Is the Gym worth it?

ask2ml · 2017-04-23T12:09:32+00:00

Med student here. Sports help you keep yourself healthy.

41ph4 · 2017-04-23T13:45:08+00:00

Absolutely worth it. Lowers stress, keeps you healthy and you don't just need to look good for women. When you are attractive everyone treats you better, helping with all interactions, including career. It's called the halo effect. Keeping in shape is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

Eyes_Of_The_Dragon · 2017-04-23T12:17:42+00:00

My dad is in his 70s and hunched over when he walks. By contrast, men who have hit the gym consistently tend to look better than he does at his age. I exercise occasionally not for women, but for the idea that I will be around to see my kids grow up, and hopefully be able to live a kick ass life in retirement.

SpasmaticPress · 2017-04-23T13:10:53+00:00

Gym is worth it, make sure you are eating enough for your body to rebuild muscle. Workouts are always to the edge of your ability, granted that they are on a regiment. Whether you run, lift or swim staying healthy is better quality of life.

WidmerBeer · 2017-04-23T14:02:47+00:00

You went for 6 months and didn't see results? That's a problem with your routine and programming that we should address right now.

What was your lifting regimen?

WanderlustYouth · 2017-04-23T12:43:45+00:00

You could always do calisthenics and save money while gaining functional strength, and on the plus side you'll have less of a chance of ruining your lower back or your joints.

2017-04-23T14:04:06+00:00

Absolutely. Don't do it for women, do it for YOU.

I started working out in my late 20s, before I knew anything about the "manosphere", and even though it's cliche I can say without a doubt that it changed my life and is one of the best decisions I ever made.

I will be 35 this year and still look like I'm in my late 20s. A lot of the guys I went to high school and college with are already starting to break down, I am still strong and virile (and, if you want to go there, I am still attracting women ten years younger).

Additionally, I used to believe I was depression-prone, but have found that exercise is an effective antidepressant.

On top of that, you will build self-confidence not just in how you look, but in the fact that you're able to develop and maintain the discipline to eat healthy, drag yourself to the gym when you don't want to, AND to keep improving/getting stronger over time.

Another thing is that you don't even need a gym membership--books like Mark Lauren's You Are Your Own Gym are compact and yet packed with all kinds of exercises and routines you can do at home, out at the park, or wherever.

There is NO downside I can think of to a safe and well-implemented fitness regimen for a man. We are built for strength and activity, we should take advantage of that fact. Outside of the cost of feeding yourself, it costs very little to nothing, except maybe 6 hours a week.

Keep going, do it for YOU. Take care of yourself. It isn't always easy, isn't always fun, but you will NOT regret it.

MessyEnema · 2017-04-23T14:09:10+00:00

Yes it's worth it and if you saw nothing in 6 months you screwed up big time.

ltdshred · 2017-04-23T14:09:22+00:00

Yes, I think even MGTOW, working out is fundamental. I noticed when I got into lifting again, I carried myself differently than when I wasn't. I'm more assertive, aggressive, and vocal on things I want done compared to before.

Zombocom1911 · 2017-04-23T14:47:56+00:00

take it for someone who spent a solid decade in the gym, got huge and ripped, bodyfat down to 7%. women acted just as stuck up, snooty, terrible attitudes , disinterested in sex, if not more so. Plus the perception is if you are huge and ripped you took steroids to get it, so its worthless (I didn't). Healthwise, it has tremendous benefits though, especially if you have the genes for it.

wordjedi · 2017-04-23T14:17:01+00:00

Older guy here. So old I only have a few years left in middle age, then I'm off to the next thing, whatever you call it.

I've been working out for many years. I know lots of people my age who haven't.

Differences:

Doctor visits. So many doctor visits. So many complaints and problems with a body that's breaking down. So many prescription drugs just to keep an old body working at minimum.
Fat. So much fat. Jeeezus. Even if you're not fucking 110 lb Tiffany every Friday night, do you really want to look like that? Fat may look bad on you now as a young guy, OP, but imagine when you lose your collagen and your skin lets it all sag down all lumpy and saggy? Also carrying that extra weight up and down mountains. Why?
Death. Soon. Life is precious. The more of it you can get the better. Don't be a suck ass loser lying in pools of your own stink-sweat playing GoW thinking all is peachy because you paid your rent on time this month. You are going to die, soon.

OK, so maybe as a novice you just hit random machines with no plan and no cleanup of your diet and sleep? Check out 5x5. It will teach you basic lifts. Also track your diet on MyFitnessPal.com and get eight hours of sleep after you work out. Especially track your calories and protein. Never stagnate your workout. Progressive overload.

