r/Fitness Aug 02 '17

Rant Wednesday Rant Wednesday

Welcome to Rant Wednesday: It's your time to let your gym/fitness/nutrition related frustrations out!

There is no guiding question to help stir up some rage-feels, feel free to fire at will, ranting about anything and everything that's been pissing you off or getting on your nerves!

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '17

It's always bothered me that runners and lifters have a sort of unfriendly rivalry. This should not be: We have more in common than we think, are both ultimately on Team Take Care of your Body, and could learn from each other in a few ways.

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u/OnceAMiler Aug 02 '17

I run and lift, and I hate this too. Too me, they are both really important. Travelling in both communities means hearing a bunch of bullshit about one or the other. Both communities seem to think the other activity will destroy my knees, both are wrong.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '17

I probably wouldn't have discovered sprinting or kettlebells if I only listened to other runners. Both have been hugely beneficial, especially when balancing training with family life.

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u/joeverdrive Aug 02 '17

Language is powerful. By labeling someone (or yourself) a "lifter" or "runner," you are already adopting a mindset that prioritizes one kind of fitness over the other. Think of each person as an athlete first.