My 30 days @ the local gym…

Jon Gary · 07-26-2005, 08:52 PM

Jeff thought I should share some of the remarks I’ve gotten doing Crossfit at my local gym while our new company gym is being set up. The gym usually has between 6-12 people in it when I work out, mostly regulars but some new faces everyday.

Day 1 – Fran
Surprisingly no comments

Day 2 – Deadlift
“I wear a belt when I DL over 200#” - why are you talking to me?

Day 3 – Cindy
“Are you training for a triathalon?” – no just a guy doing the specified WOD from the web

Day 4- the 50 rep chipper
Dumbbell swings and box jumps actually went mostly unnoticed!
As I’m leaving a guy (who has seen me do the whole chipper) asks “you ever do jump-rope, its good cardio” – and you think THAT wasn’t cardio?
A guy actually did a “work-out” while talking on the phone!

Day 5 – Linda
Actually wore the Crossfit t-shirt today… didn’t help.
“you doing a strength work out today?” – wow, don’t know what to say to that!
“that guy over there said you were circuit training” – again, at a loss for words

Sadly, there will probably be more to report over the next few weeks - Jeff get our gym up and running soon!

Erik Davis · 07-26-2005, 11:32 PM

Gosh, they look at me funny when they see me doing air squats. I can only imagine what would happen if I was doing dumbell swings. They'd check me for rabies.

David Knutzen · 07-27-2005, 09:30 AM

I've found that swings (mostly done with a kettlebell by me) tend to get no commentry as well. My theory is that it simply scares the hell out of people, so they pretend I'm invisible while maintaining a safe distance, hoping I don't notice them.

John Walsh · 07-27-2005, 10:15 AM

If they ever ask you "what does that build", which they evetually will, simply tell them "arms".

Ron Nelson · 07-27-2005, 10:40 AM

Question: "you doing a strength work out today?"
Answer: IT'S MOTHERF$#@!%G ARMS DAY!!!! Of course it's a strength work out!

That oughta keep 'em away (and staring)!

Jeff Martin · 07-27-2005, 10:47 AM

Jon,
I liked the guy who followed you around on the Deadlift day and said "I think I could lift that". Your mental converation "Why are you talking to me"? Great line. BTW the daily update has become my favorite part of the work day. Think I'll put off getting the gym done.

Graham Tidey · 07-27-2005, 11:16 AM

Think of the poor female students who use university gyms like mine! I remember when a girl was using this machine you sit in and rotate side to side when a guy with a blonde mullet and quiff, yellow knee length pyjamas and a vest which, seriously, stopped above his bellybutton came up to her and said "You're doing that wrong, move forward in the seat." She stopped dead and said, "**** off.", then restarted! Girls rule.

Fiona Muxlow · 07-28-2005, 06:38 AM

Usually do my workouts middle of the day, first time i did "Nacey" i had a really busy day and had to do it when the gym was full,between teaching classes. For the run part i would simply put the weights down and disapear out the door to run 400m up and back the street, ,only to reapper a few minuts latter and start the next round of lifts.
Comment= "we thought you keep ducking out to check your car".

Brendan Melville · 07-28-2005, 06:39 AM

When I was doing my c&j's yesterday, "that guy" from my university gym--you know the ones, who come with friends and get everyone to watch them by dead lifting a million pounds with absolutely gross form--stopped doing bicep curls and loaded his bar with 10 more pounds than I had on mine. He then proceeded to knock off sets of power cleans with the UGLIEST form I've ever seen. It was amazing...

I then heard him talking to his friend afterwords. "Dude, I don't go all the way down in my squat cause I don't want to f'ing shatter my knees", and "man I feel like I'm going to pass out, I love that feeling".

