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What I hate is I have a friend that I'll see in the gym from time to time and he'll be like "Man..I'm not gonna do low reps anymore...I dont wanna get bigger...I wanna do high reps..and just tone" Like wtf? High reps=tone I've heard that a million times and I wanna kill the person who says it everytime
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LMFAO....My mom is a personal trainer so this is her biggest pet peave as well.... the ignorance of some people.... like these estrogen filled, 1.5k cal eatin, no intensity havin, women are gonna pick up a 10lb DB for curls and gonna look like a BBer!!! if only it were that simpleOriginally Posted by C_Bino
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cuz i aint workin out with no suzanne sommers wannabe//
LMMFAO!!!!
Anabolic Member
i would do suzanne somers - when she was in three's company
Anabolic Member
come to think of it, i also wanna just get toned becasue im gettng too big. Do you guys now of any steroids i can take to get toned?
Also, can i drink winny?
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
No Man should ever use the word TONE when referring to himself. That deserves a beating!
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
Banned
I've heard fatties talk to trainers at my gym about getting tone. They work with little 5lb weights and never step foot on a piece of cardio equipment...yeah..getting 'toned' is only a few weeks away!
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when they say I want to get tone=i dont wanna do any hard work!
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Anabolic Member
the two things that piss me off most in the world.
The 'do you lift weights' question.. and the 'can you tell me how to get tone' question.
Bah Humbug!
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
Exactly!! Anyone who asked me if I workout I want to punch them in the face. That is the biggest insult.
"Bitch you blind or somethin'? What do you mean do I workout!!!"
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
AR VET
Kinda like asking a prostitute if she sucks dick eh?
What an insult lmao
AR-Hall of Famer
"I want to get tone."
Translation: I want to work as little as possible for some below average results because I am afriad to push my body to the limit for something real. I do want to add a lot of muscle and drop some fat but I am scared of the dedication and discipline that it might take.
Associate Member
That for me is one of the worst things, it can ruin my day. Damnit I bust my ass for what bit of a physique I have.
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
Anabolic Member
Zackly...
$BAM-7246~AR-Hall of Famer
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA That was hilarious bro.
YES YES YES. Now publish that in a newspaper for everyone to read.
~ Vet~ I like Thai Girls
What I would like to say is "All I do is lay back and pull my pud all day and this is the result, it really is that easy"
Retired Vet
So I guess your short listed for co-worker again this year? (NOT).
You seriously didn't know what he mean't?. Can you not just have said, "listen, I really don't have the time now...blah blah blah". And left him with the impression that at least some bodybuilder's don't fit into the instant 'knuckle head' catagory.
Retired Vet
So you've never stated the obvious too?.
You've never met someone soaking wet and asked is it raining, or someone with a smashed up car and asked did he crash it?.
Come on guys, a little tolerance. We're not that special, and in fact I know alot of guys in my different martial arts gyms that laugh at body builders and their attitude's.
Senior Member
Yeah, im sure when people say "do you work out?" they know you do, but dont really know what to say.
But I still get pissed when people ask. I usually tell them no.
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
I'm sorry. I already did my charity work for the day. That was explaining to a 5'4" 120 pound 26 year old who's been training for 4 years why he isn't gaining any weight. I asked him do you eat a lot? He said yes. I then asked what he ate for breakfast. He said a buttered toasted bagel and coffee and then went on and described the rest of his meals which were the same.
If I took the time to answer every stupid question I get asked about fitness or lifting I would never get anything done. Like I said earlier, when you're walking down the street and see a dentist, do you stop him on the street and expect him to look in your mouth for free? No, I don't think so. So why do you feel I'm obligated to do the same.
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
Retired Vet
Well you didn't explain that before posting. Maybe next time post about something positive you've done and not something which makes you out to an unapproachable idiot.
One thing I've took through my army life, and apply it to training recruits or to my martial arts and children.. "there's no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid answers".
I bet if you got talking to a dentist on a plane you'd ask him something about his job. Deny it and I'll call you a lier.
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
Last time I checked, walking into some random person's office and asking them questions totally not work related is considered rude. The guy didn't know me from adam and just walked in my office. Sorry, he's the idiot. I should have asked him who he hell are you?
No, I would not. I have 2 dentists in my family. I would ask them to look in my mouth for free. That is what family's for.
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
Retired Vet
This guy probably looked up and admired you for awhile, and now he thinks your a prick. Weldone.
Two dentists in the family!. No need to ask the guy on the plane then, you must already have perfect teeth. Keep treating people like you said you probably should and you might need those free services someday.
You said your coming to Spain. A little advice here. When I was in NYC in Febuary I was sickened by people's attitudes. Don't take it to Europe, we have (I'll use a NY'er term) 'zero tolerance' to it and react strongly against it.
Why do NY'ers almost boast about their attitudes?. Whenever I mentioned it I was told "your in Manhatten now, thats what we do". Fvck that sh*t, its the reason I'll never return.
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
Bouncer please remove the bug from your butt. Anything I say to you, you catch an attitude anyway so it's pointless.
By the way, I do just fine in Spain. No complaints. I won't be traveling to Ireland anytime soon so not for you to worry.
