Most unmotivational workout ever!

[SoreArms]

I showed up to the gym feeling good, as always, and ready for a good workout. I did 10 minute warmup cardio, did some stretches and hit a few sets of dips. Everything is going cool at this point. Well, somewhere between doing dumbell flys and tri pulldowns I just suddenly got into a real fowl mood and I just couldn't continue my workout. I stopped in the middle of a set and just walked out. WTF?

Do you guys ever get into funks like that?

 

[rjl296]

nope

 

[MattRecc]

today i did 3 sets of chins, got pissed off, and left. yesterday was the same, another half assed workout. it just seems everything is pissing me off lately, no sleep, fucking classes, fucking shitty ass job that pays dick, and everyone being a royal pain in the ass because they sit around all day, sleep late, and dont work out and wonder why i want to actually get a fucking quality nights sleep so i can have good workouts

 

[Tom Treutlein]

I've had it a few times in the past. Now working out is a way for me to zone out every day problems. Honestly, it's the only time I feel I can ignore every other worry in life, just putting problems on hold until I'm done. Lifting and reading do this for me.

 

[thefren]

Oddly it happened to me today in the morning as well., but I returned tonight with a vengence and was out in 25 minutes. Tueday is leg day btw, for me. I hate going at 8PM to the gym though, it's ridiculously crowded with dozens of people just chatting. ridiculous.

 

[Creepusmaximus]

Some times it's best just to take a week or two off. Give your body and mind a rest, of course if you have been working out for 3 months you just need to get your shit together.

 

[UA_Iron]

funny you brought this up, I went to lift yesterday and just got really pissed off. I should be seeing better gains and be more motivated in the gym but not today. As soon as I walk into the gym there's just way too many people - first indication I was going to get pissed off, then people in my way etc. etc.

I decided to take the rest of the week off, cut back my routine next week and look into some other training methods for the time after that.

 

[150shot]

I've got pissed but hung in there, last time I just kinda quit, when I left I wished I had stayed and at least tried my best...

 

[KillahBee]

I have never really walked out, but I have definitely just been in a bad mood at the gym (mostly b/c of an injury where I couldn't go all out) and just wasted my time there. It ruins your whole day too.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I just suddenly got into a real fowl mood and I just couldn't continue my workout.

eat a chicken

 

[MattRecc]

yeah i never really walked out, just did a few wasted sets that did nothing for me...tonight will be different, got some sleep, and im going to EAT all day and go later tonight around 9 when there is NO ONE there but me and my hatebreed cd

oh and by eating i mean following my ckd/anpb diet...booooo

 

[SoreArms]

Re: Re: Most unmotivational workout ever!

eat a chicken

foul, fowl, po' tae 'to, pot' ah' to

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Good choice in music.

CKD/ANPB? Not sure what diet you're on, man?

If you're into hardcore stuff, checkout some Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan, DownTheSun, Burnt By The Sun, Mudvayne, Disturbed, KoRN, Zao, SkyCameFalling, Atreyu, As I Lay Dying, A Love For Enemies, and Nora. More stuff too, but that's plenty.

 

[MattRecc]

im doing anpb, but substituting fish oil in 2-3 meals a day, and eating a chicken breast instead of the whey, im in ketosis, and am still following the diet ratios and calories.

 

[leemachine07]

u beat ur self up to much.. it happens to the best of us.. just listen to your body. Never force yourself through a workout the mind has to be there or you are just wasting time.

 

[Lee]

i have never walked out no matter how bad my day is going, how shitty my lifts are doing that day, or how pissed i am. try medtation to clear your mind before you lift, it helps, well at least for me.

 

[PinkPanther]

There is a full moon coming on...maybe that has something to do with it??

 

[Sub-Zero]

sounds like roid rage

 

[SoreArms]

Not on gear, but me and full moons don't get along. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Ive walked out a few times, but its pretty rare. If Im really pissed and in a bad overall mood, lifting is pretty useless. If Im just pissed and in a semi bad mood, Ill take it out on the weights. Sometimes when theres too many people, Ill go to another gym or take the day off and eat.

 

[SoreArms]

Yesterday was an off day, so I got home from work, ate and slept.

Maybe I just needed some rest?

Heading back to the gym tonight.

 

[JKurz1]

Wasn't the day before an off day too? Kidding bro...good luck tonight...........it happens to the best of us...........

 

[Sebass67]

LOL...I remember one time when i took out some anger on the weights...it was like a 3 hour workout and when i was done i was utterly and completely exhausted.

 

[ColdCut]

I showed up to the gym feeling good, as always, and ready for a good workout. I did 10 minute warmup cardio, did some stretches and hit a few sets of dips. Everything is going cool at this point. Well, somewhere between doing dumbell flys and tri pulldowns I just suddenly got into a real fowl mood and I just couldn't continue my workout. I stopped in the middle of a set and just walked out. WTF?

Do you guys ever get into funks like that?

I know EXACTLY what you mean. I started working out about 8 months ago with my best friend, but he is a bit absent minded. Instead of spotting me on my 9th or 10th rep he would be talkin to someone, getting water, or thinking about other shit and i would fail when all i needed was a tiny bit of help. This would happen for set after set, excercise after excercise. I got so pissed off a few times i just stopped and left. lol