Gymspirations:

and my jeans that were kinda loose already are really feeling loose today. Win!

Average ho hum day at the gym, but I got through it. Couldn’t start with the tread today because they were occupied so started with the recumbent bike which was an alright change of pace.

Peace out!

Monday = 30 mins on the treadmill. For some reason today’s 30 seemed harder than Friday’s 30. Maybe my legs were just stiff from the weekend off. Was fighting lactic acid build-up in my calves for most of the time today.

Less Estrogen + the return of Roman = Win

Back to weights tomorrow.

Borrowed from Bo Dixon…

1. Talking during a set

Do not talk to someone in the middle of a set. This is very distracting and they are probably not listening to you anyway. Don’t be offended if and when they ignore you. Wait until they’re done.

2. Excessive talking

Don’t talk excessively to people during their workout. They are (usually) at the gym to work, not socialize. Socialize after the workout.

3. Through the looking glass

Walking or standing in front of someone during a set interferes with their concentration. People rely on the feedback from the mirror to help their balance and keep track of form, especially during overhead presses, squats, deadlifts, etc.

4. Working in with others

Always ask before you work in. It is very rude to just sit down on a machine or bench the instant someone gets off. Don’t ask to work in on a machine or bench if the other person is using a lot more or a lot less weight than you as it may take too long to change weights in between sets. Just wait until they’re done or find something else to do.


5. Working in with you

By the same token, it is rude not to let someone else work in with you. The exception to this is when it would interfere with your own workout, e.g. lots of weight changing or very short rest periods.

6. Bench hogs

Don’t hog benches or machines (unless it’s quiet and nobody else wants to use them).

7. Rolling, rolling, rolling

Don’t let your dumbells or barbells roll away from you as they can cause injury in others.

8. Water, water everywhere…

Don’t take too long at the water fountain. This includes filling up your water bottle. If someone is behind you, let them drink then resume filling. Don’t ever spit or blow your nose in the fountain, either.

9. Captain Safety strikes again

Don’t automatically jump in and spot someone the instant they look as though they’re having trouble. The hard reps are the most productive and you may screw it up by jumping in. Get into position and be ready if they ask but don’t assume.

10. Abusing your spotter

Don’t ask someone to spot you if you can’t lift the weight yourself in the first place. If your spotter gets a lower-back workout while you are bench pressing then you need to reevaluate the amount of weight you are using.


11. Too close for comfort

Don’t move your bench too close to other people’s benches. Some exercises require room to execute than others and you might just be in the way.

12. Resetting machines

If you work in on a machine, reset it back to where the other person had it after you’ve done your set.

13. Be nice

It’s not nice to laugh at other people just because they can’t lift as much as you. Remember, there is always someone else who can lift more than you.

14. Spotting

If someone asks you for a spot, give it to them. If you don’t feel comfortable spotting them, e.g. they are using a very heavy weight, let them know.


15. The hills are alive…

Try not to yell and scream unnecessarily. This can distract other gym members. Sometimes it is necessary but if you scream during a set of wrist curls, something is wrong.

16. Dropping and banging

Don’t drop weights or bang them together unnecessarily. Not only can you hurt your joints by banging and dropping weights, it is very distracting to others.

17. Too much information

Don’t hold loud, in-depth conversations around people while they are doing a set.

18. Bullseye

If you tend to spray spit when you lift (it happens), make sure there is no one in the target area.


19. Pepe La Pew Part 1

Don’t wear excessive cologne or perfume to the gym. It can be very unpleasant for others who are breathing heavily.

20. Pepe La Pew Part 2

Bathe regularly. ‘Nuff said.

and apparently I was just about the only one. There was one older guy there when I arrived, but left about 5 mins later. There were two more there when I finished showering and getting dressed, but other than that I had the place to myself. Sadly, no eye candy.

Did 30 mins on the treadmill @ 3mph on the hill setting (hit an incline of 5.7 twice for a min each time) and a 6 min cool down on the recumbent bike.