*** The 2013 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Erich Kriegler]

This..



Their loss. What sort of gym doesn't like their members using chalk? Hope you questioned him why. Never heard of this before.

Do they frown on banging weights when DL'ing too

Yeah they have little pads that you put under the plates when deadlifting (srs) despite the floor being matted and plates rubber coated. He said the plates I was using were a state because there was a tiny bit of whiteness on one of them. I go there just because it's a short walk away from halls and it's cheap.

 

[RoboCod]

What sort of gym doesn't like their members using chalk?

Gyms where people don't lift.

 

[JoeF1]

Yeah they have little pads that you put under the plates when deadlifting (srs) despite the floor being matted and plates rubber coated. He said the plates I was using were a state because there was a tiny bit of whiteness on one of them. I go there just because it's a short walk away from halls and it's cheap.

Initiate bert stare while chalking up. Problem is with Personal Trainers that actually work for the gym - they think they are management and own it.

 

[Delvis]

Hook grip.

Hook grip with peach colored chalk.....

 

[cu3ed]

How can a gym have a problem with Liquid chalk?

 

[BennyC]

Initiate bert stare while chalking up. Problem is with Personal Trainers that actually work for the gym - they think they are management and own it.

I'd ask where in their T&C's this is stated if not specifically signed. As long as you're not making a mess it shouldn't really be a problem. Mine doesn't mind at all but if you spill a load then you're pointed towards the henry to hoover it up.

 

[Leesey]

I'd be changing gym if they stopped me using liquid chalk, there is virtually no mess from it, and it's very beneficial.

 

[Begbie]

I'd ask where in their T&C's this is stated if not specifically signed. As long as you're not making a mess it shouldn't really be a problem. Mine doesn't mind at all but if you spill a load then you're pointed towards the henry to hoover it up.

I'd do exactly this!

Then I'd start using real chalk just to **** them off.

 

[Freefaller]

Yeah I've been using liquid chalk for months and one of the PTs saw me today and told me not to use it.

I'd laugh in his face and ask him does he even lift?

ignore it and keep on using it

This.

How can a gym have a problem with Liquid chalk?

What gym doesn't allow chalk, end of? It's an integral part of gym equipment. IF a bar doesn't have white bits on it, then it's time to get them white!

 

[mrthingyx]

Or... sit down with the gym manager and explain what you are doing, and that you're not a DYEL imbecile and won't be throwing chalk all over the place. The rules exist to prevent idiots mucking up equipment but the PT probably doesn't understand as it doesn't have a speed/rpm function, or have cables attached...

 

[Freefaller]

That's far too rational and sensible. Rage and anger and death FTW!

 

[mrthingyx]

That's far too rational and sensible. Rage and anger and death FTW!

My bad - I forgot this was an internet forum.

Make the PT swallow the barbell. In reverse. Whilst it is chalked.

 

[reiyushin]

My gym insists on chalk and bans liquid chalk as it damages the knurling on their sexy eleikos.

 

[Freefaller]

My bad - I forgot this was an internet forum.

Make the PT swallow the barbell. In reverse. Whilst it is chalked.

That's more like it!

Seriously though your point is spot on - that's why gyms have management teams - discuss it with them.

 

[grudas]

My bad - I forgot this was an internet forum.

Make the PT swallow the barbell. In reverse. Whilst it is chalked.

 

[semi-pro waster]

What gym doesn't allow chalk, end of? It's an integral part of gym equipment. IF a bar doesn't have white bits on it, then it's time to get them white!

Technically mine doesn't although as you know provided you're not stupid about it the rules aren't enforced very strictly.

 

[Freefaller]

I know - I used to use it anyway!

 

[Erich Kriegler]

Is chocolate mint from myprotein nice?

 

[Muzza1875]

Joined new gym this week.Very impressed so far lots and lots of free weights and 5 squat racks
Looking forward to back day tomorrow followed by jacuzzi and steam room.
Also has the biggest indoor climbing wall in the world supposedly dont climb myself but looks very impressive.

 

[Delvis]

Our squat racks annoy me....squatting last week, got to the bottom and bounced off the flipping catcher! Dead off putting.