Gym humour is one thing, but there is a lot to be said for the funny gym t shirts in terms of the effect it can have on your progress in the gym overall. Today we look at the positives and negatives.
Rapidly increasing in popularity, this particular niche appears to have really caught the imagination of those who have been 'in the zone' training regularly for the last few years.
Whether it's sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek fun or deadly serious these simple training accessories can impact not just your workouts but your life, too. Below are the positives:
* It simply brightens up your day and reminds you to stop taking yourself so seriously
* Should you desire to speak to anyone else working out you have yourself a great ice breaker
* It won't just make you laugh, it'll entertain others too
There is one possible downside here, and it's a big one. The next time you want to hit the weights with a massive "Pain is just weakness leaving the body!" or "Train insane or remain the same!" logo across your chest you must first ask yourself one thing:
Can you actually back it up?
You need to find out what works for your body and what doesn't. For example, a bodybuilder would be able to get away with "Get massive, stay massive!" but the average 50kg skinny student wouldn't be. Sure he could be going for tongue-in-cheek in a bid to make the opposite sex laugh, but there is a much larger chance that he'll just open himself up for self ridicule. Remember, there are enough negative people out there to put you down you don't need to do it yourself.
This trend appears to grow in popularity almost by the month and in our gym it's now a regular fixture among hard training members.
So the next time you hit the iron try adding a cheesy workout top into the mix and, if nothing else, you will have yourself a very good conversation starter.
Rapidly increasing in popularity, this particular niche appears to have really caught the imagination of those who have been 'in the zone' training regularly for the last few years.
Whether it's sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek fun or deadly serious these simple training accessories can impact not just your workouts but your life, too. Below are the positives:
* It simply brightens up your day and reminds you to stop taking yourself so seriously
* Should you desire to speak to anyone else working out you have yourself a great ice breaker
* It won't just make you laugh, it'll entertain others too
There is one possible downside here, and it's a big one. The next time you want to hit the weights with a massive "Pain is just weakness leaving the body!" or "Train insane or remain the same!" logo across your chest you must first ask yourself one thing:
Can you actually back it up?
You need to find out what works for your body and what doesn't. For example, a bodybuilder would be able to get away with "Get massive, stay massive!" but the average 50kg skinny student wouldn't be. Sure he could be going for tongue-in-cheek in a bid to make the opposite sex laugh, but there is a much larger chance that he'll just open himself up for self ridicule. Remember, there are enough negative people out there to put you down you don't need to do it yourself.
This trend appears to grow in popularity almost by the month and in our gym it's now a regular fixture among hard training members.
So the next time you hit the iron try adding a cheesy workout top into the mix and, if nothing else, you will have yourself a very good conversation starter.
About the Author:
Author: Russ Howe PTI is a certified and established Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor. Russ also develops a massive range of workout gear and Funny gym t shirts for clients and trainers.