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post #1 of 40
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I notice this from time to time on my way back from work. But is there any reason for this other than showing off to the girls, the gay guys and making schlubs any more depressed? Is it to get an even tan? What is the point exactly? Brendan any ideas?
post #2 of 40
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showing off to the girls, the gay guys and making schlubs any more depressed?
That about covers it, I think.
post #3 of 40
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I guess.
post #4 of 40
Probably more to prevent a farmers tan, than showing off. Also its cooler during the heat.
post #5 of 40
Nipple chafing!
post #6 of 40
What worse is the old men who run around shirtless and in those little tiny swim trunks. They should be arrested.
post #7 of 40
It is what it is. If you were hollow and could do it you would.
post #8 of 40
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Originally Posted by Saint G View Post
Probably more to prevent a farmers tan, than showing off. Also its cooler during the heat.
No, it's showing off. Everybody who works out wants everybody to see it. Trust me on this.
post #9 of 40
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Originally Posted by Greg David View Post
No, it's showing off. Everybody who works out wants everybody to see it. Trust me on this.
This still doesn't explain doughy sixty year old guys with flabby tits running around in tube socks and PF Flyers.
post #10 of 40
They're just clueless.
post #11 of 40
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Originally Posted by Greg David View Post
No, it's showing off. Everybody who works out wants everybody to see it. Trust me on this.
Not true! I've recently had to start running - for non-vanity-related reasons, trust me - and I try to avoid people whenever possible. I feel like a real dunce. I would go jogging at 3 a.m., but that is a little bone-chillingly creepy, even for me.

P.S. I wear a shirt.

P.P.S. in case anyone was wondering, exercise sucks. And probably causes long-term knee damage or some shit. Avoid.
post #12 of 40
I've done it in the past, though hardly as a habit. On a 90+ degree day, your shirt is going to get soaked. If you're not the type to buy solely underarmour or Nike Dri-fit shirts, it's way, way more comfortable to take it off once it weighs three pounds and feels like crap on your body.
post #13 of 40
Do for all the reasons listed above. Plus... my gym frets against us guys taking our shirts off, so when my trainer takes me outside I rip the damn thing off any chance I can get.
post #14 of 40
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Originally Posted by Jason P. Thompson View Post
Do for all the reasons listed above. Plus... my gym frets against us guys taking our shirts off, so when my trainer takes me outside I rip the damn thing off any chance I can get.
Let me guess, do you rip it off Hulk Hogan or Incredible Hulk style?

Frankly, I keep my shirt on. Of course I could be nuts enough to try it one of these days. Running, not in the gym. That would be gross.
post #15 of 40
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Originally Posted by flyarz View Post
Nipple chafing!
We have a winnah!

I have several patients who run races and whatnot. When training they never wear shirts. During races they have them on, because they need a place to pin the race number, but usually tape their nipples up.
post #16 of 40
One picture that probably hit the darkroom floor from JBanks wedding was the one of Banks, the Wife (in her wedding gown) and some family posing for a photo as a sweaty shirtless man runs through the background, heading for a shirtless run through Northern VA.

One of those jarring/funny moments.
post #17 of 40
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At least he wasn't streakin.
post #18 of 40
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Originally Posted by EdHocken View Post
Let me guess, do you rip it off Hulk Hogan or Incredible Hulk style?
Both!

I'm usually soaking wet after my workouts since it involves so much cardio so I welcome any moment that I can take my shirt off. But for the most part I leave it on. When I'm home doing yardwork all day it usually doesn't take long for me to take off my shirt in order to prevent a farmers tan, as mentioned above.
post #19 of 40
Yea I've ran like that. Usually I keep my shirt on, but when it gets all sweaty that becomes annoying. Also, I do plenty of sit ups and dammit I'm going to reap the rewards of vanity.
post #20 of 40
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Originally Posted by Paul McCartney View Post
And probably causes long-term knee damage or some shit. Avoid.
It does when you constantly run on concrete, that's why if you're going to do it, it should be on grass or rubber, like a school track. But what would be the point running there when you can't show off your nice hawt b0d?

Ideally, working out with less knee damage, the best way would be those step machines. But only girls can get away using those.
post #21 of 40
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Originally Posted by Zollicoffer View Post
Ideally, working out with less knee damage, the best way would be those step machines. But only girls can get away using those.
Unless it's an arc trainer which kicks all sorts of ass, male or female.
post #22 of 40
Disagree. Nothing wrong with a step machine. Guys avoid them because there's no pride in only being able to do something for 5-15 minutes.

Ellipticals, I'll grant you. I actually tried doing some elliptical every day, and nobody gave me a second glance, but the workout was garbage. I'd get sweaty and be told I burned some ridiculous number of calories, but the results just weren't there.
post #23 of 40
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Originally Posted by The LD View Post
Disagree. Nothing wrong with a step machine. Guys avoid them because there's no pride in only being able to do something for 5-15 minutes.
Concept2 Rowing Machine. Sprint circuits on those things are mean as shit.
post #24 of 40
I rowed in high school and college. You're preaching to the choir here.
post #25 of 40
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Originally Posted by The LD View Post
Disagree. Nothing wrong with a step machine. Guys avoid them because there's no pride in only being able to do something for 5-15 minutes.

Ellipticals, I'll grant you. I actually tried doing some elliptical every day, and nobody gave me a second glance, but the workout was garbage. I'd get sweaty and be told I burned some ridiculous number of calories, but the results just weren't there.
I tried using the step machines but I just found those things really boring. Same with stair climbers, where I have to look down just to make sure I don't fall off.

