+ 4 Do people no longer Socially interact in gyms??
Maybe its just my age (46) and a generational thing, or maybe its just not the normal thing to do anymore - but are most people in there or coming and going from the place just unable to socially interact with other humans these days?
Now I know I haven't even been going to a commercial gym for even 6 months yet after trainsitioning from home lifting, but I remember the days when I use to go back when I was 20 and if you saw someone you knew there either just facially or on a personal friendship level you always looked at them and said hi and gave a wave or thumbs up - and if the occasion was suitable even spoke to each other for several minutes.
My God how different shit is now, saw a friend I knew in there a few nights ago who the last time in there came up to me several times inbetween sets and kept asking me about my shoulder and how others are that he hasn't seen in years. A few nights ago you'd think he didn't even know me!!! Was on a fuckin stationary bike of all things and even though he was right next to me he was blatantly refused to even acknowledge me - So I just went over to him and smiled and said hi to him which OHH ALMIGHTY GOD meant he had to remove his damn headphones which you would of thought was the worst thing in the entire world LMAO He was totally off and rude with me so I just thought fuck it and went back to my machine. Same with another social misfit tonight who was clearly trying to avoid saying hello on his way in.
Now I know nobody wants some gym pest bothering them between sets or distracting them - but is just being polite and friendly and acknowledging each other now the forbidden unwritten rule or something?!!
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bro people are legit retards. I have a theory its because a lot people a socially broken pressed down by life. Social media has turned a lot people into soulless slaves. It's sad world now. I work in a gym and only say hello to people that have a vibe of life about them. All others I ignore with a passion.
You nailed it on the fuckin head there, can’t explain it any better than that.
Mate, there was this time about a month ago now late on at night where there was myself and about 3 lads all around me about mid twenties in there. I was just able to start using Low cable rows prescribed by the PT woman so was trying to figure out what weights I could play with on it. After a few sets this kid comes over with his earbuds in and asks how many sets I have left? I was in a good mood so responded back with 'its okay you do a few sets if you like. I then got the usual disgruntled look whilst he had to remove his earbuds to actually hear the response I gave back, so inevitably I had to repeat myself again as he couldn't hear it the first time despite asking me the ignorant fuck. I then tried to create a bit of banter and said 'I had rotator cuff surgery a while back so am try to get a feel for whats okay for me to use whilst recovering it' - No joke this guy looked at me with a look of shock and didn't know what the fuck to say back to me, it was as if he had never been in a socal conversation before where he had to respond off the cuff to a random comment to do with lifting. All I got back was a kind of grunt sound and then he stuck his earbuds back in again and off he went.
this is the problem you are wanting to talk and meet people because we are social animals and this kids just to stupid to realize its not that deep. He thinks he's a main character and no one else exists in his world.
How is the shoulder doing?
Great buddy - thanks for asking!
We are gettin there brother, because I have had to get back into things using sets with higher reps and make sure I have control over the weight I am finding I'm having more fun doing bodybuilding stuff now LMAO Shoot me bro!!!! HAhaha Plus always trying to lift max weight for singles is only going to result in more injuries as I get older. Final meeting with Surgeon on monday. I managed to blag an Ultrasound on the uninjured shoulder as I was getting paranoid about the same tendon in that shoulder after what happened on the right - but to my absolute shock I was watching the readings on the screen next to me and he says its totally fine!! I get the feeling there is some scar tissue there from a previous partial tear thats covered things over somewhat so thats what gives it the slight tight feeling in some exercises.
I actually go out of my way to appear unapproachable and try to avoid social interaction at the gym. It’s not because I don’t like socializing, it’s because training is my mental health. When I’m training I like to get so locked in to the music blasting in my ear buds, the pump, the adrenaline…,just going to that place in my mind where only me and the weights exist really helps me flush out stress, anxiety, anger…whatever. I also work in sales so my days are consumed by talking to strangers. I need that mental alone time.
I talked to people before and after training, but once a year buds are in I may as well be deaf and mute.
I totally get it if you work in Sales, I use to work the phone all day long selling property and insurance and man once it hit home time I didn't want to talk to any fucker all evening LMAO That included my father and girlfriend every night hahaha Or it would be the token minimum amount of communication needed!!
Lucky I work out with pretty cool bros. I haven't really hung out with any outside of the gym, except for one that I play golf with some. We all seem to be there the same time everyday. I feel like something is missing of I don't shoot the shit with the regulars while I'm lifting. I don't understand how you can't lift and be social at the same time.
Well chatgpt is absolutely refusing to give you that hilarious tiny arm. And I used up my prompts trying to force it to, so I couldn't add more funny shit into the pictures before I got cut off. So just imagine it lol. @press1 you're also not supposed to have headphones.
Where the fuck is @Pandateston? Somebody needs to go retrieve him from whatever he's been up to.
BIG Bro, I've been lurking around, but life gets busy outside of Eroids … Still here getting my daily dopamine fix from this place, though. You can't keep me away for too long!
He's alivvveeee!
Last time you tagged him and asked that, he popped on and liked a couple things, then didn't say anything.... like a boss.
Nah bro, I always reply! Sometimes I just miss a notification or lose track of a tag. If I ever left you hanging, my bad, brother. I'm far from rude enough to pull a boss move like that on you lol You're the man!
Shit, missed it. And no, You're the man!
I get the feeling he does that much typing and interacting online in the day with his job, that he wants a break on a night instead of coming on here nowadays.
