Girls and Weight training? Yes or No?
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EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
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Iron_Feline wrote: »EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
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I read someone said page 10.0 -
I run, I lift, I play, I hike tall mountains.
I'll never be a body builder girl (and while those are impressive and beautiful women it's not the type of body I want for myself anyway) but at my best I was squatting 150 lb which I was pretty proud of. I'd like to get to that again soon, now that I'm back into it. 0 -
oooo getting close!chivalryder wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
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I read someone said page 10.
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His friend count has doubled in the last hour, all girls. Hmmmmm......0
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chivalryder wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »EvgeniZyntx wrote: »
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I read someone said page 10.
That's @JoRocka.
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amusedmonkey wrote: »I don't weight train for quite a variety of reasons:
1. I find it extremely boring. I would rather do a whole hour of cardio than weight train for 10 minutes.
2. I don't want to shell out money to build a home gym for something I don't enjoy in the first place. "Girl" gyms in my area don't offer satisfactory weight training options (unless you consider pink dumbbells a good option), and the only mixed gym allows women 8 am - noon. Not a good option for someone who has a job. The closest gym where I could actually work any time I want is a 90 minute drive and extremely expensive. Again, don't want to shell money for something I don't enjoy.
3. I have chronic back issues and need to be very careful. Any wrong movement could leave me in bed for a month. I have gotten used to avoiding movement mistakes, but with weights I will have to find out the hard way, sacrificing a few months every now and then, how to move without consequences. I went through that process for running and it was hell worth it because I love it, but I don't think I'm willing to make the same sacrifices for something I don't like.
4. Did I mention I don't enjoy it?
What sexist place do you live in!? Women can only go for certain hours!? Sheesh, you need to report that place. That's sounds so illegal.
She clarified later she's in the middle east, which would make a lot of sense actually. At least they are allowed in a mixed gym at all.
I missed that! It's so different over the world, isn't it.0 -
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amusedmonkey wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I don't weight train for quite a variety of reasons:
1. I find it extremely boring. I would rather do a whole hour of cardio than weight train for 10 minutes.
2. I don't want to shell out money to build a home gym for something I don't enjoy in the first place. "Girl" gyms in my area don't offer satisfactory weight training options (unless you consider pink dumbbells a good option), and the only mixed gym allows women 8 am - noon. Not a good option for someone who has a job. The closest gym where I could actually work any time I want is a 90 minute drive and extremely expensive. Again, don't want to shell money for something I don't enjoy.
3. I have chronic back issues and need to be very careful. Any wrong movement could leave me in bed for a month. I have gotten used to avoiding movement mistakes, but with weights I will have to find out the hard way, sacrificing a few months every now and then, how to move without consequences. I went through that process for running and it was hell worth it because I love it, but I don't think I'm willing to make the same sacrifices for something I don't like.
4. Did I mention I don't enjoy it?
What sexist place do you live in!? Women can only go for certain hours!? Sheesh, you need to report that place. That's sounds so illegal.
Again, it's the middle east. Many women are Muslim and would not like to be seen by men without their head cover (which they take off in the gym). Where there is demand, there is supply.. and there IS demand for female only gyms. Not all gyms are like that. There are mixed gender gyms, but the ones I have access to are either all-female or operated on equal time splits between men and women (men are not allowed in before noon).
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Wow, this thread is amusing. I never knew so many females were offended by being called "girl". I refer to myself as a girl often. So do my friends. Sometimes we even refer to each other as "chick".
Also a big thanks to whoever posted the Booth pic.
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yopeeps025 wrote: »
And his first friend hasn't logged on for 24 months. So, yeah, how did this person accept a FR from a new member?
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »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.
It cant "burn me" haha its an opinion forum, in reality what is said here causes not even a flicker on the fuckometer! Like has been said previously there is small bits of good info dotted around the thread that people can learn from(not just my posts haha) that I will look into.
Technically, if your posts and comments are seen as harassment or misinformation, you can be banned from the site. Honestly, I doubt that will happen but you should be aware of the possibility.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Wow, this thread is amusing. I never knew so many females were offended by being called "girl". I refer to myself as a girl often. So do my friends. Sometimes we even refer to each other as "chick".
Also a big thanks to whoever posted the Booth pic.
