Noob season at the gym already?

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  • literatelier
    literatelier Posts: 209 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.

    ^^ Well said. I love seeing new people at the gym.
  • RobynLB
    RobynLB Posts: 617 Member
    saw a dad bring in his two boys, one was probably 9 the other maybe 12. they were already curling more than some noobs i've seen! no noobs spotted this year yet though

    That is a stupid dad. 9 year old boys shouldn't be lifting. No legitimate gym would allow anyone under 15-16 on the gym floor because it's against the law to do so in most states. Most gyms have the policy you have to be 18.

    A noob would probably even know that.

    Is there really any harm in lifting? Kids do pushups and pull-ups, squats, and crunches in P.E. and sports practice. If they are being given appropriate weight and instructed property, is lifting weights inherently bad for them? Obviously, they shouldn't be training to the point where it interferes with development, and they shouldn't be training like adults, but isn't it a bit mush to say they shouldn't be allowed in a weight room at all?
  • serenapitala
    serenapitala Posts: 441 Member
    I've noticed this just this week at yoga. Anytime people start is great, but at least there are extra classes in January. For now, the classes are crowded. Oh well, next week shouldn't be bad since people will be off celebrating. My gym is on my college campus which I think is why it isn't as prone to this phenomenon. There are a limited number of people who could possibly come.
  • Siege_Tank
    Siege_Tank Posts: 781 Member
    saw a dad bring in his two boys, one was probably 9 the other maybe 12. they were already curling more than some noobs i've seen! no noobs spotted this year yet though

    That is a stupid dad. 9 year old boys shouldn't be lifting. No legitimate gym would allow anyone under 15-16 on the gym floor because it's against the law to do so in most states. Most gyms have the policy you have to be 18.

    A noob would probably even know that.

    Is there really any harm in lifting? Kids do pushups and pull-ups, squats, and crunches in P.E. and sports practice. If they are being given appropriate weight and instructed property, is lifting weights inherently bad for them? Obviously, they shouldn't be training to the point where it interferes with development, and they shouldn't be training like adults, but isn't it a bit mush to say they shouldn't be allowed in a weight room at all?

    My son wants to lift, and he's only 7. While I won't take him to the gym yet, I will let him use the weight set, the dumbbells I have at home. teaching good form in lifting when kids are young is important if they really want to get into lifting. I would much rather have a fit kid than a lazy video game kid.

    As for the proper age, each kid is different, and I wouldn't let him handle heavy weights until he is 12, until his growth plates really settle down, but there is nothing wrong with doing body weight lifts, curls, isolation lifts with dumbbells. What's so wrong with taking a young kid to a gym and SHOWING them other people who are motivated, SHOWING you kids through example that they are others who make themselves work out, that there are other people who better themselves for no other reason than they want to.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    The noob season usually doesnt start until after the new year..... Hmm... Practice for the apocolypse?
  • serenapitala
    serenapitala Posts: 441 Member
    Ive been working out at home, but my new gym membership I got for Christmas (early gift) won't kick in until January. I'm not looking forward to getting the 3rd degree look from gym regulars, but I know its coming... You know, that "oh nice to see you, you wont last a month". Joke's on them though. :)

    ↑↑Love this :laugh: I started at the gym at the beginning of the semester (I go to my college gym) and that is basically New Years resolution time for us. The people who went diligently all year round gave me those looks. Most people go for a couple of weeks then get distracted with school or parties. I stuck it out. The looks stop after a month or two. Then you get to be the regular and can be nice to the newbies you see. It's great!
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    yep, Ive noticed too...resolution rush starting early, don't worry Mid January will die off :tongue:
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    My gym's a bit too much of a hole for this to be happening to any great degree :P
  • eidc
    eidc Posts: 79 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.
  • JustinDoctrinated
    JustinDoctrinated Posts: 10
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.

    Absolutely. These are folks who are trying to do better and even if most of them won't last, they should still be accepted and encouraged. Let's remember that we all were probably that uncomfortable-looking noob once instead of being self righteous or needlessly annoyed.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.


    :drinker: Here! Here!!! ^^^THIS!!
  • AJWriter
    AJWriter Posts: 15
    Our local gym has been filling up with noobs since around September time. I think it's time our gym extended because sometimes you just give up trying to get on a machine and go home early.

    Oh and I agree with the comment above about talking to the noobs and making them welcome too. I just want a bigger gym with more equipment.
  • eidc
    eidc Posts: 79 Member
    well said help the new people out!
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.


