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why do people do silly workouts at the gym
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:49 pm
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:49 pm
Something just kinda struck me funny at the gym tonight. There was a dude there in good shape moving around to different stations, like any sane/rational person. And then randomly, he starts speed hopping down the hallway on one foot for about 100 feet. Dude was erratic and disruptive. I noticed him do this about 3 more times.
I got tho thinking, “What is this guy trying to get out of this. Hopping on one foot. Sure, that can be useful at times. But there should be s hell of a lot better ways of getting in shape then speed hopping on one foot short distances.
And I just got to thinking about the CrossFit fad and all these people doing weird workouts. Why? I understand if you’re s professional athlete and/or want to occasionally spice things up.
But I see normal people all the time doing the weirdest shite and I just can’t help but feel a more traditional workout would do a better job of getting him in better shape. What’s the deal?
(If you feel the need to move this to the health fitness board I understand, but my thread isn’t really about anything useful health or fitness wise so I think it should be on this board)
I got tho thinking, “What is this guy trying to get out of this. Hopping on one foot. Sure, that can be useful at times. But there should be s hell of a lot better ways of getting in shape then speed hopping on one foot short distances.
And I just got to thinking about the CrossFit fad and all these people doing weird workouts. Why? I understand if you’re s professional athlete and/or want to occasionally spice things up.
But I see normal people all the time doing the weirdest shite and I just can’t help but feel a more traditional workout would do a better job of getting him in better shape. What’s the deal?
(If you feel the need to move this to the health fitness board I understand, but my thread isn’t really about anything useful health or fitness wise so I think it should be on this board)
This post was edited on 1/31/19 at 11:57 pm
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Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:53 pm to athenslife101
And why do people where those trash bag type suits now while working out
Usually extremely obese and minorities
Usually extremely obese and minorities
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:54 pm to athenslife101
The majority of the people in the gym don’t know what the frick they are doing and are too scared to ask for help
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:54 pm to athenslife101
The title would suggest you have answers. You should add “random stream of consciousnes” for a more accurate title.
This post was edited on 1/31/19 at 11:56 pm
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:55 pm to athenslife101
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:56 pm to SEClint
That is pretty much what he was doing.
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:56 pm to athenslife101
You say he was going through stations then hopping on one foot. Sounds like he was just keep his heart rate elevated while working on his balanace.
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:57 pm to BPTiger
I changed the title somewhat.
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:57 pm to athenslife101
quote:
And then randomly, he starts speed hopping down the hallway on one foot for about 100 feet. Dude was erratic and disruptive. I noticed him do this about 3 more times.
Meth
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Reasons why people do silly workouts at the gym
Gotta be noticed
Posted on 1/31/19 at 11:58 pm to athenslife101
Then he may be a track and field athlete who competes in the triple jump
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:00 am to athenslife101
While it could be just an odd thing keep in mind there are a lot of non-pro athletes that do sport specific routines. Over the years I have done lots of seemingly odd exercises but they were specifically to address issues in a sport I was participating in.
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:01 am to SEClint
Eh, yeah, but he was doing it on one foot and flailing around.
Anyway, I don’t want this to be too caught up in one person’s actions. I want to dive into the psychology of people who develop intricate systems instead of doing simple routines that are more effective
Anyway, I don’t want this to be too caught up in one person’s actions. I want to dive into the psychology of people who develop intricate systems instead of doing simple routines that are more effective
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:11 am to athenslife101
I was training for the one legged race at my company picnic. Thanks for noticing.
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:16 am to athenslife101
That wasn’t his leg he was hopping on
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:27 am to athenslife101
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I want to dive into the psychology of people who develop intricate systems instead of doing simple routines that are more effective
What would you suggest as a more simple approach to work on dynamic balance?
BTW are you sure it wasn't Teddy Bridgewater?
This post was edited on 2/1/19 at 1:00 am
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:27 am to athenslife101
Everyone has a different goal. Don’t worry about why he is doing what he’s doing. Focus on your MWF curl session
Posted on 2/1/19 at 12:36 am to athenslife101
Maybe he had a cramp
Posted on 2/1/19 at 5:08 am to athenslife101
Probably watched a 4 minute YouTube video on plyometrics and how they’re the supreme exercise.
Posted on 2/1/19 at 5:31 am to athenslife101
I like the ones wearing the cardio mask thing while just repping out curls or some shite
Posted on 2/1/19 at 5:37 am to athenslife101
Do you even Functional Fitness bro?
Lots of people do specific movements to prepare for a specific task but the practice may look bizarre in the gym.
Lots of people do specific movements to prepare for a specific task but the practice may look bizarre in the gym.
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