Would you be offended by a male stranger who walked up to you, called you a girl, and started treating you as if you were ignorant and who didn't know anything and had to be coddled and must have her hand held as you walk across the street?0 -
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amusedmonkey wrote: »I don't weight train for quite a variety of reasons:
1. I find it extremely boring. I would rather do a whole hour of cardio than weight train for 10 minutes.
2. I don't want to shell out money to build a home gym for something I don't enjoy in the first place. "Girl" gyms in my area don't offer satisfactory weight training options (unless you consider pink dumbbells a good option), and the only mixed gym allows women 8 am - noon. Not a good option for someone who has a job. The closest gym where I could actually work any time I want is a 90 minute drive and extremely expensive. Again, don't want to shell money for something I don't enjoy.
3. I have chronic back issues and need to be very careful. Any wrong movement could leave me in bed for a month. I have gotten used to avoiding movement mistakes, but with weights I will have to find out the hard way, sacrificing a few months every now and then, how to move without consequences. I went through that process for running and it was hell worth it because I love it, but I don't think I'm willing to make the same sacrifices for something I don't like.
4. Did I mention I don't enjoy it?
What sexist place do you live in!? Women can only go for certain hours!? Sheesh, you need to report that place. That's sounds so illegal.
She clarified later she's in the middle east, which would make a lot of sense actually. At least they are allowed in a mixed gym at all.
I missed that! It's so different over the world, isn't it.
I go to a gym that has both mixed/women only classes. In France. Which would be illegal here except the teacher is open to having men only classes. Guess what, there is no interest.
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I love weight training, swear by it, and believe it is essential to weight loss in men and women!!0
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »amusedmonkey wrote: »I don't weight train for quite a variety of reasons:
1. I find it extremely boring. I would rather do a whole hour of cardio than weight train for 10 minutes.
2. I don't want to shell out money to build a home gym for something I don't enjoy in the first place. "Girl" gyms in my area don't offer satisfactory weight training options (unless you consider pink dumbbells a good option), and the only mixed gym allows women 8 am - noon. Not a good option for someone who has a job. The closest gym where I could actually work any time I want is a 90 minute drive and extremely expensive. Again, don't want to shell money for something I don't enjoy.
3. I have chronic back issues and need to be very careful. Any wrong movement could leave me in bed for a month. I have gotten used to avoiding movement mistakes, but with weights I will have to find out the hard way, sacrificing a few months every now and then, how to move without consequences. I went through that process for running and it was hell worth it because I love it, but I don't think I'm willing to make the same sacrifices for something I don't like.
4. Did I mention I don't enjoy it?
What sexist place do you live in!? Women can only go for certain hours!? Sheesh, you need to report that place. That's sounds so illegal.
Again, it's the middle east. Many women are Muslim and would not like to be seen by men without their head cover (which they take off in the gym). Where there is demand, there is supply.. and there IS demand for female only gyms. Not all gyms are like that. There are mixed gender gyms, but the ones I have access to are either all-female or operated on equal time splits between men and women (men are not allowed in before noon).
@amusedmonkey I hope you don't mind but I have some questions about Muslim women & the hijab.
Do all the women take it off to workout during the women only time? Or just most?
I saw a lady at my gym wearing one last week or so, along with long pants & long shirt (I think even a long skirt over the pants). I couldn't help but wonder how hot she must be with all of that on. (but I also wonder how people workout at my gym wearing sweatpants & a t-shirt, I overheat in my tank top and shorts lol)
I know only a little bit about Islam and this whole thing just fascinates me.
Do they take off the headcover at home when they're alone with their husbands? (or is that a personal preference/family matter?)
I appreciate your time =]
@lishie_rebooted They do take it off in the gym (and wear shorts), they also take it off at home if she is not expecting male visitors other than the husband, the woman's brothers, father or young boys. Basically, they usually wear it to cover up in front of "foreign" males who are over a certain age (can't remember what age exactly - I'm not a Muslim).
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chivalryder wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Wow, this thread is amusing. I never knew so many females were offended by being called "girl". I refer to myself as a girl often. So do my friends. Sometimes we even refer to each other as "chick".
Also a big thanks to whoever posted the Booth pic.
Would you be offended by a male stranger who walked up to you, called you a girl, and started treating you as if you were ignorant and who didn't know anything and had to be coddled and must have her hand held as you walk across the street?
