some things that annoy me
Byin no particular order
People that ask for your advice and when its not something they want to hear they ignore it. Why ask in the first place…did you think I would say something that isn’t the truth.
This obsession with celebrities that you never met. Why do people care so much about Justin Timberlake and Britney Speares? And why read gossip about them constantly? Only half of it is true to begin with.
People that assume because they have failed that you can’t succeed. It happens all the time in the fitness industy where I get accused of steroid use. Why? Because I got ripped abs in 12 weeks and you didn’t? Did you stop and think for a second that maybe I know a bit more then you in that I know that there is more to training theory then 3 sets of 10? And that maybe I work a bit harder and smarter then you? The cast and trainers for the movie 300 got the same accusations.
Bicyclists. You aren’t a car so don’t ride in the middle of the road. And stop displaying your package…you aren’t that impressive.
People that go to the gym 15 mins before closing and try to squeeze the last 30 seconds out of it. How many calories do you think you are burning in 30 seconds? Not enough to null and void that donut or pizza you are going to eat when you get home.
People who try to turn every gathering of friends into a Barack Obama or John McCain smashfest. I am not a skilled debater and have no desire to battle a battle I can’t win. How bout a pullup contest instead?
Talkers. I hear it all the time…”I want to get lean and toned.” and then never show up to the bootcamps. Do you think I can magically make you fit if you don’t show up to class?
Dance exercise. Do you think its accomplishing anything a jog won’t? And don’t ask me to teach it because I don’t play like that.
People that will run in terror from black painted kettlebells but swarm like bees to the pastel colored ones. What the hell is wrong with black ones?
Spammers. Leave my fu***** blog alone. I am not interested in promoting car insurance or penis extenders.
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2 Comments
October 9th, 2008 at 8:06 am
LOL!
…nothing wrong with the black ones for me
October 12th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Speaking of being scared of the KB, I was reading Pavel’s RKC book in my bunk at the fire station when I heard a commotion coming form our weight room. Seems that 2 of my fellow fire fighters were having a “who has them smallest…I mean who can bench the most weight” contest. The fattest one challenged the not so fat, yet not in shape one to the duel. I sat and watched laughing on the inside. To me, the bench press is not a true measure of strength. How can it be? You’re lying down for God’s sake. Show me a KB bent press or any-how w/ some serious kg’s, then I’ll be impressed.
To make a long story short, one out benched the other. No big deal. I ran and grabbed 60lb BLACK cast iron Kb and challenged them to a KB swing contest. Who could do the most in 1min? I demonstrated the swing for them, yet they didn’t even want to touch it. Another firefighter picked it up and stated; “Nah, I don’t want any of that weird shit you do.”
They give me a hard time b/c I eat clean and refuse to eat the garbage they eat. They make fun of the way I eat and workout, but they have yet to make fun of the way I look. Go figure. Anyway, thought you might be able to relate. Kick ass at the RKC. Thanks for all of the info you post. It has been a real big help.
-Doug