong with that? Gives you a sense of well-being. Newcomers to the gym? Winter is setting in and the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting worse. That drives alot of people to the gym. Personally I prefer sports or jogging to the gym. Anything open-air really. Feels better and it's free. __________________ "Trent looked at his trousers a bit of mud was on them. Now he was really mad someone was going to pay. €3.50 for dry cleaning and a karate chopped face."

21-10-2009, 22:15	#8
My name is URL So ronery.. Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5,370 Adverts \| Friends	Gyms are for suckers you can do everything they offer and more for free or a fraction of the cost in your own time, and in a much more relaxed enviroment __________________

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WeeBushy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The fairer side Posts: 1,204 Adverts \| Friends	It's worth it if you like going to the gym. It's not worth it if you don't. /thread

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pickarooney Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: France Posts: 7,516 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Creative Writing	I couldn't think of a worse place to spend my free time. __________________

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thomond2006 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limerick Posts: 3,681 Adverts \| Friends	Continously fapping to lose weight FTW! __________________ 27/8/2009 - 1/11/2009 Lest we forget.

21-10-2009, 22:35	#14
sky88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 590 Adverts \| Friends	i think its only worth it if you like it no point in trying to force yourself to go to the gym. id like to join a gym but i cant afford one right now so i just go to a park and run

21-10-2009, 22:36	#15
bluto63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dublin/London Posts: 1,567 Adverts \| Friends	I went to the gym and was lifting weights for about 2 years. It didn't give me a lot of muscle and took up a good bit of time. I decided it wasn't worth it __________________ 'I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy'

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