"New Year New Me"......shut up and get out the gym

KD454
KD454 Posts: 1,548 Member
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Anyone else really hate this time of year?...... where the two week wonders come out out the woodwork crowding you ever so loved fitness space.
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  • dylan_a_fit
    dylan_a_fit Posts: 488 Member
    lol trained both Christmas day and New years, Gym was empty besides me and a few other lads competing, was absolute bliss, But tonight it was ridiculous
  • KD454
    KD454 Posts: 1,548 Member
    I thought my 5 A.M. workout was safe, but no.....25 new people. 3 of which may actually stick it out
  • JessicaJS23
    JessicaJS23 Posts: 1,863 Member
    edited January 2016
    KD454 wrote: »
    I thought my 5 A.M. workout was safe, but no.....25 new people. 3 of which may actually stick it out

    none of them better be of the female gender :wink:
  • KD454
    KD454 Posts: 1,548 Member
    JessicaJS23 wrote: »
    KD454 wrote: »
    I thought my 5 A.M. workout was safe, but no.....25 new people. 3 of which may actually stick it out

    none of them better be of the female gender :wink:

    Well TBH there were several, but none as beautiful as you.
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  • dylan_a_fit
    dylan_a_fit Posts: 488 Member
    ^the point is for some that people there for the sake of being there are taking up space
  • jbuzzed
    jbuzzed Posts: 10,172 Member
    I actually enjoy this time of year. My classes are full and it's so much more enjoyable teaching a full class. Another plus is that newbies are willing to listen, regulars come to my classes and exhibit poor form while ignoring my cues.
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  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.
  • M111111111
    M111111111 Posts: 269 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

    This.
  • synchkat
    synchkat Posts: 37,368 Member
    I agree with @Tbonz922 and @jsummd although I don't go to the gym and if I did I'd be one of the ones being viewed with derision. I always like when new people come out to things...potential people to help out I always think
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  • MommysLittleMeatball
    MommysLittleMeatball Posts: 2,064 Member
    edited January 2016
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

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  • _incogNEATo_
    _incogNEATo_ Posts: 4,537 Member
    Jackie0Marie wrote: »
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

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    I keep a rap battle gif on speed dial @Jackie0Marie

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  • mousie1973
    mousie1973 Posts: 438 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

    THIS!!!
  • fatfudgery
    fatfudgery Posts: 449 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

    #rekt
  • MaxPower6868
    MaxPower6868 Posts: 220 Member
    edited January 2016
    THIS thread is what keeps more people from going to the gym (and kept me off the blackjack tables). There was a day when it was your 1st time in the gym. If you were met with the attitude that started this thread, how likely would it have been that you would stick with it?
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  • velocityc6
    velocityc6 Posts: 2,137 Member
    ^^^^ I agree. Someone mentioned no real aspirations, maybe if the newbies were offered help and advice their aspiration would be real.
  • MommysLittleMeatball
    MommysLittleMeatball Posts: 2,064 Member
    What @_incogNEATo_ said, give the new people a warm welcome. Make them feel reaaaal comfortable. Sometimes you just gotta be a good spotter, some people are afraid to ask, just get in there, all nice and deep like. tumblr_mvwh0iIe1q1rt8levo2_500.gif
    Maybe they will return the favor one day and hold the camera for you. gl19p7bq56290a291274d897021489.gif
  • Cindy4FunFit
    Cindy4FunFit Posts: 2,732 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

    'Xactly. And the truth was spoke by 'Neato.

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  • ashleybreanna13
    ashleybreanna13 Posts: 249 Member
    I love new people. Then I don't look like a newb anymore. I look like this:

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  • _EPIC_
    _EPIC_ Posts: 611 Member
    Not sure OP saw this coming.

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  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    KD454 wrote: »
    Anyone else really hate this time of year?...... where the two week wonders come out out the woodwork crowding you ever so loved fitness space.

    I wouldn't of guessed a Circus was busy at 5am

  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I'm excited to see all the new people in the gym! I hope most of them stick to it.
  • michaelafoor916
    michaelafoor916 Posts: 710 Member
    _incogNEATo_ wrote: »
    Everybody has to start somewhere. Instead of bitching about them, why not make them feel welcome and greet them. Or even offer advice like how to look cool wearing sunglasses inside.

    what he said

  • michaelafoor916
    michaelafoor916 Posts: 710 Member
    ThomasW13 wrote: »
    KD454 wrote: »
    Anyone else really hate this time of year?...... where the two week wonders come out out the woodwork crowding you ever so loved fitness space.

    yes. i too dislike it when unhealthy people are actually trying to make a positive difference in their lives and get healthy. we should definitely shame them for trying.

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    and this guy
  • radmack
    radmack Posts: 272 Member
    I'd rather work in a full gym than an empty one. :-)
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    It doesn't bother me - the gym isn't my private facility and I don't have any special rights there. I'm glad to see people trying to becoming healthier. Even if it doesn't stick, at least they're trying. :-)

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