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At the gym
Topic Started: Oct 4 2006, 05:29 PM (417 Views)
Buster	Oct 4 2006, 05:29 PM Post #1
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 337 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: June 12, 2006	Hi Crossifitting at a gym brings some seriously dodgy looks, one guy was serioulsy not happy becuase i was using the space in front of the squat rack when doing c&j's, theres a mirror there that i was using to check my form (what lovely form it is!), i said to him i would be only a few more minutes when i finshed he picked up a set of dumbells and you guessed it starting doing dumbell curls!!, vain git!, i felt like screaming at him my arms are bigger than yours and i haven't done a single curl in a year, but that would make me vain! Another guy deadlifting just with the bar but at the top of the movement leaning right back, i thought i was going to hear soemthing pop , he procced to do this for a few minutes beofre he went off and pumped his bicpes as well!! OHS squats bring funny looks as well, like are you meant to do that?, hell yeah you are, just wish i could do it with weight! Collapsing on the floor and leaving sweat angels is not pc as well, i need to mind my manners! One guy actually asked me what i was doing, i was doing hang cleans at the time, i explained to him but he wandered off with a bemused look on his face, no doubt he pumped his biceps somewhere i wasn't looking. Some seriously freaky bodybuilders at my gym, i wonder how they would cope with CrossFit?? Rant over Aaron p.s Watching all of the above makes me even more dedicated to teach CrossFit, and to really help people get the results they want.
	Pain hurts. Quitting hurts more. www.bustersgym.blogspot.com


Jools	Oct 4 2006, 10:25 PM Post #2
CrossFit Groupie Posts: 768 Group: Admin Member #12 Joined: February 15, 2006	Be sure in the knowledge that YOU are RIGHT and they are wrong, Buster!! Before Big D opened our own wee gym, I used to quite enjoy the funny looks we got from the musclebound freaks. Although, I have to admit, it is so much better to work out in a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is on the same page. I have loads of respect for the likes of you and littleredhead, working away on your own. I know that must be tough sometimes but as long as you keep your resolve and your focus, you will be doing just fine. Hopefully, the support and encouragement you get through your occasional visits to CrossFitCS and on this board, go some way to helping you do this.



Red	Oct 5 2006, 08:01 AM Post #3
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 2,222 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: April 6, 2006	Thanks Jools, you are sooo right it is hard to keep your focus, especially when people down the gym are saying "forget that crossfit and workout properly", and nobody will join in with me. Oh I sound like Jimmy no mates now...



Davie	Oct 5 2006, 08:41 AM Post #4
Awesome!!! Posts: 3,703 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 9, 2006	youve got mates!
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Jools	Oct 5 2006, 06:19 PM Post #5
CrossFit Groupie Posts: 768 Group: Admin Member #12 Joined: February 15, 2006	Red, would you listen to them if they were a bunch of sloths sitting about stuffing burgers into their mouths, saying 'whatcha workin' out fur? don't bother with that, here have a chip"? NO! So don't listen to the overdeveloped musclies either. Treat them with the same disdain as you would the fatties! We LOVE you princess.



Davie	Oct 5 2006, 09:45 PM Post #6
Awesome!!! Posts: 3,703 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 9, 2006	Aaron, get them to come down and do the chuck norris workout with you and that should show them why, what and how CrossFit works!
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Red	Oct 6 2006, 10:45 AM Post #7
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 2,222 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: April 6, 2006	Now l`il lady, who said I look at "fatties" with disdain, I certainly do not!!. We all have our goals and ambitions in life, thats what makes crossfit so unique in its own way, because it accommodates all shapes and sizes. In my view nobody is singled out, the body builders could teach us a thing or two about diet as they are the ones to learn from, their dedication is all to apparent to see. What I am trying to say is, everyone has a place and no-one should judge. I feel strongly on that, probably because I am judged all the time at my gym. Ok of the soap box me!!



