OFFICIAL 2025! RS weight-loss accountability thread!!!!

[unit]

space it takes man... i almost put a wall mount rack in my garage then when i thought about getting a 7' barbell, storage for weights, bench, this and that... i needed at least a 10' x 6' area dedicated to the setup, minimum..

[spoon.ek9]

There are smaller setups where you can still do bench, squats and deadlift. I even saw (I think a custom setup) where it was a full cage but was able to fold completely flat when not in use. This guy even had mounts put onto the wall to hold plates flat against the wall so it used even less space that way.

Pretty damn smart and is ultimately my goal to have a similar setup one day lol..





side note: went to the gym today for first time in awhile due to work schedule. felt great! Also was happy to find out that doing dips and pull ups in the park kept my strength up so I didn't really struggle at all doing bench today

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by EvoFire

So finding time to go to the gym is a constant challenge, for example the last two weeks I don't have time to go because there's just no way to find 90 minutes to ditch my kids with my wife by themselves. Not that I can't but I feel bad doing it.

To solve that I picked up an indoor rower for a full body cardio exercise and do a set of calisthenics as well.

Now I'm looking at a free standing pull up/dip setup because I hated the doorframe one I had. I talked to a friend who recommended a 4 post power rack. Now I'm in the rabbit hole of looking at a 4 post power rack, which would give me the potential of putting together a squat rack in the future.

I'm at a bit of a dilemma because part of the reason for a pull up/dip bar was just simplicity and it's $150 for a bar I THINK meets my needs.

The allure of growing into a squat rack is enticing though, but that comes at a significantly higher cost as putting together a squat rack would run up to $1000. And the space it takes.

Take a look at the plate loaded Bells of Tower cable tower squat rack: https://bellsofsteel.com/products/ca...47035627733044

Add a couple spotter arms and you've got yourself not only a squat rack but a pair of cable towers for all your other work for $1100 plus tax/delivery. It mounts to the wall and the foot print is about 2'x4' (plus spotter arms).

My office is 10'x10' and that's the front runner for me when I do put something in the house. I can put a folding wall mounted desk in between the towers for when I need to take calls and the footprint of the towers is no bigger than my current office desk so it's not too bulky (or I'll workout while I'm on a call - do some cable curls right in front of my clients). I plan on getting a 6' barbell as well - it'll still hold 300-500lbs depending on the plates so it's plenty.

X-Rivals Fitness on Marine is a distributor so you can save on delivery if you go through them.

The Rep Ares or Athena have real nice wall mounted systems too but you're looking at $3k and up for it.

[mikemhg]

Originally Posted by EvoFire

So finding time to go to the gym is a constant challenge, for example the last two weeks I don't have time to go because there's just no way to find 90 minutes to ditch my kids with my wife by themselves. Not that I can't but I feel bad doing it.

To solve that I picked up an indoor rower for a full body cardio exercise and do a set of calisthenics as well.

Now I'm looking at a free standing pull up/dip setup because I hated the doorframe one I had. I talked to a friend who recommended a 4 post power rack. Now I'm in the rabbit hole of looking at a 4 post power rack, which would give me the potential of putting together a squat rack in the future.

I'm at a bit of a dilemma because part of the reason for a pull up/dip bar was just simplicity and it's $150 for a bar I THINK meets my needs.

The allure of growing into a squat rack is enticing though, but that comes at a significantly higher cost as putting together a squat rack would run up to $1000. And the space it takes.

This post is my birth control

[spoon.ek9]

That's why a home setup makes sense for him. It'll make the time commitment shorter and add convenience.

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

You can’t leave them alone for 90 minutes ?!?! I highly suggest you take the 90 minutes as some “ME” time. They won’t die in 90 minutes.

Who knows you might find a new shanghainese wife in the gym.

Yes you are right, but it's less about the kids and more about the well being of my wife.

Based on what I know about you, you'd do the same for spy balloon if you guys had kids.

Originally Posted by mikemhg

This post is my birth control

The minutes are just so much more valuable once you have kids. Spending 15-20 minutes to drive to the gym and back for a 45min workout seems like a massive waste of time when you need like 40 hours in a day to get all your shit done.

[mikemhg]

I just could never get on board with a home gym, it's just not the same. I need to go somewhere, and be around people (even if I hate it when gym bros chat me up too much).

I feel like you need to leave the house and go somewhere for a sense of ownership and purpose when lifting, it's so easy to just be lazy and cut your workout short or skip it entirely when you're at home. The motivation just isn't the same, hence the whole stereotype of the home treadmill becoming the secondary clothing rack.

[spoon.ek9]

Everyone's different lol. I hate people, I hate waiting for equipment and I especially hate gym smell. Sprinkle in the occasional mother fucker who doesn't use deodorant and you've got quite the cocktail of no-fucking-thank-you once I have my home gym setup

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by mikemhg

I just could never get on board with a home gym, it's just not the same. I need to go somewhere, and be around people (even if I hate it when gym bros chat me up too much).

I feel like you need to leave the house and go somewhere for a sense of ownership and purpose when lifting, it's so easy to just be lazy and cut your workout short or skip it entirely when you're at home. The motivation just isn't the same, hence the whole stereotype of the home treadmill becoming the secondary clothing rack.

I have a similar and yet different sentiment as you.

