Pro tip: Read the comments before commenting on a workout
davemunger
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Hey folks, just a tip from a fellow fitness buff. If you really want to be supportive of your friends, make sure you read the comments on their workouts before you write "great workout!" Just because someone burned 800 calories doesn't make it great.
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
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Hey folks, just a tip from a fellow fitness buff. If you really want to be supportive of your friends, make sure you read the comments on their workouts before you write "great workout!" Just because someone burned 800 calories doesn't make it great.
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
maybe you need to post this on your wall if this is what your 'pals' do!0 -
tl;dr but I'll assume this was a great post! Awesome job!
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tl;dr but I'll assume this was a great post! Awesome job!
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Hey folks, just a tip from a fellow fitness buff. If you really want to be supportive of your friends, make sure you read the comments on their workouts before you write "great workout!" Just because someone burned 800 calories doesn't make it great.
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
I've never seen any of my friends do that. Then again, I rarely comment on logged exercise.
I would consider running 8 miles and riding 50 miles at 18 mph great workouts. It's certainly better than no workout at all. And it's more cardio than I'd ever do.
What an odd thing to complain about.0 -
Great post Dave, I agree that people should be more supportive of their friends diets and choice of workout clothing.0
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I post what I want! You ain't the boss of me!
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I've never seen any of my friends do that. Then again, I rarely comment on logged exercise.
I would consider running 8 miles and riding 50 miles at 18 mph great workouts. It's certainly better than no workout at all. And it's more cardio than I'd ever do.
What an odd thing to complain about.
Lots of people would. But it all depends on the individual. I've seen "great workout" posts when someone got injured during the workout. You consider that "odd to complain about"?0 -
Way to strain that hamstring, OP! Nice burn.0
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Great post Dave, I agree that people should be more supportive of their friends diets and choice of workout clothing.
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I've never seen any of my friends do that. Then again, I rarely comment on logged exercise.
I would consider running 8 miles and riding 50 miles at 18 mph great workouts. It's certainly better than no workout at all. And it's more cardio than I'd ever do.
What an odd thing to complain about.
Lots of people would. But it all depends on the individual. I've seen "great workout" posts when someone got injured during the workout. You consider that "odd to complain about"?
A bit, yes. Then again, I'm annoyed by insignificant things as well, so who am I to say anything?0 -
PRO TIPS
#101 - "Read the comments something something"
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Omg...:explode:0
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I've never seen any of my friends do that. Then again, I rarely comment on logged exercise.
I would consider running 8 miles and riding 50 miles at 18 mph great workouts. It's certainly better than no workout at all. And it's more cardio than I'd ever do.
What an odd thing to complain about.
Lots of people would. But it all depends on the individual. I've seen "great workout" posts when someone got injured during the workout. You consider that "odd to complain about"?
So take it up with that person. How's about "Odd to complain about in the forums". We don't care.0 -
Just because someone had a goal for their without and didn't reach it doesn't make it a bad workout.0
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Hey folks, just a tip from a fellow fitness buff. If you really want to be supportive of your friends, make sure you read the comments on their workouts before you write "great workout!" Just because someone burned 800 calories doesn't make it great.
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
I've never seen any of my friends do that. Then again, I rarely comment on logged exercise.
I would consider running 8 miles and riding 50 miles at 18 mph great workouts. It's certainly better than no workout at all. And it's more cardio than I'd ever do.
What a stupid thing to complain about.
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Can I still click 'like' indiscriminately? *crosses fingers and shuts eyes really tightly* pleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyes0
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In...for a pro tip0
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Hahahaha... I don't think its just exercise stuff though... I see people liking comments that shouldn't be liked... "I got hit my a truck!"... Then the like button is pressed. Laughing my *kitten* off!0
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I click the 'like' button when my friends respond to a forum post or become friends with someone.0
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Hey folks, just a tip from a fellow fitness buff. If you really want to be supportive of your friends, make sure you read the comments on their workouts before you write "great workout!" Just because someone burned 800 calories doesn't make it great.
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
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A small note - body fitness gurus / strength training and ballet dancers on MFP may or may not be able to understand this post and may cause the confusion with cat gifs.
This post is more for Runners and Endurance folks.0 -
I agree with you Dave!
Same thing for the food diary... Don't say: "Great day!" when I ate a full bag of chips for dinner and I am 1500 calories in the red!
(PS: I delete people who makes that kind of comments!)0 -
Hey folks, just a tip from a fellow fitness buff. If you really want to be supportive of your friends, make sure you read the comments on their workouts before you write "great workout!" Just because someone burned 800 calories doesn't make it great.
Typically folks will log their exercise, then comment to let folks know how it went. Some examples:
* "I was planning on running 20 miles but bonked at mile 8 and had to take a cab home" is not a "great workout!"
* "I was hoping to ride 50 miles at 20 mph but could only hit 18" is not a "fantastic ride!"
* "I strained my hamstring doing squats" is not an "awesome session!"
In these cases, a more appropriate comment would be something like "hope you feel better soon" or "you'll kill it next time!"
I feel you bro. Kinda.
When people are like "I burned 800 calories cleaning my hamster cage" I'm like :rolleyes: 'Oh no you di-in't', but other people are like "nice burn!"0 -
I do what I want.0
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Just the pro tip: just for a second, just to see how it feels? :sick:0
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Just because someone had a goal for their without and didn't reach it doesn't make it a bad workout.
True, but it sucks when someone doesn't properly read what you've written. I once wrote something on Facebook about throwing a pity party and one of my friends accused me of throwing a Halloween party and not inviting her. Um, OK.0 -
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