When is a new person no longer new?

RECowgill
RECowgill Posts: 881 Member
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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?

Replies

  • Windy_
    Windy_ Posts: 1,012 Member
    When they're old.
  • byeachmoment
    byeachmoment Posts: 67
    If you have to ask, you're a newbie ;)
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    When they stop pretending they know everything already and start listening.
  • Countryboy_
    Countryboy_ Posts: 618
    If you have to ask, you're a newbie ;)


    ^---this.
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    Your first strike....
  • savlyon
    savlyon Posts: 474 Member
    I think when you continue going to the gym when all those other newbs drop out. So... like March/April. ;)
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    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! :smile:
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    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
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    When they stop pretending they know everything already and start listening.

    ^^^
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    When that newbie smell wears off
  • Richie2shoes
    Richie2shoes Posts: 411 Member
    Once the warranty expires.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    In terms of lifting a "novice" is generally <6 months of proper training, a "beginner" is <2 years of proper training.
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    Once the pine cone bird feeder is mastered they become jedi.

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  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    When you and the biggest, strongest dude in the gym are showing each other pictures of your kids on your smart phones
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    When they can snatch the pebble from the masters hand...in the squat rack.

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