Annoying Gym Behaviour - Mk2(?)

Grateful Dread · 09-04-2018 11:46AM

Blacktie. wrote: »

That stuff not decent quality for an alright price?

Yeah but for me it's just the whole protein supplements branded thing I don't particularly like about that stuff. It's naff.

caviardreams · 09-04-2018 12:44PM

Blacktie. wrote: »

That stuff not decent quality for an alright price?

It actually is! I bought a couple of long sleeve tops that have worn great. They are completely plain with just a tiny MP in the bottom left (you don't even see it as the fabric kinda crunches up hiding it, and anyway it is only the size of a one euro coin at most so you would not know where it was from). They are really nice tops and fit great, but their heavily branded stuff can be way OTT. In fairness I think they are moving away from that clothes-wise.

Those girls gymshark seamless leggings are EVERYWHERE and from a girl I asked who had them there is not much support/compression in them at all, and the fabric is poor quality.

bladespin · 09-04-2018 12:49PM

Guilty, wear AC/DC or Guns n roses T shirts when I train, not a member of either TBH - hangs head

brianblaze · 09-04-2018 01:33PM

bladespin wrote: »

Guilty, wear AC/DC or Guns n roses T shirts when I train, not a member of either TBH - hangs head

BUT do you wear a full school uniform with the AC/DC shirt? Then you're the musical equivalent of an FKW

Mink · 09-04-2018 01:39PM

caviardreams wrote: »

Those girls gymshark seamless leggings are EVERYWHERE and from a girl I asked who had them there is not much support/compression in them at all, and the fabric is poor quality.

Ah crap was going to try these. Surprisingly the Tesco gym leggings have really good quality material, wide waist band and seem to be lasting well.

Transform · 09-04-2018 02:23PM

picked these up in every available colour on ali - https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-2xu-compression-tights.html

fantastic quality and proper compression

Id buy more skins if they were not so expensive

Ush1 · 09-04-2018 02:42PM

Do compression tights actually help performance?

Transform · 09-04-2018 02:48PM

Ush1 wrote: »

Do compression tights actually help performance?

for me performance no not really, recovery yes but again thats just what i get from them.

Leggings are not the same as compression

Alf Veedersane · 09-04-2018 02:52PM

Leggings and leg warmers help performance.

If you're performing Olivia Newton John's Let's Get Physical.

BGozIE · 09-04-2018 02:59PM

This may have already been said and is general fitness behavior rather than gym behavior ( but it needs to be said!:pac: ).

People who a) take steroids and get into good shape or b) work hard and get into relatively good shape, thinking they are some sort of life guru and posting inspirational life quotes on social media and generally giving life advice - please stop, you are in shape, you are not Ghandi.

I swear I'm not bitter...

bladespin · 09-04-2018 03:12PM

brianblaze wrote: »

BUT do you wear a full school uniform with the AC/DC shirt? Then you're the musical equivalent of an FKW

Nah, the shorts won't fit anymore.

ButtersSuki · 09-04-2018 03:53PM

Seriously, is there a machine more abused/misused in a gym than the Lat Pull Down Machine?

This morning I saw two different people attempt to variously touch their backs or necks on the floor as they used it. That, coupled with the violent swinging motions and accompanying grunting were a delight to behold. If I were the type to bring my phone into the gym I'd have had 2 great uploads to Gym Fails on YouTube.

Best part was one of the staff within 10 feet of both of them saying nothing. :rolleyes:

Note: I've learned from experience not to try and "help" someone with their technique, no matter how friendly or well intentioned you are.

as_mo_bhosca · 09-04-2018 08:44PM

Loading up the Smith machine with ca. 120kg of plates, doing an "exercise" that can only be described as the bastard offspring from an unholy union of shrugs, rack pulls and calf raises, which moves the bar about 6cm, all while hogging 3 sets of dumbbells doing some sort of circuit that involves lat pull down, chest press and shoulder press. For 50 ****ing minutes! And not one machine wiped down!

brianblaze · 09-04-2018 08:49PM

PT's not cleaning up after themselves.

One of the PT's in my gym left 80kg on a Trap Bar in the middle of the gym last week, the same girl didn't get her client to wipe the sweat off the leg press she had her half repping on afterwards.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 10-04-2018 10:55AM

bladespin wrote: »

Nah, the shorts won't fit anymore.

Oh you don't look too bad :pac:

leggo · 10-04-2018 10:56AM

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Note: I've learned from experience not to try and "help" someone with their technique, no matter how friendly or well intentioned you are.

