Why do people take 5 min breaks?

latinlore21

It's already awkward to do strength training in front of other people at the gym, why do some people seem to take 5 minutes in between sets just sitting around? Don't most people want to exercise and get out of there? It's so annoying :noway:

TylerJ76

Because they can...
Because they want too...

closenre

i agree... one of the reasons i quit going.. i lift a home now

maqsmj

because they smoke!!!

SweatSuit

Takes longer for them to be able to lift.

latinlore21

Well there should be a limit for "breaks" or if they want to people watch or socialize then pick a different place to do it :huh:

brittuhnay

Because they can...
Because they want too...

^

TylerJ76

Well there should be a limit for "breaks" or if they want to people watch or socialize then pick a different place to do it :huh:

You will find in life, people don't always do what is most convenient for you..

latinlore21

True, true! Still annoying

Weebs628

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

sarahg148

So they can say they spent an hour or two at the gym. :laugh:

cmcollins001

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

What's your number, so when I go to the gym tomorrow night I can call you and ask you what to do next and how to do it. Sorry I don't work out the right way for you. Maybe someday.

pamelak5

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

If someone is hogging a bench or whatever, I just ask them if I can "work in". They might not be aware that someone is waiting. I've never gotten attitude back.

juliecat1

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

If someone is hogging a bench or whatever, I just ask them if I can "work in". They might not be aware that someone is waiting. I've never gotten attitude back.

Yup. Exactly. Usually they will jump right up.

BinaryPulsar

When people are lifting heavy weights they need to take breaks between sets in order to strength train and in order to have the strength for the next set. Also, they could have some kind of condition or injury they are dealing with (if they are taking longer breaks than average). If they are in your way, they will move if you ask.

WestCoastPhoenix

When people are lifting heavy weights they need to take breaks between sets in order to strength train and in order to have the strength for the next set. Also, they could have some kind of condition or injury they are dealing with (if they are taking longer breaks than average). If they are in your way, they will move if you ask.

This, big time. The more challenging the weight becomes for a lifter, usually the recovery time between sets goes up as well, and you want to make sure you're ready to hit that next set and complete all reps.

Sassy922

Well there should be a limit for "breaks" or if they want to people watch or socialize then pick a different place to do it :huh:

no.

afropoodle

Maybe they're training for strength? Powerlifting requires a lot of resting time in between sets. The goal is to finish the working sets so they need to wait until the fatigue wears off from their previous set. But if you're just talking about curlbros on the smith machine, I don't know haha.

AntWrig

It's already awkward to do strength training in front of other people at the gym, why do some people seem to take 5 minutes in between sets just sitting around? Don't most people want to exercise and get out of there? It's so annoying :noway:

When you're lifting heavy weight, rest is very important. However, I don't believe the people you see resting, don't fall into this category.

wellbert

It's already awkward to do strength training in front of other people at the gym, why do some people seem to take 5 minutes in between sets just sitting around? Don't most people want to exercise and get out of there? It's so annoying :noway:

because they are moving heavy ****, and that requires breaks.

hkry3250

If you don't break in between sets, then what's the point of having sets? Why not just do 100 reps? It's so the muscles can rest and allows for some of the lactic acid to be removed as well as more blood into the muscles. If you don't need to rest between sets, then you're not lifting heavy enough.

kealambert

I know for sure that power lifters are looking to get the maximum out of each lift, and will rest until they feel they can get their full reps for each set, rather than those who are looking to lift to muscle fatigue

different people have different goals and different needs

sorry bout it

Sarauk2sf

When you do sets lifting multiples of your body weight you will understand.

Sarauk2sf

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

Why? Do you expect them to rerack their weights as well and then come back 3 minutes later to reload the bar?

Sarauk2sf

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

If someone is hogging a bench or whatever, I just ask them if I can "work in". They might not be aware that someone is waiting. I've never gotten attitude back.

Yup. Exactly. Usually they will jump right up.

Agreed also.

vanguardfitness

Haha if there are people like that and I start to get pissed, once they walk away I hop in. They come back as I'm finishing and say "I was using that" and I respond "not anymore"

TylerJ76

Haha if there are people like that and I start to get pissed, once they walk away I hop in. They come back as I'm finishing and say "I was using that" and I respond "not anymore"

Of course, being an *kitten* works too..
:yawn:

toomuchbootyindapants

Do you even lift?

:huh:

robin52077

I just don't like when they rest in between sets on the weight machines instead of just getting up and walking around or something.

If someone is hogging a bench or whatever, I just ask them if I can "work in". They might not be aware that someone is waiting. I've never gotten attitude back.

Yup. Exactly. Usually they will jump right up.

Agreed also.

This.

And once you get to the point where you are actually lifting any weight worth speaking of, and not pink barbie dumbbells, you will understand. Sometimes I REQUIRE a 5 minute break because if I don't, my last set will fail. Better to rest than drop a barbell on my chest.

heidimaggott78

Ugh I had this while waiting for one of the squat racks to open up yesterday. There were 2 people alternating at the one (not even doing squats #grumble) and one dude at the other. And each time they'd finish a set, they would walk around and CHAT to other people. I had to wait 15 minutes! I was so annoyed!

DavPul

When people are lifting heavy weights they need to take breaks between sets in order to strength train and in order to have the strength for the next set. Also, they could have some kind of condition or injury they are dealing with (if they are taking longer breaks than average). If they are in your way, they will move if you ask.

Finally, some in here that knows something about lifting. I guess there's a reason this thread was posted in Chit Chat instead of a serious business section like F&E. When you're ready to start lifting in manner that will actually improve your body, perhaps you should send this young lady a FR so you can get some sound counsel.

Chit Chat. Heh.