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Training Pros and ConsBy Adam SinickiAs a site that focusses on training to improve performance, with emphasis on bodybuilding, the Biomatrix.net is often very positive about taking up a training programme. But like any good journalist knows it's important to give a balanced view and so I present you with all the negative aspects of training. And then hit you with the good stuff again - no one likes a whiner and I wouldn't want to end on a bum note.
What I don't like about training: I always forget which locker I put my stuff in The naked guys in the changing rooms Having twice as much washing because my boxers and t-shirts get soaked in sweat Being achey and tired Having to workout when I feel shite Having to workout when I want one more go on Halo 3 People thinking they can punch me in the stomach as hard as they like and it wont hurt - monsters have feelings too! My ego making me let people punch me in the stomach as hard as they like even though it hurts and maybe makes me vomit a little Everyone wanting to arm-wrestle me even though I have a bad wrist Accidentally breaking stuff when I'm angry The cost of training supplements, gym membership, training equipment etc Girls who go 'eewwww gross!!!' Accusations of steroid abuse Having to pass up on a second choc-chip cookie Being the first guy asked to lift heavy things. Just because I can lift heavy things does not mean I wish to do it all the time E-mails from my website from crazy people Wankers who say 'I used to look like you' - no you didnt! Being made to take my top off at parties... ah okay I sort of like that one... People asking for training routines and advice and then not doing it... Si Not being able to scratch my back even a little bit Being introduced like so: 'This is Adam - look at his biceps!'. Thats not all I'm good for dammit! People assuming you must be dumb and vein - I am only vein! People trying to prove themselves by attacking you verbally Not being able to afford the amount of food I need to eat Being thirsty all the time When people dont know what to say so they try to make conversation by asking how much you bench.
What I do like about training: Winning at sports, events and activities that I dont really understand and wouldn't stand a chance at otherwise Being able to do cool party tricks like walking on my hands and opening tuna caps with one hand Gaining automatic respect, at least until they get to know me Taking my top off as a last resort attempt to pull Being (marginaly for a man of my stature and grinny nature) more imposing Having my own website Once being the subject of a University media studies student's dissertation project and being followed around school and the gym by cameras E-mails from my website from attractive people. Especially the naked ones. Giving awesome dead arms Winning fights, occasionally Never struggling with a jam jar (also helpful that I dont really eat jam) Being able to climb stuff Relaxing after a workout with numb limbs and a rush of hormones Being able to push people over Having lots of energy Being able to eat much more meat! Being called 'big guy' (despite the afformentioned slight stature) and 'Arnie' Catching myself in the mirror and think damn The camaraderie in the gym Being able to think 'if I met Batman, we'd have stuff in common' Being a member of the Iron Brotherhood. Come on, how cool is that? ![]() |
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