FreeNClear32 · 2017-04-23T13:33:11+00:00

I've just recently started going back to the gym.

Doing it for myself, plus it's a nice outlet for my rage.

ismetrix · 2017-04-23T14:05:36+00:00

Think about it this way, its call men going their own way.

To walk a life where the posssibilities is endless.

Going overseas to see the mountains of Japan, to watch the sunset in Italy, i dont know.

Perhaps, you want to make a ton of money so you can basically retire earlier than your peers.

Perhaps, you want to build a lakeside cabin where you put on a hockey mask and slash horny teenagers. I donno what you want to do in life and frankly, i dont really care But all these, cant be done if you have an less than capable body.

A healthier body learn faster, a good skill if your work is desk bound. A stronger body, push and pull objects easier, a good trait to have when you work in a blue collar job.

Now you making without some good money, you cannot do the things above.

Okay lets say, you played games and won some mountan dew contest or whatever.. now you might want to go climbing Mt. FIJI or chase after some kids with a machete, you cant do it because you are not train to handle the sudden physical activity.

The thing about going to the gym is not for aesthethics, its to keep the machinery that is your body well oil so it can take you anywhere and do whatever you want to do.

If you want to play games all day, even healthier body is need to keep you at peak performance, like magnus carlson for chess, and some top DotA players.

You are going your own way alone, so the journey be the best possible way you can.

PreEdit: i am on mobile and not from the US, so i hope you can understand what i mean and pardon my mistakes.

Edit: You said its hard to get passionate when you cant see the results. That is instant gratifications and sometime in life, it doesnt work that way.

Maybe you have been neglecting your eating and health for years before you went mgtwo start lifting weight, you dont really expect to change what have been done for years to be changed in a few months?

Ok how bout this? I read this somewherr on Reddit about this.

Get yourself 2 toilet paper roll, one to represent the current you and one to represent the you that making a change.

Every time you lose weight or go to the gym, you tear off a square piece of the toilet paper.

Lets say for a month, you torr off 30 pieces, the 2 toilet rolls looks almost identical with the naked eyr but you know the other one that represent you making a change is thinner and stronger.

That what you body is going thru, a slow but steady change to being the best version of yourself.

Now, I hope my wall of text help but if you need a kick in the ass to push you along, im fucking ready m8!

Scandinavianredpill · 2017-04-23T14:47:18+00:00

100% worth it. you become addicted to it. You will be healthier and happier.

just_another_primate · 2017-04-23T15:18:16+00:00

I spent 6 months at the gym and didnt see any real results so I quit.

Working out and getting in top shape adds a dimension of quality to life that's inaccessible (and incomprehensible) to most people. 9 out of 10 times, I will strongly encourage people to work out.

But not in your case. You wasted 6 months playing fuck-a-round in the gym, got nothing to show for it (predictably), and then threw your hands in the air.

So in your case, no, it's probably not worth it, because you have a quitters heart, and no drive. You'll be the guy taking up space and bringing every one else's energy levels down.

Mikewashere_ · 2017-04-23T14:15:04+00:00

Lifting is not the panacea it's often made out to be. Lifting will make you swole, not whole. Lol, I kill me.

Seriously though, I see a lot of guys and girls desperately trying to "fill a hole" with their gym routine. I see my routine of running, push-ups, and pull-ups as necessary and routine maintenance, nothing more.

hardtostarboard2016 · 2017-04-23T15:27:52+00:00

why would ever do something to only attract women? get in shape. feel great. live a great life. :)

rebellionmarch · 2017-04-23T15:37:05+00:00

I would say that depends entirely on your ability to follow through with going. Gyms charge a membership typically for a year (or at the very least hassle you into getting a year with it being 'such a good deal' but most people who get one, go for a month or two, then stop, but have to keep paying that fee) So what I do, is pay for the basic equipment once, go down to your local k-mart/wal-mart and buy some dumbbells, eventually maybe get a barbell (depends how serious you get but really you don't need it, or any fancy equipment) and lift in your own home, also lots of body exercises Jumping Jacks, Lunges, Crunches, Sit-ups, Pushups, etc... no need to go out to a facility where a bunch of beefed up roidmonkeys will judge you, or a bunch of treadmill addicted sluts, all the gain with none of the uncomfortable atmosphere.

burtcoins · 2017-04-23T15:43:23+00:00

try Hatha Yoga.

