This is what is wrong with the fitness industry
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I have a Danskin barbell set with pink, orange, blue and green plates. Though they're not big enough for leg work, so I had to buy some ugly plates to mix in.0
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Those are some loooooooong arms!
Lol.. Me too.0 -
Those are some loooooooong arms!
thats for people that want long lean muscle.0 -
IDk.
If they made an entire line of pink kettle balls that went heavy (and I was into kettle balls) I'd probably buy them because I like the color pink.
I agree I like pink...I would buy pink plates for lifting, I want pink gloves with orange lacy bits and pink and orange shoes...
so what it's pink.
ETA I don't want to live in a gender neutral society ...I am not a feminist either, I am just a woman who likes pink, I like purple and blue too..and when I had my son...he never wore pink as a baby..if he wants to now fine...he preferred trucks to dolls didn't have much to do with me.
I would totally buy those.
For sure...that way they know it's a woman lifting those heavy plates up cause no man gonna use pink plates...:laugh:
I might have to go buy some spray paint...:drinker:
ETA they even have a pink box for them....yah0 -
I have a Danskin barbell set with pink, orange, blue and green plates. Though they're not big enough for leg work, so I had to buy some ugly plates to mix in.
hold the phone, are you saying women can buy weights that AREN'T pink? no F-in way0 -
One point is the pink Stopped at the weight of 10 and the other Started at 10.0
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I have to say I tend to use the ones that are colored at the gym I belong to over the non rubberized grey ones for two reasons. 1 I find the rubberized ones easier to grip especially when swinging and my hands start to sweat and 2. because lets face it, they are just pretty LOL. My gym goes up to 25 covered!0
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I don't think it was fair to comment on the model's fitness level. Lots of women don't want to be muscular -- and no I don't mean "bulky" or "manly." I mean they don't necessarily want the kind of arms and legs that a lot of the women on this site seem to be shooting for. Some people like to lift light with their girly weights and get it done that way, and you CAN and DO still see results from that, just different ones. I wish more people on this site would see that.0
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One point is the pink Stopped at the weight of 10 and the other Started at 10.
sure thats one point. the other point is theres no need to limit yourself to pink weights.
so the pink ones stop at ten. who cares. that doesn't mean your out of options.
you also can't get rainbow ones (or maybe you can, but probably not over 10)
i mean what does this really say? the evil exercise industry is telling you shouldn't lift more then 10 lbs? or people are just being silly complaining that a particular color of weight isn't available?0 -
Those are some loooooooong arms!
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I don't think it was fair to comment on the model's fitness level. Lots of women don't want to be muscular -- and no I don't mean "bulky" or "manly." I mean they don't necessarily want the kind of arms and legs that a lot of the women on this site seem to be shooting for. Some people like to lift light with their girly weights and get it done that way, and you CAN and DO still see results from that, just different ones. I wish more people on this site would see that.
Agreed!0 -
I don't think it was fair to comment on the model's fitness level. Lots of women don't want to be muscular -- and no I don't mean "bulky" or "manly." I mean they don't necessarily want the kind of arms and legs that a lot of the women on this site seem to be shooting for. Some people like to lift light with their girly weights and get it done that way, and you CAN and DO still see results from that, just different ones. I wish more people on this site would see that.
I agree, I honestly thought she was a little chubby0 -
Not to mention, virtually no one needs a 10lb. kettlebell. Even an 18 is kinda puny for most things.
It's embarrassing to admit, but I need my 10lb dumbbell right now for my front raises and I'm at 15lbs for my kroc rows and rolling dumbbell tricep extensions. So thanks. *goes to sulk*0 -
Not to mention, virtually no one needs a 10lb. kettlebell. Even an 18 is kinda puny for most things.
It's embarrassing to admit, but I need my 10lb dumbbell right now for my front raises and I'm at 15lbs for my kroc rows and rolling dumbbell tricep extensions. So thanks. *goes to sulk*
Aww, don't sulk, if you lost 62 lbs. you obviously know what is right for your body and your needs. I haven't gone above 5lb. dumbells yet, but they help me achieve my goals and I do lose weight using them. Different things work for different people. Don't let the heavy lifting crowd make you feel bad about YOUR workouts and YOUR progress.0 -
There is nothing wrong with the fitness industry. It's doing what it's supposed to... making billions of dollars. The problem is with those who spend their money there.0
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Sadly, it isn't just the fitness industry. If you pay attention to advertising, you will see the gender difference everywhere! IMHO, the worse offenders are food/cooking (besides beer), fitness, cleaning products, and kids toys/clothes.
Yeah, that's true. I get pretty annoyed when all the cooking/cleaning ads are all for women. My husband does ALL the cooking lol.0 -
There is nothing wrong with the fitness industry. It's doing what it's supposed to... making billions of dollars. The problem is with those who spend their money there.
my sentiments exactly0 -
In for pink weights.
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Not to mention, virtually no one needs a 10lb. kettlebell. Even an 18 is kinda puny for most things.
It's embarrassing to admit, but I need my 10lb dumbbell right now for my front raises and I'm at 15lbs for my kroc rows and rolling dumbbell tricep extensions. So thanks. *goes to sulk*
I may be able to bench a hundred pounds but i need the tens and fifteens for some accessory lifts. Nothing wrong with that.:flowerforyou:0 -
This is what's wrong with all advertising. There's a lot of criticism for the way toys are marketed as well.
Someone needs to come up with the Science Princess or something, complete with pink microscope and test tubes. I expect advertising execs to fail our children and society by turning most of our girls into fashion divas, but would some clever script writer with Disney connections please step up and save us? Thanks.0
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