I got paid to work out for thirty five years..I also got a free tan along with a free sauna at certain times of the year.Then I got a free case of spinal stenosis and have trouble moving.My Dad never got to use nautilus because he didn't work out..I do both. Your muscles only know resistance. These are not your dad's Nautilus machines. These machines are incredibly effective at isolating muscle groups.Those there machines that you press and put weight on- a nautilus or a free weight.? If you be an old time weightlifter you'd know the diff...Funny story...I was at my "gym" this morning.
I was using one of those press machines that you can put the weights one...a shoulder press machine.
The mask rule for this 'Gym' is, when you are not engaged in an active 'set' you can must have your mask on.
Now...I don't know how dear reader exercises...but i am old school...I do not fuck around...heavy and little rest...go go go...out.
Anyone ever been out of breath from exertion? Do you want to immediately don a mask?
No...you don't...because you are trying to BREATHE.
So...I finish my set..I am rearranging the weights..adding...taking away...guy comes up who works there..
"Sir, when you are not actively doing a set you need to have your mask on"
I said "ok"
I started to put the mask on...then I thought.."no...fuck this...I'm out of here...I don't need this shit anymore"
So, I remove all of the weight and walk out...without the mask on.
The same guy follows me through the gym..."You do not have your mask on as I instructed you...sir"...muffle muffle...
I couldn't understand half of what he said...because he had a fucking mask on.
I am walking away telling him "ok...have a great day...you too...thank you...have a great day"
Look I know this guy is not TRYING to break my balls...he is 'Just Doin His J-O-B'
So I am as polite as possible.
Finally I reach the door..."Sir...I am going to revoke your membership"
"Great...PLEASE DO..." Then I spelled my surname loudly...and left.
This shit is absurd...people have lost their fucking minds.
I have grown to appreciate machines over time. At the end of the day...resistance is resistance and form is very important. One thing has NOT changed over the past 25 years...most people are wasting their GD time..and money.