@press1 Yeah Big Press, it’s been a rough month, to be honest. But I’m still around, always learning and shooting the shit with my bros when I can. You know you’re my brother on here. Always got something to learn from you, my bro!
I saw my Surgeon today buddy for the Big Finale 4 month post op meeting!!!
He tested my strength and flexibility on all the movements and was extrememly impressed for where I'm at timewise!! Basically got signed off and given the all clear on movements in the gym but was warned to give it 9 months before really going for lifts again, Singles and shit which tbh are a world away from what I've been doing in the gym for the past month. Really enjoying the BBing stuff now mate. Crazy to kind of think its the end of that Era when I was crying in PM with you a while back when I did it!!! LMAO
BIG bro, I’m genuinely happy for you! What a difference from those days when we were talking about everything you were going through. Glad you had the patience to see this through. Now it’s just one step at a time, no need to rush anything. You’ll get fully back!
Have you been using BPC-157 and TB-500 throughout your recovery? Cartalax is a Russian bioregulator you might want to look into.
BTW, how are you feeling about your physique these days? Still dieting? We both know how hard we can be on ourselves when it comes to our appearance, even when everything else is going well. Honestly, that can be one of the toughest mental battles during recovery.
How have you been handling that side of things, brother ?
I only had enough supplies to get through the first 7 weeks post op mate of BPC and TB, I do feel they helped though. Gotta leave em for the first 1 to 2 weeks though mate as the sheer inflammation and state of the shoulder is HUGE so those peps I can't see really making a difference during those days - plus the body is just clearing away debris from the surgery site and not even healing the tendon yet laying down collagen fibres etc. I was also taking ALL the supps and vitamins too so no stone was left unturned so to speak LOL Began ritually doing the PT exercises every day also which I hear many slip up on and fail to keep up with, which can even lead to the surgery failing as the shoulder freezes up etc.
To be honest mate as soon as I got the all clear to do low cable rows and chest supported rows, I was in the gym all the time together with leg work and other bits. I was able to train so frequently compared to my powerlifting days plus all the reps and volume is so much higher that I ended up losing 14lbs of visceral fat whilst still getting stronger. Went up a few holes on my powerlifting belt too and my lower ribs began digging into it and hurting when trying light deads lmao A lot fitter physically too from more intense gym training so its all worked in my favour - now I got a fresh shoulder too!!!
Well someone should tell him that he ain't gotta write novels everytime he logs on, just say hi or something gay every now and again.
Lol
Sending FR so its harder for me to miss your posts.... and because I want to be your friend.
@Pandateston
HAHAHA You tell him Lmao
On it.
What you getting from daddie 87 for the promo?
I'm in the last one. I wanted to try dhb but it was out of stock so I grabbed some deca instead. Then motherfucker got right back in stock the next damn day.
Whatre you gettin
Mast e big dawg. I already have a bunch of 87 dhb
Right on. I guess that test sale ends today. I just hurried up and put in a quick one.
Lol I didn't even know I entered the promo. Just woke up today in it. Fuck it.
I ended up ordering a bunch of sust today so I can run a full 87 blast for the review.
How long you going for? And I know we talked about it before but I can't remember, how do you like to train again? On a blast that is.
I haven't decided how long I am gonna go yet. Probably 12 weeks, pending bloods at week 8.
If all looks good on the bloods might go to 16.
I usually just really crank up the volume when I'm on a blast. Everything feels good, recovery is up so I take advantage of it. I'll sometimes mix in some real heavy days too to keep things fresh.
How about you man?
I'll typically go 18-20 week blasts. This one I'm going to push to the 25 week mark. Long I know, but I usually do pretty good.
Training basically the same, I'm kind of a volume junkie. Usually I like to pyramid the main lifts then hit accessories bodybuilding style. This one though I'm keeping the high volume accessory work but I've made a program based off a mix of Jim Wendlers 5/3/1 and Ed Coans programming. So hopefully it works out lol. For 16 weeks then 9 or 10 of a double progression style.
Lol yeah, thats how I got in the last 2 of his. Didnt ask, Just commented in the promo page and bam, little pink tags. I know I can say no.... but kinda hard if he's just throwing the shit me lol.
What did you end up doing for Guy Fawkes night then @Milfpounder
Nothing too exciting... Me and a couple friends blew up the house of parliament and I killed king James I.
But I kinda yawned thru it all. Pretty boring.
Is playing with a Shit pump more exciting these days?
Yea, replacing that shit pump kinda ruined everything else for me. Can't even get a hard on anymore unless I'm thinking of it.
How did I miss this shit? Little arm finally gave up and fell off LMAO
Id still smash the gym skank
Even though this kind of ended up being a pile of shit. Gonna still take it as a win because now I know I can make comic strips.
Whos the monocle Brit on the stationary bike?
I prompted "stereotypical British guy with monocle and tophat" supposed to just be some guys he knows. Spellchecker also got me, switched cossie to cassie.
Didnt come out perfect, but its a great laugh. Looking at each frame finding something new every time.
The broad kicking @press1 's toast has me dyin over here
HAHAHA I've only just noticed that!
As long as I've made someone laugh.
Hahaha looks like @press1 had a firework accident
Was from Wanking too hard - pulled the bastard off
Fuck yea. Is ur severed arm still hanging from ur dick?
Like a snapping turtle, just doesn't let go.