Going to the gym I feel a sense of occasion, like I am making an effort to impart a change, to better myself, to not be a fucking couch potato, and don't waste that momentum of actually getting off my ass.

Then there's the physical aspect of it, having to dedicate space, and now there's just one more thing to clean, to dust, to maintain. If I lived on my own I'd have a bed, a desk, a driving rig, and a fully stocked kitchen and that's it.

The problem I want to solve is to have the maximum breadth of exercise with minimal space and money commitments. Right now that consists of a yoga mat and rower. The debate is whether to go just a power tower (google taught me the name) or a 4 post power rack.

I do not want to have to do this at home, but between work, kids, and the lack of facilities nearby (my closest gym is Killarney Community Center and it's honestly a terrible gym), squeezing in a 30 minute workout before I eat lunch is my goal. That way I can dedicate myself to working out at least 5x a week, with Saturdays going to KCC when my son's schedule permits.

My next closest better facility is probably Anytime on Kingsway and Knight (15min drive) or Bonsor Community Center (10-15min drive)

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by EvoFire

My next closest better facility is probably Anytime on Kingsway and Knight (15min drive) or Bonsor Community Center (10-15min drive)

Bonsor's weight room is total ass. It's shitty lighting, low ceilings, and equipment that's crammed together and a bit limited. Edmonds is alright during the day while Christine Sinclair is great (lotta hot chicks too though after school is full of broccoli heads).

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by spoon.ek9

Everyone's different lol. I hate people, I hate waiting for equipment and I especially hate gym smell. Sprinkle in the occasional mother fucker who doesn't use deodorant and you've got quite the cocktail of no-fucking-thank-you once I have my home gym setup

Same - I have a specific order I like to get my workout in on and while I can usually sub in something I don't like changing my order. That said, when I'm at the gym I tend to be more motivated (I tend to lift more), there's equipment I don't have at home (and never will) and the eye candy isn't bad at Sinclair.

OTOH it's a time thing - if I go to the gym on weekends I either leave my wife with no car or she has to drop me off and get me 1-2 hours later.

I've changed my workouts now so that one of my workouts can be done entirely from home then I have one that requires the gym but I do it on a weekday (and then I have my day with my trainer). Not ideal but my schedule can work with it.

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by mikemhg

(even if I hate it when gym bros chat me up too much).

not you, but the gym bros...when i read this my 1st thought...

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by supafamous

Bonsor's weight room is total ass. It's shitty lighting, low ceilings, and equipment that's crammed together and a bit limited. Edmonds is alright during the day while Christine Sinclair is great (lotta hot chicks too though after school is full of broccoli heads).

Being in Fraserview, my choices are limited. Christine Sinclair would be WAY too far, and Edmonds is too far as well. Champlain does have a gym and it's not as busy as KCC, but it's equally small.

[Badhobz]

come to ma gym! we can tag team ferrari bitch and the white girls (and by tag team, i mean eat their food and get even fatter....)

[mikemhg]

Originally Posted by supafamous

Bonsor's weight room is total ass. It's shitty lighting, low ceilings, and equipment that's crammed together and a bit limited. Edmonds is alright during the day while Christine Sinclair is great (lotta hot chicks too though after school is full of broccoli heads).

Christine Sinclair is pretty good, decent gym, nice and big.

You're totally right though, after 3 it becomes broccoli hair hell

[spoon.ek9]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

come to ma gym! we can tag team ferrari bitch and the white girls (and by tag team, i mean eat their food and get even fatter....)

I'd do a gym session with you just to witness these shenanigans lol

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

come to ma gym! we can tag team ferrari bitch and the white girls (and by tag team, i mean eat their food and get even fatter....)

I'd be tempted to come join you for shits and giggles and to meet Ferrari chick for the first time, though you'd probably destroy me at the gym

[mikemhg]

RS gym meet

[Gerbs]

At sinclair!

[Badhobz]

Originally Posted by EvoFire

I'd be tempted to come join you for shits and giggles and to meet Ferrari chick for the first time, though you'd probably destroy me at the gym

yeah, ill eat out under the table.... (that sounded super fucking gay)

[mikemhg]

I have this special needs guy that has two Nigerian caretakers that has become obsessed with shaking my hand at Christine Sinclair.

I always seem to catch him on my way in as he's waiting in the lobby for the the short bus.

He'll see me and go "AHHHH HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY" (or something like that) and proceed to put his hand out towards me, I go shake his hand, and he'll want another five shakes after

Might have to change gyms again soon, LOL.

To note, the gym does have a coffee shop and tables to sit at inside

[Gerbs]

It's cheap and not too busy, need to go back, machines suck there though!

[supafamous]

Originally Posted by Gerbs

It's cheap and not too busy, need to go back, machines suck there though!

I only hate that the cable machines have no fractional weights - I cannot jump 5lbs on stuff like rear delt cable flies, a lateral raise or a hip adduction.

Since it seems some of us go to Sinclair I'll be there tomorrow from 9:15-10:30 if anyone else wants to role play being a broccoli head with me. I'll meet you at the lat pulldown machine where I'll be pulling down 20lbs and laughing like an idiot.

[mikemhg]

^Put a small plate through the pin, voila you have an increment.

I'm usually there in the afternoon, 1 or 2ish.

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