HowlSkank · 2017-04-23T17:02:51+00:00

Yes the gym is absolutely worth it. So is eating right, not smoking, drinking to excess, or abusing drugs.

Working out, particularly HIIT training and weight lifting, are for YOU, nobody else; even most on TRP would probably say the same thing.

In pushing yourself to do one more set, etc, you are developing STRENGTH OF WILL - not only strength of body. And without a strong will, without discipline, you will fail in life, same as in the gym.

The human organism is a whole and in order to be strong it must all be strong. A weak body is indicative of a weak mind, and vice versa.

Besides, in 20 years when all your mates are breaking down, growing quite fat, suffering with high blood pressure, diabetes, bad back/knees/whatever -- you will have the pleasure of knowing you are less likely to deal with the same issues.

Helikzhan · 2017-04-23T19:45:05+00:00

Let's break down the science behind exercise and depression.

Exercise promotes the release of endorphin and other mood-related chemicals. Some of which remain active for many hours after. Happier for longer.
Exercise strengthens your body over time so you aren't exhausted easily. Easier over time.
Exercise on your core will make your dick stronger and more capable of producing great orgasms. Even if all you're doing is masturbating. It's worth it.
Cardiovascular exercise pushes various excretion mechanisms flushing more dangerous toxins and hormones from the body than otherwise would be flushed.

You can also combine this with a better diet. No colas, nothing carbonated if you can help it (acids kill your mouth), high green content (nutrient-rich) for boosting immunity and providing the building tools.

Within 4 weeks of a green diet and routine 30m-1hr exercise per day your skin will look much clearer, the whites of your eyes will be very clear and any routine joint pain will be drastically reduced.

Lastly if you are very young you may not have any of these problems. But if you maintain a shitty diet and no exercise into your 30s you will notice all of these symptoms and potentially more. Lots of men 30+ can attest to it. A miserable life like this can be totally avoided.

dirtydog113 · 2017-04-23T23:27:27+00:00

44 yr old here...was quite fit in my younger days after several years in the army reserves and manual laboring work , plus good healthy eating thanks to mum. After 22 years in a blue pill existence , and moving up the work food chain to a desk job , the weight slowly started to pile on , drinking booze didn't help either. For myself , after AWALT and having the ex monkey branch to the "chad" , i found exercise and lifting. A good friend dragged me to a HIIT class one morning , and that was it , I was away , once a week to start , just paid to do the class, with a sauna and spa after.The difference after 6 months was huge , Coupled with basic lifting every second day and good healthy raw eating ,I dropped 20 kilos quite rapidly . The endorphins released helped no end , plus putting all my red pill rage into these things did wonders.Not joining a gym , meant I was not obligated to go to one ,just did my thing regularly. I have since created my own small gym at home , second hand weights of gumtree ( Australia's version of craigslist) . Didn't cost a lot either. Bought a bench press and bar set for $130 , plus some more smaller dumbbells as I went along .All up I have spent around $250 and have a good base to work from. Threw in a skipping rope , plus ride a bike and swim laps at the pool when I can . Just me doing it my way with no one else to give me the shits.Why ...for my own health , and to be able to do what I want once I finish paying my debts down .No point in being old , with good money but no health to be able to do anything.

newMGTOW · 2017-04-24T01:22:48+00:00

if you want to be healthier and have more energy thats more than enough reason to lift! lifting will keep you far healthier into your old age than a non lifter: http://barmethod.com/wp-content/uploads/BLOG_GRAPH_4-10_pdf-resized-600.png

if you train you will keep your strength well into your 50's and by 70 you'll still be as strong as an untrained 20yo and over 3x stronger than an untrained 70-80yo

fat and muscle cross section in young vs old athletic and non athletic people http://joefriel.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a92f5af5970b019aff7b6976970c-600wi

women are the LAST thing you should lift for. Lift for yourself, whether you compete, get strong, look good or just stay healthy, you will find the absolute best bodybuilders, and the best powerlifters or the people that study all the related medecine so they can be the healthiest version of themselves never do it for the women, because to excel takes far more motivation than any external source can give.

let me post a few motivational videos Frankie Chavez music video about Silvestre Fonseca, a 74 year old weightlifter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv9972moSbQ

here he is for real in a masters championship snatch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYP41xW9Lio clean and jerk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFPJdLhy_A

this dude is throwing nearly 70kg overhead, at 74 years old, that's fucking impressive, most 70-80 year old i know are cripples

Old mate Arnold Schwarzenegger still going hard at 70 years old https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVLgQj8tVXE

bad_guy_steve · 2017-04-23T17:05:19+00:00

I started exercising 10 months ago, and been lifting for 6 months and I love it! When I go to gym it helps me with maintaining discipline, daily routine and caring about my health. Exercising and good diet keep you in better mood, more productive, more energetic, healthier, reduce aging process. Different routines, different exercises and experiments, and constantly learning about your body and foods can be interesting! There is currently not better feeling when I hold barbell in my hands.

