Ugh so stupid (gyms)

[Hazelsmrf]

I've done everything possible to avoid having to sign up for a gym in the past, I am antisocial, I also have some social anxiety, plus I didn't want to be the "lol fat person!" at the gym... but I'm starting to overcome that. I can see the benefits of having a personal trainer. I've been doing the treadmill every day and wanting to start lifting again. I have a good set of dumbbells here at home but the exercise I want to do (deadlift) scares me. I'm so afraid of wrecking my back. So off I go to look into gyms. Find some, and start reading their websites, then I read stuff like this:

Egg yolk

Do not eat more than one or two egg yolks per week. You can eat as many egg whites as you wish; they do not contain cholesterol. Try to reduce the number of egg yolks you use for making pastries. Use two egg whites instead of one whole egg.


Gah, close the browser. Guess it's off to youtube to look at deadlift videos.

[scottieMike]

Old adage. Just bunk.

Your cholesterol level have almost nothing to do with your cholesterol intake. Under some extreme conditions you can increase your cholesterol intake.

Not everything you read on the web is accurate or true.

[Hazelsmrf]

Hi Scottie, I realize this and that's why I said I closed my browser... if they can say as a "fact" that eating egg yolks is bad, then I can't really see paying them to train me, I'd be second guessing EVERYTHING they tell me.

[mattsmama]

I understand what you mean, but have you considered that information may not have been written by your personal trainer? I just say that because I would hate for you to miss an opportunity to work on some of your goals.
If you already feel sure in your needs nutritionally, then you can express that to your trainer and let him/her know that discussions about food is an "off-limit" area.
Just a thought....

[LJB]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

I've done everything possible to avoid having to sign up for a gym in the past, I am antisocial, I also have some social anxiety, plus I didn't want to be the "lol fat person!" at the gym... but I'm starting to overcome that. I can see the benefits of having a personal trainer. I've been doing the treadmill every day and wanting to start lifting again. I have a good set of dumbbells here at home but the exercise I want to do (deadlift) scares me. I'm so afraid of wrecking my back. So off I go to look into gyms. Find some, and start reading their websites, then I read stuff like this:

Egg yolk

Do not eat more than one or two egg yolks per week. You can eat as many egg whites as you wish; they do not contain cholesterol. Try to reduce the number of egg yolks you use for making pastries. Use two egg whites instead of one whole egg.


Gah, close the browser. Guess it's off to youtube to look at deadlift videos.

That's just crazy talk!

Eat the whole egg and enjoy!

I am very anti-social at the gym but I do my thing and leave. I don't care what anyone thinks or who's looking at me.

[Hazelsmrf]

Originally Posted by mattsmama

I understand what you mean, but have you considered that information may not have been written by your personal trainer? I just say that because I would hate for you to miss an opportunity to work on some of your goals.

I understand, but at the same time I get frustrated by these things and while the personal trainer him/herself might not believe it necessarily I have trouble giving money to a company that throws things like this out as fact.

Anyways, the deadlift is really the only reason I wanted a personal trainer, I have a set of 52 pound dumbbells, a bench and a treadmill so I have no excuses for not getting stuff done, once I figure out how to safely do that movement I'd rather just do it at home anyways! I think I have it figured out after watching a bazillion videos and tips on how to do it safely

[casmira]

Is it fair to think that people working as trainers in gyms should have the same level of knowledge about nutrition as a dietician, for example? We're all used to expecting far too much of people.

[Jenn_in_NJ]

Why do you want to deadlift so bad?

There are people of all shapes and sizes at my gym. You just need to put on your earphones and do what you have to do. Yes, people are looking at you, but they are looking at everyone. Why should you care? You want to get healthy and get in shape, it's their problem if they think there is anything wrong with it.

[piratejenny]

Julie, since you want to work out with your own equipment, how about a private session at your house? Gyms probably take a big percentage of the trainer's fee; if you can find someone good & trustworthy, I'm sure they'd be very happy to deal with you directly!

I started working out with kettlebells recently...I can get a killer workout in 10-20 minutes, while it would take 20-25 minutes just to get to the nearest gym. I love saving the gas money, too!

PS--I wouldn't necessarily discount someone's ability to train you on proper form because of their opinions on cholesterol. I have learned from many fabulous dance, yoga, Pilates, and martial arts instructors without EVER exchanging a word about food!

[Hazelsmrf]

Originally Posted by Jenn_in_NJ

Why do you want to deadlift so bad?

I'm doing Brain over Brawn, and the deadlift seems to really be the only option for a compound exercise that does the "pull" movement at the hips. I'm using the squat for the "push", and overhead press and rows for the push/pull at the shoulder, but I really do need the deadlift to train the pull/hip one, I haven't found any alternative. I did find the stiff legged dumbbell deadlift and that one seems more suited to me so that's the one I'll be doing I think!

[Hazelsmrf]

Originally Posted by casmira

Is it fair to think that people working as trainers in gyms should have the same level of knowledge about nutrition as a dietician, for example? We're all used to expecting far too much of people.

No I wouldn't expect that, but I also wouldn't expect them to advise if they don't have the knowledge.

I get what you're all saying, it was just a knee-jerk reaction yesterday because I've been up to my eyeballs in misinformation this week and I just reached a frustration saturation level I wouldn't really use it as an excuse to not go to a gym, but honestly I just don't want someone telling me how unhealthy it is to fast and that I need carbs and that I need to eat less fat etc, I don't need someone second guessing my nutrition right now and so I'll stay put, I don't want to CHANCE it, I'm not in a place right now where I'd take it very well. Anyways the important part is that I'm not using it as an excuse to not exercise or anything of the sort, I'm fullly commited to following a strength training plan and doing daily treadmill, that has no changed

[Faithful_1]

I joined Curves for Women a couple years ago....it really toned me up. I just started going back regularly in January. Alot of people think it doesnt work....only 30 minutes for the workout. But I can say it does. The resistance training is awesome. They target every part of your body. Each muscle group is targeted at each machine....And...only women in there...and they dont care what you look like! Anyway, just my opinion...hope you find something that works for you!

[Jez]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

Hi Scottie, I realize this and that's why I said I closed my browser... if they can say as a "fact" that eating egg yolks is bad, then I can't really see paying them to train me, I'd be second guessing EVERYTHING they tell me.

I feel the same way. I read and hear stuff that I know isn't true, and I feel it discredits everything else they have to offer.

[shmuhdenise]

Originally Posted by Hazelsmrf

No I wouldn't expect that, but I also wouldn't expect them to advise if they don't have the knowledge.

I get what you're all saying, it was just a knee-jerk reaction yesterday because I've been up to my eyeballs in misinformation this week and I just reached a frustration saturation level I wouldn't really use it as an excuse to not go to a gym, but honestly I just don't want someone telling me how unhealthy it is to fast and that I need carbs and that I need to eat less fat etc, I don't need someone second guessing my nutrition right now and so I'll stay put, I don't want to CHANCE it, I'm not in a place right now where I'd take it very well. Anyways the important part is that I'm not using it as an excuse to not exercise or anything of the sort, I'm fullly commited to following a strength training plan and doing daily treadmill, that has no changed

I have a personal trainer at LA Fitness. They can't advise on nutrition even if the client would like them too. It is gym policy since they are not trained nutritionists.

[piratejenny]

Originally Posted by shmuhdenise

I have a personal trainer at LA Fitness. They can't advise on nutrition even if the client would like them too. It is gym policy since they are not trained nutritionists.

Good policy!!!

[casmira]

I think that's fair enough!