Good man. It’s refreshing to see personal growth in a thread like this. Unsolicited advice is one of my massive pet peeves, in the gym or elsewhere.

May have told this story before but when I was like 14-15 and joined my first gym, I used to head down by myself a lot because I actually wanted to lose the weight I had on. I ended up having a gang of older Eastern European bouncer types who were always in the gym at the same time try and recruit me by criticising everything I did (which, like, I’d been taught by a qualified PT I actually did ask for help) and showing me the ‘right’ way. All I could do was look at their beer bellies and how all they did was arms exercises and think about how much I absolutely didn’t want to be like them or take their advice. If someone tried it today, they’d get a rude response.

siblers · 10-04-2018 11:02AM

There was a fella at the gym the last day doing squats, he wasn't able to rest the bar correctly across his shoulder blades and when he was going down, he had the bar going at an angle and it looked like he may hurt himself.

He didn't even have much weight loaded (a 5kg plate on either end) I didn't say anything, i'm not sure I would have been any use other than to tell him to stop.

The gym staff could see him but they didn't say anything. Surely in situations like this, they should step in and help him out?

leggo · 10-04-2018 11:06AM

It’s definitely their job and if they’re not doing it, that’s a poor reflection on them. But if you’re coming in off the street then you really have no qualification or right to advise others, even if they’re going to hurt themselves, you could easily be wrong yourself if they listen to you. Like I wouldn’t give someone medical advice beyond “go see a doctor”.

I’d say if you’re concerned for someone, telling one of the staff and having them make the judgement call is the right COA.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 10-04-2018 11:08AM

Mellor wrote: »

I genuinely don't understand the stick "tapout" clothing gets over all other sports brands. Yes, these people aren't fighters. So what? Most/All of the lads wearing all sorts of sports gear aren't athletes.

Meh, maybe I'm just a grump.

Oh when I posted about Taput and UFC gear it was a wind up, like I said in the post I was nit-picking.

It really doesn't bother me at all, and I like some of the earlier Tapout gear. And its nice to see people follow a sport I'm into myself.

Found a photo of my Judo tattoo

(no I don't shave my legs before anyone asks

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siblers · 10-04-2018 11:10AM

leggo wrote: »

It’s definitely their job and if they’re not doing it, that’s a poor reflection on them. But if you’re coming in off the street then you really have no qualification or right to advise others, even if they’re going to hurt themselves, you could easily be wrong yourself if they listen to you. Like I wouldn’t give someone medical advice beyond “go see a doctor”.

I’d say if you’re concerned for someone, telling one of the staff and having them make the judgement call is the right COA.

Yeah, I may do that the next time, I often see people in there with poor technique but this fella actually seemed like he might hurt himself. If I see him it happen again, I'll approach one of the staff members

Alf Veedersane · 10-04-2018 11:12AM

Giovanni Alive Raincoat wrote: »

(no I don't shave my legs before anyone asks )

Does the guy that took the photo of your legs do it for you?

arybvtcw0eolkf · 10-04-2018 11:15AM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Does the guy that took the photo of your legs do it for you?

Want his number?. He's gentle on the bikini line so I recommend him to all my friends

Mellor · 10-04-2018 11:33AM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

I guess it's from the inherent machismo and alpha male personality associated with combat sports and the juxtaposition between that and getting a nosebleed trying to deadlift 50kg.

There was a guy who'd come into my gym in the full McGregor reebok kit (with the name on it) and spend his whole session throwing woeful hook kicks and spinning back kicks. In that case, I can see the humour in the delusion .

But I guess I don't get the asummption that somebody must have that mentality if they are wearing one. Might invest in one myself just for the lols.

Blacktie. · 10-04-2018 11:49AM

siblers wrote:

There was a fella at the gym the last day doing squats, he wasn't able to rest the bar correctly across his shoulder blades and when he was going down, he had the bar going at an angle and it looked like he may hurt himself.

I've done this at heavy enough weights without realising till afterwards. I don't think it's as big a deal as you'd think. In saying that I do actively try to correct it now. Damn high bar squats throwing me off for some reason.

ButtersSuki · 10-04-2018 11:50AM

leggo wrote: »

Good man. It’s refreshing to see personal growth in a thread like this. Unsolicited advice is one of my massive pet peeves, in the gym or elsewhere.

May have told this story before but when I was like 14-15 and joined my first gym, I used to head down by myself a lot because I actually wanted to lose the weight I had on. I ended up having a gang of older Eastern European bouncer types who were always in the gym at the same time try and recruit me by criticising everything I did (which, like, I’d been taught by a qualified PT I actually did ask for help) and showing me the ‘right’ way. All I could do was look at their beer bellies and how all they did was arms exercises and think about how much I absolutely didn’t want to be like them or take their advice. If someone tried it today, they’d get a rude response.