When you are in a gym for an hour you forget about all your problems, small dick, humanity existence and so on. There's no what do you do for a living, where were your born, what's your networth and so on. Everyone there is equal just bones, fat, muscles and body fluids.

Keep lifting heavy, fight invisible monsters, retake Jeruzalem and get passion for it. Strong body can help achieve strong mind of philosopher.

Yeah aesthetics.. It's nice to look good naked in a mirror. Humans admire beauty. Regarding appearance and what other people think halo effect is real. We are social animals after all and when you look good people pay more attention to you. It can help both career wise and socially. People are kinder to you in shops, you have more friends and connections. So apperance helps unless you decide to live in total solitude. You can stay away from all the woman and reject them anyway, who cares.

If I were left alone on earth I would still lift.

hologomousonsous · 2017-04-23T12:28:09+00:00

I do yoga. I find more benefit from it because if I went to the gym I would bulk up which is not good for long term skeletal health, in addition if you do the breathing correctly there are cardiovascular effects similar to running without pounding your feet on the concrete or treadmill. finally, the meditative aspect of it is good for a healthy mind. It can also be done anywhere, the woods, a park, your living room, a motel, etc.

JonnieCage · 2017-04-23T14:20:28+00:00

It depends on why you went to the gym in the first place. If you did it for validation from women, then it's not worth it. It's a fleeting feeling. But exercise is definitely worth it. It doesn't have to be weights/cardio at the gym though. Just do whatever physical activity you like.

coqui25 · 2017-04-23T14:50:56+00:00

Health. I go early or late. If not, chicks bother or bp friends.

rtmlex · 2017-04-23T14:56:07+00:00

Depends on why you do it. If you'll pump protein and rroids to get bitches, nah, yer a simp. But if you do it properly, with the purpose of keeping healthy, yay, then.

ScarletNumbers · 2017-04-23T15:29:59+00:00

Don't go, there is no point.

TurnDownForWhat · 2017-04-23T15:30:15+00:00

The gym is always worth it. It's one of the only relationships in this world where you get out 100% what you give in. Name another even trade off? Also the gym is a big time stress reliever. Personally anybody going to the gym to get woman is building on quick sand. I go because I want to see what I look like with muscle. To look good in a t-shirt and because it's a huge stress reliever in my day to day bullshit.

TheGillos · 2017-04-23T16:15:01+00:00

it will help with depression and longevity.

If feeling better, with more energy, and living a longer, better quality life isn't enough... Can't really say much more.

Plus girls or not; I like looking good for myself.

TheRomanSpartan · 2017-04-23T16:18:12+00:00

Going to the gym is not about women or others, it's about you. It's about challenging and taking care of yourself. Health is key to living a full life.

With the knowledge of MGTOW, you are free to do what you want and enjoying the vehicle that is your body is important to living a joyful life.

Wraith29 · 2017-04-23T16:43:35+00:00

Depends what you want. I personally think gyms are a massive waste of money, 99% of the people that have memberships could do what they do anywhere else - i.e. treadmills, stairmasters, and other hamster wheels.

For the novelty stuff - pools, basketball courts, whatevs, there is usually a cheaper, equally good municipal option nearby rather than an expensive, pain in the butt gym. I loathe gyms. Now, I say all this because being healthy to me =/= gym membership, I personally find it a waste of money, but being healthy, flexible, strong, etc, is priceless and definitely worth the effort.

I think most people would do well to just get something like a kettlebell and use it, or a bicycle, or whatever. Paying 59.99 a month isn't going to make you motivated, only you can do that.

cyborg_type_darkness · 2017-04-23T16:49:22+00:00

Yes.

hunrein · 2017-04-23T16:58:11+00:00

Do martial arts instead. It is much better for health overall and regardless of your body type you will find a way to make it work.

EpicsArchive · 2017-04-23T17:04:20+00:00

Here's where you need to be honest with yourself, because we care, but we also don't care. Over those 6 months how often were you going? Did you walk in with a plan and target area every day? Did you stay for at least an hour?

