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How do ou feel about people asking you for tips and advise while at the gym?
When you are working out at the gym do you welcome questions and give advice when requested? Do you feel that it interrupts your workout? Do you ask questions to others in the gym when you see an interesting exercise or have form questions? In Exercises Asked by jordanp... 6 Answers (0 videos | 0 audios) 1137 Views 1 month ago
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There is a time and place to ask questions. I would never ask someone questions in the middle of their sets or something that would require a detailed explanation while they were in the middle of their workout. Personally, I think it is rude. Would you stop someone who was running a marathon on the side of the road to ask them their training program? Wait until they are done. On some occasions, I think it is fine to ask questions when someone is taking a rest or getting drink. For example, if someone is powerlifting and taking 3 min. or so between sets. I've never had a problem answering questions when I am taking long rest periods, but it kills me when someone sees me timing my sets and supersetting and as I am moving from one exercise to the next they try to stop me to ask questions. Since I don't want to be ignorant, I usually respond by saying I am busy right now but would be glad to talk when I am finished working out. I think this shows that you respect that person, are willing to be of assistance while exhibiting a commitment to a routine designed to achieve a specific goal. Answered by mentalflex 1 month ago |
Posted by:jordanperks Date Added : Jul 29, 2009 Great answer! I believe that is exactly how most people feel. At least I hope so. |
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Honestly, I come from a trainers background, and as a trainer you know how important it is to instruct people on proper technique, because the gym is a place with a high turn-over when it comes to members, so you do not want to see anyone get hurt lifting, so my answer is there absolutely no problem with anyone asking me questions while im working out. Answered by rdog08 1 month ago Report Abuse
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I wear headphones as a deterrent so people won't talk to me while I am working out. Answered by Top100 1 month ago Report Abuse
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as for myself i dont mind at all especially when it comes to lifting weights i like helping people especially when it comes to lifting form and sets , but ask at the right time never in the middle of the set as far as getting advice i believe there is always something new a person can learn as far as training and nutrition Answered by ripped 1 month ago Report Abuse
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I dont mind at all..In fact i like it. It is a conversation starter and sometimes leads to a friend to whome you can bounce information off of. I was doing incline pull ups and someone asked "What is that, and what is it suppose to do. We talked about training, and now, when hes at the gym, we chat about gaols, progress, and exchange new information..so go ahead, ask away... Answered by Stephen... 1 month ago Report Abuse
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I'm definately not qualified or able to give advice on training and exercise. If someone asks how they should start an exercise machine, then that's OK. But how many, how hard, how fast and technique type questions and I refer them to an instructor Answered by Bernard D 1 month ago Report Abuse
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