jackmuu Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Grunting is unavoidable sometimes when working at a certain level, and keeping it in may be unhealthy. Contrary to my lighthearted posts before I do not grunt most of the time but it does slip out once in a while, however, it has neve been considered acceptable gym ettiquet in any country to drop weights. Not so much in the fitness palaces, but in real bodybuilding gyms the owner will get most irate if you drop his weights on the floor or let his machine weights keep smashing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmuu Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 There are a lot more obese westerners than asians?! Probably because of poverty, not training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've never had a problem in any gyms I've been to in Muang Thai. Must be the type of gym I go to but the vast majority of the guys in there are working out properly; some grunt, some don't, some bang the weights, some don't... some even sweat, God forbid. Sounds like some of you guys are visiting the ponsy city ones where most are there to socialize. OP, looks like this guy doesn't really want you in there but obviously enjoys the dosh. I certainly wouldn't be paying over the odds for it even if it was the only one for miles... do yourself a favour and get out of there. A hundred press-ups and sit-ups morning & night, a wheel, two large bottles of H2O and a bike will keep you well in shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Slamming weights was the cool thing to do in high school. But beyond that it is just an announcement to the more seasoned that you cannot handle the weight. Besides being a telltale sign of a newbie it goes against gym etiquette pretty universally. Just google it and you will see. Modern technique doesn't lend itself to slamming weights anyway. In resistance training you push against the return to make it slow and even to compound the benefits of each rep. But if you are just at the gym to try to look cool in a high schoolish attention drawing way, then slam away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 There are a lot more obese westerners than asians?! Probably because of poverty, not training. Don't forget DIET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Job Vacancy - Personal Trainer Male Thai National Age 20-25 No heavier than 60KGs No muscles required Must not be able to bench more than 20KGs Must have a boofy J-Pop Hairdo No training requried, shirt with "personal trainer" embroidered on it will qualify you Must be able to stand around, do nothing and generally be an obstruction with maximum proficiency Must have cellphone, the louder the ringtone the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Job Vacancy - Personal TrainerMale Thai National Age 20-25 No heavier than 60KGs No muscles required Must not be able to bench more than 20KGs Must have a boofy J-Pop Hairdo No training requried, shirt with "personal trainer" embroidered on it will qualify you Must be able to stand around, do nothing and generally be an obstruction with maximum proficiency Must have cellphone, the louder the ringtone the better Those fey, androgynous J-pop haircuts really do mark the wearers out as lightweights of the highest order, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Job Vacancy - Personal TrainerMale Thai National Age 20-25 No heavier than 60KGs No muscles required Must not be able to bench more than 20KGs Must have a boofy J-Pop Hairdo No training requried, shirt with "personal trainer" embroidered on it will qualify you Must be able to stand around, do nothing and generally be an obstruction with maximum proficiency Must have cellphone, the louder the ringtone the better Those fey, androgynous J-pop haircuts really do mark the wearers out as lightweights of the highest order, don't they? fleaweights Their hair fibres are stronger than their muscle fibres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keebone Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Slamming wights etc. It seems to me, Thais find any loud noises to be a loss of face. I guess it shows a lack of control etc & that just makes them nervous. But it sure does not matter how loud the music is at local neighborhood parties. It doesn't seem to bother them when it comes to beeping/sounding their hooters/horns in their cars or motorbikes every 10 seconds either ! Edited May 22, 2007 by keebone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) Job Vacancy - Personal TrainerMale Thai National Age 20-25 No heavier than 60KGs No muscles required Must not be able to bench more than 20KGs Must have a boofy J-Pop Hairdo No training requried, shirt with "personal trainer" embroidered on it will qualify you Must be able to stand around, do nothing and generally be an obstruction with maximum proficiency Must have cellphone, the louder the ringtone the better If only one TV in training area, must sit right in front of it and constantly change channels so members can't enjoy it or forget how boring the exercises are. Edited May 22, 2007 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkijah Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I can't physically drag myself along to a gym but there is one nearby where I live and I can't help but chuckle, it is just a converted shop front but is always busy, the equipment is a joke, several times I've passed by I have seen people with a blue plastic water pipe hung on their shoulders, what on earth is that doing? It's only about 3cms in diametre The only fan in the gym is going so slowly it could be powered by the rising heat, however nobody in the gym is sweating, what they are doing though is all looking very serious and making no eye contact with anybody else in the gym, it all looks very funny, I'm not sure they are in there to work out, I think they are in there to show their faces. Some of you might know it, it's near the junction of 'saam yaek fai chai' in Bangkok Noi... opposite the 333 club, take a look next time you're there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I several times I've passed by I have seen