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    Does seeing fit people at the gym motivate you to keep going?

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    • Posts: 9,003 Member
      Nope. I look at myself in the mirror :)
    • Posts: 3,646 Member
      Sophiareed218 wrote: »
      Not really, I feel kinda intimidated. Especially if I'm getting stares like I don't belong there.

      Those "stares" are in your head. Gym people almost never do that.

    • Posts: 188 Member
      Yeah, I definitely get inspired by yogis, they have lovely lean bodies, pert buns and are extremely focused... not to mention bendy. I also get inspired when I see someone running for an extended period of time.
    • Posts: 5,424 Member
      it fascinates me that so many people pay so much attention to others in the gym.
    • Posts: 1,369 Member
      I certainly don't. In fact, I find those prancing around in their sports bra to show off their abs annoying as heck. I go to the gym to get my workout in, not people watch.
    • Posts: 13,049 Member
      Thinking about the fit people I see at the gym makes me very motivated to keep going.
    • Posts: 3,538 Member
      Sure, I suppose. Actually, I get motivated just seeing anyone working out. Fit or otherwise.
    • Posts: 719 Member
      Nope. If anything, seeing the overweight people at the gym motivates me.

      ONE OF US. ONE OF US.
    • Posts: 3,685 Member
      Anyone at the gym motivates me.
    • Posts: 1,318 Member
      No! I try really hard not to look at anyone at the gym.

      When I first saw this question I had to really think hard about it and wonder if I should be looking at the people around me for added motivation. But when I really think about it I realized at the location I go to most often - this would not really apply other than to confirm that I am doing something right!

      There are some people that have been going to the gym since I have (a little over 2 years) that have not changed. A few people have asked me what I do and as soon as I mention calorie counting - I get cut off with that 'I can't do that' so I guess technically they are in maintenance mode whether they know it or not :) no motivation there!
    • Posts: 1,395 Member
      edited January 2015
      rybo wrote: »
      it fascinates me that so many people pay so much attention to others in the gym.

      I am equally fascinated by the unobservant. :) (Don't we all secretly want to be Psych?)
    • Posts: 122 Member
      It definitely does! I like to look at fitness pages an magazines for extra inspirtion also
    • Posts: 38
      I love fitspiration
    • Posts: 661 Member
      Yep! Results motivate me the most. You get those through hard work in the gym.
    • Posts: 1,232 Member
      At my regular gym I generally don't think about or notice anyone else. At my gym where I take classes it does motivate me cause there are competitors and athletes but everyone is super friendly and motivating so there are no attitudes or I might feel differently. And to see people changing is pretty cool too.
    • Posts: 15,573 Member
      I already posted "yes", but I have to admit-I was about to skip cardio today until I saw this body builder I really admire pedaling for a bit on the bike after his lifting session and I thought...okay FINE, I can pedal a bit too.
    • Posts: 187
      Absolutely! I see fit women with attributes I would like to have as well and am inspired to push myself. I see people struggling or just starting out and I commend them for being brave. The gym can be intimidating, for me personally, cardio is my comfort zone, lifting is intimidating for me. But I'm not going to let fear win, so I'm going to tackle it. Everyone has something to teach if you watch them.
    • Posts: 724 Member
      Not really because I know my body will never look like hers. Or hers. With or without lifting.

      I am envious of the runners in my gym though. Hopefully I will eventually reach that level.

      I am also envious of the guys who can pump out some nice pull ups.



    • Posts: 41,865 Member
      Sophiareed218 wrote: »
      Not really, I feel kinda intimidated. Especially if I'm getting stares like I don't belong there.

      This is most often in your own head...
    • Posts: 2,099 Member
      I love seeing people of any fitness level doing a kick-*kitten* workout where you can tell they're really pushing themselves. I also get inspired when I see someone doing a weighted exercise that I've never seen before. Too many people in the gym don't seem to venture far enough out of their comfort zone
    • Posts: 647 Member
      Yep
    • Posts: 403 Member
      Not really. I don't really know their background, so no.
    • Posts: 509 Member
      Yes absolutely. Back when I was actually able to go to the gym, I always loved seeing the fit folks do their thing. There was one woman who came in every day who looked like she belonged in a bodybuilding magazine, she was gorgeous and an absolute beast. Very inspiring.
    • Posts: 38
      yeah good point
    • Posts: 1,275 Member
      ajwall3 wrote: »
      Absolutely! I see fit women with attributes I would like to have as well and am inspired to push myself. I see people struggling or just starting out and I commend them for being brave. The gym can be intimidating, for me personally, cardio is my comfort zone, lifting is intimidating for me. But I'm not going to let fear win, so I'm going to tackle it. Everyone has something to teach if you watch them.

      This! I try something new every couple of weeks. It takes me a long time to get comfortable doing something new. My next thing is going into the squat rack. Just approaching it like I'm actually going to DO something is a challenge for me. But it is a MUST since I'm trying to strengthen my glutes/core for running. Good luck to you!
    • Posts: 1,275 Member
      randomtai wrote: »
      Nope. I look at myself in the mirror :)

      Ha! I do, too - I wonder if anyone thinks that's strange. Sometimes, it gets pretty intense, if I'm running intervals. I'm sure I look like a lunatic, staring myself down. That absolutely does motivate me, though. I'm tough on myself. LOL!
    • Posts: 188 Member
      When you are pushing yourself and the ones that do notice you and are regularly there daily They know how hard you are pushing. Cause they do the same. Mind set focused normal people on the same plan.
    • Posts: 111 Member
      Definitely! Fit people who have worked hard and are working hard to maintain their fitness goals are an inspiration.
    • Posts: 589 Member
      edited January 2015
      Not really, I find it is the opposite. I find seeing the heavier people at the gym keep me motivated because it is a reminder of how far I have come and is encouragement to keep going so I don't regress and end up back where I started.

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    • Posts: 4,195 Member
      Fit is not a look or something you can see.

      I can outdo just about anybody at my gym, but I don't really look super fit.
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