You can go to the gym for 6 months, but if you don't have a plan you won't see results.

Spungo1 · 2017-04-23T18:49:54+00:00

Gym? I don't know. Exercise? Yes. Having poor cardio is awful. Every task is difficult when you gas out in 2 seconds and need several minutes of heavy breathing to recover.

Actanonverba11 · 2017-04-23T18:52:25+00:00

Absolutely. Stay healthy, stay strong. It works off the stress. Every man should work out to keep himself in good condition.

realChebz · 2017-04-23T19:19:54+00:00

If you have some money I would recommend a lifting trainer. You will see some real results. Find somebody with real accredited qualifications, who will develop personalized program (including diet!) for you, and not listen to random bros how to lift on the internet (even in these comments, sorry). Like everything else in the world, if you want to achieve success you have to invest time, money, and effort.

Otherwise you can just hit the gym on your own 3-4 times a week. You probably wont achieve any significant results, but it will keep you healthy. And that's good enough in itself.

enlightenedmgtow · 2017-04-23T19:37:54+00:00

I don't lift for women anymore... that being said though, I like to stay lean because it's unhealthy (to me) to be above 15% body fat.

I lift for the dopamine rush and for my longterm health.

therhymerr · 2017-04-23T19:39:01+00:00

Going to the gym is the most important thing I've done in my life. Yes more important than my college degree and more important than reading Mgtow on Reddit everyday. I used to look at myself in the mirror and think: this is why I can't get girls and people don't respect me 100%. Now I look in the mirror and other people in the eyes with confidence and have people ask what I've done to drop weight and bulk up so quickly. Go back my friend go back.

VogaLodamee · 2017-04-23T19:39:04+00:00

YES YES YES YES YES.

Do it if you want to preserve yourself after the collapse.

We essentially are going in a communist/collectivist like system that's inevitably going to have economic collapse sooner or later if nuclear war doesn't do it first.

Now don't get me wrong, nuclear war or eco collapse doesn't mean the end of modern civilization, you can have a boat or something and survive/ride out the collapse as long as necessary and just go to fucking russia or something since they are more traditional-ish

But for the days in the journey to your bug out ship location, or if someone else got the bright idea to steal it and do the same, you need to be prepared both in your body, training, and physical prep items in order to fucking survive.

This society by no means can go back to traditionalism and capitalism because it gave women the right to vote. They won't fucking let it happen because that's simply the way that women are.

Coluphid · 2017-04-23T19:45:19+00:00

Yes.

Former fat kid here.

Starting to get fit was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

It is the single best investment you can make in yourself. And it's not hard. Fitness is 90% psychological, 10% lifting heavy objects and putting them down again.

Seek out 4chans /fit/ board and read the sticky. It has everything you will need to know in order to get started.

BooDoug · 2017-04-23T19:50:55+00:00

If you want to avoid the gym, buy 2 dumbbells and maybe a bench. Keep it simple. Be free..

JFK7878 · 2017-04-23T19:57:30+00:00

Weakness has no benefits . Strength has multiple benefits. It's simple as that. Look at the animal kingdom, strongest are respected. People are just glorified animals. If you look strong, people like you more or are more considerate against you.

embaira · 2017-04-23T20:04:07+00:00

30 min a day in the gym is worth it

freethinker1976 · 2017-04-23T20:25:09+00:00

It's amazing and will make you feel good when you accomplish your goals.

Start again but this time do it properly and you will definitely notice a big difference in 6 months even if you only go 3 times a week. Those newbie gains are what bodybuilders wished steroids was like.

mgtow4lifefellas · 2017-04-23T21:01:23+00:00

Gym is life. Makes you feel and look better. And if you're lonely, it's a great way to kill time. And if you choose to workout a lot, the gym will eventually become your best friend.

"I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds."

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Painislove2016 · 2017-04-23T21:29:57+00:00

Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful. Yes, it's worth it, but only do it for yourself to become disciplined and see what your body is capable of.

serenity_now_man · 2017-04-23T21:46:03+00:00

yoga and callisthenics

J-Mosc · 2017-04-23T22:53:57+00:00

If you worked out for 6 months and saw no results you were doing a lot wrong. It's almost impossible for that to happen. Do you mean once per week for 6 months?

It's something you can't do half ass. If you take it on there is a necessary degree of dedication to consistency, form, increasing weight, keeping track of everything, diet, supplements (even if only protein) and sleep. If youre going to go run in the treadmill once a week and throw some dumbbells around, that's not going to cut it.

