Girls and Weight training? Yes or No?
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yopeeps025 wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »Crossfitkeke wrote: »boy am I glad I am a normal girl and don't get offended by the most ridiculous things...
Hair will sprout in strange places, and you'll get a little acne. There's a good chance you might need to get a bra. Eventually, you'll get a job, move out on your own, go to college.
At that point, you'll have a little experience, a few miles on you, and a sense of self respect that would cause you to be offended by being referred to as a child.
One day kiddo, one day.
Check her age?
lol lol lol
Just so you know I got the point.
oh really?
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »Icebunny33 wrote: »I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.
http://startingstrength.com/
Probably the best site/author on the foundations of lifting on the net and widely quoted/used by virtually everyone seriously into lifting...
Also, I would note that most guys and girls-er, gals?- in the gym have not a damn clue as to what to do, so this is equal opportunity advice....at least women seem to be up to admitting as much while men will go one yr after yr working nonsensical programs that don't have much in the way of perceptible results.
Startingstrength is a great website an book, Mark Rippetoe really goes into great depth about form and technique, you really have to love the subject, not everyone will go that in-depth I think.
I'm not sure I would recommend everyone pick up weight lifting without providing the indepth resources they need to prevent a lot of injuries. And since I was terrified of killing myself and having no clue where to start, I read everything I could. Not doing so is rather reckless...
I agree to a certain extent but very few people will read a 350page tome on barbell training, It would be nice considering how dangerous it can be but very few if any at most gyms will be that well informed
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Crossfitkeke wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »Crossfitkeke wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »Crossfitkeke wrote: »boy am I glad I am a normal girl and don't get offended by the most ridiculous things...
anyways, i used to do the only cardio thing and knew I should use weights. Tried lifting at a regular gym and I definately agree with the whole trying to get a machine or dumbells issue. Especially the squat rack, that was a nightmare. The time I did it the results were so much better, but I just couldn't deal with it being so busy and difficult to do what you want so I went back to only cardio. Went right back to crappy results. Then I discovered crossfit, so much better! I get the results of lifting but don't have to fight over what I need and get cardio too!
It's not what he said, it's how he said it.
I see nothing wrong with how he said it, so.....?
So you speak for all women?
did I say that? no, I said i was glad I was normal and my opinion of normal is not reading into what every single person says. It is such a waste of time. Sure there are lots of people out there who do say flat out offensive things, but I think how this was written is not the intent.
But you say normal which like the other postersaid implies that normal women would not mind being call "girl". As you see from the thread if you read the whole thing(I did) that more say "girl" is offensive to them. So are these women not "normal?"0 -
sunglasses_and_ocean_waves wrote: »
It's good to see something informative in this thread, but ...
heh.
sorry to disappoint- but nope.
nails and motorcycle gloves don't mesh well for me.0 -
I lift heavy!! Used to do light weights, more reps. Made the switch to less reps more weight0
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »I'm not getting into stupid arguments on the internet, as I said its an observation and a question based on MY experience in various gyms. If people are offended I don't care as that wasn't the intention of the post. Like them or not I'll give my opinions an observations on a different topic next, I haven't done because I wanted to be able to respond to the posts here.
I think what bothers me the most is that you don't know the word "and" has D at the end. Just an observation based on my experience here.
way to contribute...
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »Icebunny33 wrote: »I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.
http://startingstrength.com/
Probably the best site/author on the foundations of lifting on the net and widely quoted/used by virtually everyone seriously into lifting...
Also, I would note that most guys and girls-er, gals?- in the gym have not a damn clue as to what to do, so this is equal opportunity advice....at least women seem to be up to admitting as much while men will go one yr after yr working nonsensical programs that don't have much in the way of perceptible results.
Startingstrength is a great website an book, Mark Rippetoe really goes into great depth about form and technique, you really have to love the subject, not everyone will go that in-depth I think.
I'm not sure I would recommend everyone pick up weight lifting without providing the indepth resources they need to prevent a lot of injuries. And since I was terrified of killing myself and having no clue where to start, I read everything I could. Not doing so is rather reckless...
I agree to a certain extent but very few people will read a 350page tome on barbell training, It would be nice considering how dangerous it can be but very few if any at most gyms will be that well informed
"The rule is to use bold and italic as little as possible. They are tools for emphasis. But if everything is emphasized, then nothing is emphasized. "
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EvgeniZyntx wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »This thread is hilarious. What was the point of this thread anyways? There is some women on here who have been lifting longer than the amount of years I have been lifting.
The point is that girls are fragile little things that @DangerousDUCK needs to protect from their own inherent ignorance of things outside of the kitchen. So, he'll be there to help him with his expert knowledge, expert because he claims its expert.
Clear? He's here to help them, because they are incapable of helping themselves. Oh, and he's begging for adds, so it's obviously so he can creep.
negging for adds and nudz!
<takes notes, apparently it is working for him>
lol.
(I kid, only a few are english.)0 -
Awesome troll post, I think your technique is familiar and the d-bag pose reminds me of an MO I've seen before so I don't think you are really new here. BRAVO, boy, you are an elite troll and I bow to your greatness.0
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yopeeps025 wrote: »Crossfitkeke wrote: »boy am I glad I am a normal girl and don't get offended by the most ridiculous things...
Hair will sprout in strange places, and you'll get a little acne. There's a good chance you might need to get a bra. Eventually, you'll get a job, move out on your own, go to college.
At that point, you'll have a little experience, a few miles on you, and a sense of self respect that would cause you to be offended by being referred to as a child.
One day kiddo, one day.
Check her age?
Oh man, well I must thank you for the laugh of the day. I am continually amazed as to how crazy people are.
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »
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"The rule is to use bold and italic as little as possible. They are tools for emphasis. But if everything is emphasized, then nothing is emphasized. "
Noted
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »
Likely because posts are off topic. There has been some speckling of good information through the responses though.0 -
DangerousDUCK wrote: »
Usually reading the rules on how to use something is what you should do before you start using it.0 -
sunglasses_and_ocean_waves wrote: »
It's good to see something informative in this thread, but ...
heh.
sorry to disappoint- but nope.
nails and motorcycle gloves don't mesh well for me.
Last time I broke a nail I was deadlifting...0 -
Love to lift....not only does the body look better but it makes me feel like a complete bad *kitten*! LOL0
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »Icebunny33 wrote: »I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.
http://startingstrength.com/
Probably the best site/author on the foundations of lifting on the net and widely quoted/used by virtually everyone seriously into lifting...
Also, I would note that most guys and girls-er, gals?- in the gym have not a damn clue as to what to do, so this is equal opportunity advice....at least women seem to be up to admitting as much while men will go one yr after yr working nonsensical programs that don't have much in the way of perceptible results.
Startingstrength is a great website an book, Mark Rippetoe really goes into great depth about form and technique, you really have to love the subject, not everyone will go that in-depth I think.
I'm not sure I would recommend everyone pick up weight lifting without providing the indepth resources they need to prevent a lot of injuries. And since I was terrified of killing myself and having no clue where to start, I read everything I could. Not doing so is rather reckless...
I agree to a certain extent but very few people will read a 350page tome on barbell training, It would be nice considering how dangerous it can be but very few if any at most gyms will be that well informed
I never did myself, but read a lot of the info on his site, etc.
You are aware his site does/has more to offer than a sales pitch for the book you are referring to, right?0 -
chivalryder wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »
Usually reading the rules on how to use something is what you should do before you start using it.
You read the manual an T&C's of everything you do/use? Don't be silly
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »I'm not getting into stupid arguments on the internet, as I said its an observation and a question based on MY experience in various gyms. If people are offended I don't care as that wasn't the intention of the post. Like them or not I'll give my opinions an observations on a different topic next, I haven't done because I wanted to be able to respond to the posts here.
I think what bothers me the most is that you don't know the word "and" has D at the end. Just an observation based on my experience here.
way to contribute...
Hey, thanks!0 -
DangerousDUCK wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »
Usually reading the rules on how to use something is what you should do before you start using it.
You read the manual an T&C's of everything you do/use? Don't be silly
I can see this quote being put on a headstone.0 -
DangerousDUCK wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »Icebunny33 wrote: »I dont lift weights because I am a total newb and wouldnt know what the hell I was doing. I would love to learn though so that I dont injure myself and I acheive my weight loss goals. If the OP is willing to offer up some knowledge or insights on this, I for one, am very interested.
http://startingstrength.com/
Probably the best site/author on the foundations of lifting on the net and widely quoted/used by virtually everyone seriously into lifting...
Also, I would note that most guys and girls-er, gals?- in the gym have not a damn clue as to what to do, so this is equal opportunity advice....at least women seem to be up to admitting as much while men will go one yr after yr working nonsensical programs that don't have much in the way of perceptible results.
Startingstrength is a great website an book, Mark Rippetoe really goes into great depth about form and technique, you really have to love the subject, not everyone will go that in-depth I think.
I'm not sure I would recommend everyone pick up weight lifting without providing the indepth resources they need to prevent a lot of injuries. And since I was terrified of killing myself and having no clue where to start, I read everything I could. Not doing so is rather reckless...
I agree to a certain extent but very few people will read a 350page tome on barbell training, It would be nice considering how dangerous it can be but very few if any at most gyms will be that well informed
I never did myself, but read a lot of the info on his site, etc.
You are aware his site does/has more to offer than a sales pitch for the book you are referring to, right?
He's an expert. Of course... lol.
Maybe?
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!!!
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »DangerousDUCK wrote: »
Usually reading the rules on how to use something is what you should do before you start using it.
You read the manual an T&C's of everything you do/use? Don't be silly
The manual, yes. Terms and conditions, not so much. They all say more or less the same thing. However, when using something that can burn you as much as this thread is (though your blatant ignorance is definitely shielding you), then it's wise to read the instruction first.0 -
A woman lifting weights is incredibly sexy, not just to watch but the knowledge she is lifting to improve herself.0
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sunglasses_and_ocean_waves wrote: »
It's good to see something informative in this thread, but ...
heh.
sorry to disappoint- but nope.
nails and motorcycle gloves don't mesh well for me.
Last time I broke a nail I was deadlifting...
I would break mine a lot at the gym honestly- how those fitness/figure girls do it- I have no idea- they all have long nails.
I can't be bothered- for reals- 1.) maintaining fake nails is to expensive and 2.) I chip my nails from my aggressive typing within days of painting them. SO all in all- to much work- and I can't maintain them with my hobbies- bike- lifting- sewing- to much damn work.How long til this thread gets shut down, anybody have a guess-timate?0 -
I never did myself, but read a lot of the info on his site, etc.
You are aware his site does/has more to offer than a sales pitch for the book you are referring to, right?[/quote]
I'm referring to the book because its one I have read myself and learnt a lot from, I personally like how in-depth he goes into the subject but I also know its not for everyone's tastes.
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