It sounds kinda counterintuitive if working out makes you hate yourself. I mean, exercise is supposed to release certain endorphins and “feel good” hormones. So realistically, working out should make you feel ecstatic. However, there are definitely many people who feel emotional after exercise and suffer from self-loathing. Hey, I’ve even heard of people who … Read more
You’d think it would be mainly girls wanting to know why guys stare at them in the gym. Now, while this is mainly true, it also happens that many guys also want to know why other guys stare at them. It seems as though there’s a lot of staring going on in the gym. In … Read more
Dropping weights in the gym – should you or shouldn’t you? It’s one of those never-ending debates, and one that has been raging on for years. So, in this article I’d like to reveal what I feel about weight-dropping, and when you should or shouldn’t be doing it. When is it Okay to Drop Weights … Read more
I can guarantee that if you walk into a gym on a Monday, anywhere in the world, it’s likely to be one of the busiest gym days of the week. In fact, it often feels impossible to get a decent workout in or use the equipment that you want on a Monday. So, why exactly … Read more
Do you know what? I’m going to answer this straight away, No, it is NOT weird to go to the gym alone. This is something that I have done now for over a quarter of a century. And there are literally millions of people who go to gyms on their own the world over. Realistically, … Read more
You must have noticed it yourself, big, bulky gym guys walking around with their gallon jug of water. In fact, this isn’t just a gym thing, as I’ve often seen a hulking bodybuilder carrying around their gallon of water everywhere they go. What gives? Obviously, I know, and you know, that consuming water is essential … Read more
Hands up, I admit it, this trend of guys wearing leggings under their shorts really winds me up. I’m not sure why, and I know I shouldn’t let it affect me, but sadly, it does. I have a “gym friend”, someone I’ve known, and even trained with, over the past 10 years, who has this … Read more
I’m going to admit that I drew my own conclusions about those who workout in sweatpants and hoodies. Basically, I’ve always felt it was simply to hide things that perhaps the trainee was embarrassed about. What better way to hide some additional winter bulk than with a hoodie? Then again, wearing sweatpants is a great … Read more
I often start panicking that all the squat racks are taken before I’ve even left home. Why? Unfortunately, I go to a commercial gym which only has one squat rack. Yes, I know I could go to a “better gym”, but hey, this one’s close to home, I know where everything is, and I feel … Read more
The first time you ever used a squat rack you probably didn’t care whether you should be facing in or out. In fact, you probably saw someone else squatting and copied their technique. That’s great, as long as they were squatting the right way. Oh yes, there’s definitely a right way and a wrong way … Read more