Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
by matwood on Thursday August 20, 2020 @08:17AM
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A person can workout on the cheap though, and still gain strength and mass. A few kettlebells and a pull up bar can deliver a crushing workout to even the most in fit person. Kettlebells in particular are easily portable.
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Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
by richardknop on Thursday August 20, 2020 @03:54PM
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Pull up bar is not something I can't install in my apartment as landlord won't approve. I am only renting so can't do many modifications here. I would love to have that option.
Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
by matwood on Thursday August 20, 2020 @04:03PM
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The door frame pull up bars are non-permanent, and can work in many cases. At most you might have to paint a bit.
If you're in a city there has to a playground nearby providing all sorts of options.
I think people just get too tied to a gym, when there are countless options to get really good workouts if the gym is unavailable for a period of time.
Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
by jason0597 on Thursday August 20, 2020 @09:42AM
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I don't think I can deadlift 140kg+ with a few kettlebells.
Re:Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
by matwood on Thursday August 20, 2020 @04:00PM
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As someone who power lifted for many years I get it. I needed > 500 pounds in order to max. But, I also know that's on the extreme end. Even then though, give me a 70+ pound kettlebell and I can crush my posterior chain using cleans and snatches.
It is possible to get good workouts with minimal equipment.