Sojourner Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Carrie' date='Sep 14 2005, 09:45 AM']I agree! Working out with a buddy is so much more fun and keeps you motivated! [right][snapback]722887[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Totally. The motivational factor is huge. A little encouragement from a buddy goes a long ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I had a friend helping me with my work out regime for a while. That was nice!! I want to make a tshirt that says hot stuff's First Law of Physics A body in motion tends to stays in motion [i] A body at rest gets no dates![/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Sep 14 2005, 11:50 AM']I had a friend helping me with my work out regime for a while. That was nice!! I want to make a tshirt that says hot stuff's First Law of Physics A body in motion tends to stays in motion [i] A body at rest gets no dates![/i] [right][snapback]722890[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I want you to print one of those up for me! Time to find a new work out buddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Sep 14 2005, 11:46 AM']Totally. The motivational factor is huge. A little encouragement from a buddy goes a long ways. [right][snapback]722888[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Or a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Apparently so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Sep 14 2005, 11:55 AM']Apparently so [right][snapback]722894[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You should bonk the old work out buddy over the head for not helping anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Carrie' date='Sep 14 2005, 09:56 AM']You should bonk the old work out buddy over the head for not helping anymore! [right][snapback]722895[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Eh she's got things that are more important to her. I should really take more responsibility for it anyway! It was very helpful though while it lasted! She was good at keeping me focused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Sep 14 2005, 12:00 PM']Eh she's got things that are more important to her. I should really take more responsibility for it anyway! It was very helpful though while it lasted! She was good at keeping me focused! [right][snapback]722902[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Sounds like it was nice while it lasted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Sep 14 2005, 11:24 AM']I have amblyopia, or lazy eye. I had surgery for it when I was four, so you really can't tell that anything's wrong unless I'm really tired. What it means, though, is that my eyes don't work together as they should. I did eye exercises for years as a children, focusing at different distances, and I'm sure that's kept my eyes in better health than they otherwise would be. I still do those exercise from time to time, and my eye doctor now has the same condition (which is nice) and has been able to make some helpful recommendations. This has a huge effect on any sort of sport that involves balls flying through the air, or measuring distance visually. I'll never be a sharpshooter like my brother is. Tennis, volleyball, badminton, football, basketball, etc., are all fun to play, but I smell of elderberries at them. As I've gotten older, I've learned not to take that suckiness as hard as I used to -- instead, I focus on sports I CAN do, like cycling and swimming. [right][snapback]722869[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Oh, well, that makes sense then. Yet, it shows your determination and drive not to let that limit you in doing those things you can do. Ok then, I won't bother you anymore about juggling I still think I may make a juggling thread with directions and such though. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 You know, some of you are implying that you've had work out buddies previously. While this practice is commonplace in our society, one should try to repent of previous buddies so as not to upset the current buddy by holding him or her to a standard of exercise beyond his or her means. Of course, it is truly only acceptable to have one exercise buddy, even if at different times. Otherwise, you may spread sweat really easily from one buddy to another, not to mention that it's really something meant for two people. I mean, when you're weight lifting, you only need one spotter. If you have two, you must be taking on much more than is meant for you, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Raphael' date='Sep 14 2005, 10:14 AM']You know, some of you are implying that you've had work out buddies previously. While this practice is commonplace in our society, one should try to repent of previous buddies so as not to upset the current buddy by holding him or her to a standard of exercise beyond his or her means. Of course, it is truly only acceptable to have one exercise buddy, even if at different times. Otherwise, you may spread sweat really easily from one buddy to another, not to mention that it's really something meant for two people. I mean, when you're weight lifting, you only need one spotter. If you have two, you must be taking on much more than is meant for you, anyway. [right][snapback]722911[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I do try to stick with having one buddy at a time. And really, every buddy is different. I've just not had the good fortune to have a long-standing buddy like some have had. I think the longer you're buddies with someone, the better the workout can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Sep 14 2005, 12:24 PM'] I do try to stick with having one buddy at a time. And really, every buddy is different. I've just not had the good fortune to have a long-standing buddy like some have had. I think the longer you're buddies with someone, the better the workout can be. [right][snapback]722924[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yes, one buddy at a time is the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Sep 14 2005, 11:24 AM'] I do try to stick with having one buddy at a time. And really, every buddy is different. I've just not had the good fortune to have a long-standing buddy like some have had. I think the longer you're buddies with someone, the better the workout can be. [right][snapback]722924[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I'm still having a problem with this. I think the workout buddy relationship is much deeper than any normal friendship. There needs to be a level of commitment from even before the first workout. I mean, maybe you can do your pre-workout stretches in the same room, but what if your spotter drops the barbell on your neck...I mean, you're trusting this guy with your life! There needs to be a commitment of a whole life involved...a lifelong exercise buddy commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 [quote name='Raphael' date='Sep 14 2005, 10:28 AM']I'm still having a problem with this. I think the workout buddy relationship is much deeper than any normal friendship. There needs to be a level of commitment from even before the first workout. I mean, maybe you can do your pre-workout stretches in the same room, but what if your spotter drops the barbell on your neck...I mean, you're trusting this guy with your life! There needs to be a commitment of a whole life involved...a lifelong exercise buddy commitment. [right][snapback]722928[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah, I just haven't found someone who can withstand the rigors of the workout I put myself through. When I say "full body workout" that's exactly what I mean. I really put a person through his paces, and most people I've tried out as buddies just can't keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Hmmm...don't know how to help you there. I think there just needs to be a clear understanding before hand what kind of exercise the buddy-buddy relationship will entail. Then there won't be any buddy swapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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