Convincing Spouses to Strength Train

[jtnolen91]

I’ve tried for years to get my wife to consistently lift weights, only for her to commit for a while and then quit over some small excuse. I’ve repeatedly told her the benefits of consistent strength training versus being weak and unhealthy, with what seems to be unsuccessful results. Has anyone experienced this? And have you had any approaches that actually worked?

[Mark Rippetoe]

We have talked about this for years. Look it up. If you insist on trying to do this, save the time and just file for divorce now.

[dalan]

I hate swimming. I'm terrible at it, it sucks and I have no desire to get better at it. No amount of reasoning will ever convince me that I should start swimming for exercise. It won't happen.

Not everyone wants to lift weights either. Leave her alone.

[Mike Kelly]

We have talked about this for years. Look it up. If you insist on trying to do this, save the time and just file for divorce now.

The best long term way to train your spouse:

1. Get a divorce.
2. Train your "spouse" up to intermediate/post-novice.
3. Remarry your spouse or a woman who is already intermediate/post-novice.

[jtnolen91]

I needed to hear that, good reality check. Thank you all. It just eats me up so much, it’s hard to block it out.

[That_guy_Over_there]

we workout together and it works great.

[Marc Brainich]

Prospectively, maybe apply Rod Stewart’s advice to the female barbell situation - “Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’t like and buy her a house.”