Training verses Lifting weights?

[motodawg]

I workout to stay in shape I still like to race I practice on the track to get into riding shape because it is totally different, In the winter i lift and like to consider it off season training or conditioning. At 49 i'm training to be 35 so call it what you want just keep liftin

 

[HotYngSwngr]

OMG!!! Why are some people so uptight that they care by what term people use for what they do at the gym. Shake yourself...there are so many other things in the world to worry about that make this possibly one of the most TRIVIAL posts I have ever wasted my time reading.

 

[taoiron]

Taoiron, I'm not trying to be an ass, but what is it that you do that your life may depend on your workouts.
I have done a lot of work where I definitely had to rely on my size and strength.
I am approached a lot with questions while in the gym. I have no problem talking with people and I always get in a good workout.
I have been to the gyms in Venice many times and met and worked out along side some of the biggest names in bodybuilding. And those guys would actually carry most of the conversation.
The only time I won't talk is in the middle of a set.
It all just boils down to ones personality.

Bro…. I don’t think you are being an ass at all…….. I guess for me I need to train at a very intense level.. That is what works. I thrive on intensity and structure.. Admittedly most would probably think I live a pretty boring life!!

The gym is church to me.. I take it very serious.. Maybe to serious for some!!

So to your question about why I train like my life depends on it!!! I will never (I hope) be a victim.. I am also a victim’s advocate (if you are interested in what that truly means, email me)… My size, strength and fighting skills are something that I may need someday! If I do have to call upon it, I intend to be ready and able. If / when I do have to put hands on someone I guarantee they will never forget it!!

I think you are right…. Ones personality dictates how he handles distractions in the gym.. For me, they are avoided at all cost!

My 2ml,

Taoiron

 

[GymIntensity]

I do not come to the gym to be social…

I come to TRAIN.. Train for what you ask???
To train in a manner where my muscles will have no other option but to GROW…. I train like my life depends on it!! Know why?? Because someday it might.


Lets use your analogy for my Martial Arts training… I do not go in there and Practice Karate / Aikido/ Kobudo no way… I bust my ass just like I do in the gym.. There is no talking as it is not a social event either. There is discipline involved.. I have discipline coming out my ass!! I train like my life depends on it!! Know why?? Because someday it might.

In the gym I do not have time to entertain the ladies or answer the question “What supplements do you take?” There is work to be done and I aim to get er done!!!

Taoiron

You must spread some Karma around before giving it to taoiron again.



k to you bro. I hate when people try to say anything more than "hi" to me at the gym. thank goodness for mp3 players. definately help you zone the socialites out.