Kathryn Steen · 07-28-2005, 09:16 AM

fiona--i did a similar thing with "Kelly" the other day. yeah. got some strange looks on that one. probably 'cause i was letting the air conditioning out....:lol:

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07-26-2005, 08:52 PM	#1
Jon Gary Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 40	Jeff thought I should share some of the remarks I’ve gotten doing Crossfit at my local gym while our new company gym is being set up. The gym usually has between 6-12 people in it when I work out, mostly regulars but some new faces everyday. Day 1 – Fran Surprisingly no comments Day 2 – Deadlift “I wear a belt when I DL over 200#” - why are you talking to me? Day 3 – Cindy “Are you training for a triathalon?” – no just a guy doing the specified WOD from the web Day 4- the 50 rep chipper Dumbbell swings and box jumps actually went mostly unnoticed! As I’m leaving a guy (who has seen me do the whole chipper) asks “you ever do jump-rope, its good cardio” – and you think THAT wasn’t cardio? A guy actually did a “work-out” while talking on the phone! Day 5 – Linda Actually wore the Crossfit t-shirt today… didn’t help. “you doing a strength work out today?” – wow, don’t know what to say to that! “that guy over there said you were circuit training” – again, at a loss for words Sadly, there will probably be more to report over the next few weeks - Jeff get our gym up and running soon!

07-26-2005, 11:32 PM	#2
Erik Davis Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 35	Gosh, they look at me funny when they see me doing air squats. I can only imagine what would happen if I was doing dumbell swings. They'd check me for rabies.

07-27-2005, 09:30 AM	#3
David Knutzen Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma City OK Posts: 416	I've found that swings (mostly done with a kettlebell by me) tend to get no commentry as well. My theory is that it simply scares the hell out of people, so they pretend I'm invisible while maintaining a safe distance, hoping I don't notice them.

07-27-2005, 10:15 AM	#4
John Walsh Banned Profile: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston MA Posts: 467	If they ever ask you "what does that build", which they evetually will, simply tell them "arms".

07-27-2005, 10:40 AM	#5
Ron Nelson Banned Profile: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Anaheim CA Posts: 1,199	Question: "you doing a strength work out today?" Answer: IT'S MOTHERF$#@!%G ARMS DAY!!!! Of course it's a strength work out! That oughta keep 'em away (and staring)!

07-27-2005, 10:47 AM	#6
Jeff Martin Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ramona Ca. Posts: 1,318	Jon, I liked the guy who followed you around on the Deadlift day and said "I think I could lift that". Your mental converation "Why are you talking to me"? Great line. BTW the daily update has become my favorite part of the work day. Think I'll put off getting the gym done.

07-27-2005, 11:16 AM	#7
Graham Tidey Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lisbon Alameda Posts: 393	Think of the poor female students who use university gyms like mine! I remember when a girl was using this machine you sit in and rotate side to side when a guy with a blonde mullet and quiff, yellow knee length pyjamas and a vest which, seriously, stopped above his bellybutton came up to her and said "You're doing that wrong, move forward in the seat." She stopped dead and said, "**** off.", then restarted! Girls rule.

07-28-2005, 06:38 AM	#8
Fiona Muxlow Affiliate Profile: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 518	Usually do my workouts middle of the day, first time i did "Nacey" i had a really busy day and had to do it when the gym was full,between teaching classes. For the run part i would simply put the weights down and disapear out the door to run 400m up and back the street, ,only to reapper a few minuts latter and start the next round of lifts. Comment= "we thought you keep ducking out to check your car".

07-28-2005, 06:39 AM	#9
Brendan Melville Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 454	When I was doing my c&j's yesterday, "that guy" from my university gym--you know the ones, who come with friends and get everyone to watch them by dead lifting a million pounds with absolutely gross form--stopped doing bicep curls and loaded his bar with 10 more pounds than I had on mine. He then proceeded to knock off sets of power cleans with the UGLIEST form I've ever seen. It was amazing... I then heard him talking to his friend afterwords. "Dude, I don't go all the way down in my squat cause I don't want to f'ing shatter my knees", and "man I feel like I'm going to pass out, I love that feeling".

07-28-2005, 09:16 AM	#10
Kathryn Steen Member Profile: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Frankford DE Posts: 156	fiona--i did a similar thing with "Kelly" the other day. yeah. got some strange looks on that one. probably 'cause i was letting the air conditioning out....:lol: