Gym Respect

            Even though my legs were still somewhat sore, I felt like doing an intense workout today. The gym is usually quiet on Sundays and since it was so cold out I thought the place would be empty. I was wrong! I walked in and the place was packed. It didn’t bother me too much because today’s workout was going to be done in the boxing/martial arts room and very rarely do I see anyone back there.

            I jump on the bike to do my warmup and that’s when the January gym frustration kicked in. With the new year, people join the gym in hopes that they will stick to their resolution of getting in shape. But it seems that they are so focused on getting in shape that all logic and respect fly out the window. It grinds my gears when I see people being so self-absorbed at the gym. How hard is it to wipe done the machines after you use them? It’s cold and flu season after all. It takes only a few seconds to do. I hate getting to a machine and it’s coated in sweat.

            Another thing to think about is putting your weights back after you are done using them. A poor girl came up to me today and she wanted to use the leg press. Some knuckle head just left the machine after he was done with ten plates on it. I took the plates off for her but what if I wasn’t around? She would have skipped that exercise. Dude put your weights back because this isn’t home and your momma won’t be around to clean up after you.

            The last complaint I have for today is guys who drop the weights and scream and holler with every rep they do. I know sometimes we need to psych ourselves up but not for every rep. Stop screaming and start breathing instead. Save us all the pain of hearing you sound like you’re taking a dump.

            Today I was really amped to use the battle ropes again. I did a set of battle ropes between each exercise and it really pushed me to my limits. The pump I got was really amazing. Here’s what today’s workout looked like.

Warmup 10 mins bike

Battle Ropes

Farmer’s Walk 8 laps with 80lb dumbells

Battle Ropes

Shrugs 4 sets x 10 reps x 60lbs

Battle Ropes

Seated Rows 12 x 120lbs, 10 x 132lbs, 6 x 180lbs

Battle Ropes

Lat Pull Down 10 x 170lbs, 8 x 190lbs, 6 x 210 lbs

Battle Ropes

Two Arm Tricep Extension 4 sets x 10 x 60lbs

Battle Ropes

Tricep Pressdown 12 x 80lbs, 10 x 100lbs, 8 x 120lbs

Battle Ropes

Reverse Grip Tricep Pressdown 12 x 80lbs, 10 x 100lbs, 8 x 120lbs

Battle Ropes

Speed Bag 5 mins

Cool Down 10 mins treadmill

Stretch

            Once again I invite you to come out for a free trial Bootcamp class on Monday night at 6:30. There is also a yoga class or you can always just come by for a free day pass at the gym J

Mike