    This was... well... beautiful.


    I'm one of the noobs. I was working out at home, but I don't have the equipment to safely do everything I want to do. Thus, I joined my gym right after Thanksgiving. I might have stuck it out at home longer, but they had a deal where they waved the sign-up fee. So it made sense for the wife and I to join at that particular time. Perhaps other gyms had the same deal at around the same time?

    ETA: I wandered around aimlessly one day, too. Of course, that was because it was an afternoon where both the squat and power racks were occupied by groups using them, and every bench was in use. That's why I like going in the AM, because it's not crowded and I can get in, do what I need to do, and get out before work.
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    To the OP and everybody whining about these "noobs" - you were all noobs once. Instead of critisizing them, why not say hi, or offer some help to support them instead? :huh:
  • _KATzMeow
    _KATzMeow Posts: 336 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.


    this^^^^ op.......you were a nobb at one time too
  • lisavirani
    lisavirani Posts: 117 Member
    I hate hearing this. EVERYONE has been a noobie at one point. I just started at a new gym last week and was afraid of the "look at that noobie getting a head start for new years." When in actuality, it has nothing to do with the time of year, I have been changing my life for the better for the past 6 months. I started with eating healthy, and now I am incorporating working out into my routine. But because of the time of year, I get placed in a category.

    I like what a previous poster said, why not introduce yourself to the new members, why not treat them like regular human beings who are trying to better themselves? Get over the whole "I'm better than you because I've been here longer" mentality. It's not attractive on anyone.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.

    the noobs with their headphones on doing 300 reps on the ab machine? or the noobs doing half squats with the wrong form and super low or super high weight??

    or maybe i get to talk to some noob that has some attitude about the regular gym goers so they throw back any advice i give them back to their face? yeah, that'll be great.

    or some chick that thinks i'm trying to hit on her, when i'll i'm trying to do is prevent her from injurying herself?

    or some guy that thinks i'm trying to show off or trying to belittle him because i'm giving him advice or telling him to go with a lower weight??

    i'll stick to completing my work outs in peace, thank you very much.
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    *PSSST*

    Guess what? You all were NOOB's to the gym once too!! And you all probably stood around scratching your heads wondering what to do and where to start. Give these people some credit for going to the gym. Yes most of them will probably stop going after a few months but I'm sure there will be those who will continue on.

    Cut them some slack. Yes, it's annoying when it's so crowded there and you have to wait for equipment but jeeze. That was YOU once.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    they are taking all my parking spots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    *PSSST*

    Guess what? You all were NOOB's to the gym once too!! And you all probably stood around scratching your heads wondering what to do and where to start. Give these people some credit for going to the gym. Yes most of them will probably stop going after a few months but I'm sure there will be those who will continue on.

    Cut them some slack. Yes, it's annoying when it's so crowded there and you have to wait for equipment but jeeze. That was YOU once.

    Actually I never was a Noob at the gym. I was born into fitness. My Dad is going to be a personal trainer in his retirement job starting next month!
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    It's probably because of all this holiday deals there having for memberships.
  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    I have actually noticed a little thinning out - like my class today was half. Their is a lot of enthusiasm with new people - so it adds to the atmosphere!
  • surromom2010
    surromom2010 Posts: 457 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.

    Thank you, exactly what I was thinking. I want to start lifting weights but it's people who say shi* like this that makes me not want to pay for a membership. I'll get there, have no clue how to start and instead of someone giving me a tip or offering to show me some exercises they say smart a** remarks like "there's a treadmill turn it on"...If I wanted to run, I'd be outside, chode
  • elprincipito
    elprincipito Posts: 1,200 Member
    it's wabbit season
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    It's probably because of all this holiday deals there having for memberships.

    come March they will all puss out
  • almostgoodbye99
    almostgoodbye99 Posts: 60 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.

    Like this ^^
  • RedHotHunter
    RedHotHunter Posts: 560 Member
    How about picking out one of those noobs who looks particularly uncomfortable being there, and walking over and saying hi? It seems every day there is a post on here by someone afraid to hit the free weight area or even walk into a gym. Why don't we all be part of the solution to that and try to help rather than just being a d*ck.

    I certainly hope I can be part of the solution. You have a great attitude. Thank you stating this so well.
  • Going4Lean
    Going4Lean Posts: 1,078 Member
    It's probably because of all this holiday deals there having for memberships.

    come March they will all puss out

    Its the circle of life. It happens every year.
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