So who here trains in Raw Condition Gym?

COH

I'm only asking because..

A - It would be nice to arrange an in-house meet-up/training session as mentioned in the off-topic thread

B - If I know who you are I can probably hook you up with discounts etc. because I'm basically a modern day Mother Theresa with traps :cool:

C - I like helping people with their training when I'm in and not busy, despite my security-detail appearance

Reply (...or PM me if you are shy!)

EDIT - Or just 'like' this post!

Stench Blossoms

Me

Theresalwaysone

When I move up I shall definitely be.

Beside Aussie BBQ is the only reason.

GorillaRising

I always wondered how those 'meet up' training sessions would work...presumably it would only work if you were doing the same routine as the other person...?

..Or have I missed something

Alf Veedersane

GorillaRising wrote: »

I always wondered how those 'meet up' training sessions would work...presumably it would only work if you were doing the same routine as the other person...?

..Or have I missed something

We'd all crowd around the piece of equipment and cheer on whoever is using it.

There'd be lots of high fives and slapping of asses.*





*There may not be slapping of asses.

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Alf Veedersane wrote: »

We'd all crowd around the piece of equipment and cheer on whoever is using it.

There'd be lots of high fives and slapping of asses.*





*There may not be slapping of asses.

There will definitely be ass slapping.

Alf Veedersane

Clay Wonderful Monster wrote: »

There will definitely be ass slapping.

I didn't want to second guess the intentions of others.

But it is affirmation of good squatting so why not.

thegreatiam

I would consider joining but the ass slapping issue is holing me back.

Can someone confirm the ass slapping policy?
is it encouraged/mandatory?
Firm or playful but with erotic undertones?
Is it one slap per person, or one slap per hand/lift?

Actually, im looking for a new gym after my holidays in oct, and RAW is on my shortlist. Might come down and check it out in a few weeks.

Alf Veedersane

thegreatiam wrote: »

I would consider joining but the ass slapping issue is holing me back.

Can someone confirm the ass slapping policy?
is it encouraged/mandatory?
Firm or playful but with erotic undertones?
Is it one slap per person, or one slap per hand/lift?

Actually, im looking for a new gym after my holidays in oct, and RAW is on my shortlist. Might come down and check it out in a few weeks.

Just say 'nohomo' and everyone knows your intentions are pure then.

GorillaRising

One slap on the ass per rep I reckon. Anything more is just gratuitous.

thegreatiam

but what if my intentions arent pure? its all too confusing

COH

Guy's ... as much as I'm happy for you to spot each other in the showers while everyone else trains can we keep this (even remotely) on topic please

Just joined (online) last night so hopefully my first day will be Saturday or Sunday. Looking forward to it!

Zombienosh

I frequent said establishment.

indeed.

GorillaRising

COH wrote: »

Guy's ... as much as I'm happy for you to spot each other in the showers while everyone else trains can we keep this (even remotely) on topic please

Sure. Any chance of a serious answer to my question then? I'm genuinely curious...

RacoonQueen

Had actually just been looking at this again the other day. Not sure I can remember how to lift .


Stenchy you can slap my ass.

GorillaRising

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Had actually just been looking at this again the other day. Not sure I can remember how to lift .


Stenchy you can slap my ass.

Resisting the urge to drag the thread off topic again.

COH

GorillaRising wrote: »

Sure. Any chance of a serious answer to my question then?

People can train anything they like tbh. Some people look for advice on technique, some people that are doing the same thing in their respective programming (squats etc.) generally clump together, some may decide on a group workout on the day (first boards beers there was a bit of an overhead-pressathon with the fat bar) but it was all very impromptu.

I'm not looking to regulate anyone's training.. just for the guys and girls that are already members there to get to know each other, bounce idea's off each other have some banter and know that I'm not as unapproachable as I look lol!

GorillaRising

COH wrote: »

People can train anything they like tbh. Some people look for advice on technique, some people that are doing the same thing in their respective programming (squats etc.) generally clump together, some may decide on a group workout on the day (first boards beers there was a bit of an overhead-pressathon with the fat bar) but it was all very impromptu.

I'm not looking to regulate anyone's training.. just for the guys and girls that are already members there to get to know each other, bounce idea's off each other have some banter and know that I'm not as unapproachable as I look lol!

Sounds fun! Though my shape has improved (still wouldn't write home about it!!) I'd be nowhere near hardcore as some of you folk!

COH

GorillaRising wrote: »

Sounds fun! Though my shape has improved (still wouldn't write home about it!!) I'd be nowhere near hardcore as some of you folk!

None of us are hardcore.. not even remotely so! Chances are that anyone that genuinely believes they are hardcore needs their head examined... with a barbell... by me

Alf Veedersane

GorillaRising wrote: »

Sure. Any chance of a serious answer to my question then? I'm genuinely curious...

