Trainer says not to use weights until losing weight?
nyla2120
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Every now & then my sister will come to the gym with me. She isn't really over weight, but she is on the thicker side & would probably like to lose 10-15 pounds. Anyway she did the elliptical & then came to do abs with me & she was using one of the weighted ab machines. Anyway, one of the trainers came over & told her she shouldn't be using any weights until she loses weight because it will make her look boxy. I told him all the research I have ever done has told me that you should be doing & weights & cardio together even when trying to lose weight. He says I'm wrong, I think he is a jerk. But that's besides the point. I feel you should be toning your body while losing weight. What are your opinions?
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Every now & then my sister will come to the gym with me. She isn't really over weight, but she is on the thicker side & would probably like to lose 10-15 pounds. Anyway she did the elliptical & then came to do abs with me & she was using one of the weighted ab machines. Anyway, one of the trainers came over & told her she shouldn't be using any weights until she loses weight because it will make her look boxy. I told him all the research I have ever done has told me that you should be doing & weights & cardio together even when trying to lose weight. He says I'm wrong, I think he is a jerk. But that's besides the point. I feel you should be toning your body while losing weight. What are your opinions?
I'd find another gym that didn't have such idiotic trainers0 -
He's an idiot, plain and simple.
You should definitely be using weights while losing weight. It will help you maintain more of your muscle, meaning you look more toned when you reach your goal. What would you (or your sister in this case) rather, lose 10lbs fat, or 10lbs fat and muscle?? I know which one I'd rather have!
ETA: I've always used weights while losing weight. Biggest weight loss was 21lbs, never felt that I've looked "boxy" because of it.0 -
Every now & then my sister will come to the gym with me. She isn't really over weight, but she is on the thicker side & would probably like to lose 10-15 pounds. Anyway she did the elliptical & then came to do abs with me & she was using one of the weighted ab machines. Anyway, one of the trainers came over & told her she shouldn't be using any weights until she loses weight because it will make her look boxy. I told him all the research I have ever done has told me that you should be doing & weights & cardio together even when trying to lose weight. He says I'm wrong, I think he is a jerk. But that's besides the point. I feel you should be toning your body while losing weight. What are your opinions?
I'd find another gym that didn't have such idiotic trainers
Very true. Luckily I don't let what he says influence me, he is always coming over & giving unwanted advice & I let it go in through one ear & out the other.0 -
He's full of it. The best way to lose weight is to incorporate strength training to increase lean muscle, lower body fat percentage, and overall improve your body composition. My only regret in my weight loss was not to do strength more in the very beginning and not just cardio all the time.0
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He's an idiot, plain and simple.
You should definitely be using weights while losing weight. It will help you maintain more of your muscle, meaning you look more toned when you reach your goal. What would you (or your sister in this case) rather, lose 10lbs fat, or 10lbs fat and muscle?? I know which one I'd rather have!
ETA: I've always used weights while losing weight. Biggest weight loss was 21lbs, never felt that I've looked "boxy" because of it.
I totally agree, I always cringe when I see him walking my way. He's just annoying. Good for you losing 21 pounds the right way!0 -
He's full of it. The best way to lose weight is to incorporate strength training to increase lean muscle, lower body fat percentage, and overall improve your body composition. My only regret in my weight loss was not to do strength more in the very beginning and not just cardio all the time.
Me too! Before I knew better I was a total cardio bunny & I while I did lose the weight I wanted. I ended up with basically a skinny, but mushy body. Now I'm working to fix all that by lifting heavy & doing less cardio. I won't let me sister make the same mistakes when I know there are better ways to go about weight loss than just running on a treadmill for hours.0 -
Ignore him.0
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Ignore him.
Definitely!0 -
Ask this fool does he even lift?!?!0
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Ask this fool does he even lift?!?!
This!!!
I always say, just because a person is certified it doesn't mean they are qualified.0 -
Ask this fool does he even lift?!?!0
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Does the gym actually pay this person? Members need to let management know how bad he is.0
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Strength training is very important in weight loss. Muscle burns more calories. That trainer is a jerk and he should have never been certified. Lifting weights makes you toned, not boxy!0
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All the trainers at my gym are overweight and eat fast food in the break room together around the time I am there every day. They may have been certified, but that doesn't mean anything if they're not qualified!0
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Well since I've never been able to lose that last 5-10 pounds (just not motivated enough!) I guess I can never lift weights. I'll have to put my equipment on Craig's List....0
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He sounds like an idiot. Where do these gyms find these people!?0
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Ask this fool does he even lift?!?!
ROTFLMAO! Good idea!0 -
He sounds like an idiot. Where do these gyms find these people!?
I don't even know what the qualifications are to be able to train people.0 -
Ask this fool does he even lift?!?!
This!!!
I always say, just because a person is certified it doesn't mean they are qualified.
^^ He may not even be certified. My sister, who's a trainer with multiple certifications and continuing education, says that a lot of these "trainers" just take a class for a few weeks and that's it. Ridiculous considering they have the potential to help or hurt a lot of people.0 -
Well since I've never been able to lose that last 5-10 pounds (just not motivated enough!) I guess I can never lift weights. I'll have to put my equipment on Craig's List....
ROTFLMAO! I'll buy it for my sister!0 -
What are your opinions?
I would stay off the weighted ab machine, and do a more traditional full body workout instead.0 -
Pat his *kitten*, tell him thanks, and to scurry along. I find they LOVE it when you do that.0
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If your sister isn't paying this guy to be her trainer, she should tell him to *kitten* off.
Although, going up and giving random advice is probably how they solicit personal training sessions.
Or maybe that's Captain Smooth's way of flirting?0 -
Ask this fool does he even lift?!?!
This!!!
I always say, just because a person is certified it doesn't mean they are qualified.
That's crazy! Luckily I never go to them for advice, I just do my own research & my own thing. They actually offer a few free sessions with a trainer when I signed up at my gym, I didn't bother with it.
^^ He may not even be certified. My sister, who's a trainer with multiple certifications and continuing education, says that a lot of these "trainers" just take a class for a few weeks and that's it. Ridiculous considering they have the potential to help or hurt a lot of people.0 -
Trainer should have his certification revoked.Every now & then my sister will come to the gym with me. She isn't really over weight, but she is on the thicker side & would probably like to lose 10-15 pounds. Anyway she did the elliptical & then came to do abs with me & she was using one of the weighted ab machines. Anyway, one of the trainers came over & told her she shouldn't be using any weights until she loses weight because it will make her look boxy. I told him all the research I have ever done has told me that you should be doing & weights & cardio together even when trying to lose weight. He says I'm wrong, I think he is a jerk. But that's besides the point. I feel you should be toning your body while losing weight. What are your opinions?
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If your sister isn't paying this guy to be her trainer, she should tell him to **** off.
Although, going up and giving random advice is probably how they solicit personal training sessions.
This is true!0 -
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Stupid trainer! Find a new one.0
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Stupid trainer! Find a new one.
Oh he's not our trainer. He just likes to go around & share his "knowledge" with people who never asked.0 -
LOL! :laugh:0
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