Comments on: First-time gym tips for Beginners https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/gym-tips The Best Consumer Reviews and How to Guides Sun, 04 Aug 2019 05:20:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Russell https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/gym-tips#comment-2254 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 03:19:19 +0000 https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/what-to-avoid-at-the-gym-5-important-tips-for-new-gym-goers#comment-2254 In reply to Laura.

Hey Laura,

I think thats exactly what happens. Self-esteem issues lead to individuals targeting others so they feel better about themselves. It can be a shame.

Thanks for commenting,

Russell
Founder of myshakercup.com

]]> By: Laura https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/gym-tips#comment-2253 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:31:26 +0000 https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/what-to-avoid-at-the-gym-5-important-tips-for-new-gym-goers#comment-2253 Too many times, I’ve seen inconsiderate people snicker and whisper about someone else’s struggle. I wonder what brings someone to do that! I usually conclude that poor self-esteem causes these folks to try and drag someone else down in order to feel superior.

What do you think?

Laura

]]> By: Russell https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/gym-tips#comment-2252 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:52:26 +0000 https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/what-to-avoid-at-the-gym-5-important-tips-for-new-gym-goers#comment-2252 In reply to Dave.

Dave,

You point a VERY interesting issue!

It is true, yet such a shame that there is this built up stigma around guys helping women in the gym. It’s truly unfortunate because your advice and tips on how to use proper form could protect a person from injury and help their progress!

Thanks for the comment!

Russell
Founder of myshakercup.com

]]> By: Dave https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/gym-tips#comment-2251 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:28:52 +0000 https://www.thesmartconsumer.com/what-to-avoid-at-the-gym-5-important-tips-for-new-gym-goers#comment-2251 As someone’s who’s lifted weights for (thinking now), 30+ years, I can relate to EVERYTHING you mentioned.

My “issue” is the stigma associated with guys helping women in the gym. I’m a married dad and totally not into picking anyone up in the gym, but I see SOOO many women doing things wrong (to the point they could actually cause injury to themselves), but the whole stigma of being “that guy” and going up and showing them how to do the exercise correctly and safely holds me back from helping out.

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