Author Topic: Sub-200lb section of the gym UPDATE (Read 5494 times)

The Showstoppa · « **on:** November 18, 2009, 02:04:49 PM »

As some of you fine gents might recall, a couple of years ago, the gym manager, Bruno, at the gym I frequent decided to divide the gym into sub 200lb male members and full grown men. The results have been remarkable. Many tiny twinks did quit, but the ones who stayed would work their tiny little tails off and Bruno's protein shake sales went thru the roof as they tried to "make weight."

I would encourge you guys to suggest this to your gym. Gives the little guys a place to workout and gives the full grown men more room without worrying about hurting one of the little fellas.

Tombo · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:06:14 PM »

kind of discriminatory, don't think it'd pass in Australia

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:07:13 PM »

Quote from: Tombo on November 18, 2009, 02:06:14 PM

kind of discriminatory, don't think it'd pass in Australia

No, no Tombo. It's a great motivational tool. Maybe have the gym owners check before hand, as I wouldn't want them to get into trouble.

tbombz · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:07:51 PM »

lol

i could imagine the front lobby of a gym, then there being two dooors, one that said "men" and one that said "boys"....hahaha... oh the shame..

tbombz · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:09:49 PM »

i can see another one of these as well, for the women.. on the "men" door, underneath would be written "women" and on the "boys" door underneath would be written "fat women"

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:11:13 PM »

Quote from: tbombz on November 18, 2009, 02:07:51 PM

lol

i could imagine the front lobby of a gym, then there being two dooors, one that said "men" and one that said "boys"....hahaha... oh the shame..

haha, yes tbombz. Bruno is a bit more subtle. He has one area labeled with a "free weight" sign and the other with a "classes" sign......if the little guys try to come into the free weight area he politely directs them to the "classes" side. It's for the best.

Tombo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:30:02 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on November 18, 2009, 02:07:13 PM

No, no Tombo. It's a great motivational tool. Maybe have the gym owners check before hand, as I wouldn't want them to get into trouble.

I wouldn't care if it was put into my Gym for example, but I'm just saying ...

anyway I'd have to be a fatass to stay on the 200lb + side

Boost · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:32:47 PM »

At an athletic 6ft 168lb I would enjoy the sub 200lb section

Bobby · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:41:24 PM »

what if you are 210 off and 190 contest shape

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:46:48 PM »

Quote from: Bobby on November 18, 2009, 02:41:24 PM

what if you are 210 off and 190 contest shape

You're on the grown side.

Boost, you have a good attitude.

Tre · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:49:13 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on November 18, 2009, 02:04:49 PM

As some of you fine gents might recall, a couple of years ago, the gym manager, Bruno, at the gym I frequent decided to divide the gym into sub 200lb male members and full grown men. The results have been remarkable. Many tiny twinks did quit, but the ones who stayed would work their tiny little tails off and Bruno's protein shake sales went thru the roof as they tried to "make weight."

I would encourge you guys to suggest this to your gym. Gives the little guys a place to workout and gives the full grown men more room without worrying about hurting one of the little fellas.

Quote from: The Showstoppa on November 18, 2009, 02:11:13 PM

haha, yes tbombz. Bruno is a bit more subtle. He has one area labeled with a "free weight" sign and the other with a "classes" sign......if the little guys try to come into the free weight area he politely directs them to the "classes" side. It's for the best.

This is awesome - I love it!!

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:51:22 PM »

Quote from: Tre on November 18, 2009, 02:49:13 PM

This is awesome - I love it!!

Tre, maybe you could get this going in Cali? You know how the rest of the country kinda follows CA's lead on things, so you could be on the cutting edge.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:51:34 PM »

fat guys tend to smell so i'd be all for this

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Boost · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:52:13 PM »

how about just machines/resistance bands/swiss balls for us sub 200lb guys

Otherwise the real men would spend half there time bailing out the little dudes who are pinned under a 135lb bench

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:53:21 PM »

Quote from: Earl1972 on November 18, 2009, 02:51:34 PM

fat guys tend to smell so i'd be all for this

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Earl, I always thought you were a grown man, by your posting style and love of the Steelers.

dragonfist · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:55:37 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on November 18, 2009, 02:04:49 PM

As some of you fine gents might recall, a couple of years ago, the gym manager, Bruno, at the gym I frequent decided to divide the gym into sub 200lb male members and full grown men. The results have been remarkable. Many tiny twinks did quit, but the ones who stayed would work their tiny little tails off and Bruno's protein shake sales went thru the roof as they tried to "make weight."

I would encourge you guys to suggest this to your gym. Gives the little guys a place to workout and gives the full grown men more room without worrying about hurting one of the little fellas.

Is there a stipulation about body fat %? You could have some ripped 185 guys in the girl section and sloppy fat 200 pound guys training with the men.

Earl1972 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:57:12 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on November 18, 2009, 02:53:21 PM

Earl, I always thought you were a grown man, by your posting style and love of the Steelers.

190 baby

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The Showstoppa · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:59:55 PM »

Quote from: dragonfist on November 18, 2009, 02:55:37 PM

Is there a stipulation about body fat %? You could have some ripped 185 guys in the girl section and sloppy fat 200 pound guys training with the men.

Bruno doesn't tolerate guys getting too fat. There is a fine line in that regard, but we trust his judgement. And the 185 lb guy would just need to put on that 15 lbs and he would be good to go.

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:05:37 PM »

Shit, I hover around 200lbs. But that's with over 15% bf, ripped I can out mass guys 6ft 220lbs. While I am only 175lbs. But I am also short.

JaggyShortBuff · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:07:35 PM »

I guess I would have to workout in the "built midget" area lol

tendonitis · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:07:49 PM »

Well shit, looks like I'll be working out with the little guys.
On the plus side, I can have some post workout wine and cheese with Adonis

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:44:01 PM »

tendon and jaggy, you are good guys. I'll see if i can talk to Bruno for you. Or maybe you could wear a weighted vest under a couple of sweatshirts.

dyslexic · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:53:46 PM »

Fat twinks and Ripped twinks?

I still wouldn't cut it. 190 @ 11 % bodyfat.

BigNickMarshall · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:54:37 PM »

Quote from: tbombz on November 18, 2009, 02:07:51 PM

oh the shame..

Would you say the shame would be more or less than, say, taking it in the ass? Or admitting to taking it in the ass and liking it?

dragonfist · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2009, 03:56:30 PM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on November 18, 2009, 02:59:55 PM

Bruno doesn't tolerate guys getting too fat. There is a fine line in that regard, but we trust his judgement. And the 185 lb guy would just need to put on that 15 lbs and he would be good to go.

Short of getting fat there are some guys that will never see 200 lbs. Often the only difference between a 230 lb perma bulker and a ripped 190 lb guy is bodyfat . I think there should be a strength criteria as well as weight.