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Old 08-01-2010, 11:47 PM   #31
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I think this is actually a legit concern. Not saying every box needs that, but there are surely some clients lost due to this. With four boxes in driving distance, it's the SOLE reason my wife and I are not training at an affiliate, but are instead, prepared to spend literally thousands of dollars outfitting our garage gym. *sigh*

Back to the jokes!
Definitely a legit concern. With loaded barbells bouncing around, "anywhere they won't get hurt" is a bit too casual a solution for both the parents and the other athletes.

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Old 08-02-2010, 01:09 AM   #32
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I think this is actually a legit concern. Not saying every box needs that, but there are surely some clients lost due to this. With four boxes in driving distance, it's the SOLE reason my wife and I are not training at an affiliate, but are instead, prepared to spend literally thousands of dollars outfitting our garage gym. *sigh*

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Definitely a legit concern. With loaded barbells bouncing around, "anywhere they won't get hurt" is a bit too casual a solution for both the parents and the other athletes.

Katherine
Yeah I was totally joking because if I were a parent I wouldn't let my kids hang around... especially knowing how "out of it" I can get when a wod gets really tough.
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"Bro, where do I do biceps in here?"

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They only work out like 20min...
 
Old 08-02-2010, 07:17 AM   #35
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"So THAT's what that metal cage-looking thing is for..."

"I can't do this"
 
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They only work out like 20min...
 
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Huh, there are people throwing down their weights? Where's the Lunk Alarm? I feel intimidated... (PF junkie entering a Crossfit box).
 
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Should I should sprint during Helen for cardio health and just jog it if I wanna stay in the fat burning zone?
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They only work out like 20min...
And each time they try to make it shorter and shorter! What the hell is wrong w/these people??
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Old 08-02-2010, 10:49 AM   #39
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"Gym, Tanning, Laundrey, Haircut. Gotta look good for my Jersey Shore party"
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"Nah, screw that" *walks out
 
 
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