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MikeCan Posts: 91 Joined: 2003/12/04	2004/01/08, 08:56 PM Well I can tell it's January! I just returned back to the gym after taking about twelve days off for the holiday vacation. Monday was my first day back and my normal hour and fifteen minute workout took me two hours! The annual new years resolution crowd is back! I basically had to wait for every piece of equipment. Based on past experience this rush should slow down once the new year resolution phase wears off. For now I will just have to deal with it or find a larger gym. Just thought I would vent a bit. Anyone else experiencing the same problem? -------------- Mike
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/01/08, 08:59 PM They'll be gone in two weeks or so.LOL -------------- May the lift be with you.
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2004/01/08, 09:11 PM Give it time and be patient this will pass it always does. -------------- THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
goldengloves Posts: 690 Joined: 2003/09/19	2004/01/08, 09:29 PM I use to have the same problem my town only has 1 gym. It is real small and was always packed it was insane. I just said F it and went out and bought me a bench w/ all the goodies on it. Got sick and tired of paying the monthly fee and not getting the full workout I should have been.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/01/08, 09:49 PM yup, its like the highest peak peak on the roller coaster ride! -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
usarmyb Posts: 15 Joined: 2004/01/01	2004/01/08, 10:22 PM Now everyone, give them the benefit of the doubt. How many of you decided to get back in shape because of a new years resolution. And now look at you acheiving your goals. -------------- "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." - Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back'
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/01/09, 02:36 AM Actually I'm a little surprised...... This year it's taking a little longer for people to get going than normal. Of course I already had new members in my gym but not as many as I expected and not all the old ones are back yet. Come to France! (o; -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
temort Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/01/09, 10:06 AM Yeah, of all places, I would think you wouldn't be slamming the people trying to start a new program...I mean comon people. =\
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/01/09, 10:11 AM We are not really slamming people that are trying, just that every year our beloved spaces of fitness become home for 2-3 weeks to a huge crowd. that is all -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
temort Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/01/09, 10:12 AM Yeah, of all places, I would think you wouldn't be slamming the people trying to start a new program...I mean comon people. =\
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/09, 10:13 AM It's not really slamming people. I just think that most have seen this phenomenon many times before. Most of those on this board would be the first to offer help and advice to anyone who is trying to get in shape and improve their fitness. At least that is my opinion.
temort Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/01/09, 10:14 AM Aack...sorry about the double post. Was backing up and forwarding my browser and it posted again. lol
temort Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/01/09, 10:32 AM Message deleted by moderator due to unsuitable content for this board.
TRad Posts: 94 Joined: 2004/01/03	2004/01/09, 10:39 AM I think most people do wish them the best in their goals, but I can relate to the annoyance of having to compromise your own routine because of a surge of new members that generally disappear a few weeks into the year. On the flipside, because of the crowded gym I've been doing different exercises that I normally don't do and have felt that soreness that's evaded me for a few weeks all over again! So I might owe the crowds some thanks afterall!
temort Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/01/09, 10:47 AM Yeah, I understand the complaints also. One interesting note though is the one who started this whole thread is one who started in January...Correct me if I'm wrong. To all of you just starting your program, I wish you the best of luck. Just remember, if you can make it past, the 4 week mark, it becomes habit and you will start to crave the workouts. (This is my plan anyway, now that I'm just starting out again after years off.) =)
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/01/09, 10:56 AM yes you are wrong the origanl poster was off during the holiday season.... -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2004/01/09, 11:07 AM The gym I go to is a lot more crowded, but I expected it. I am glad to see people trying, but I honestly think that maybe 60% of them will be gone in the first month and another 20% of them the following. But for those that stick to it: Good job! One thing I have noticed though, the bench/free weight area hasn't gotten any busier, just the cardio area. -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
usarmyb Posts: 15 Joined: 2004/01/01	2004/01/09, 11:49 AM Hey temort what's your point all I said was to give those guys a break and that probably several of you decided to back in shape because of a New Years Resolution and there's nothing wrong with that. And by the way the reason I decided to start back in January is because I just got back from Iraq, where were you!! -------------- "Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." - Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back'
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/09, 12:11 PM I was right here all the time. Thank you.
temort Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/01/05	2004/01/09, 12:11 PM usarmyb, Not one single comment was directed at you. I'm sorry you viewed it that way. I appreciate your efforts in Iraq, as we all do. Regardless, my bad for jumping into this thread.
	2004/01/09, 12:27 PM I have a weight room upstairs in my house. I have had to run 3 strangers out of it in the last 4 days. Is this gonna happen every new year?????? -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2004/01/09, 12:37 PM Was that you Charlie? Sorry man. By the way, nice carpet.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/01/09, 12:42 PM lol @ charlie. I bet your wife gets her cardio from laughing at your sense of humour! As far as busy gyms, I agree, it can be a little annoying in the fact that newbies don't always follow the basic gym rules, eg: resting on equipment between sets, stuff like that, but I must admit, I prefer a busy gym to an empty one - something about all that energy, people working out that helps me in my motivation. :)
	2004/01/09, 12:49 PM Zon my wife thinks her sense of humor is sterling just for marrying me. agamble, we have rules about returning weights to the racks!!!! -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/01/09, 12:50 PM usarmyb there is no need for that kind of post man! besides that comment about iraq is kind of uncalled for. Now I am not saying anything bad or negative. I have a lot of friends and people I know that either have someone there or know loved ones there. I am so thankful you and others are there for us, but to use it like you did is kind of uncalled for. Lets try to keep it civil guys and gals LOL we all are here for the same thing! -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!
usarmyb Posts: 15 Joined: 2004/01/01	2004/01/09, 02:23 PM Hey everyone sorry about the excessive post. Just don't like to see other people getting slammed on. Hey 7707mutt thanks for sitting me straight.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/01/09, 04:47 PM No problem and I hope you did not take it the wrong way. I just thinkwe need to just realize we are a family here. -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL!