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do you like to watch yourself while doing it?

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  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    Umm, yes on the actual question, and yes on the implied question.

    Well, actually...I like to watch HER...but either way a mirror is required lol.
  • dollipop
    dollipop Posts: 379 Member
    Yeah, I check my form in the reflection in the windows, lol. Oh, and to make sure my hair and makeup still look fresh :bigsmile:
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Obilgatory...

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  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Yes I like to have a mirror when I work out. It's really helpful.
  • Summer5555
    Summer5555 Posts: 104 Member
    Absolutely hate it but I admit that I do use the mirrors to ensure I have correct form. Although, now the weight is dropping and my shape is changing it isn't as horrifying as it used to be.
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    Yes. Especially deadlifts!
  • PHLLLY
    PHLLLY Posts: 160 Member
    haha nice eye grabber OP! Definitely nice to see all the hard working muscles and form. It's nice to see your work paying off! I just do the admiring a little bit when no ones looking so I don't look like THAT db.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    I enjoy seeing my muscles flex at my max lifts. Call it vain or whatever but it sure turns me on! lol . Mostly it's about seeing progress, that tiny bit of definition I've worked weeks for, makes it all worth it
  • DonttrythatwithME
    DonttrythatwithME Posts: 214 Member
    sometimes i catch my reflection in the back of a spoon and i don't even make it to the gym mirrors :P
  • GurvD
    GurvD Posts: 32 Member
    I think using a mirror has a bad effect on your position especially the head. I think it is better to record yourself in action and then watch it back.
  • Lisseth03
    Lisseth03 Posts: 518 Member
    i do this a lot when i'm doing Kenpo X, just reminds me of shadow boxing, I want to make sure i'm givin er u know? not just going along with the movements.
  • Sweet_Pandora
    Sweet_Pandora Posts: 459 Member
    Our home gym has mirrors on all walls.

    I like watching myself and seeing the muscles I am developing!

    Karen
  • swordsmith
    swordsmith Posts: 599 Member
    I used to hate looking at myself because of how heavy I was (and still think I am).

    However, my trainer finally convinced me to get the max benefit from lifting I really need to make sure my form is proper. So while I still dislike it I do indeed look at myself now.

    As for the double entendre query I am still trying to convimce the wife we need more mirrors... :wink:
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    I run outside so I check myself out in windows. Mostly to check up on how my legs are doing. That's mostly in the first half though, because I look tired and much slower on the way back!
  • ImKindOfABigDeal40
    ImKindOfABigDeal40 Posts: 807 Member
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  • Nailrep
    Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
    Not yet, but give me a few more months! ;)
  • DonPendergraft
    DonPendergraft Posts: 520 Member
    I think using a mirror has a bad effect on your position especially the head. I think it is better to record yourself in action and then watch it back.

    I think that this is especially true when squatting. Facing away from the mirror is best.
  • DavidOfOz
    DavidOfOz Posts: 225
    I make weird noises too....so I use headphones so I dont have to hear myself....and lots of heavy breathing!
  • NNAhuja
    NNAhuja Posts: 669 Member
    YES! I love watching my form and facial expressiong. Extra points for beads os sweat.
  • Nzaria25
    Nzaria25 Posts: 1
    Wow I hope weq are talking about excercise. LOL..But looking at yourself helps to see what your doing and working on.
  • Elle_Jamaicangirl81
    Elle_Jamaicangirl81 Posts: 418 Member
    Title threw me up... :grumble: :laugh:


    When i'm lifting .. yes
    cardio.. not necc
  • hayleymc3
    hayleymc3 Posts: 128 Member
    I actually do. I don't stare at myself the entire time, but I do a quick mirror check to make sure my form and posture are okay. I've always had bad posture, and I wanna keep that out of my work-outs!

    There are definitely times when I don't wanna see myself working out, though! (Squats don't make me look purty) :laugh:
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
    I like it with the lights off.

    What? That's not what we're talking about?

    Yes. With mirrors.
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