titusmorlad t1_itnpbwj wrote on October 25, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Reply to comment by Leftblankthistime in Best gym memberships in nj? by HAirgirll

All the equipment you want? Did they finally get dumb bells over 65 lbs?

Leftblankthistime t1_itnr2l2 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 12:14 AM

For the average person… honestly if you need more, then you need a more specialized gym. I’m not training to be Dwayne Johnson’s understudy and I only do my 90 minute cross fit circuit three times a week so please forgive my lack of swole and not living up to your standards of following the whey in a total gym bro lifestyle.

MeatierShowa t1_itqcbjt wrote on October 25, 2022 at 3:11 PM

You don't have to be a body builder to want heavy weights. Strength training is very important for older adults too.

I am 50+ just trying to remain functional for activities like snowboarding and mtn biking so I go to gym which has plenty of Power Racks for Squats and deadlifts.

OP didn't mention any specific priorities so I am not sure why you assumed your needs were typical.

Leftblankthistime t1_itqt3to wrote on October 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM

It’s so funny to find people that are so dead set against planet fitness. How about you stay at your gym and I’ll stay at mine. Namaste

MeatierShowa t1_itr63h1 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 6:23 PM

You may have confused me with another poster. I didn't offer any opinion on PF, I've never been there. I replied to your statement that anyone who wants heavier weights must be a "swole" "gym bro". That's not true and its a dangerous myth because resistance training is important, especially as we age.

Leftblankthistime t1_its16z0 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 9:42 PM

I agree that training is important especially as we age- and really why I go and applaud anyone else who does. Further to clarify and justify, I think that anyone who needs large quantities of heavy weights (+65lbs dumbbells) would need more than the average accommodation required for most routine training. The person I was replying to was hating on PF because they don’t have heavy enough weights - I was calling them out because of their attitude not because they were prioritizing their health. Thanks for being pedantic