Co-Worker Claims His Workout Is Superior
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Not really sure where to post this, so if it has to be moved then it has to be moved.
Somehow we got into a discussion on what kind of workouts each of us like to do. He told me he only does 30 minutes of walking over day, and no more. When he asked what I did, I told him that I do a combination of cardio and weight lifting three to four times a week, for about two and a half hours. He then proceeds to tell me that weights are useless and dangerous, and strength training does nothing - either with weight loss or losing inches. He's somewhat flabby and has a penchant for junk food and carbs.
I don't think I'm doing anything wrong.
Definitely need some support on this one. 
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He trolled you.0
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Everyone has to think their workout is superior. If not they wouldn't be doing it.
This isn't necessarily true. Not everyone chooses to do what they do because they think it is superior. Lots of people have reasons for choosing what they do. I've seen people in the forums say that they hate sweating, so they choose to do as little exercise as they can. Some people have injuries or disabilities. Some people have different goals. Some care more about aesthetics, some care more about their specific athletic goals. Some prefer things they find fun or beneficial in other ways (yoga can have mental benefits for people that have a stressful life for example). Some people want to do something easy. Some people want a challenge. Some people want something not too easy, not too challenging.
To the OP, don't stop doing weights. Obviously walking is not superior to weights. It's just common sense at this point.0 -
Why do you need support? Roll your eyes, walk away and don't discuss it again.0
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Next time, walk by and ask him, "Do you have tickets? ..... To the GUN SHOW?" and flex mightily.0
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Next time, walk by and ask him, "Do you have tickets? ..... To the GUN SHOW?" and flex mightily.
And then you could be all like "say hello to the twins. They're called Damn and Daaaaaaaaaaamn"
*Kiss biceps thereafter*0 -
Why would you need support for this?0
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A co worker of mine told me that 20 years ago. I still don't believe him. My pics don't lie.
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Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it.
For starters, I probably should have went into more detail, but I wanted to get things down while the event was still fresh in my mind - I simply needed a place to vent. Perhaps 'support' wasn't the proper word to use, but I was in a hurry, and pretty angry. Did I believe what he was telling me? No. Everything just was just so far out of left field, that it was a bit hard to swallow. (Plus, it was getting towards the end of my break, so I had to be quick with what I was posting.)
The reason that we got into the conversation in the first place was because he DID notice that I was losing weight, and had asked me how I was doing it - because he has been trying to shed a few pounds himself. I didn't offer advice, or say anything, I just flat out told him what I was DOING - I wasn't going to give advice, because that's best left to a professional. After I mentioned this to him, he started in why he thought I was wrong for doing was I was doing - going on the spiel that I posted here on the forum.
Rest assured that I did not argue with this person, I was extremely polite and decided to change the subject. If anything, I said that was awesome that he was doing what he was doing, and offered encouragement.
How are you doing it, is a trap question. My response now is always, eat less and move more. New subject.0 -
It's time & comments like this where I am sad that you can't GIF someone in real life0
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Keep doing what you are doing and at some point in time, the difference between your physique and his will make it quite apparent that your method produces an entirely different product. And most people will like your product more than his.0
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So correct me if I'm wrong, but this guy asked you what you do for workouts, because he's trying to lose weight? Sounds to me like he may not be getting the results he wants, in which cases, he has no reason to state that "just walking" works really well.
Even if he was just curious, wanted to share workout ideas, and is happy with his own progress, he still obviously has no clue what he's talking about. The guy probably hasn't even attempted to lift weights - probably heard 1 horror story by some douche who followed his ego as to what weights to use (with terrible form) and will use that as any excuse not to push himself hard.
I agree with the "he's winding you up, or he's an idiot" theory!0 -
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OP- just keep doing what you are doing. :flowerforyou:0 -
Not really sure where to post this, so if it has to be moved then it has to be moved.
Somehow we got into a discussion on what kind of workouts each of us like to do. He told me he only does 30 minutes of walking over day, and no more. When he asked what I did, I told him that I do a combination of cardio and weight lifting three to four times a week, for about two and a half hours. He then proceeds to tell me that weights are useless and dangerous, and strength training does nothing - either with weight loss or losing inches. He's somewhat flabby and has a penchant for junk food and carbs.
I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. Definitely need some support on this one.
Yes, please be careful lifting all those weights, you don't want your uterus to fall out!0 -
Tell him people who just do cardio just want to look better when they are clothed were you want to look better naked.0
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He told me he only does 30 minutes of walking over day, and no more...He's somewhat flabby and has a penchant for junk food and carbs.
That's firmly in res ipsa loquitor territory - what exactly do you need help with?
Just ignore him and find a better water cooler conversationalist.0 -
Lift more weights. You will need less support.0
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Sounds to me like you need to buy him a pair of 2 lb. dumbbells for his 30 minute walks (get em the pink ones)....... :laugh: Keep on doing what your doing and don't listen to those that know nothing of what they speak....... Best of Luck
No! He might get bulky if he uses weights!0 -
Not really sure where to post this, so if it has to be moved then it has to be moved.
Somehow we got into a discussion on what kind of workouts each of us like to do. He told me he only does 30 minutes of walking over day, and no more. When he asked what I did, I told him that I do a combination of cardio and weight lifting three to four times a week, for about two and a half hours. He then proceeds to tell me that weights are useless and dangerous, and strength training does nothing - either with weight loss or losing inches. He's somewhat flabby and has a penchant for junk food and carbs.
I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. Definitely need some support on this one.
Does your coworker have a camel toe??
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I can't even.
Stop listening to the stupid people- it just hurts your brain and does you no good.0 -
lmgtfy.com/?q=fatlogic0
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Why the hell would you need support to swat down something that stupid? He's either messing with you or he's a humongous moron.
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He's just Jelly.0
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Not really sure where to post this, so if it has to be moved then it has to be moved.
Somehow we got into a discussion on what kind of workouts each of us like to do. He told me he only does 30 minutes of walking over day, and no more. When he asked what I did, I told him that I do a combination of cardio and weight lifting three to four times a week, for about two and a half hours. He then proceeds to tell me that weights are useless and dangerous, and strength training does nothing - either with weight loss or losing inches. He's somewhat flabby and has a penchant for junk food and carbs.
I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. Definitely need some support on this one.
Just staple his shirt to his desk and walk away.0 -
Only one way to settle this....DANCE FIGHT!!!!!
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Not really sure where to post this, so if it has to be moved then it has to be moved.
Somehow we got into a discussion on what kind of workouts each of us like to do. He told me he only does 30 minutes of walking over day, and no more. When he asked what I did, I told him that I do a combination of cardio and weight lifting three to four times a week, for about two and a half hours. He then proceeds to tell me that weights are useless and dangerous, and strength training does nothing - either with weight loss or losing inches. He's somewhat flabby and has a penchant for junk food and carbs.
I don't think I'm doing anything wrong. Definitely need some support on this one.
This. Lol.0 -
I agree that it really kind of depends on what your goals are. I know women who lift really heavy 5 times a week, do excessive intense cardio, and eat very little food. I cannot categorize that as anything but self-abuse, so I would not say their workouts are superior to walking for 30 minutes per day.
But people who think weights are dangerous really annoy me, so I would do my best to just avoid further contact with him, rather than attempting to go back and give some "support" for your choices. You don't owe him anything. Besides, your body is an accurate reflection of how well your plan is working for you. You don't need to say more than that.0 -
My fiancee and I do it all the time. It is hilarious. You just do the same movement over and over three times.0
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I think my workout is the best, too
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