Todays blog is about clowns I see at the gym on a regular basis. I would be willing to bet anyone who has been in the gym or near the gym can relate to this about the guy who thinks he is the incredible SWOLLEN man! This guy we all know and love to watch. He is the clown of the whole gym and doesnt even know it. Let me describe him for you. He will strut threw the front door and then proceed to make sure someone is looking at him as he slowly walks to the machine or mirror. His chest is pumped out real high as if someone kicked him in the gut. This so called chest is well out in front of him so much that it hurts to watch him do this. I just want to come over and crack the idiot in the back causing him to deflate back to the little man that he really is.
Ok ok, so he then proceeds to lay on the bench press and warm up with normal weight for someone his size and starts grunting and moaning as he'e bench pressing 1000 lbs! The guy will get up and look around again and see what or who is looking at him causing his ego to swell larger than life. Really? Come on guy! Everyone is looking at your stupid ass moaning with that pu--y weight you just pressed. Everyone is also looking at your brother's size small tshirt you have on skin tight over your fat rolls pushing out the sides.
Then there is the other guy who comes to the gym walking with his arms out trying to flex his back as he goes. This guy is also a CLOWN! From behind there is so much space between his arms and his body the guy could catch a burst of air and fly into the sky like a glider. Up, up and away asshole! Goodbye! Kind of like the fat chick in Willy Wanka who blew away. These people irk me! Why can't they just come to the gym get their workout on and be real. Whoever the hell told these people they look good has to be smoking crack.
Then last but not least is the guy who is constantly looking at himself in the mirror. We will call him PRETTY BOY. Pretty boy is the 20 something year old who gets a little definition on his body before going to the beach and has to look in the mirror for every set, every rep, and every time he moves an inch. We all know this guy, you're lying if you say you don't...actually if you say you don't...its probably you!
Sometimes seeing these people is better than going to the mall and watching all the weirdoes. Instead you can just do your cardio and have free pass to the circus!!! Tell me about the clowns at your gym. I've probably seen them myself.
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Showing posts with label Working Out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Working Out. Show all posts
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Truth On How To Grow
You have to constantly change up your workouts and weights all the time so your body doesn't become use to the exercise regiment you practice. If you keep it the same you may experience a plateau on what you are trying to achieve.
Lets say for the last 4 weeks you have been doing the same old chest routine. You start with flat bench then go to the incline bench and then end with flys. If you continue this routine over and over the mind and body become complacent and don't work to the point of failure or push past that barrier needed to grow!
Try doing this as an example to the above. Go to the flat bench and this time lets say instead of starting light and then working your way up to the heaviest you can do reverse the exercise! Start out heavy and then end off light with a crazy high repititions to push that blood up into the chest area. I guarantee that if you do this on and off a couple times your pump will be huge!
Another way to overcome the plateau is by changing the rep sequence you're doing. Lets say you normally do repetitions of 8-10. This time do 15-18 and use a weight that you can handle. There is no need to be superman in the gym and barely push the weights up and instead your partner is doing back while spotting your dumb ass. (We will talk later about those damn asses I am referring to and who they are again later.)
A 3rd way of doing these exercises but giving them a slight change is to do them in different sequnces each time you perform chest. This time you might start chest with flys, then do flat press, and finish with inclines. There is no golden rule written that you have to follow the same exercises each time to grow! I know a lot of people don't like change in their lives but in this instance it is a plus to do so! The mind and body are very powerful and we can overcome a lot of obstacles thrown their way, so you have to continue to challenge your mind and your body. THATS IF YOU WANT TO BE LIKE ME SOMEDAY OR ELSE YOU CAN STAY A P_ _ SY AND WEAR A SMALL TSHIRT!!
Tell me what you think on Facebook or leave me a comment right here on blogger. Let me know how you like to change it up and the success stories you may have pushing past a plateau. And if you know any of those dumb asses I was talking about, tell me about that too.
The Truth
Lets say for the last 4 weeks you have been doing the same old chest routine. You start with flat bench then go to the incline bench and then end with flys. If you continue this routine over and over the mind and body become complacent and don't work to the point of failure or push past that barrier needed to grow!
Try doing this as an example to the above. Go to the flat bench and this time lets say instead of starting light and then working your way up to the heaviest you can do reverse the exercise! Start out heavy and then end off light with a crazy high repititions to push that blood up into the chest area. I guarantee that if you do this on and off a couple times your pump will be huge!