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
Retired Vet
Actually I'm in Spain in August!.
Senior Member
when you first get into bodybuilding you are happy to answer anyones questions, but after a while you realize that about 95% of people wont follow anything you tell them and it gets old real quick.
what i did was type up a basic workout routine, and basic diet with a bunch of tips. so now when people ask me "how do you get big" or "how do you lose weight" i can just hand them a sheet of paper. keeps me from coming off as an asshole and keeps me from saying the same shit over and over and over
Retired Vet
Usually I'm happy to talk to people about training. I just keep the advice simple, talk to them about simple routines and the importance of a good gym. I don't mention diet etc until their training.
Banned
I know what you mean.
If I have the time I will talk as long as I know I have their FULL attention.
As soon as I notice them drifting or interupting because they think they already know better I stop dead.
D-bol Poppin'
OMG that must've been funny as fvck, I would've paid good money to see that conversation
D-bol Poppin'
Most of the time when a girl asks you questions like this she's hitting on you, I know you don't care
D-bol Poppin'
Well said
D-bol Poppin'
I have to say I enjoy discussing training/nutrition with anyone who is enthusiastic about it, he doesn't have to be knowledgeable at all, just eager to learn...
I am also very flattered when people come up to me in the gym and ask me for advice, it means I actually look a lot better then 'average' people, and that was my goal all a long...
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Agreed. I will spend more time on people who actually seem to have it in them to use the advice for results.
My last conversation went something like this
HIM: Excuse me, what can I do to start putting on some more muscle.
ME: Progressive training with concistency.
HIM: I do really well with my unit PT - first class, but I want to start using the gym regularly and add some weight.
ME: (Realizing he is really interested and I am finishing up anyway) Look man, people come in here day in and day out with nothing to show for the hour they spend doing tricep rope extensions or machine chest flyes. So far you have been following their lead - but your apparently unhappy with it because you asked me what to do. If you don't want to be another Joe going through the motions then you will need a pen and a training journal... or even a piece of paper - you can't expect to simply remember it all... trust me. Also, use compound free weight movements in a progressive fasion. Work your entire body a few times per week for the next two months and then I can help you stagger your workout split some more.
HIM: Should I do arms only today?
ME: People underestimate the power of full body training - especially for those new to lifting. Over the next two months, work your whole body within 45-60 minutes or split it up with lower and upper body training days. Don't isolate too much too soon... that's for later on.
HIM: So what should I use?
ME: Free weights. Bench Press, Military Front Press, Curls, Dips, Pull ups... and so forth.
HIM: (Walks over to the Hammer Strength Bench Press)
ME: Get your ass off that for now... go lie down on the flat bench press and start building up your strength there. Don't get distracted by what you can or can't do today - focus on laying that foundation so you can train heavier later.
HIM: (Walks over to the Military Front Press and throws a few 45's on it).
ME: If you warm up with 135 pounds on this today - what do you expect to be lifting in 6 months? Come on dude, that ain't too far off from your max flat press strength... take some weight off and build yourself up.
HIM: Thanks for your help.
ME: Just remember - when you come in here to lift... it's just you and your log book. Always organize your gym time, diet and rest so that you are able to keep making some improvements.
He has been sticking to this for awhile now... that isn't always common though. When someone asked me recently about my cutting diet they said, "sounds too complicated." Well no sh!t it's complicated... and it's down right uncomfortable at times. Some people have what it takes to get results - many don't. I'll spend time talking iron with someone who is genuinely niterested... otherwise I'm to busy for the BS...
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My personal experience with people asking questions like that, is that they feel they do something actively about their problems when the ask these questions.
The sad thing is that after you have spent your time answering their questions, they nod at you and go back to their office to continue their doughnut munching and forget all about it.
Hell, everyone over the age of 12 should have at least a basic knowledge of what is healthy and what is not, and most do. Even all the commercials being thrown in our face can't convince people that icecream or coca cola is healthy - people make a choice, concious or otherwise, and when they put all that junk in their mouths they do know deep inside that it isn't good for them. It is all about priorities, and obviously being in shape simply isn't at the top of the list for most people.
Grade A Beef
Thats funny coming from you.
Grade A Beef
My favorite in the steroid section is: "I want to tone up and add a little muscle..I dont want to look like Arnold"
Guess what idiot, you wont!
National Level Bodybuilder/Hall of Famer/RETIRED
Did someone actually post that? I just want to tone up?
Muscle Asylum Project Athlete
Retired: AR-Hall of Famer
If people ask me I always do my best to answere there question. Doesnt matter to me if it means my workout ends beeing 5 minutes longer than planned. Im never in a rush.
People have always helped me so its up to me to return the favor.
One thing that I notice in the gyms around here that is quite funny is that the REALY huge guys are always very very plesant and nice to talk to. They always do there best to help out, give advice. They also always have the most relaxed attitude to the whole gym thing.
The rude ones are the ones that look like they workout but arent huge yet. Those fit the meathead profile pefectly(when it comes to personality bias).
Since I belong to the "look like I workout but far from huge" group I want to break that fashion and help whenever I can
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