Patience with Stupidity

[Gladiola]

Sometimes I have a HARD time keeping my mouth shut! ARGH, is that just me?

Sorry to rant, just wondering if I'm the only one who really looses patience with moronic statments!

Overheard in the gym, trainer to man overweight by prob 40 lbs,
"Make sure you do your cardio *every time* you come in here, that's what's going to get the fat off, everytime - gotta do it."
----Hmm, this was someone NEW to fitness & can you say BURN OUT??? Why overdo it? Lifting's most important - cardio's important, just don't miss lifting!

In GNC, a man probably in mid 50's - seemed to not exercise also. Says to the clerk, "What's a good supplement/meal replacement shake?"
I wanted to say, "Bake chicken, hard boil eggs, brown rice & fruits & veggies & get out of here!"

& of course, My absolute FAV of fitness myths,
1. Women who don't want to lift cuz they want to be slim & not 'bulky'. (oh yea, I don't actually WORK & work HARD for this muscle!)
2. Won't all that muscle turn to fat if you stop lifting??

The grand daddy of Dumb statements:
3. Eating fat (like Peanut butter) makes you fat.

 

[BrickGirl]

rofl

 

[esteveze]

I have to say...some people at work have seen me at the gym lifting weights...and they are telling me...hey u r a women u should not be lifting so heavy...go light to tone.
Also they have told me that if I get muscles and I stop lifting all those muscles will turn into fat....
I just say ok...I will try no to stop..because even if I explain to them it would be a lost cause....
I mind my own bussiness and that is it..

 

[frorider6]

& of course, My absolute FAV of fitness myths,
1. Women who don't want to lift cuz they want to be slim & not 'bulky'. (oh yea, I don't actually WORK & work HARD for this muscle!)

I'm fighting this little myth every day with my girlfriend.

 

[FyreWomanGoddess]

Stupidity is more of a disability!

 

[VooDoo Lady]

I seem to be living a parallel life with Gladiola recently!!??!!

I was JUST about to post a thread regarding being impatient with uneducated people...I know about *thismuch* (interpretation - virtually nothing) and I am already getting frustrated with people...both in person and on this board...here's an example of 2 posts I have recently made:

"Wait a minute - why in the world are you asking about diet NOW - shouldn't you have had your diet in order BEFORE starting your cycle??"

AND

"I saw this flabby, big-tittied, bleach blonde, spandex-wearing idiot at the gym....."

I am now blasting people for doing the exact same thing I USED TO DO!!

I officially declare myself a hypocrite!! New Years resolution: to be more patient with people and try to help as you have helped me.

 

[ann]

Good one Spatts


We seem to be getting the flood of New Years Resolutioners coming in now. I feel sorry for the ones who look soooo lost...... but most will last a month or two......they are the ones who keep the gym owner in business . Bring em in, sign em up for a year, and then never see them again. I am always wondering what has happened to them?? And how in the world can they afford to lose money like that??

I guess you either have the drive or dont. Plain and Simple.

 

[Gladiola]

Hey brickgirl....I think Gladiola found your PERIOD.

I wish! Ha ha, this stuff irritates me year-round!

I suppose I should also state that as an aerobics instructor, also teaching at women-only clubs, I am very much exposed to the average female gym goer. Would be nice to work out at a gym surrounded by Elite ladies!

frorider6:
Forgot the add on to that myth: for those who *are* able to get big, it will happen overnight & all-of-a-sudden she'll have no neck & no feminity & won't be able to do anything about it!

I think prevalent fitness myths also irritate me b/c I am **Supposed** to educate ppl! The owner of my gyms (world-wide fitness presenter) told me that should be part of my job: lead them through routines & give a safe, fun, effictive workout, but also educate. That's important to me too, so I don't want to shrug my shoulders & say, "Oh Well". But I definitely don't agree with approaching ppl on the gym floor with unsolicited advice - when they're in my class is a whole other issue though!

 

[frorider6]

Gladiola - Just to illustrate how deeply ingrained the myths are, here's the IM conversation I had with my girlfriend this morning (by the way, John Bender is a reference to a character in The Breakfast Club):

John Bender says:
look at me and my workouts. Think about how hard I have to work to gain muscle and the amount of protein required. Plus, I have the benefit of abundant testosterone
John Bender says:
Lifting heavy (for you) weights with fewer reps will not get you bulky
John Bender says:
it's just not possible
Rebecca says:
then why is it that EVERYTHING i have read has said that to not get bulky, it is ompotant to lid\ft low weights, high reps
John Bender says:
it's a popular THEORY
John Bender says:
but it's wrong
John Bender says:
high reps might be good to tone muscle, but you have to HAVE muscle to tone first
John Bender says:
and high reps would mean 8-10 TO FAILURE.
Rebecca says:
that is what i do
John Bender says:
not 20 reps not to failure. You'll just wear out your joints and won't stimulate the muscle to improve

 

[new@gettinbig]

i pay no attention anymore...let them do it the way the want to ...and hear is best and see where it takes them!!

 

[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.