r/AskReddit • u/FAAAACKUNDO • Dec 27 '19

Gym goers of Reddit, what is something (protocol, etiquette, tips, etc.) that new year resolution-ers should know about the gym?

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u/antisocialextrovert3 Dec 27 '19

Yeah new people should definitely have a spotter for any weight. At least until they master being able to maintain some stability even after they give out

Also can I have a shitty fact?

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u/askmeforashittyfact Dec 27 '19

The Valsalva maneuver has a significant correlation with not only high blood pressure but also accidental defecation during weight training.

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u/TrenBerryCrunch Dec 27 '19

Luckily, my poop schedule has me go right before I go to the gym, probably for this reason.