No ass slapping for you then.

Alf Veedersane

COH wrote: »

I'm not as unapproachable as I look lol!

This is true.

You once said "How's it goin' at opening time.

conzy

I'm the token ginger, usually there before work, seen you there a few times but dat "security-detail appearance" put me off saying hi :pac:

PauloConn

Sounds like a good idea although i also train early mornings where social skills aren't functioning normally and i may respond with grunts and gestures.
But if there's some gathering esque event then pencil me in

Hanley

COH wrote: »

Guy's ... as much as I'm happy for you to spot each other in the showers while everyone else trains can we keep this (even remotely) on topic please

COH for mod.

Dathai

thegreatiam wrote: »

I would consider joining but the ass slapping issue is holing me back.

lel

I hear RAW has new equipment. I must return.

Alf Veedersane

Dathai wrote: »

lel

I hear RAW has new equipment. I must return.

It's even the right colour!

COH

conzy wrote: »

I'm the token ginger, usually there before work, seen you there a few times but dat "security-detail appearance" put me off saying hi :pac:

I wasn't aware we had changed our no ginger policy :pac: (says the bald guy!)

Say hello next time pal

Alf Veedersane

I've noticed that the music has been better in the last week or so.

I'd prefer silence to that dance music...

Nervous Wreck

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I've noticed that the music has been better in the last week or so.

I'd prefer silence to that dance music...

There was a time last summer when I'm pretty sure I heard that song "I've never been afraid of the highest heights" on repeat for days on end. When Troy's controlling the tunes, you get some nice metal. Much more appealing!

Stench Blossoms

Just put headphones on and stop moaning you bunch of bitches.

Alf Veedersane

Nervous Wreck wrote: »

There was a time last summer when I'm pretty sure I heard that song "I've never been afraid of the highest heights" on repeat for days on end. When Troy's controlling the tunes, you get some nice metal. Much more appealing!

It wouldn't be a Linkin Park fan by any stretch of the imagination but Numb/Encore was on when I walked in last weekend and it really got me in the mood to work hard!

Alf Veedersane

Stench Blossoms wrote: »

Just put headphones on and stop moaning you bunch of bitches.

How very dare you!!!!

amazingemmet

I too show up there from time. I'm game for a meet up.

While we're doing music suggestions, some death metal would be nice, its proven to increase your deadlift by 53% so its functional too.

What time does everyone train at? and what's your general gym demeanour.

Alf Veedersane

amazingemmet wrote: »

What time does everyone train at? and what's your general gym demeanour.

Early, preferably.

B*llixed and/or doing the thousand-yard stare...

Zombienosh

amazingemmet wrote: »

While we're doing music suggestions, some death metal would be nice, its proven to increase your deadlift by 53% so its functional too.

I agree with this and also Hardcore.

PauloConn

amazingemmet wrote: »

While we're doing music suggestions, some death metal would be nice, its proven to increase your deadlift by 53% so its functional too.
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Yeah, it's a welcome change to get some metal goin on alright. Nothing like a bit of Slipknot to get you in liftin mode on a saturday morning

Da Za

I'm in but really depends on the day - I assume a Saturday and depends on where I am.

gymfreak

Ye lot are making the rest of us boardsies feel left out

COH

gymfreak wrote: »

Ye lot are making the rest of us boardsies feel left out

Awww there there... shut up

Alf Veedersane

gymfreak wrote: »

Ye lot are making the rest of us boardsies feel left out

Don't feel left out.



Feel inferior.

gymfreak

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Don't feel left out.



Feel inferior.

Pfffffffffffffft.

Ill just go train in my gym with its beautiful eleiko plates and bars :P

COH

gymfreak wrote: »

Pfffffffffffffft.

Ill just go train in my gym with its beautiful eleiko plates and bars :P

Yeah....


Alone...


Singing 'All by myself' between sets

brownej

COH wrote: »

Yeah....


Alone...


Singing 'All by myself' between sets

In fairness she'll have those beautiful Eleiko bars and plates to keep her company.

They really are the business....

Stench Blossoms

When are we having a meet up?

Alf Veedersane

Diageo have Arthur's Day. Raw should have Gainz Day.

amazingemmet

RAW wrote:

Every day is Gainzz day when you train at RAW!!!!!

Tomorrow?

COH

I'll be there in spirit while in reality I'll be sitting on my couch all day dying hungover

Alf Veedersane

COH wrote: »

I'll be there in spirit while in reality I'll be sitting on my couch all day dying hungover

I could learn from that. But I don't get hangovers. Never did. I know it's a consolation to people when I say that so I like to bring it up from time to time.

amazingemmet

You're just not drinking enough then.

Alf Veedersane

So i just left and there was no meet up. I think.