"New Year New Me"......shut up and get out the gym
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On the radio this morning, it was suggested to "WELCOME" those NY resolutioners. Why not? After all, as others have said, we all have started from a 'Day 1' too. Most probably from a NEW YEAR NEW ME start. I was happy to step into this thread and see so many supporters! Bravo MFP!!!0
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And I guess the person who started this thread never started somewhere.... lol
I don't get this way of thinking. Beside, I'm thinking if people can't stand others at the gym(whatever there start date is...) maybe you should buy you own gym equipment. After all, gym are public...0 -
I was actually disappointed that there weren't more new people in my gym this morning. The ones that did come I smiled and said hi. I hope they continue on past the 2 week mark and feel comfortable in the gym.0
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Yes, OP’s attitude is part of why many newbies quit so soon. Obviously, that’s not the whole reason why, but it does contribute to the decision to leave. I was one of those newbies who signed up in the new year and then just stopped going after a few weeks. I did that quite a few times over the course of my life. Some of it was because of the atmosphere, and, of course, some of it was just not having the motivation or discipline to continue. But I finally found a gym I liked and stuck with it, because the employees AND the patrons were welcoming, helpful, and supportive. I don’t feel judged when I walk in the door and get on a machine.0
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Perfectly said._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.
I may have joined a gym in May rather than in January, but everybody has to start somewhere! Why give people crap for trying to make a positive change? A number of them will likely fizzle out, so keep your trap shut and look forward to your space being reclaimed in the mean time.0 -
I see transformations people make all the time. Unfortunately, some of them transform their bodies for the better and their heads for the worse. Some, not all, get very proud and then very dismissive of others that started just like they did. It's far more annoying to me to hear people complain about others, that whether they do it or don't, want to change....it's pretty much just whining and THAT is annoying.
@Tbonz922 I have seen that too. I admit to getting an attitude and letting it go to my head when I went from obese to lean, but I have plenty of people who helped me see what I was becoming. Now I'd rather help others with their goals than complain or laugh at the new people.0 -
No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes.
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets.
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
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No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes. My gym doesn't have a designated DL bar. I take a bar off of a bench and may spend an hour doing different deadlift variations
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets. I see 'bros' doing this WAY more than 'newbies'
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
This should be advice for ALL gym-goers. Not just the new ones.
But yea, this is all okay advice. Not where this thread started though.0 -
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_incogNEATo_ wrote: »No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes. My gym doesn't have a designated DL bar. I take a bar off of a bench and may spend an hour doing different deadlift variations
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets. I see 'bros' doing this WAY more than 'newbies'
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
This should be advice for ALL gym-goers. Not just the new ones.
But yea, this is all okay advice. Not where this thread started though.
If your gym doesn't have a dedicated DL bar you're going to the wrong gym.
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I'm so glad I've never gone to a gym. Too man rules.0
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_incogNEATo_ wrote: »No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes. My gym doesn't have a designated DL bar. I take a bar off of a bench and may spend an hour doing different deadlift variations
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets. I see 'bros' doing this WAY more than 'newbies'
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
This should be advice for ALL gym-goers. Not just the new ones.
But yea, this is all okay advice. Not where this thread started though.
If your gym doesn't have a dedicated DL bar you're going to the wrong gym.
Or I live in a small town with one local gym and do what I can to get it in. I'm not here to brag, but the gym I use allows me to lift some pretty heavy weight, so it works for me 0 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes. My gym doesn't have a designated DL bar. I take a bar off of a bench and may spend an hour doing different deadlift variations
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets. I see 'bros' doing this WAY more than 'newbies'
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
This should be advice for ALL gym-goers. Not just the new ones.
But yea, this is all okay advice. Not where this thread started though.
If your gym doesn't have a dedicated DL bar you're going to the wrong gym.
