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Some people have incredible bodies, some want incredible bodies. For others it's not about looks. If you're a gym goer, what drives you?
I want to avoid pain and weakness, in general and from past injuries. I want to be healthy, physically and mentally. I enjoy the challenge. My firm goals are all about that. Looks don't come into it for me. |
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By *WillowxWoman
over a year ago
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I have many reasons...
I had a really rubbish year last year and the excercise has been a great way of keeping my mental health in good shape! Always feel more positive after a gym sesh!
I wanted to loose some weight that I put on... I at my way through troubles.. silly me!
I enjoy being fit enough to do fun things like climbing, snowboarding etc..
I go to a social gym... All PT small group sessions and it's great fun and a great social!
And I love pizza and cider...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I go to the gym because I want to look good and to have that 6pack plus all the benefits that comes with it and I like the fitness life style in general. I am currently on a slow bulk  |
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I just feel so much better since I started lifting weights. I don't get back pain anymore and my posture is so much better.
I'm currently working on addressing an imbalance in the strength and flexibility between my legs due to a past injury. I tore a muscle in my inner thigh years ago which is now less flexible as a result. It end up pulling my knee in on some leg excercises which affects my form.
I'm also concentrating more on my upper body strength which I admit is shocking  . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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All about the numbers.
Won British title in May and qualified for European and world finals.
Didn't compete at the as I'd already done 2 comps on the bounce, Europe's 7 weeks after brits just wasn't doable.
Next year I'm doing brits and Europe's, year after worlds. |
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...just to get fitter....and lose some weight....I always feel better after the gym, well an hour or two later when I've recovered,......never going to have a 6 pack, good job Mrs Leo has a thing about cuddly guys... |
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"All about the numbers.
Won British title in May and qualified for European and world finals.
Didn't compete at the as I'd already done 2 comps on the bounce, Europe's 7 weeks after brits just wasn't doable.
Next year I'm doing brits and Europe's, year after worlds."
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Part is to counterbalance my love of food, part is for my mental health. None of it is to look good.
I have a couple of fitness related goals for next year. Complete 3 laps of a 12k obstacle course and to compete in an Ultra. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just love living a healthy lifestyle when you start doing something like a new diet or different training and you begin seeing results it’s one of the best feelings ever and it actually drives me to keep going further  |
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I wanted to lose a bit of weight, tone up feel better about myself & maintain the standard of fitness that is expected of me for my job!
All going really well until the gym has injured me & now I’m off sick!  |
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"Some people have incredible bodies, some want incredible bodies. For others it's not about looks. If you're a gym goer, what drives you?
I want to avoid pain and weakness, in general and from past injuries. I want to be healthy, physically and mentally. I enjoy the challenge. My firm goals are all about that. Looks don't come into it for me. "
I have similar goals body shape is a consequence |
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A few really, I don't want to end up with a Homer Simpson physique as I age, I like how I look with some muscle on me, and as I'm a reservist keeping fit and able to do the job at short notice is a must. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I want to be healthier and stronger. I feel better about myself when I go and it also helps clear my mind. Size/shape is just a byproduct and not my main focus (although I'd love to have a properly defined arse!) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I get a buzz from the endorphins released when I exercise combined with the challenge of seeing what I can push my body to do - to know truly what my physical limits are and not what my head tells me they are. Oh, and I love having a pert bum and toned abs - nice bonus |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been really slack at the gym lately as I'm not really motivated to go it was usually to keep myself fit and strong for rugby but between the 2 I needed to give one a break and the gym has took the hit |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I just feel so much better since I started lifting weights. I don't get back pain anymore and my posture is so much better.
I'm currently working on addressing an imbalance in the strength and flexibility between my legs due to a past injury. I tore a muscle in my inner thigh years ago which is now less flexible as a result. It end up pulling my knee in on some leg excercises which affects my form.
I'm also concentrating more on my upper body strength which I admit is shocking ."
Same - bench presses make me cry  |
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"I just feel so much better since I started lifting weights. I don't get back pain anymore and my posture is so much better.
I'm currently working on addressing an imbalance in the strength and flexibility between my legs due to a past injury. I tore a muscle in my inner thigh years ago which is now less flexible as a result. It end up pulling my knee in on some leg excercises which affects my form.
I'm also concentrating more on my upper body strength which I admit is shocking .
Same - bench presses make me cry "
The days following working my chest make me cry! I can barely lift my arms. I swears it's the woman's equivalent of whinging about leg day as I personally love doing legs! |
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"All about the numbers.
Won British title in May and qualified for European and world finals.
Didn't compete at the as I'd already done 2 comps on the bounce, Europe's 7 weeks after brits just wasn't doable.
Next year I'm doing brits and Europe's, year after worlds."
What category did you win the Brits at then as I must have met you or seen you as I went to the uk finals European and world with my husband  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I just feel so much better since I started lifting weights. I don't get back pain anymore and my posture is so much better.
I'm currently working on addressing an imbalance in the strength and flexibility between my legs due to a past injury. I tore a muscle in my inner thigh years ago which is now less flexible as a result. It end up pulling my knee in on some leg excercises which affects my form.
I'm also concentrating more on my upper body strength which I admit is shocking .
Same - bench presses make me cry
The days following working my chest make me cry! I can barely lift my arms. I swears it's the woman's equivalent of whinging about leg day as I personally love doing legs!"
Yep. Same, legs are fine. My quads are the strongest part of my body due to years of running and squats. I only started the upper body stuff recently and by god it hurts! Delayed onset muscle soreness... aka might as well have been run over by a bus yesterday  |
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"I get a buzz from the endorphins released when I exercise combined with the challenge of seeing what I can push my body to do - to know truly what my physical limits are and not what my head tells me they are. Oh, and I love having a pert bum and toned abs - nice bonus "
And good god you've got a pert looking bum!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Training mostly for strength at the minute. I started out wanting to be a bit more trim, but once I got into it decided to monitor my calories, have a slight surplus and gain some muscle. I’ll start cutting in spring ready for the summer |
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"I just feel so much better since I started lifting weights. I don't get back pain anymore and my posture is so much better.
I'm currently working on addressing an imbalance in the strength and flexibility between my legs due to a past injury. I tore a muscle in my inner thigh years ago which is now less flexible as a result. It end up pulling my knee in on some leg excercises which affects my form.
I'm also concentrating more on my upper body strength which I admit is shocking .
Same - bench presses make me cry
The days following working my chest make me cry! I can barely lift my arms. I swears it's the woman's equivalent of whinging about leg day as I personally love doing legs!
Yep. Same, legs are fine. My quads are the strongest part of my body due to years of running and squats. I only started the upper body stuff recently and by god it hurts! Delayed onset muscle soreness... aka might as well have been run over by a bus yesterday "
Tell me about it! I quite like the soreness in my thighs and bum. When it hurts really bad to lift your arms though you can hardly do anything! |
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