Mirrors

DO you work out in front of a mirror?
I just read an article in a magazine that said women who work out in front of mirrors don't work out as hard because they are looking at their imperfections. For me, I think they are good to make sure you are keeping good form. WHat do you think?

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I like working out in front of a mirror. It helps me keep my posture correct and I think looking at my imperfections make me work out harder!

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I guess it depends on whether or not you like what you see. I knew a girl who's trainer told her you should lift in front of a mirror because you could see the muscle working and that was motivational - I've tried it and it is. When you put a weight in your hand, your bicep tends to bulge a bit and I always think Imagine if it looked like that at rest? and it pushes me to work a little harder.

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The only exercise I do in front of a mirror is during a dance or aerobics/weights class. And even then, I only look at the mirror during weights to make sure I'm using good form.

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I use them because they are there, but in all honesty, I look more at my arms and the weights on the machine. DH told me not to clink the weights, so I watch those instead and go slowly.

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Generally, I don't, but when I went to Curves, I used to laugh to myself all the time watching other people watch themselves in the mirrors. This one woman was totally in love with herself