Any relations between how hard you workout and how many people in the gym.

[ck85abc]

It is right after new years, so all the resolutionists are in the gym. I usually go in the morning but today I had to go at 3:30 pm. The gym was packed. I overhead someone say that it seams like you workout harder when the gym is packed. I thought about it and I realized I was working out harder than usually. Any studies or truth to this?

[jared37]

It is right after new years, so all the resolutionists are in the gym. I usually go in the morning but today I had to go at 3:30 pm. The gym was packed. I overhead someone say that it seams like you workout harder when the gym is packed. I thought about it and I realized I was working out harder than usually. Any studies or truth to this?

Not necessarily if the gym is packed... I just work out harder when an attractive female is in the vicinity.

[AshyLarry]

Not necessarily if the gym is packed... I just work out harder when an attractive female is in the vicinity.

x2, doesn't happen often though.

For real though, I try and workout as hard as possible all the time but when its crowded I do tend to find hidden strength to get up the extra reps.

[GraveyardMama]

I think the opposite is true for me. When the gym is crowded, I find myself having too much down time having to sit and wait for weights and machines. I try to go during the day when there's nobody there.

[shinobidoode]

I feel rushed and usually have a worse workout when the gym is crowded. Plus, I'm one of those self conscious types too, so I'm constantly looking to see if anyone is watching me, lol.

[IWANT2LIFTBIG]

nothing like an attractive woman to boost a workout

I prefer the gym empty though..hopefully it will get that way again around march

[travis h]

I think the opposite is true for me. When the gym is crowded, I find myself having too much down time having to sit and wait for weights and machines. I try to go during the day when there's nobody there.

Me too.

[TealLitnin]

It is right after new years, so all the resolutionists are in the gym. I usually go in the morning but today I had to go at 3:30 pm. The gym was packed. I overhead someone say that it seams like you workout harder when the gym is packed. I thought about it and I realized I was working out harder than usually. Any studies or truth to this?

There are other people there? Wow. I never noticed. Usually I am so focused, the roof could cave in, and I wouldn't know it. Hmmmm.

[skelooth]

i have horrible workouts when the gym is packed....

[Braindrop]

I'm almost always alone. I get annoyed when other people are there, as they turn the TV to some lame-ass shopping channel, or tv preacher, or stupid morning show explaining how to get your kitchen REALLY CLEAN. I just turn up the iPod and try and ignore them. Doesn't make me work any harder.

[justanothagirl]

if anything, i work out worse when the gym is packed because my machines are taken and my spots are taken... and everybody's walking in my way. but other than that if they dont get in my way my workout is the same

im glad the new year's resolution swarm is over

[chi-sox]

I do not workout any harder whether the gym is packed or not. When I first started I could have been guilty of trying a little harder/faster when a hot chick got on a machine next to me but now the environment does not affect me.

[Open Palm]

I love my gym, haha. Its normally just me, my WO partner, and 3 older guys who are there religously. Every now and then we get a few people, but no one lasts. Ahh, the joys of small towns and small gyms.

[rdryden]

I would say yes and no...

I like it when im doing squats or deadlifts because I can lift a decent amount of weight, but I feel really self concious while bench pressing because my chest is pretty weak...

I loved last semester when I would go early in the morning.. Pretty much had the place to myself

[FX_405ENT]

It is right after new years, so all the resolutionists are in the gym. I usually go in the morning but today I had to go at 3:30 pm. The gym was packed. I overhead someone say that it seams like you workout harder when the gym is packed. I thought about it and I realized I was working out harder than usually. Any studies or truth to this?

yeah when theres alot of good looking girls around i tend to lift harder.. donno why... haha! altho it is nice to workout when the gym is slow.. when its packed there tends to be less choice for cardio and lifting machines. THEY BOTH HAVE THERE PERKS! acctully.. i guess you get a better pump when its busy and you see more nice bodys.. works as a motivation i guess. as long as im getting a good workout and i feel good doesnt matter day or night, slow or packed to me.

[ayomo]

ya def better workouts when theres less people

i get frustrated when i have to wait for people to get done with a bench, or a certain weight dumbbell.

and I never will workout from the times of 5-8pm anymore.

[FX_405ENT]

[QUOTE=im glad the new year's resolution swarm is over[/QUOTE]


man did i notice a whole group of new people after jan 1st! The gym had a promotion, like $29 a month... figures something like that would happen 2 weeks after i signed up!

[FX_405ENT]

[QUOTE=and I never will workout from the times of 5-8pm anymore.[/QUOTE]


oh man 5-8 are nuts! i cant even find parking... i went 6pm on a sat.. NEVER AGAIN!

[ayomo]

oh man 5-8 are nuts! i cant even find parking... i went 6pm on a sat.. NEVER AGAIN!

lol parking, it was like a 5 min walk to the gym, I didnt even have to warm up before my workout.

but i'll admit the hottest chicks are there at that time, all doing cardio, running, bouncing lol

[FX_405ENT]

but i'll admit the hottest chicks are there at that time, all doing cardio, running, bouncing lol

good lord.. you dont even know.. im in the heart of california, 5-8pms are hormone central.