Guest Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I actually lift better on my own with nobody in the gym...the first time I leg pressed 1200pounds it was a total failure but I did it later at the end of a hard workout by myself(very dangerous I know but I was a stupid 14yr old). Same goes for the first time I benched 315. Also I tend to get more reps in if I'm alone...I think the fear factor of not having a spotter forces you to lift more if you dumb enough to risk maxing without spotters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealthyElijah Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I have only been working out 2 weeks but I love the gym (24 hour fitness) because it has a bunch of cute women! It also keeps me from screwing around at my house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The cutest woman I could ever find wouldn't be at the gym because she's living in my apartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The cutest woman I could ever find wouldn't be at the gym because she's living in my apartment Aww... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divadolce Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 double awwww...lol I like both home gym and gym-gym. I keep a set of free weights next to the couch so sometimes I'll do some upper body reps while I watch TV or during commercials. I'm aware of the pitfalls of being too distracted by the TV while working out, but I'm at a point where I just need to get in the movement anywhere I can. I also try to tune into Fit-TV when I can...my supplement for missing gym classes. I like the privacy, convenience, and no-cost of working out at home, BUT I am usually more focused at the gym. When I walk into the gym my brain and body respond to the environment with thoughts like, "Ok time for a good workout!" At home, that's my retreat, my place of relaxation and it seems harder to get in the bust-a-move mood. I've tried to curb this by establishing a workout room but it has yet to have the same effect as being at a gym. Last time I worked out at a gym, I was also a trainer there so competitive nature or not, I was constantly aware of members watching me, which helped me keep a certain standard in my workouts. I will say though, I only like ladies-only gyms. Too much booby-lookin' from guys at co-ed gyms, and I know its dumb but I always feel the need to look cute at the gym with guys around..LOL. So on that issue I definitely favor home gyms and using your own body weight for workouts whenever possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 http://www.t-nation.com/forum_images/6241a-denise12062e.jpg Home....on MY time schedule and no one elses, no distracting people, no sharing, clean equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 double awwww...lol I like both home gym and gym-gym. I keep a set of free weights next to the couch so sometimes I'll do some upper body reps while I watch TV or during commercials. I'm aware of the pitfalls of being too distracted by the TV while working out, but I'm at a point where I just need to get in the movement anywhere I can. I also try to tune into Fit-TV when I can...my supplement for missing gym classes. I like the privacy, convenience, and no-cost of working out at home, BUT I am usually more focused at the gym. When I walk into the gym my brain and body respond to the environment with thoughts like, "Ok time for a good workout!" At home, that's my retreat, my place of relaxation and it seems harder to get in the bust-a-move mood. I've tried to curb this by establishing a workout room but it has yet to have the same effect as being at a gym. Last time I worked out at a gym, I was also a trainer there so competitive nature or not, I was constantly aware of members watching me, which helped me keep a certain standard in my workouts. I will say though, I only like ladies-only gyms. Too much booby-lookin' from guys at co-ed gyms, and I know its dumb but I always feel the need to look cute at the gym with guys around..LOL. So on that issue I definitely favor home gyms and using your own body weight for workouts whenever possible. This may sound weird coming from a straight guy but I generally prefer working out with other guys only and no girls. Girls always either... A. Distract me or B. Make me do stupid things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Nice Seasiren....that looks like quite the set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 http://www.t-nation.com/forum_images/6241a-denise12062e.jpg Home....on MY time schedule and no one elses, no distracting people, no sharing, clean equipment. That is the exact setup I want someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acatherine13 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 for portlanders, what gyms do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Awesome, SeaSiren. Same here...want to build one at home. Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Lifter Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I like both. Home for most things as I don't have to deal with people I don't like(I still work out with people in my home) and I don't have to wear a shirt Gym for the nice OL bar, rubber plates and lifting platform. Here's my home gym:http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/BryanGlyn/129_2910.jpg I've got an orange bench to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 In a good home gym, what do you folks look for? Those are pretty tight gyms there. I'm looking for something I can do all-around body work, including squats, bench press, etc. Wobbly and SeaSiren...looks like you have similar equipment there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Lifter Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I can do a whole body workout pretty easy. For example today I did squats, bench, chins, static holds and v-ups. What you really need is a squat cage(like me and seasiren have), a bench, and some weight and you can get a great total body workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Hey Matt! You contacted me privately (and I answered), but I'll post the system for those who want to know. http://www.powertecfitness.com/power_rack_system.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Rubber plates an adjustable bench, a bar and dumbells from 20-60lbs would be optimal for me. A lifting platform would also be nice. Not enough people get the importance of rubber plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Sweet! Thanks, SeaSiren! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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