I may have to agree with you on the Elliptical but that thing is like the main piece of exercise equipment for me. Well, sure beats not doing anything.
post #26 of 40
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Originally Posted by Zollicoffer View Post
It does when you constantly run on concrete, that's why if you're going to do it, it should be on grass or rubber, like a school track. But what would be the point running there when you can't show off your nice hawt b0d?
Not to mention some of us would like to reenact scenes from Run Lola Run.
post #27 of 40
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Originally Posted by Jcassady View Post
One picture that probably hit the darkroom floor from JBanks wedding was the one of Banks, the Wife (in her wedding gown) and some family posing for a photo as a sweaty shirtless man runs through the background, heading for a shirtless run through Northern VA.
It was probably my father-in-law. Not kidding.

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Originally Posted by The LD View Post
Ellipticals, I'll grant you. I actually tried doing some elliptical every day, and nobody gave me a second glance, but the workout was garbage. I'd get sweaty and be told I burned some ridiculous number of calories, but the results just weren't there.
Perhaps body type has something to do with it. To get it to really work for you, you have to lean forward and lower your center of gravity as much as possible so that your upper leg muscles are engaged.

Not saying you, but most people don't do it right. Most people let their momentum carry them through an hour's worth of a workout and wonder why they don't feel drained afterwards. That's because they're letting simple forward motion do all the work. Particularly when you get the upper arms involved, which takes even more pressure off your core.

Totally behind the rowing as well. I've never done it formally, but on the machine it can be torture.
post #28 of 40
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Originally Posted by EdHocken View Post
I may have to agree with you on the Elliptical but that thing is like the main piece of exercise equipment for me. Well, sure beats not doing anything.

I've given up the elliptical. I got zero results from that thing in the last 8 weeks. I'm searching for other machines to get, hopefully ones I can keep at home.
post #29 of 40
Banks is right, you essentially have to...levitate yourself. It's tough to explain, but there's a point you reach where your legs never rest. But, that's totally hard. I'd rather run.
post #30 of 40
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Originally Posted by Jonathan Banks is my hero View Post
It Perhaps body type has something to do with it. To get it to really work for you, you have to lean forward and lower your center of gravity as much as possible so that your upper leg muscles are engaged.
That sounds very similar to the type of position one has to get if they're doing biking or spinning....what?

Wouldn't incline also be a matter of issue?
post #31 of 40
I have this shirt, and wear it with the sleeves rolled up. I'm ironic like that.

post #32 of 40
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Originally Posted by The LD View Post
Banks is right, you essentially have to...levitate yourself. It's tough to explain, but there's a point you reach where your legs never rest.
Right, exactly. If you stand up straight and lean back, the elliptical motion takes over so that there's a rest at the top of each and every step with the natural downward motion. It's like doing 10 reps and dropping the bar in between each lift. Won't get you anywhere with the wimmins.

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Originally Posted by EdHocken View Post
That sounds very similar to the type of position one has to get if they're doing biking or spinning....what?
It is. The optimal position is very similar. It's like when you're on your feet and crouched over the seat of a stationary bike. But the elliptical is designed to get your arms involved too, and for the guys, it avoids having to sit down and risk sterility.

On the other hand, I do believe that ellipticals are like Chipotle. They appeal to women who are happy to make it look like they're working out when they're not.

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Wouldn't incline also be a matter of issue?
Not quite sure what you mean by this.
post #33 of 40
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Well much like a treadmil, you can adjust the incline of an eliptical to make it either really steep or really flat. Would doing that have any effect? Normally I lower it a bit to have it flatter because I'd rather not kill myself effectively going up at a 80 degree angle.
post #34 of 40
Sometimes you sweat, sometimes the sweat gets all sticky.

Everytime I look good without it.

(I run, hit the weights, and still smoke (I know not good))
post #35 of 40
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I know there are atheletes who smoke. But there's something inherently funny to me to watch a guy work out while smoking. I mean Brock Samson does it.
post #36 of 40
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Originally Posted by EdHocken View Post
Well much like a treadmil, you can adjust the incline of an eliptical to make it either really steep or really flat. Would doing that have any effect? Normally I lower it a bit to have it flatter.
Oh sure. Not only can you adjust incline level but resistance as well. Just need to make sure your form is right.
post #37 of 40
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Exactly. Frankly I prefer lower incline but more resistance.
post #38 of 40
I'll run without a shirt sometimes. It's sheerly out of vanity. When I'm out of shape, I'll keep the shirt on in 110 degree heat.

I had knee problems five years ago and had to use an elliptical for six months. I might as well have done nothing at all for all the good it did me. Fucking useless.
post #39 of 40
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Originally Posted by Jcassady View Post
One picture that probably hit the darkroom floor from JBanks wedding was the one of Banks, the Wife (in her wedding gown) and some family posing for a photo as a sweaty shirtless man runs through the background, heading for a shirtless run through Northern VA.

One of those jarring/funny moments.
At my old job I went into the staff room for a break. There, I saw a co-worker, who was inexplicably topless. Just standing there. We looked at each other for a few seconds, and then he left. When I saw him later he had his shirt back on. We never spoke of it.
post #40 of 40
I swear by the arc trainer at my gym. It moves your feet forward and up rather than in circles like an eliptical does. To me it feels more like runner.

I feel like the damn Road Runner when I'm on an eliptical. It just doesn't feel like a natural movement like running provides. Plus the arc trainer adjusts incline and resistance much like an eliptical does.

Basically it's a hybird-eliptical the more I think about it. And a hell of a lot more expensive too. Hmm...
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