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03-27-2007, 05:59 PM
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What to take to the gym? Newbie..
Hey guys..
I always wondered what I should take to the gym. I'm going to start working out soon, and I don't know what to take. Please put up a list of what you guys take. What you were to the gym, what you wear back. If and when you take showers and change. My campus has a fitness center in it, but I don't know if I should just shower there, or wait to shower at home, when to change clothes, and etc. Thanks a lot guys. |
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03-27-2007, 06:07 PM
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I am Rollo Tomassee..
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Typical day?
Water bottle (to refill) Straps MP3 Player Towel (for towel pullups, not sweat  )Dip Belt If I am going to shower, then same as above and.. Towel (for drying  )Change of clothes Sandals for the bathroom area AND shower Toiletries (deoderant, shampoo, body wash) Shaving shit if I am going to shave Hair gel Cologne is in the car
6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal |
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03-27-2007, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Ontario
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all of the above, minus the straps.
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03-27-2007, 06:42 PM
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keep it simple, dont make this some kind of hiking trip. they probably got drinking fountains and just shower at your dorm or whatever when u get back. bring a nasty attitude and maybe some weightlifting gloves and you will be fine. also a notebook if u wanna keep a log.
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03-27-2007, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Well id get a backpack put couple waterburger large fries, mini dvd player coke make sure you have your cell phone handy. Make sure you go and get the smallest freeweight you can find and put it where your eating so nobody thinks bad of you. Dont forget to spill your drink and drop a few fries on the floor. You can pick your nose and scratch yourself to that'll make it all great.
You dont want to be alone on this venture to the gym so use that extra burger and go ask people if they would like to eat with you. Go after the bigger people on the treadmill once the get a wift theyll hop right off. |
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03-27-2007, 09:34 PM
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I take
Mp3 Player & Headphones In my gym bag Water Bottle Straps (hardly use them) wrist wraps knee wraps powerlifting belt chalk gloves (never use them anymore, still in there in case a callous breaks open and bleeds and I'm not done working out) Red Resistance band for rotator cuff work |
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03-27-2007, 11:41 PM
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Lift or Die
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin Texas
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03-28-2007, 12:36 AM
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Bulk. Cut. Repeat.
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clothes.
ipod. soap and cleaning stuff. That's it... Last edited by vortrit : 03-28-2007 at 01:17 AM. |
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03-28-2007, 01:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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for a beginner.
water. towel. done. |
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03-28-2007, 02:37 AM
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Lift or Die
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Austin Texas
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Read this thread for a good laugh and a thorough run down on what not to do ... gym idiot sightings (Gym Idiot Sightings 2007).
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03-28-2007, 09:10 AM
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On a journey.......
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I take my water. The ipod, straps, chaulk, etc. are already there. I workout at my house.
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If you always have a great day, you will always have a great life.
 "The gym offers force and pain and relief. It provides challenge and struggle and satisfaction." Dave Draper |
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03-28-2007, 09:37 AM
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lift,eat,rest,lift!!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Pen, paper, water bottle......
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03-28-2007, 09:43 AM
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Señor Member
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Location: Stuart, FL
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Most days, just a towel and a drink. On RDL day, straps as well.
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03-28-2007, 10:26 AM
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fiendish thingy
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Resistance band
sometimes a PL belt straps(never used them...but I have them, lawl) lock pencil paper warm up pants/hoody mp3 player/headphones sometimes a carb replacement drink chalk wrist wraps |
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03-28-2007, 10:53 AM
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Starting a fresh
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I usually go to the gym in my workout clothes (hoodie, t-shirt, track boots and trainers) so i just carry my bus pass, gym card, water bottle/energy drink, bottle of protein powder and a towel, if i am showering at the gym I'll have my workout clothes +soap,shampoo etc in the bag.
"Lift big, eat big, rest big"
"Rome wasnt built in a day" "Go heavy or go home." |
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03-28-2007, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Albany, New York
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I typically go to the gym in my workout clothes, shower when I get home, dont use a locker, drink water from the water fountains at the gym, and drink my pwo shake once I return home after working out (about 10 minutes away).
So I only bring my ipod to the gym. |
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03-29-2007, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Oh ok.. thanks a lot guys. I always see people taking huge duffle bags full of stuff to the gym, and I wondered what they had in there.
Hopefully, when I move to my new apartment, I'll be working out more. **crosses fingers** |
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03-29-2007, 06:10 PM
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Bulk. Cut. Repeat.
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Yeah, I'd hate to see you work so hard in a gym that you actually broke a sweat. Then I want to lay down on a bench where your sweaty ass has been without you having the common courtesy to wipe it off.  |
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03-30-2007, 07:34 AM
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iwillmakeyousmelltheglove
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Gloves
Paper with workout on it Padlock for locker Backpack for dips/pullups
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03-30-2007, 04:38 PM
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gaz do you seriously not take a towel?
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03-30-2007, 09:11 PM
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03-31-2007, 01:21 AM
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You guys just sweat on all the equipment and leave it there?
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03-31-2007, 04:51 PM
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03-31-2007, 05:12 PM
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Starting a fresh
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The gym where I used to go had spray bottles and roll after roll of this thick blue tissue to wipe machines/benches down with, the gym close to my new flat as a strict rule : no trainers/towel= no workout
"Lift big, eat big, rest big"
"Rome wasnt built in a day" "Go heavy or go home." |
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03-31-2007, 09:01 PM
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I am Rollo Tomassee..
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6' 209lbs (8/16)
Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal |
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03-31-2007, 09:07 PM
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Make them want to be you!
Join Date: Feb 2007
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well everything i take to the gym is a 1/2 gallon jugg of water and a spare wife beater(workout in one and wear the new one after i'm done). the gym already has Chalk and free towels lol....
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03-31-2007, 09:13 PM
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Let Me See Yo Grill
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Colorado
Posts: 5,125
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Ipod, waterbottle, little piece of paper/pen, and belt depending on day.
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