I hear you on one level, I really do.

Having said that.....my primary degree is in Sports Science, I spent my college years working part-time in the high performance gym in the university as an instructor, and I've played sport at international level (I could say more but I'll sound like I'm boasting which is not my intention - promise). When I did it, I never, ever criticised as I understood from a very early age that delivery and tone were crucial. It was always with a view towards helpful instruction. I would say in 50% of the times I offered advice it was welcomed , and the other 50%....well I'm sure you can guess. The receptive ones were mostly newbies. GAA players in particular I found knew everything :rolleyes::rolleyes:. FWIW, I almost only ever did it when someone was doing something so badly that they were at risk of injury.

Re. your final comment - again I understand on one level; but on another if I was doing something incorrectly or if someone could show me something that would help me improve, I'd want to know about it. I'm not claiming to know everything by any means and I'm sure I likely do some things with less than perfect form; but I am open to listening to others.

But like I said in my earlier post, I just don't do it anymore. It's not worth the hassle.

ButtersSuki · 10-04-2018 11:53AM

siblers wrote: »

There was a fella at the gym the last day doing squats, he wasn't able to rest the bar correctly across his shoulder blades and when he was going down, he had the bar going at an angle and it looked like he may hurt himself.

He didn't even have much weight loaded (a 5kg plate on either end) I didn't say anything, i'm not sure I would have been any use other than to tell him to stop.

The gym staff could see him but they didn't say anything. Surely in situations like this, they should step in and help him out?

They should, but they rarely do. In the last 10 years I think I've seen it happen twice.

siblers · 10-04-2018 11:53AM

Blacktie. wrote: »

I've done this at heavy enough weights without realising till afterwards. I don't think it's as big a deal as you'd think. In saying that I do actively try to correct it now. Damn high bar squats throwing me off for some reason.

That's true too, he did look like he may loose his balance though. It just seemed that he had no actual technique as he was squatting quite light but then again, 30kg for him could be his max. I'll see how he gets on next time I see him

10-04-2018 11:54AM

Mellor wrote: »

I genuinely don't understand the stick "tapout" clothing gets over all other sports brands. Yes, these people aren't fighters. So what? Most/All of the lads wearing all sorts of sports gear aren't athletes.

Meh, maybe I'm just a grump.

I got an absolute rake of Tapout stuff a while back for a fiver a pop, tshirts and bottoms. I'd wear them if they weren't too small. :pac:

bladespin · 10-04-2018 11:58AM

Giovanni Alive Raincoat wrote: »

Oh you don't look too bad :pac:

Ahh, I've shaved since that

leggo · 10-04-2018 12:11PM

ButtersSuki wrote: »

I hear you on one level, I really do.

Having said that.....my primary degree is in Sports Science, I spent my college years working part-time in the high performance gym in the university as an instructor, and I've played sport at international level (I could say more but I'll sound like I'm boasting which is not my intention - promise). When I did it, I never, ever criticised as I understood from a very early age that delivery and tone were crucial. It was always with a view towards helpful instruction. I would say in 50% of the times I offered advice it was welcomed , and the other 50%....well I'm sure you can guess. The receptive ones were mostly newbies. GAA players in particular I found knew everything :rolleyes::rolleyes:. FWIW, I almost only ever did it when someone was doing something so badly that they were at risk of injury.

Re. your final comment - again I understand on one level; but on another if I was doing something incorrectly or if someone could show me something that would help me improve, I'd want to know about it. I'm not claiming to know everything by any means and I'm sure I likely do some things with less than perfect form; but I am open to listening to others.

But like I said in my earlier post, I just don't do it anymore. It's not worth the hassle.

Yeah, look like, I do get the logic and know that for most it comes from a good place. I've seen people myself doing things wrongly and felt that jolt of concern. It's just that unless you're walking around wearing a Personal Trainer top for the gym the person has chosen to attend, they really don't know you or your knowledge from Adam. Everyone is a PT today and even this thread itself is littered with posts about PTs doing their job wrongly.

It's just that, in my experience from when I first started out in the gym and hadn't perfected my "Go 'way and don't be annoying me" face, the people who DO actually make the leap and interrupt you to give you advice tend to be the sort who just want to get across that they know all of the good gym things. It's not about helping you, it's a vanity exercise to make themselves feel like experts. So if you were to do it, you'd have to have a hell of an initial approach to instantly not seem like one of those guys to me.

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