Small rant about gender stereotypes in the gym....

MostlyWater

He probably meant; a woman can be fit and not have to lift so heavy.

GetSoda

I know what you mean. I tried to find this belt in the store, but it only came in womens sizes. I'm so mad that men can't get properly fitting belts. :sad:

That's a terrible belt anyway.

jimmyalice1984

I joined a gym a few weeks ago for the squat rack, The attitude I get from the majority of the men is amazing - most of them are brainless neanderthals who couldn't squat properly if their lives depended on it. I really wish more women would use the heavier weights corner instead of going upstairs where the lighter weights are kept. I just ignore it as much as possible, earphones in and workout on.....

tinak33

I agree that it can get annoying when men (and women) assume that you don't know what you're doing, but to me, this is really a minor annoyance. My dad and my brother used to think I was "lifting too much" until they tried to do some of the lifts I do. Once they realized how strong I am and reconciled that with the fact that I don't look like some 'roided out she-man, they changed their tune. Some people just need a chance to realize that their mindset is wrong.

On a side note, I find that guys who are truly passionate about lifting don't tend to have that attitude toward female lifters. They are typically very excited to see a strong, dedicated woman on the "man" side of the gym, and many of them will go out of their way to help you when/if you need it.

My fiance likes to tell me I am doing it wrong when I talk to him about heavy lifting at the gym. He's like "you should focus on cardio. And do light weights with high reps." Um..... I am doing cardio. But I am lifting heavy and he can't change that.

I have yet to have someone look at me weird while I'm on the "man" side of the gym. haha Actually, all the guys there have been super helpful! I have only really seen one woman there, but the most I see her lift is 20 lbs. I now have 2 workout buddies that are showing me around, and have let me join their routine. And they challenge me. They up the weight and say, "try this." haha :laugh: I believe their goal is to have me so sore that I can't move by the end of the week. :bigsmile: I'm all for it. I love feeling sore muscles from a good workout....

RECowgill

Since when did women start lifting?

Cheri_Moves

Well, Im pretty sure its been established, but were all talking about a weight belt, or a lifting belt.

That dude sounds like a brainless tool... and you just keep doing your thang girl.

I just used a gym weight belt for the first time the other day, good thing I found a small one, and it made a great difference. when I walk into the gym, I get super anxious to get the squat rack, and start piling on those plates. I get the best looks when I wear my favorite shirt, it says "I GOT THIS." And you bet I do!