people with a blue plastic water pipe hung on their shoulders, what on earth is that doing? It's only about 3cms in diametre They are doing hip twists and stretching exercises and that plastic pipe is perfect for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkijah Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I several times I've passed by I have seen people with a blue plastic water pipe hung on their shoulders, what on earth is that doing? It's only about 3cms in diametre They are doing hip twists and stretching exercises and that plastic pipe is perfect for it. I thought there'd be a reasonable explanation, it still looks quaint all of it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 You can get a decent workout with cheap equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmuu Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 You can get a decent workout with cheap equipment. Wise words indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markah Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 in the Gym i used the Thais would just sit on a machine resting and watching TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkijah Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 in the Gym i used the Thais would just sit on a machine resting and watching TV. That'll be the new 'eye-workout' method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You can get a decent workout with cheap equipment. You can get a great workout with NO equipment. When I was in the army many moons ago it was pressups,situps,loads of running and walking,swimming(calm and heavy surf),h2h combat sparring etc.... and I was CUT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Me too, but now I prefer the Thai method! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbowman1993 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 If he asked you not to bang the weights, don't bang the weights...this isn't rocket science. If you want to belong to the gym, follow their rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 My biggest gripe in Thai gyms, much more than any mentioned previously, is people sitting on the machines *doing nothing* for ages on end. 10 reps, sit on the machine for 5 minutes. Do another 10 reps, then another 5 minute break. Continue until the first drop of sweat is felt. Guess people are worried about loosing the machine they're currently working on, but just imagine - for a second - if it was gym policy to give up your machine when finished...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Most people like to do 2-3 sets per machine. Taking a rest in between the sets to give your muscles a chance to recover and to get your mind ready for the next set is normal imo. However, if someone is really taking 5 minutes to rest before doing their next set, then that really is a bit extreme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackmuu Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 My biggest gripe in Thai gyms, much more than any mentioned previously, is people sitting on the machines *doing nothing* for ages on end.10 reps, sit on the machine for 5 minutes. Do another 10 reps, then another 5 minute break. Continue until the first drop of sweat is felt. Guess people are worried about loosing the machine they're currently working on, but just imagine - for a second - if it was gym policy to give up your machine when finished...? Any more than a minute of rest between sets is being a pain to the other gym users. Just ask them to move. I do and have never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You grunters: Ever try controlled bursts of air, as in "exhale for exertion motions, inhale on the recovery motion?" I thought that was standard. Does away with the need to sound like you're giving childbirth. Disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Mouse Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 ...and there is nothing worse than finally getting access to a machine only to find bucket loads of sweat all over the seat or bench. Why can't those training take the time to wipe clean their own mess off the equipment before walking away. .........and use a deodorant under your arms too Ok,ok, I've had my gripe. I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No beleeeeve! Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 ...and there is nothing worse than finally getting access to a machine only to find bucket loads of sweat all over the seat or bench.Why can't those training take the time to wipe clean their own mess off the equipment before walking away. .........and use a deodorant under your arms too Ok,ok, I've had my gripe. I feel better now. Apart from the lack of consideration in cleaning up after using a machine, I have found many things different in Thai and Korean gyms than the West. But, I really don't care that others have different motivation, routines, habits, or anything else for that matter when they work out. If it doesn't affect me, it is none of my business. I don't like that they sit on machines when not using them, often talking to friends. If they are using a bench just to sit on, I ask if I can use it, they always oblige. Not a big enough issue to get my panties in a bunch. One thing about living in a Buddhist country if you really put forth the effort is you learn to not use the cognitive process from the West of judging everything you encounter. Much less stress that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiakaha Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 ...and there is nothing worse than finally getting access to a machine only to find bucket loads of sweat all over the seat or bench.Why can't those training take the time to wipe clean their own mess off the equipment before walking away. .........and use a deodorant under your arms too Ok,ok, I've had my gripe. I feel better now. Something I've never seen in thai gyms is anti-bacterial spray bottles stationed around the gym. I always wipe, I also lay hand towels on the equipment prior to using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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