Another way to overcome the plateau is by changing the rep sequence you're doing. Lets say you normally do repetitions of 8-10. This time do 15-18 and use a weight that you can handle. There is no need to be superman in the gym and barely push the weights up and instead your partner is doing back while spotting your dumb ass. (We will talk later about those damn asses I am referring to and who they are again later.)
A 3rd way of doing these exercises but giving them a slight change is to do them in different sequnces each time you perform chest. This time you might start chest with flys, then do flat press, and finish with inclines. There is no golden rule written that you have to follow the same exercises each time to grow! I know a lot of people don't like change in their lives but in this instance it is a plus to do so! The mind and body are very powerful and we can overcome a lot of obstacles thrown their way, so you have to continue to challenge your mind and your body. THATS IF YOU WANT TO BE LIKE ME SOMEDAY OR ELSE YOU CAN STAY A P_ _ SY AND WEAR A SMALL TSHIRT!!
Tell me what you think on Facebook or leave me a comment right here on blogger. Let me know how you like to change it up and the success stories you may have pushing past a plateau. And if you know any of those dumb asses I was talking about, tell me about that too.
The Truth
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Truth on Training with a Partner
Training with a partner, this is a giant step for mankind in the positive direction when training. If you have a good solid training partner then you have already gotten a step in the right direction! I can tell you this, when I was 16 years old, growing up in NY my kick ass partner for 2 years or so was a tuff nosed Irish, beer drinking, rugby player named Murph! Funny how many of us have a friend named Murph??? This guy was with me through thick and thin! In the rain, snow, sleet, etc. He never bailed! Every Sunday we would drag our asses into the Gym we trained at to do legs religiously. There were times we would puke due to the pain and weights we used back then. We would load the smith machine up on squats and it would bury us to the bottom and my partner would lift me back up and do it again!! These were the days of learning and establishing my presence in the gyms as a youngster growing up.
My point is that without this partner I wouldn't have been able to push myself to the point of no return without him. Your partner is an inspiration, an extension of you and your Passion for working out. If he isn’t like you, then you need to tell this P*ssy to take a hike! Your partner should be the guy who helps encourage you to push onward, not try to watch you fail and compete against you. To be there for you and vice versa. A soldier! IRON IS STRONG BUT YOU ARE STRONGER! Remember this mentally and you will win! (Mantal warfare is another topic we will discuss later.) I can’t tell you there is a disadvantage with having a partner unless he is weak and a basket case. All this will do is bring you down. If your partner is one of these pretty boy wannabe bodybuilders and always looking in the mirror to see if anyone is looking at him then ditch him! Unless you're a pretty boy Brad Pitt look alike too!
Do you guys have workout partners? Tell my why or why not. Tune in tomorrow for Truth Thursday!
The Truth
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Truth On Setting Goals
Here is something to think about as you take your training into the
new year…set realistic goals!! Not some bullshit goals that you set
up for failure just to say I have goals. There are 4 steps I suggest you follow when setting up your new years resolutions and goals.
Set measurable goals:
When setting goals this new year you want to be able to measure your success, so if your goal is to lose weight, be specific and say I want to lose 10 pounds, or fit into my favorite pair of jeans. Whatever your goals are make sure you can asses your progress.
Timeline:
Be healthy folks. Don’t try any magic pills that you think will do everything will little to no work involved and remember health takes time and eventually becomes a lifestyle. Set up bench marks to your ultimate goal. If your goal is to run a mile in 7 minutes and you currently run them in 15 minutes work with that. In 2 weeks I want to run it in 13, in another 2 weeks 11, in another 9 and another 7. Progress is key. Its those little victories that will keep you going. And don’t get discouraged if you have a relapse, everyone has off days. Just shake it off and work thru it.
Plan:
Your plan should include fitness and nutrition. Keyword: AND! So if you’re getting ready for a bodybuilding competition set up a work out regiment and diet plan.. Remember that your plan is continuous even once you’ve reached your goals, because then you have to MAINTAIN!
Execution:
Once you’ve completed the 3 steps above, its time to do work. Anyone can say they’re going to do it, but few actually do. Don’t make excuses for yourself and put other things before your goals. Sure you’re tired but take a BetaNOX and get over it. That’s what I do! And if you find a good partner, push each other to pass your limits and push thru the pain. You train like there is no other way to train and
that's BALLS TO THE WALL and you educate yourself in this arena of
Gladiators.
Your Goals:
Now that you have this valuable info, set up your goals, timeline, and plans and tell me about it. You can even write to me on Facebook or Twitter and report your progress to me. I be there to push you Truth Army!
Hasta La Vista
The Truth
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