Snapshot from my gym

[sabrinamari]

Overheard at the gym this morning after 5 sets of barbell squats, 4 sets of leg extensions, 3 sets of leg presses, 2 sets of 3-part leg press calf raises and 2 sets of 3-part seated calf raises, with 6 sets of standing leg curls and glute kickbacks to go:

"I don't really feel the need to use this."

...pronounced by a portly, 40-ish looking woman examining a 20-lb. barbell with distaste.

I almost collapsed from laughter, both in empathy (I know exactly how she feels) and disbelief (come on, lady, you hired that trainer to help you!).

Dear gods...

Comments

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

It takes real determination to re-learn body memory. I know it's hard to do, and I'm impressed that you are wiling to do it. Retraining your body, your brain and refusing to give in frustration require lots of internal strength. Good for you that you are willing

[tigira.livejournal.com]

You come up in conversation, if only by stating, "A dear friend says," Our teacher talks about the importance of teaching, and how when you teach and watch others teach, you learn even more. Honestly, change a few words, and I could be talking to a 3* priest or priestess.

There are things in his attitude, therefore, that meadmaker and I just "get." The one thing that comes up often for me is that I must consent to be taught by a new teacher, in a new style, with the adjustments he's willing to make for me. It's a challenge, but I think it's worthwhile to be doing this alongside my family.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

Consenting to be taught is almost the most important thing. There's no point in talking to those with no ears to hear you. I just re-learned that.

[eoma-p.livejournal.com]

"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig."