Patience with Stupidity

[Flexx]

How about this one "We tailor every workout to the individual" And you see every single one doing the same circuit routine.
I made the mistake of trying to help someone one day because of how bad they were doing. It wasn't appreciated so I mind my own business now.

 

[esteveze]

I no longer ask trainers, if I have a question or something unclear I came to the boards..and u girls and guys too..help me and assist me in a good way...
I just go to the gym and mind my own bussiness. Not to mention i am no expert.

 

[FitFossil]

I for one think the whole "toning" myth is perpetuated just to keep women "in their place" - meaning weak, frustrated, and unhappy with their bodies and themselves. Lots of industries, and not just gyms, depend on the spending power of women with low self-esteem. They know that as long as women think they're doing something good for themselves, or are at least getting some entertainment value out of it, they'll keep on spending $$ on it.

I'm not male-bashing here, because women do enough self-policing within their own gender. Do anything unconventional and risk being ostracized by your fellow females. This is a very effective control mechanism for women, as most need to feel part of a group. (I just find a better group - like this one! ) As far as being ostracized for bodybuilding, it's the best thing that ever happened to me. The grass IS greener on this side of the fence!

 

[Gladiola]

Do you suppose you could offer a weekend workshop on the myths of resistance training to the members at your gym?

Actually the gym that I work for is pretty good about educating members. They do hold occasional seminars on everything from ab training to using the cable machine! There are also hand outs available on strength training.

But... you can lead a person to logic, but you can't make them think! (** I read this here & loved it.)

For those who don't/can't take the time out to read info or can't attend a seminar, I do try to educate them in my class, as I'm encouraged to do. It just gets exhausting sometimes... particularly when often the most misinformed are the most resistant to listening to fact!

FitFossil - loved your post!

 

[FyreWomanGoddess]

Stupidity is also a terminal illness too.