I actually enjoy weights but I am so intimidated doing them at the gym. There have also been a few incidents in the area that have been adding to my gym avoidance so I'm seriously considering setting up a lifting area in our basement.
There was a trainer at the gym this morning, working with an older woman, and he was kind enough to interrupt me right before the last set of my last exercise to tell me what I was doing wrong and how I should be working out. I'll admit that my form wasn't perfect - it was my second triceps exercise and the last thing I was doing so my muscles were tired. It wasn't even a huge thing - he just told me to tuck my elbows in more (triceps cable pushdowns).
I see such awful form in that gym, and I wonder if he would have "helped" one of the big bodybuilder dudebros that use their entire bodies to do one-arm cable rows.
Probably not. I've never seen randos correct dudes before. What an asshole. I hate it when people give unsolicited advice.
See, I'm the opposite, at least in the gym. If I see someone doing something that will hurt themselves I'll correct them. I want someone to say something to me as well.
This week is killing me. I'm on the search committee for a new faculty member, and some genius decided to do back-to-back-to-back interviews yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I'm trying to figure out when the hell I'm going to run today.
Probably not. I've never seen randos correct dudes before. What an asshole. I hate it when people give unsolicited advice.
See, I'm the opposite, at least in the gym. If I see someone doing something that will hurt themselves I'll correct them. I want someone to say something to me as well.
Something that will hurt you? Sure, OK. But at least from her description, it didn't sound like that was the case for eponinepontmercy, just imperfect form. Form is important for weight lifting, but imperfect form doesn't always equate to injury.
And I've definitely never once seen anyone correct a man they didn't know.
Probably not. I've never seen randos correct dudes before. What an asshole. I hate it when people give unsolicited advice.
See, I'm the opposite, at least in the gym. If I see someone doing something that will hurt themselves I'll correct them. I want someone to say something to me as well.
If I was at risk of injury, I wouldn't have minded. It was just a small adjustment to my form to align with his method of training. I'm sure eventually that will be followed up with a business card or sales pitch of some kind.
it was like getting stopped in the protein powder section by a shakeology drone.
At least it wasn't the trainer that was eating tuna while working with clients one morning...
See, I'm the opposite, at least in the gym. If I see someone doing something that will hurt themselves I'll correct them. I want someone to say something to me as well.
If I was at risk of injury, I wouldn't have minded. It was just a small adjustment to my form to align with his method of training. I'm sure eventually that will be followed up with a business card or sales pitch of some kind.
it was like getting stopped in the protein powder section by a shakeology drone.
At least it wasn't the trainer that was eating tuna while working with clients one morning...
Honestly, I'd (nicely) complain to management. State that you appreciate that if someone is at risk of injury, a trainer can step in to help. But that if you wanted the advice of a trainer, you would seek it out and don't appreciate unexpectedly being called out in front of others.
Near the end, my run pace was like a 15-minute mile. I need to stretch my calves like crazy and ice my shins tonight. My calf/shin area is clearly what's holding me back. As long as I'm not going uphill, I do OK with my breathing and my quads and hamstrings are fine. It's the calves that start to give out near the end.
Post by Skyesthelimit1212 on Nov 4, 2015 10:30:32 GMT -5
Is it horrible to say that I'm glad when I see other people who run just as slow as me. And by slow I mean can easily shift from run to walk with just one foot. lol.
Probably not. I've never seen randos correct dudes before. What an asshole. I hate it when people give unsolicited advice.
See, I'm the opposite, at least in the gym. If I see someone doing something that will hurt themselves I'll correct them. I want someone to say something to me as well.
The only time I wanna talk to strangers is if I'm gonna hurt myself or they wanna talk about how cute my hair is.
OMG, you guys. I did that kettlebell class tonight and it kicked my ass.
Ugh. I really don't enjoy stuff that's so intense I end up feeling shaky and nauseous. I'm going to be hurting tomorrow. I'll try it for a couple more weeks and see if I get used to it, because I do think it would be good for my grip and strength and I'll probably see some good results ... if I can hack it.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Nov 4, 2015 22:12:57 GMT -5
Apparently, that same trainer approached DH as well. He's not a bodybuilding dudebro, but is a pretty big guy. So, at least he's an equal opportunity annoyance.
Post by Skyesthelimit1212 on Nov 5, 2015 8:57:49 GMT -5
I did bi,tri, and crunches today, but I never know how to calculate the calories burned, which I'm thinking can't be much anyway. I probably go for a walk at lunch today, about an 1hr walk.
Post by tacosforlife on Nov 5, 2015 9:00:54 GMT -5
Mmm, cake. I want cake! I really wanted to buy cookies yesterday, but I resisted because we are going to go for custard this weekend with friends.
I had a small plate of nachos post-dinner last night AND skipped my walk. But to make up for it, I have to walk a mile just to catch the bus today because my online account isn't working, my bus pass expired yesterday, and the closest place to buy a new one is a mile away. Then I have to walk to PT this afternoon. And I will go running tonight.
Post by tacosforlife on Nov 5, 2015 11:40:21 GMT -5
I did not intend to, but I wound up having to walk the entire way to work today. Setting aside that my back is SOAKED from sweat despite it only being 57 degrees outside (damn you, medication!), this means I've clocked 8,000 steps before 11am. And I still have to walk to and from physical therapy and go for my run. I feel way less guilty about last night's snack nachos.
I went home at lunch yesterday and took a nap. Ballet days became a little longer on Monday and Tuesday (if that was even possible!) and I felt like I had just completed the Tough Mudder come Wednesday morning.
The new focus on protein is sooo much better. It's like a personal competition to meet my goal and once I do I can check my other macros to choose a snack. It's a little different everyday and I'm actually hitting my calorie goal without focusing on it.
I did HIIT last night with battle ropes, mountain climbers with stability ball, dumbbell waiter's walk around the track, and medicine ball slams. I was unable to hit max heart rate on the first three before my arms and core gave out after 5 minutes of working as fast/hard as I could. I only made it through the exercises once in the 20 minutes. Seems like my heart is in great shape, and my arms are weak. I felt like T-rex.
You guys. Yesterday was lifting and then sprint/speed training.
I did 2 sets of 10 reps squatting 90 lbs, among other things.
And then I went and sprinted. 2 minutes sprinting at 6.8, 1 minute recovery at 6.4. My final 3 minutes I did 6.9, 7.0 and then 6.5. Finished 2 miles in 18:02.
My legs are exhausted. LOL
Today is cross training for 35. Think I'm gonna bike.
Post by meshaliuknits on Nov 5, 2015 13:18:52 GMT -5
Since I'm home for a midday dentist appointment I did some yoga & brief cardio to start my day. I feel kinda good. Relaxed. I'm sad that I'd have to get up at 5am to do this regularly.
I'm not sure if I should even be allowed to check in. October 15th at work always makes me eat horribly and then I have a hard time getting back on track with all the holidays. I need to get back on track. I'm feeling tired and sluggish and just blah.