Probably not. I have had many men call me girl, but never had anyone treat me as if I didn't know anything. I don't offend easily.
I see comments similar to the OP re: weight lifting on MFP all the time from both men and women, so I just kind of ignore the "you won't get bulky" crap. Bulky is such a subjective term anyway.0 -
yopeeps025 wrote: »
And his first friend hasn't logged on for 24 months. So, yeah, how did this person accept a FR from a new member?
That's the missus, she don't use the app anymore
Technically, if your posts and comments are seen as harassment or misinformation, you can be banned from the site. Honestly, I doubt that will happen but you should be aware of the possibility.[/quote]
I dont think I've harassed or give any misinformation, but thanks for the info
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I am a weight lifting female. I did pilates for years as my fitness method of choice, partly because I actually really enjoy it, and partly because I don't like gyms and it was easy for me to do in the comfort of my own home.
Circumstances changed after a long illness which came with an equally long period of bed rest and a house move to one with a gym. I now lift weights 3 times a week, partly because I knew it would help me gain back the lost muscle mass faster than anything else, and partly because I had the opportunity to do so without having to go to a gym. I now love it just as much as the pilates (which I still do partly as a warm up and often just as spontaneous sessions on non-weight days). I focus on the big compound lifts, it was as surprise to enjoy it so much, initially it was a means to an end and now I think it will be a life long habit.
Even my PT has been impressed with the rate in which I have gained the muscle back, I put that largely down to my enjoyment of it. I think the more you enjoy something the more effort you put in each time and that extra 5-10% that gives you rather than just 'going through the motions' makes all the difference.
Male or female, we should all do whatever exercise we enjoy, as long as it's medically appropriate of course.
And as for the 'getting bulky' part. If bulking up means increasing size - then yes I have "bulked up" and managed to put on almost 5kg plus inches. I've put on 2 inches on each thigh and 2 inches around my hips. I'm not entire sure though that anyone could describe me as 'bulky' at 45kg though! I still think I could do with another 3kg, hopefully as much of that will be muscle as is possible for me, as a woman, to pack on! I have obviously been eating like a fiend throughout the process and I am aware that it's impossible to bulk up for those on a calorie deficit.
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DangerousDUCK wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »
And his first friend hasn't logged on for 24 months. So, yeah, how did this person accept a FR from a new member?
That's the missus, she don't use the app anymore
Technically, if your posts and comments are seen as harassment or misinformation, you can be banned from the site. Honestly, I doubt that will happen but you should be aware of the possibility.I dont think I've harassed or give any misinformation, but thanks for the info
And now we know why you've decided to become a female friend collector.0 -
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I'm a woman and I love lifting. I used to only be all about cardio, until I shattered an ankle so I started seriously lifting. Now my ankle is healed and all I do is lift with the occasional cardio sesh and I'm in better shape than I've been in my whole life, plus I can eat a whole hell of a lot more food. So basically I lift because I love being strong and I love food. Plus I enjoy watching people's eyes bug out when I start squatting and deadlifting more than my body weight. 0
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yopeeps025 wrote: »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?"
They may be normal but it isn't healthy to get so offended by a term given by a perfect stranger on a general message board in a tone that was not meant to be offensive. If they truly get offended so easily then I envy them, because they clearly have no REAL issues to deal with in life. There are terms thrown around on this board that annoy or irritate me, but offend? I don't think so. Besides, he's apologized several times. Get over it people. Move on.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »chivalryder wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Wow, this thread is amusing. I never knew so many females were offended by being called "girl". I refer to myself as a girl often. So do my friends. Sometimes we even refer to each other as "chick".
Also a big thanks to whoever posted the Booth pic.
Would you be offended by a male stranger who walked up to you, called you a girl, and started treating you as if you were ignorant and who didn't know anything and had to be coddled and must have her hand held as you walk across the street?
Probably not. I have had many men call me girl, but never had anyone treat me as if I didn't know anything. I don't offend easily.
I see comments similar to the OP re: weight lifting on MFP all the time from both men and women, so I just kind of ignore the "you won't get bulky" crap. Bulky is such a subjective term anyway.
I guess I should correct that to say I've never had anyone treat me as if I don't know anything, unless I didn't. If a subject is new or foreign to me, I have no problem saying "I'm completely ignorant on this subject, so please walk me through it".0
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