Mine doesn't have a deadlift bar or a place to deadlift. I still managed to get in enough quality training to set a world record for deadlift.0 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes. My gym doesn't have a designated DL bar. I take a bar off of a bench and may spend an hour doing different deadlift variations
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets. I see 'bros' doing this WAY more than 'newbies'
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
This should be advice for ALL gym-goers. Not just the new ones.
But yea, this is all okay advice. Not where this thread started though.
If your gym doesn't have a dedicated DL bar you're going to the wrong gym.
Mine doesn't have a deadlift bar or a place to deadlift. I still managed to get in enough quality training to set a world record for deadlift.
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So the first time you deadlifted was in competition? Impressive.0
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ashleybreanna13 wrote: »I love new people. Then I don't look like a newb anymore. I look like this:
LOVE THIS!
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Came here to talk trash...my services weren't needed. Well done, shame on you for deriding someone who is coming back to the gym, or in many cases doing it for the first time. You're EXACTLY the kind of person they dread meeting there.0
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Its attitudes like this that have kept me from ever stepping into a gym. These posts have popped up on every social media site in the past few days and gives the impression that newbies are not welcome at all.0
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I'd take your class.
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Really pisses me off this attitude. Yeah, I cant get on the machines as I normally do but you know what? Change the workout, mix it up. Stop complaining about people with a desire and heart to change and focus on your short-sighted pathetic mindset which needs changing more than anything.0
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thanks but I will stick with my home workouts or wait till the News Year rush has passed
...seriously there are many obese ppl with social anxiety that are intimidated enough as it is to even consider stepping into a gym only to be confronted with these types of attitudes. 0 -
_incogNEATo_ wrote: »No issue having the "resolutioner" crowd in my gym, my issue is when they don't know what they're doing, won't accept advice and don't respect the equipment.
My advice to newbies:- Don't take equipment from one area to another unless you're bringing it back in a few minutes. My gym doesn't have a designated DL bar. I take a bar off of a bench and may spend an hour doing different deadlift variations
- Don't leave your water bottles on benches/machines and leave the gym or start a new exercise. This is the international symbol for "I'm using this and will be right back".
- Don't hang out on one piece of equipment with your two buddies taking long breaks to talk between sets. I see 'bros' doing this WAY more than 'newbies'
- Don't be afraid to ask for a spot. I'd rather help you finish your last set than pull that bar off your neck and I'm not judging you for the weight you're lifting.
- If I'm politely coming up to you suggesting you try a lighter weight when curling and demonstrating a full range of motion, there's probably a reason. I'm 220 lbs and an experienced lifter, there's no reason a 150 lb beginner should be swinging the 45lb dumbbells around while curling. Ask for advice if you don't know how to do something or how a piece of equipment works. I'd actually be flattered to help you out.
- Don't stand between me and the mirror if possible. I'm not 'mirin', I'm checking my form.
- Re-rack your weights, I don't want to hunt for that 20lb dumbbell you left on the other side of the gym 2hrs ago.
This should be advice for ALL gym-goers. Not just the new ones.
But yea, this is all okay advice. Not where this thread started though.
If your gym doesn't have a dedicated DL bar you're going to the wrong gym.
Exactly what I was talking about earlier. There needs to be more people helping one another out, give people some friendly gym rules and then before you know it they're taking as epic selfies as you are.0 -
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That's irrelevant. The point is that you don't have to go to a specific type of gym to get results or to do well. There are bodybuilders who place well and workout at Planet Fitness.0 -
Not sure OP saw this coming.
I don't want to make this about me, but to make my point, I will. I used to be one of the newbies. But that was a couple of Octobers ago. I tried to ignore the arrogant haters who disdainfully looked at me like I was a fat guy didn't have any business at the gym. Today, 60 pounds less than I was then, there are still those arrogant douchecanoes who act like they DO own the place and I don't belong. So what? While they are looking at themselves in the mirror, I am achieving new PRs. I pay my dues (figuratively AND literally) and when I take a rest day, I am really excited that the next day, I get to crank up the weights again!
To the gym snobs: "Lift, inspire, or get the hell out of the way!"0
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