How many of you guys train alone?? I don’t have a training partner and I’m not having any luck in getting one- none of my friends are interested in going to the gym, weightlifting or exercise, so I can’t persuade any of them to join.
As well as that, there aren’t really any younger people at my gym, and whenever there are, they already have training partners. It sucks when trying to lift heavy, as I don’t have anyone to spot me, so I’m worried of getting pinned beneath a weight, and pissed because there’s never anybody to help me with forced reps.
I’m trying to focus my training around free weights, but more often than not I have to resort to using machines as a result. Any of you fella’s train by yourself? And if you do, could you let me know how you overcame these problems?
I had that problem too and trained alone for a long time. Im only 25 and started working out with a older guy who showed me my intensity was for shit…
Dont count out a partner because hes older, he can give you alot of advice and keep you motivated. Nothing makes me work harder when I want to quit and he points out hes fourty and just did that exercise with ease
[quote]robo1 wrote:
i train alone 75% of the time. a power rack is your best friend. [/quote]
Ditto. Try offering to spot some of the people you see often. Then, see if you can synchronize schedules on your heavy days. Also, see if your gym has a bulletin board and post a note.
[quote]Todd22 wrote:
I had that problem too and trained alone for a long time. Im only 25 and started working out with a older guy who showed me my intensity was for shit…
Dont count out a partner because hes older, he can give you alot of advice and keep you motivated. Nothing makes me work harder when I want to quit and he points out hes fourty and just did that exercise with ease[/quote]
This is great advice. I train alone now but the most intense partner ive ever had was 25 years my senior dont count them out for sure
Ask for a spot off someone. ive never been refused a spot. you might get to know someone too! and if no ones around or ur embarassed to ask, ask a member of staff.