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Generic Username Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 First day back at the gym after sacking it for about a month. Within about 3 minutes I knew I'd have to cut the weight and the reps I was doing. Arms like a shitting dogs hind legs after 2 sets. Brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can someone explain to me why, at Pure (Glasgow), people insist on training on free weights wearing full street clobber ? Including those shan quilted/barbour type monstrosities ? Seriously - I just don't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can someone explain to me why, at Pure (Glasgow), people insist on training on free weights wearing full street clobber ? Including those shan quilted/barbour type monstrosities ? Seriously - I just don't get it I only went to the Pure in Glasgow once, on a Friday night. Never again. The free weights section was the biggest congregation of whoppers I've ever seen since the infamous JKB Christmas party of 05/06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snake Plissken Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The day after the day after leg day. Chest tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 The day after the day after leg day. Jelly legs today. Not sore - just feel like I don't have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) This morning I struggled to walk up two flights of stairs FFS. Cycled a good few miles last night, ran a good few kms and then had a quality workout at the gym. Today? Like a horse that needs to be put down. As a member of Pure in Glasgow, lucky to say I've never seen the barbour crew, though I was guilty of wearing jeans once, as I forgot my shorts. Quite a few whoppers hanging about, but I suppose no more than the usual oddball element in any gym. There was a boy in last night wearing the campest get up ever, sort of stripey pyjama jester outfit is the only way I can describe it. He is an absolute tank though. Edited May 22, 2013 by The People's Chimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Talking of Pure in Glasgow - I note that they are closing the showers for nearly 2 weeks from this Friday. Not impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Talking of Pure in Glasgow - I note that they are closing the showers for nearly 2 weeks from this Friday. Not impressed. Is there a shower outside of the changing room area? There is at ocean t anyway. Even then, I guess it would be in demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Is there a shower outside of the changing room area? There is at ocean t anyway. Even then, I guess it would be in demand. Yeah - one shower in the disabled area, and I think they're shutting that as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Once saw an Asian guy lifting in a shirt and tie. Harrowing. Last two weeks were my last two weeks in France and now I'm just back in Scotland, so diet's taking a bit of a back seat for me at the moment (still lifting and doing MT when I can). Feels good relaxing things a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Once saw an Asian guy lifting in a shirt and tie. Harrowing. Last two weeks were my last two weeks in France and now I'm just back in Scotland, so diet's taking a bit of a back seat for me at the moment (still lifting and doing MT when I can). Feels good relaxing things a bit. Seem that several times during my Virgin Active days. (Polwarth area) Dress shoes, jeans and a shirt. Lift, then go straight out in town. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Acquirin' bishes with dat dere pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Once saw an Asian guy lifting in a shirt and tie. Harrowing. Last two weeks were my last two weeks in France and now I'm just back in Scotland, so diet's taking a bit of a back seat for me at the moment (still lifting and doing MT when I can). Feels good relaxing things a bit. Gym you using whilst you're back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Now that I'm getting accurate times when I'm swimming, I'm smashing PB's and it's making me push myself much harder in the pool... Still trying to get to the gym a couple of times a week as well though. Took 45secs off my 1km swim time, down from 18.17 last time to 17.33. Quick question on supplements... My goals is weight loss and I've lost some weight, but I'm at the point where I'm hungry a lot of the time and struggling to stay off snacks. Will a wee bit of protein be beneficial if I'm using it to stop me snacking or is it just more calories I don't need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent B.A Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Will a wee bit of protein be beneficial if I'm using it to stop me snacking or is it just more calories I don't need? I drink protein shakes and it does absolutly nothing to supress my appetite. From what I've read, its good to eat water based foods to stop you from getting hungry such as grapes and tomatos. I tend to snack on a lot of fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Absolutely crapped out of going to the gym this morning knowing it was my chest day. Haven't done it for about 5 weeks now and the thought of doing it makes me want to vomit my spinal fluid out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Absolutely crapped out of going to the gym this morning knowing it was my chest day. Haven't done it for about 5 weeks now and the thought of doing it makes me want to vomit my spinal fluid out. Best day of the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Gym you using whilst you're back? Was at Pure Gorgie before leaving but think I'll be looking elsewhere now as all I'm really using at the moment's the barbell and they only have two. Preferably not somewhere too expensive though, so I'm going to have a look around and see if anything fits the bill. If anyone could recommend anywhere I'd appreciate it actually. Now that I'm getting accurate times when I'm swimming, I'm smashing PB's and it's making me push myself much harder in the pool... Still trying to get to the gym a couple of times a week as well though. Took 45secs off my 1km swim time, down from 18.17 last time to 17.33. Quick question on supplements... My goals is weight loss and I've lost some weight, but I'm at the point where I'm hungry a lot of the time and struggling to stay off snacks. Will a wee bit of protein be beneficial if I'm using it to stop me snacking or is it just more calories I don't need? Personally I find that eating a lot of small meals only makes me more hungry. When I've cut in the past I've done it by skipping breakfast and having three large meals in an eight hour window. Fitting in a snack in between meals might work better for you, though, and it's really something you have to experiment with for yourself. Having said that almost everyone will find solid food more filling than a shake, so unless you're really pushed for time I'd say you're better off snacking on something solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've found an eight(ish) hour window works best for me, I don't get hungry and hardly ever feel the need to snack. I keep the initial hunger at bay with black coffee, lots of water and green tea. I piss every 15 minutes as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Username Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Best day of the week! I've convinced myself to go tomorrow. It's been a pleasure knowing you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've found an eight(ish) hour window works best for me, I don't get hungry and hardly ever feel the need to snack. I keep the initial hunger at bay with black coffee, lots of water and green tea. I piss every 15 minutes as a result. Ah - I thought it was just me. Or old age. I've convinced myself to go tomorrow. It's been a pleasure knowing you all. Chest day, is Best day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 No gym days are the best days. I grudge every second spent in the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I wish every day was chest day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I do love chest day. But my favourite exercises are, in order; Deadlifts Squats Bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Best day of the week! I wish every day was chest day. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd6F3a8Frm8[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 No gym days are the best days. I grudge every second spent in the gym. I grudge it when other shit gets in the way and I miss a training session I'd planned. Gets me proper ratty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I grudge it when other shit gets in the way and I miss a training session I'd planned. Gets me proper ratty. Woah. Deja Vu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Woah. Deja Vu. It was in my mind as I posted. "Glad I missed a night out enjoying my life I was in the gym making all kinds of gains" Not really what I mean. A shitty meeting at work that runs on for another 3 hours and I get out at 9pm, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Any regular gym goers have kids. The selfish git in me can't stop worrying about how bad an effect kids would have on my gym life. Bad I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I drink protein shakes and it does absolutly nothing to supress my appetite. From what I've read, its good to eat water based foods to stop you from getting hungry such as grapes and tomatos. I tend to snack on a lot of fruit. I am getting much better at eating fruit, but it barely fills me up and I end up craving stodgy food after half an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Was at Pure Gorgie before leaving but think I'll be looking elsewhere now as all I'm really using at the moment's the barbell and they only have two. Preferably not somewhere too expensive though, so I'm going to have a look around and see if anything fits the bill. If anyone could recommend anywhere I'd appreciate it actually. Personally I find that eating a lot of small meals only makes me more hungry. When I've cut in the past I've done it by skipping breakfast and having three large meals in an eight hour window. Fitting in a snack in between meals might work better for you, though, and it's really something you have to experiment with for yourself. Having said that almost everyone will find solid food more filling than a shake, so unless you're really pushed for time I'd say you're better off snacking on something solid. Skipping breakfast would be hard... But I might give it a bash. It doesn't help that I work funny hours. Today I'm 11.30 until 8pm. Will be swimming after work so won't get dinner until 10ish, then I'm in 10-6 tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Any regular gym goers have kids. The selfish git in me can't stop worrying about how bad an effect kids would have on my gym life. Bad I know. Sigh - this is the only reason I go at 0400 every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Whats the deal with bench pressing? Never done it in my puff. I've filed it under 'bicep curls' in the are useless exercises category. Convince me otherwise Kickback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Whats the deal with bench pressing? Never done it in my puff. I've filed it under 'bicep curls' in the are useless exercises category. Convince me otherwise Kickback. Surely a troll??? No?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Sigh - this is the only reason I go at 0400 every morning. Aw FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GhostHunter Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Aw FFS. I've promised them I'll get them childcare next year. That way I won't need to lock them in the understairs cupboard every morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Surely a troll??? No?! Nah, I just mainly do front, back and o/h squats, deadlifts and body weight stuff for weights. tried a bench press once but didnt really like it much. Never tried it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Whats the deal with bench pressing? Never done it in my puff. I've filed it under 'bicep curls' in the are useless exercises category. Convince me otherwise Kickback. I'm the same, one bicep exercise a week and then abs everyday. Bitches love skinny abs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nah, I just mainly do front, back and o/h squats, deadlifts and body weight stuff for weights. tried a bench press once but didnt really like it much. Never tried it again. What does doing your front involve? What do you do for your chest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 What does doing your front involve? What do you do for your chest? By that I meant front squats. I do pull ups. press ups, wall balls (20kg ball chucking it at a target 12ft up). loads of different stuff really. Just never seen the attraction with bench pressing. Plus, loads of folk I have seen doing it look like they have muscle tits, which personally. I dont want. I stand to be convinced of their usefulness though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I just googled muscle tits to try and post an amusing picture. It's not recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Was at Pure Gorgie before leaving but think I'll be looking elsewhere now as all I'm really using at the moment's the barbell and they only have two. Preferably not somewhere too expensive though, so I'm going to have a look around and see if anything fits the bill. If anyone could recommend anywhere I'd appreciate it actually. Personally I find that eating a lot of small meals only makes me more hungry. When I've cut in the past I've done it by skipping breakfast and having three large meals in an eight hour window. Fitting in a snack in between meals might work better for you, though, and it's really something you have to experiment with for yourself. Having said that almost everyone will find solid food more filling than a shake, so unless you're really pushed for time I'd say you're better off snacking on something solid. For weights I train at thomsons however my recommendation would be the pleasance mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Edinburgh University gym looks amazing. Parking is an issue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrambo Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Edinburgh University gym looks amazing. Parking is an issue though. Also over quite a few floors which can be a pain supposedly. And if the Edin Uni teams want to use any part of the gym they can just shut it off to anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Lurker Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) For weights I train at thomsons however my recommendation would be the pleasance mate. Cheers mate, Pleasance was one of the ones I was thinking of so think I'll head over there at the weekend to check it out. Edit: parking isn't an issue as I'd be getting the bus in anyway. Edited May 23, 2013 by Creepy Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellsbells Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Cheers mate, Pleasance was one of the ones I was thinking of so think I'll head over there at the weekend to check it out. Edit: parking isn't an issue as I'd be getting the bus in anyway. Pleasance is - in my opinion - best in Edinburgh without a doubt. I also get the bus so parking no issue for me. I've trained there for nearly two years and never seen any part shut off once for any Uni teams, they have a separate gym for that. Well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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