When is a new person no longer new?

RECowgill

Just curious what people think about this. When is a newbie at the gym no longer a newbie? How long does it take?

I'm relatively new but I'm dedicated. I go 4 days a week and I don't miss a day. I work very hard at it. When I'm not working out, I'm researching and learning. I absorb a lot of info, even the contradictory stuff. :laugh:

I think it might not be just the amount of time put in but also the effort and dedication. Your thoughts?

Windy_

When they're old.

byeachmoment

If you have to ask, you're a newbie

BrettPGH

When they stop pretending they know everything already and start listening.

Countryboy_

If you have to ask, you're a newbie

^---this.

Rachlmale

Your first strike....

savlyon

I think when you continue going to the gym when all those other newbs drop out. So... like March/April.

Mischievous_Rascal

When you get on a "nodding good morning/afternoon/etc." basis with the other regular members. lol

Just remember to smile and nod at the other newbies so they become regulars too!

IronPlayground

This really depends. Just speaking of adaptations, then you could say you are no longer a newbie after maybe 4-6 weeks. I'm talking about resistance training here.

However, if you change your routine, you go from 5x5 to 5/3/1, then you maybe a newbie to the new routine and need to ask newbie-like questions about it.

But, you may always want to have the mindset of a newbie. This will allow you to continue to learn.

firstsip

When they stop pretending they know everything already and start listening.

^^^

sunsnstatheart

When that newbie smell wears off

Richie2shoes

Once the warranty expires.

Chief_Rocka

In terms of lifting a "novice" is generally <6 months of proper training, a "beginner" is <2 years of proper training.

Summer_Lunatic

Once the pine cone bird feeder is mastered they become jedi.

FullOfWin

When you and the biggest, strongest dude in the gym are showing each other pictures of your kids on your smart phones

cmcollins001

When they can snatch the pebble from the masters hand...in the squat rack.