tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post7954658111115264500..comments2023-11-02T09:34:50.515-04:00Comments on Baking With Dynamite: So You Have a New Gym Membership....Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08494977879326006105noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-82866684135889196412011-03-16T19:16:15.175-04:002011-03-16T19:16:15.175-04:00I have never used machine, always free weights. I...I have never used machine, always free weights. I would not know which machine to use at the gym. I just go there for the classes and I do the free weights at home. I may reconsider using machine one day. Thanks for the post.La Cuisine d'Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364824048171251506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-44185815190406085182010-01-29T23:19:13.061-05:002010-01-29T23:19:13.061-05:00That was a really informative post... although I d...That was a really informative post... although I don't know how helpful that is to a lazy, I-hate-exercise kind of girl like me..haha.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497908859658953330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-48891502290946071452010-01-21T16:29:09.399-05:002010-01-21T16:29:09.399-05:00I've been a member of the gym for 1½ years now...I've been a member of the gym for 1½ years now and I decided to resign... as the only machine I was using was cross trainer, small weights and ball... The last two I have at home, now I only need get cross trainer on credit what will be less than gym membership monthly. I guess it is different with men because there is more choice of exercises & machines... (?)Coffee and Vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536793512262722674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-60998936656218498282010-01-11T08:54:47.349-05:002010-01-11T08:54:47.349-05:00For me machines can serve a very specific purpose....For me machines can serve a very specific purpose. They are great when I'm recovering from an injury. The isolation of specific muscles means I don't have to engage the parts of my body that might be hurting. That's coming in useful this week when I don't want to disturb my knee too much.The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-79952325878860927182010-01-10T18:19:41.310-05:002010-01-10T18:19:41.310-05:00Thanks for putting this post together, Adam. It m...Thanks for putting this post together, Adam. It makes sense -- to use the equipment that leads you toward your goals. Maybe I need to sit down with someone and point out people in the gym sayings, "I want her shoulders/arms....and that girl's butt...etc.." because I really don't pull-up-type goals. My fitness goals are cardiovascularly-oriented (e.g., run a 5k) rather than PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160883537054763513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-60396467516464836612010-01-10T16:22:27.787-05:002010-01-10T16:22:27.787-05:00Good article. I use to belong to Bally's then ...Good article. I use to belong to Bally's then they moved out of my neighborhood and even though I kept the membership I stopped going (too inconvenient) Still miss it as I enjoyed it alot.wnygrl585https://www.blogger.com/profile/17566431873577926059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-87318223329152727482010-01-10T09:44:31.889-05:002010-01-10T09:44:31.889-05:00After using the snow/cold/holidays as an excuse to...After using the snow/cold/holidays as an excuse to be a lazy bum all December I'm really trying to up my indoor exercise. However, I'm still in exercise limbo from my normal routine. Any suggestions for a pregnant lady?Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442002530901345199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-49461713373984606812010-01-09T14:17:38.113-05:002010-01-09T14:17:38.113-05:00Hello sweet Adam. Yes, it's that work out tim...Hello sweet Adam. Yes, it's that work out time of the year, isn't it. Though I find it difficult to do even my eliptical except for short bursts of time, I have managed to lose 14 pounds. I can certainly tell the difference in how my knees and ankles feel. Oh, and my blood pressure is down too. I still eat cake and chocolate, but all good things in moderation. Have a wonderful year Teresa Cordero Cordellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00738980943031027746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-38484484428823462922010-01-09T06:45:29.558-05:002010-01-09T06:45:29.558-05:00Thanks for reminding me that I should go to the gy...Thanks for reminding me that I should go to the gym as soon as I come back from Cyprus.Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370053555998889434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-16071794479907995692010-01-08T20:01:05.194-05:002010-01-08T20:01:05.194-05:00Love the advice. these last couple of months I act...Love the advice. these last couple of months I actually started going to the gym, rather than just sponsoring the gym :-) I think I like the machines best but, am trying a bit of everything.Velvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-6212604373227369982010-01-08T16:17:57.580-05:002010-01-08T16:17:57.580-05:00Oh the weights... I'm doing free weights now, ...Oh the weights... I'm doing free weights now, but integrated in aerobic classes. I'm on vacation from machines for now. It's a phase maybe... But good news is that I'm going everyday to the gym, you'd be so proud!Clumbsy Cookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17400021601744310549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-36131501153340945272010-01-08T15:01:45.985-05:002010-01-08T15:01:45.985-05:00I am a free-weights girl...but I know soon enough ...I am a free-weights girl...but I know soon enough I am going to need machines to help me with higher weights...so I am a little conflicted about that because I HATE THE GYM. I LOVE working out, but I hate the gym....UGH. Now I am gonna have to re-think this whole "machines" thing - I guess it goes against my Sarah Connor nature ;)Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-74778826164673332362010-01-07T17:33:09.228-05:002010-01-07T17:33:09.228-05:00I have to admit that when I'm at the gym I ten...I have to admit that when I'm at the gym I tend to steer clear of free weights. They intimidate me a little. I worry about my form being correct. I always stick with the machines.theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-27583710381273522222010-01-07T15:16:46.710-05:002010-01-07T15:16:46.710-05:00Adam,
THAT is the cutest picture ever! Oh, and goo...Adam,<br />THAT is the cutest picture ever! Oh, and good post too.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-6187903738405757572010-01-07T13:24:50.205-05:002010-01-07T13:24:50.205-05:00What I thought was funny about this is that every ...What I thought was funny about this is that every people group has something they're uptight about; knitters with yarn; runners with races, shoes, etc; food snobs with ingredients; and apparently the weight machines. For some reason I just found that funny!<br /><br />The last time I was at a gym I used a combination of both, though I think I'd tend to use the free weights simply because Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361819186011561670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-46821836466112003402010-01-07T11:28:53.139-05:002010-01-07T11:28:53.139-05:00Nice post, Adam.
I've been working out at a gy...Nice post, Adam.<br />I've been working out at a gym for 35 years..before that it was sports. Because I am not self motivated, I go to classes. Six days a week, weights, step and pilates. Never liked spinning. <br /><br />Unfortunately, it really does not prevent weight gain as I've put on 10 pounds in the last couple years. It makes me feel better though and really is important to keep Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-46443608139875974732010-01-07T10:39:36.938-05:002010-01-07T10:39:36.938-05:00oh my heavens my gym is so packed these days! and...oh my heavens my gym is so packed these days! and then by the end of feb, beginning of march it's dead again (yeah).<br />good advice though dude: the machines take a lot of minutes to get used to and comfy with, I totally agree, esp. those chest press ones.vanillasugarbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326351678882055985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-16665764378229419402010-01-07T09:51:27.640-05:002010-01-07T09:51:27.640-05:00I like both-machines and free weights. I think str...I like both-machines and free weights. I think strength training is VERY important. If you don't belong to a gym and only have free weights at home-they can help you get a great workout. If you have a gym pass-do both! Great post! I look forward to your future fitness posts too:)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019192097646603775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-514442025954752482010-01-07T08:22:58.104-05:002010-01-07T08:22:58.104-05:00Oh, I forgot about the comment moderation :(Oh, I forgot about the comment moderation :(Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267248587191034097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-89447891360276382262010-01-07T08:22:25.480-05:002010-01-07T08:22:25.480-05:00Wow, I'm actually first. Amazing. Do I get a p...Wow, I'm actually first. Amazing. Do I get a prize? <br />In my former gym going incarnation, I LOVED the machines. Except for the thigh machines which made me blush.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267248587191034097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-1508122248927392152010-01-07T07:55:31.293-05:002010-01-07T07:55:31.293-05:00Great article. As a personal trainer I was always ...Great article. As a personal trainer I was always got the question on the best exercises to help with weight loss/strength/toning etc.... as you said everyone must find what works for them. I think as a beginner starting with machines first and progressing to free weights is ideal... once you have a variety of exercises in your repetoire you can change your routine frequently (8-12weeks) allowingFitness Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471055422915300955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639648722361133905.post-43437465756144443852010-01-07T07:26:30.335-05:002010-01-07T07:26:30.335-05:00This is a very useful post Adam! I have always bee...This is a very useful post Adam! I have always been asking same questions too to myself. Thanks for "chef"!!Chibog in Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761011670490732001noreply@blogger.com