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Title: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: jtsunami on April 30, 2008, 11:07:49 PM
We all can see how lifting weights is detrimental to ones being, the injuries, bad joints, arthritis, back problems, and I could go on and on.  In the long run it runs down your body.  Unless you are a competitor like Ripitupbaby, or Bigbobs, why would you workout?  Is it for attention for girls?  Narcissistic?  What is it, because it can't be for health. 

Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: LatsMcGee on April 30, 2008, 11:13:46 PM
Why did you quit training?
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: jtsunami on April 30, 2008, 11:14:34 PM
I needed a break from the constant workouts, and have been looking back on why I worked out so hard, I question now why I did.
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: ozman on April 30, 2008, 11:17:49 PM
lifting is good for bone density
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: jtsunami on April 30, 2008, 11:18:50 PM
How so?  I always heard milk was good for bone density, wouldn't lifting put pressure on the bones causing them to be brittle?
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: ozman on April 30, 2008, 11:19:53 PM
fights depression

good for self esteem
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: ozman on April 30, 2008, 11:20:55 PM
How so?  I always heard milk was good for bone density, wouldn't lifting put pressure on the bones causing them to be brittle?

http://www.naturalnews.com/010528.html
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: jtsunami on April 30, 2008, 11:22:49 PM
fights depression

good for self esteem

Good answer, I can see how lifting could help with both of these. 

Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: Method101 on April 30, 2008, 11:27:51 PM
Some of us actually enjoy going to the gym and lifting weights..

what a fucking shocker.  :D
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: HTexan on April 30, 2008, 11:28:57 PM
I person that worksout has a better chance of being  healthier vs a couch potato. Do you disagree?
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: jtsunami on April 30, 2008, 11:32:49 PM
I person that worksout has a better chance of being  healthier vs a couch potato. Do you disagree?

No I do not disagree, but I would not go as far as couch potato, lets say a person who works out vs a person who goes to work, eats regular and goes home. 
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: Dballn247 on April 30, 2008, 11:41:52 PM
To attain the swimmer look. :D
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: HTexan on May 01, 2008, 12:26:42 AM
No I do not disagree, but I would not go as far as couch potato, lets say a person who works out vs a person who goes to work, eats regular and goes home. 
the guy who worksout would be healthier. Add overtraining, drugs, pills and powders, improper techique. Then health would  become an issue.
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: evolutnbatista on May 01, 2008, 12:39:29 AM
initially i did it for my health, very over weight all through high school and college. About 240 was the last time i stepped on the scale before i dieted cold turkey. Got a gym membership for my birthday and kicked ass from that point. Got down to 167 and was so happy. You cannot put a price on that. Now i do it for the love of it. The challenge and lets not forget the hot pieces of ass in the gym! Met my fiance' there and i know i wouldn't have nailed her if i still fat. lol
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: webcake on May 01, 2008, 12:44:19 AM
I workout because it's fun. I just love it. I was pretty over weight when i first started out, now i actually weigh more (at a much lower bodyfat) than i did when i started. My self confidence has grown as a result and i look and feel better. I'm still young though, so i wanna get into comp bb'ing in the next couple of years. See if im up to the challenge...
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: genrommel74 on May 01, 2008, 12:45:12 AM
lifting weights is good for you. It is constant hardcore heavy and strenous training that is bad for you  
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: evolutnbatista on May 01, 2008, 01:23:59 AM
lifting weights is good for you. It is constant hardcore heavy and strenous training that is bad for you 

it's not bad for you if you do it with good form and not act reckless.  You need that challenge to improve your physique
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: Determinator on May 01, 2008, 02:03:38 AM
Lifting weights is very beneficial to your health if you train sensibly, IE, with good form and an exercise selection that mechanically suits your body's structure, and you stay away from hormones etc.
In some people it may be good for self confidence, which in turn aids mental health.
Narcissism? Maybe, but who cares if you are not hurting anyone.
If i were to upload a picture of myself on this board, I'd instantly own everyone even more than i do already (save for the other big 6 members of course).
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: Team Diver on May 01, 2008, 02:27:32 AM
Beacuse I don't wanna look like this on the beach.

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Post by: Dorian01 on May 01, 2008, 02:33:45 AM
Because I don't wanna to look like Alex23 anywhere.
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Post by: CalvinH on May 01, 2008, 06:08:02 AM
Hot chicks in my gym.
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: Moosejay on May 01, 2008, 06:10:45 AM
Lifestyle, dude. No turing back afetr 30+ years....
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: jtsunami on May 01, 2008, 08:58:57 AM
Moose, what do you mean lifestyle, no turning back after 30+? 

Thanks for replying guys, their are some great points you being up.  The self esteem and loosing weight from a very high weight is a great thing to do too. 

jt
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: CalvinH on May 01, 2008, 09:03:09 AM
Lifestyle, dude. No turing back afetr 30+ years....



The only turning you do is when you turn on your side so the nurse can empty your bed pan. :D
Title: Re: Why does everyone workout here?
Post by: JOCKTHEGLIDE on May 01, 2008, 09:23:26 AM
Why did you quit training?
HE DIDNT HE IS WORKING HIS FINGER TIPS....