In short yes gym is 100% worth it for a healthier and happier life. But do it right. You will see results pretty quickly. If you can't get advice from knowledgeable people try a lot of YouTube homework.

FutureHope2 · 2017-04-23T23:03:56+00:00

NO. The Paleo-Game-Gym cult is rampant throughout men's movements. Unfortunately it's even pushed here when it's talked about as some sort of cure-all panacea that's going to make your life better. Frankly, most people would be 10x better off doing something to make more money and finding something to keep healthy, unless you just really enjoy pumping iron, going to the gym is lame as fuck when you could be out training your body AND mind through martial arts, hiking, mountain biking/cycling, etc.

I'm saying this as a former gym junkie for over 5 years. If you're really pushing yourself to get them gains and you're not on PEDs lifting heavy weights isn't all that good for your joints...and other things...over time, regardless of what anyone claims about technique, You ever seen someone blow out their sphincter doing heavy squats? What about fucked up knees and shoulder joints and snap city lower backs? How about watching someone botch a PR on snatch? Not pretty...An then you have to ask yourself why limit yourself to one small building doing one activity that really isn't going to translate to much else in your life?

JujuTroll · 2017-04-23T23:35:52+00:00

Go do something active that you enjoy - go hiking with your dog, climb some rocks, ride a bike. Working out like a robot in a closed space to "get swole" is great if for some reason that's what you want for yourself. But if you're doing to look good for someone else, there are a lot of better ways to spend your time and still be healthy.

a17c81a3 · 2017-04-23T23:53:09+00:00

Absolutely. Get your testosterone checked if nothing works.

I would also recommend working out at home as you can do it more often that way, but in smaller/healthier/easier doses.

LabRat314 · 2017-04-24T00:34:45+00:00

Do you like feeling healthy strong fit and able?

manzone22 · 2017-04-24T01:52:07+00:00

I dont go to the gym as i can be lazy at times but a couple of years ago i tried this program called tap out XT and the reason I liked it was this:

1) i could load each video onto my laptop and go out the back yard and work out

2) After 40mins of exercising at the end they have this high intensity work out called the killer move where you go nuts for 1min straight (when i first started i struggled to make it to the 30sec mark without resting but after a few months i was able to handle doing 2 mins of the killer move

3) and most important it has a variety of workouts, one for yoga, one for buns and guns (ass and arms) one for a cardio and one that you did alot of punches/kicks/situps/squats etc which at least for me help give me a toned all round body

FleshPanda · 2017-04-24T07:05:47+00:00

Yes.

nigelh · 2017-04-24T08:40:11+00:00

It's worth not letting yourself go completely as you want that body to last for years however if hitting the Gym is not your thing don't let it grind you down.
However provided you make considered decisions it is not ours to criticise as we believe that self-determination, the OW of MGTOW, is what you need to buy into.

0kool74 · 2017-04-24T15:02:20+00:00

My question is... If you no longer care about women and dating is the gym even worth it

And this is where you have the WRONG mindset. MGTOW is all about YOU....and why wouldn't you want to be the BEST YOU possible?

I spent 6 months at the gym and didnt see any real results so I quit

DEFINE "real" results. Were you looking to see strength gains? Were you looking to see bodily definition and muscular gains? I suspect that you probably were aimless in your workout regimen and that will definitely lead to a lack of results. I know because I was "that guy" too. Now luckily for me the gym I go to is on a military installation and one of the staff just happens to be a former competition bodybuilder who set me straight. You may not be afforded that opportunity in your area, but we live in the digital age and there's no reason whatsoever you can't develop a structured program that will give you results you want to see.

But unless you are doing HEAVY lifting and following a focused and structured program, you might not see results in 6 months. And you know what? That's ok. Shaping your body is a journey just like MGTOW is a journey. But quitting is for Blue Pill men....and if you're here you're not a blue pill kinda guy!

Mikveh · 2017-04-23T16:02:19+00:00

Definitely worth it IMO.

Different workouts for different goals...if you just want muscles you really need to focus on proper form and weight progression(do a little more weight every time). Stick to Squats/Deadlifts, Pullups/SholderPress, Rows/Bench.

BoobToArmRatio · 2017-04-23T21:18:48+00:00

Do it for yourself. Your body is the vessel that carries you through the journey of life. You only get one and if you don't take care of it, it will break down sooner than you expect.

Title	Is the Gym worth it?
Author	FutureHope2
Upvotes	36
Comments	135
Date	April 23, 2017 12:03 PM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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