Ladies, your gyms may soon be overrun...

[2Shy]

Ooooo...deadlifts. I love deadlifts. No, wait. I hate deadlifts. No, I loooooove them. I hate them .... I-- Well, you get the picture. I love them when I'm not doing them. I look forward to doing them. I adore them after I finish them. But, once I'm actually doing them I think "WTF? Why on earth am I doing this?!! Have I lost my marbles?" Those are my favorite types of exercises.

Thanks, ladies. It's over and done with and makes for a funny story now.

I didn't like the fact that he had her in a Smith machine and advised against going low (I dunno, maybe going low in a Smith is bad for you?). As a BFB (Big Fat Broad) I can personally attest that going low feels better on the knees than stopping somewhere above parallel. He also had her using 10-lb DBs for overhead presses. Thought she could be doing more than that by now.

 

[slinky]

I just see alot of "red flags" with Oprah spouting out the "latest trend" that is, weight training. Now, we all know it ain't a trend and that weight training works. But Oprah doesn't know this. She's done so many diets, so many "programs" that I wonder about her commitment level.

For one thing, she doesn't need to be svelte and in-shape to make money. Not that she needs anymore $$. However, IMO, I just feel that someone, a entertainer by trade, would find something a bit more challenging and "commit worthy" if there were $$ involved. Well, at least she ain't going the route of Demi Moore, who spent $38,000 on lipo, breast implant reduction, teeth caps, nutritionist, personal trainer for her "prep" for Charlies Angels 2. I commend Oprah for that.

But goddammit, why not go to a "hole in the wall" gym where there are powerlifters or o-lifters? Why not use her influence to show women that the heavier weights are the way to go? And why the contract? Oh, is it a 6-month or One Year contract? What if she were to just take a bite of a cookie? Hmmm. What if it were a "low fat" cookie? I'm curious (and starting to see humor in this, too)

I started weight training (in a commercial gym) back in '85. You would think that due to the growing popularity of women's bodybuilding, the introduction of "SHAPE" magazine, etc. that more people would be weight training NOW even. But it never happened. It's gotten to the point of every year, I expect the "Resolutionists" to appear in droves come January, but by March/April: they'll be gone, again. Until January, of course.

 

[SouthernBell]

Considering the influence that Oprah has on many people, Mostly women who have watched her yoyo diet for years, this could be a good thing. BUT I really wish she would have found a different trainer who is not afraid of Sumo Squats with no Smith Machine and And also not afraid of lifting heavy. (SPATTS) But all in all good for her. If she motivates even just one woman/person to get to the gym and lift some free weights she has done a great thing.


lovemymuscle

 

[makedah]

As a BFB (Big Fat Broad)

tee hee. I love it! I'm stealing it! But hopefully, not for very long!

 

[JJFigure]

You know, Slinky, I had the same issues with Corey Everson and her insistance on being photographer with 5 lb. dumbbells, and with her tv show where she'd only use chick weights. WTF!? We all know she is/was a damn strong woman - she acted like she was ashamed of it. Maybe lifting with heavy weight doesn't sell a tv show, but have some balls! Use your beauty and influence to get more women training heavy!

That's my soap box for the day.

 

[makedah]

And a fine speech it was!!! That's the gist of what I'm trying to say, too. If you MUST, reel 'em in with the 5-lbs, then BAM! show 'em what's behind the curtain....

 

[slinky]

You know, Slinky, I had the same issues with Corey Everson and her insistance on being photographer with 5 lb. dumbbells, and with her tv show where she'd only use chick weights. WTF!? We all know she is/was a damn strong woman - she acted like she was ashamed of it. Maybe lifting with heavy weight doesn't sell a tv show, but have some balls! Use your beauty and influence to get more women training heavy!

That's my soap box for the day.

I'm with you all the way.....

 

[Vixi]

Overrun has happened at my gym this week and it's just crazy.
Had to line up in the women's locker room to use the bathroom since new members were in the toilet stalls changing instead of in the shower/dressing room areas. Plates are all over the floor. Groups of gal pals who have joined together travel in small herds as they get a feel for the place and chit chat, blocking off access to equipment. There is no hope of getting on a treadmill or stationary bike. I suppose this is a good problem to have since more people are concerned about their health but I can't help but hope it tapers off. Last night I was working with a partner and new member asked to join us. She was new to weights and a lot of time went to demonstrating and correcting form. My daily 45 minute routine has grown to 1.5 hours this week because of the New Year's resolution crowd!

 

[2Shy]

Amen, JJ. When I first started lifting weights, I did a lot of reading up on the subject (still do I guess) and checked out a book called "Body Building for Women" because it had pics of women actually using weights and not machines. The authors debunked all the standard myths about women and weight lifting, BUT--and this really ticked me off--their models only lifted fuzzy pink dumbbells. One of the models was out and out anorexic looking (we're talking Kate Moss). The other had some muscles and obviously could have done more, yet she was never photographed with significant weights.

 

[witkowsd]

In my gym, there are no women that lift heavy - most do cardio to loose weight - I'm the only one lifting heavy - with the guys - I find that they don't want to get muscular - and I'm the opposite - I use to want to be thin - now - the more muscle the better.