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gym newbies: how are they treated?

Cap'n Cooke

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i've talked to a couple of my friends who have wanted to get into lifting, but they all say the same thing: they'd feel really inferior working out alongside hardcore builders. but i tell them all one thing... it's just like any sport, ANYONE in a gym will give you a spot, advice, encouragement, etc., at least that's how I am towards folks who are just starting off. everyone's there to support each other.

i mean, yeah, I felt out of place the first time I went from the MACHINE AREA into the actual FREE WEIGHT area, but then i realized that you can't grow without taking the first step, and everybody had to do that at some point.

so do you guys ever treat newbies like shit, or see it happening?
 
The guys who give the most attitude are usally the guys that have only been working out for about 6 months yet they think they are the shit. The hardcore guys/vets are there to workout and don't feel they have to prove themselves by knocking the newbies.
 
Id second what ingrams sayin.
One buddy of mine whos been goin at it, is always knockin the new guys. He was even knockin' some 10-12 year old kid. But I told the guy to smarten up, Guys like that are everywhere in anyting. but they defenetly aren't the majority of the people at any gym. When im there, im eager to give advice/spots to any of the new guys. Better to push them in our direction, then have them get pulled in by the YMCA, The-Zone, Chatalaine, version of fitness.
 
In my gym, I am easily one of the 3 biggest guys out of 3000 members, and I'll give anyone respect that is there to train. Everyone has to start somewhere, and everyone has different goals. It's the guys that come in, do heavy partials on everything thinking they're king shit, then swagger around like their 150lb ass owns the place, those are the ones that get on my nerves. Especially when you try to offer some constructive training advice, and they tell you you dont know what you're talking about.
 
needsize said:
In my gym, I am easily one of the 3 biggest guys out of 3000 members, and I'll give anyone respect that is there to train. Everyone has to start somewhere, and everyone has different goals. It's the guys that come in, do heavy partials on everything thinking they're king shit, then swagger around like their 150lb ass owns the place, those are the ones that get on my nerves. Especially when you try to offer some constructive training advice, and they tell you you dont know what you're talking about.

Indeed. Good call.

I ask for a spot from the huge ass hardcore dudes all the time. No one is ever unwilling. I've been at my gym for about 2 years now, so maybe they know me. I'm given compliments all the time also. Makes you feel good when guys twice your size are giving you compliments.
 
I go up and compliment newbies and less advanced trainers all the time when I see them doing full range, quality reps. I try to make the comments loud enough for the guys doing the heavy partials to hear
 
needsize said:
It's the guys that come in, do heavy partials on everything thinking they're king shit, then swagger around like their 150lb ass owns the place, those are the ones that get on my nerves.

I've got a guy that comes in, throws weights around as loud as he can, then settles down and does 300+ pound squats with about 4" of actual motion.

All the while grunting like he's partaking in some.. deviant sex. I'm pretty sure his drama act is because of his bald spot. ;)

Anyway, being a new guy at the gym myself, I haven't had any problems. The *one* day I went during prime-time (around 6:00 PM) I ran into a couple of assholes who wouldn't give up their benches, or walked away without any way to mark they'd be back, and then yelled at me when I sat down to use 'their' bench.

I was actually pretty floored one morning when this towering monster of a man very politely asked me how many sets of deadlifts I had remaining. Then quietly stretched to the side while I finished up. :)
 
guy who are total assholes to newbies = lifters with ego problems.. Have I ever been mean to a newbie? yes, but that was only because I was in the middle of breathing squats. if a newbie came to me and asked for a spot I will never decline because it might be my ass on the line next time. Everyone starts at the bottom more people should remember this.....
 
needsize said:
In my gym, I am easily one of the 3 biggest guys out of 3000 members, and I'll give anyone respect that is there to train. Everyone has to start somewhere, and everyone has different goals. It's the guys that come in, do heavy partials on everything thinking they're king shit, then swagger around like their 150lb ass owns the place, those are the ones that get on my nerves. Especially when you try to offer some constructive training advice, and they tell you you dont know what you're talking about.

Hey need size!

I am from toronto and believe you are the same. Have you ever dropped by venice, scarborough location(my gym until about 2 weeks ago). It is fantastic!

Also I have heard great things about extreme fitness!
 
well i help...... but the jerks that dont want or think they need your advice......... i give them a chance.......... then i make fun of them

oh well..... i gotta have some fun......... but im still the nicest guy in my gym................ i still wont refuse a spot or anything.... im just a big ole softie

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