Embarrassed

ChristineH1001
ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
in Fitness and Exercise
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Okay so I feel like I am a little embarrassed, I was working with the personal trainer today and I guess I was physically challange and I found that I grunt, I think that if I had to describe it, I would say that it is lady like........The question is, is that common for women. Maybe I am just shy but I feel silly and am a bit distracted by it. I don't want it to take away from my workout. I can't recall hearing other girls in the gym, but I am not sure that I have taken the time to notice though. Anyone else in this situation?

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  • BluePHX
    BluePHX Posts: 184 Member
    Heck ya! When I move up a to a higher weight bracket, I'm all like, "ARRRGGGGHHHHH" on the last one or two reps just because my strength is not quite there yet. Not ridiculously loud to where people stare or anything, but it's definitely audible. It helps, and is better than biting down or grinding your teeth instead. Easier on the fillings. :)
  • Snikkee
    Snikkee Posts: 295 Member
    I grunt all the time. lol. not with everything I do, but with heavier weights or certain movements it is unavoidable.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    YES!

    It helps get that last bit of energy to power through! Grunt away!!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    I'm lucky enough to have a weights, weight bench, etc. etc. at home. But yes...I grunt and scream. Why the hell not!
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I don't grunt. I clench my teeth, which is probably more damaging lol. But it's normal, I hear people making noise all the time at the gym
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Heehee...Its better to grunt while working out than to grunt while pigging out! :wink:
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    You should hear the ladies grunt during a tennis match. There is no shame in grunting. Use it to get your reps done!
  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    It doesn't take away from your workout. You ever hear a woman give birth with no meds?
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    i grunt at the gym, in bed, when lifting something heavy at the market...not embarrassed at all.
  • ChristineH1001
    ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
    Alright then.....I will not be embarrassed, I will work hard and do what I have to do (as lady like as I can) :wink: Thanks!
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    I grunt whenever I'm doing something exceptionally difficult - if you're not grunting a little, you're probably not working hard enough imo! :)
  • PilotX
    PilotX Posts: 233 Member
    women who grunt are wicked sexy in the gym
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    This is the sound I make..

    Uhhhhhhhhhhh hhhuuuuuhhhhh uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    and repeat about 200x
  • ChristineH1001
    ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
    I grunt whenever I'm doing something exceptionally difficult - if you're not grunting a little, you're probably not working hard enough imo! :)
    You know I did consider that for myself, I felt like it was a reinforcement that it was challanging.
  • majasmi
    majasmi Posts: 133 Member
    people dont grunt in the gym. they grunt getting out of bed when theres nothing to look forward to or grunt when are forced to do some unwanted errand.

    in the gym. its not a grunt. its a battle cry.
  • Mpol2
    Mpol2 Posts: 442 Member
    Heck ya! When I move up a to a higher weight bracket, I'm all like, "ARRRGGGGHHHHH" on the last one or two reps just because my strength is not quite there yet. Not ridiculously loud to where people stare or anything, but it's definitely audible. It helps, and is better than biting down or grinding your teeth instead. Easier on the fillings. :)

    Exactly this!
  • ChristineH1001
    ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
    people dont grunt in the gym. they grunt getting out of bed when theres nothing to look forward to or grunt when are forced to do some unwanted errand.

    in the gym. its not a grunt. its a battle cry.
    I like the battle cry!!!
  • ChristineH1001
    ChristineH1001 Posts: 65
    Thanks I don't feel as embarrassed! Glad I asked:happy: !
  • Mommylicous
    Mommylicous Posts: 121 Member
    I almost wish I grunted...

    I squeak. :embarassed:

    But, it does get a few giggles out of the super ripped guys around me, so I guess it's not that bad. Most of them have gotten used to it by now :laugh:
  • ReinasWrath
    ReinasWrath Posts: 1,173 Member
    I grunt, swear, and growl :laugh: anything to get those last few reps out
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
    I do it all the time! I workout at home, so it's okay. My kids don't mind. I haven't worked out with my husband there though, but I sound like there is some crazy breast coming out as I exhale sometimes. lol That is the true sign of a good workout for me.
  • americangirlok
    americangirlok Posts: 228 Member
    I do it all the time! I workout at home, so it's okay. My kids don't mind. I haven't worked out with my husband there though, but I sound like there is some crazy breast coming out as I exhale sometimes. lol That is the true sign of a good workout for me.

    What exaclty is a crazy breast? :tongue:
  • frood
    frood Posts: 295 Member
    in the gym. its not a grunt. its a battle cry.
    Yes.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    I bet it sounds adorable.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    I grunt, swear, and growl :laugh: anything to get those last few reps out

    I would say I growl more than grunt too lol
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    If you're not making at least a little noise (even if it's just a strong exhale), you're probably not working hard enough.
  • tzur21
    tzur21 Posts: 29
    Funny! Grunting is perfectly acceptable... increases the bad *kitten* factor by 75%!
  • HermioneDanger118
    HermioneDanger118 Posts: 345 Member
    people dont grunt in the gym. they grunt getting out of bed when theres nothing to look forward to or grunt when are forced to do some unwanted errand.

    in the gym. its not a grunt. its a battle cry.

    Love that :)

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