Jools	Oct 6 2006, 01:54 PM Post #8
CrossFit Groupie Posts: 768 Group: Admin Member #12 Joined: February 15, 2006	Hey red, didn't mean to accuse you of anything here. Was only trying to find a reasonable analogy to say that you need to be true to yourself and your own goals. As a bit of a chubster myself, thought I could get away with the one I used. Also, with the bbs, my own experience has been that they are doing their thing not for health and fitness reasons but for more for vanity reasons. Not saying they are all like that. Was just trying to make the point that you shouldn't worry about what they say and to try and not let them get to you. Was trying to be supportive and am sorry if I caused offence.



Red	Oct 6 2006, 02:32 PM Post #9
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 2,222 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: April 6, 2006	NO NO NO NO NO!! you didna cause me any offence, dont be daft I just like to get stuff off me chest now and again, you touched a sore point thats all, its good we can discuss things like this, to me it is what the message board is all about.



Jools	Oct 6 2006, 04:04 PM Post #10
CrossFit Groupie Posts: 768 Group: Admin Member #12 Joined: February 15, 2006	Nae bother doll! Looking forward to seeing you next Fri



Red	Oct 6 2006, 07:01 PM Post #11
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 2,222 Group: Members Member #17 Joined: April 6, 2006	Me too cant wait



Brain	Oct 6 2006, 10:35 PM Post #12
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 560 Group: Members Member #34 Joined: July 9, 2006	What you got against fat folk red??? Is that why your always burstin my chops? I'm tryin my best you know, it's not always easy for everyone to be as fit as you. Ma feelins are hurt now, didn't think you were like that. maybe i'm not such a good judge of character. I'm away for a wee cry
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iKon	Oct 6 2006, 10:48 PM Post #13
Technical Wizardry! Posts: 417 Group: Admin Member #6 Joined: February 13, 2006	I was going to say "Let those without fat throw the first stone" but I can see Red and Davie chipping in for a bag of gravel...swines! at least we'll be warm during the winter!
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Buster	Oct 11 2006, 02:16 PM Post #14
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 337 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: June 12, 2006	One more gripe if i may!!, crappy collars on barbells, i swear they are going to kill somebody someday, why buy in olympic bars and not olympic collars??, we have these cheap nasty metal things that i have to keep tightening which afect my times (i need to have at least one excuse for my performances!), im going to speak to managment today about it. Rant over Peace Aaron :ph43r: These are the collars
	Pain hurts. Quitting hurts more. www.bustersgym.blogspot.com


Buster	Oct 11 2006, 04:37 PM Post #15
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 337 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: June 12, 2006	Some pics of the gym at my bit, it's actually not bad just sometiems full of musclebound frakazoids.
	Pain hurts. Quitting hurts more. www.bustersgym.blogspot.com


Davie	Oct 11 2006, 04:53 PM Post #16
Awesome!!! Posts: 3,703 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 9, 2006	Warning, warning....step away from the Smith Machine. These machines are only useful for assisted HSPU or hanging your towel on!
	My blog CrossFit is not a cult....The Leader said so. Choose Hobo... not Globo.


Buster	Oct 20 2006, 02:34 PM Post #17
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 337 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: June 12, 2006	Mentioned to the instructor at the gym about the collars slippling off the weights and the possibilty of me killing either myself or some poor bodybuilder, he said i was the first ever to mention it, and that none of the other people working out who are mainly bodybuiders ever said anything about it, and they do all the explosive movemetns i do!, my arse!! :lol: , ive never seen one lift a weight above their head yet!! Im off to ebay to buy some collars before i kill someone!! BUSTER
	Pain hurts. Quitting hurts more. www.bustersgym.blogspot.com


Davie	Oct 20 2006, 03:09 PM Post #18
Awesome!!! Posts: 3,703 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: February 9, 2006	ill check my sites for a set first mate try these ones on ebay http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll...=&Submit=Search
	My blog CrossFit is not a cult....The Leader said so. Choose Hobo... not Globo.


Buster	Oct 20 2006, 03:14 PM Post #19
Crossfit Disciple Posts: 337 Group: Members Member #28 Joined: June 12, 2006	I found these on e-bay and this is from their site http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/store/...inlock%5FCollar, im don't know if they are good ones are not?, it says spinlock??
	Pain hurts. Quitting hurts more. www.bustersgym.blogspot.com


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