Joe

I’ll add something else though, if you don’t mind.

New equipment motivation does exist, but is often fleeting. I’ll use the example of schools. Lots of schools are getting this new “Smart Board” technology that is suppose to revolutionize how students learn. Its top of the line equipment.

The first 1-3 years showed higher levels of student interest. However, after that time passed, they got used to it and it just became part of the typical scenery. All the motivation and attention gains that were suppose to last forever diminished.

I’m certainly not saying you are wrong – I am actually agreeing with you that some nice stuff can get a person going. In my experience that seems to be more “short term motivation” than a deep down lasting killer attitude.

Just some reflection – I almost appreciate your comments TJ!

Joe

But, and this is sometimes gets overlooked in various circles, buying new equipment that is the best possible option within a given budget, can often serve as an added motivating factor for two reasons.

Sometimes training with the same stuff “the best” train with gets you fired up just thinking about it…………..some might see this as an external versus an internal motivator, but oftentimes perception is reality, and training with the best (if possible, and this refers both to what equipment you train on and training with the highest-caliber lifters) can give you something extra. I say extra because internal motivation and drive still has to be there first.

In addition, training with the best equipment possible breeds added confidence, as you know that no matter how grueling the training, the equipment is always up to the task and can always take the beating and come back for more (not to mention prevent unexpected accidents from happening because it won’t fail at an inopportune time). It’s as if you can hear the equipment taunting you on each set to test its limits and step up your game in the gym.

So motivation to train any time, anywhere, and with anything is still king, but training with world-class equipment is definitely an added motivator for those who already have the passion.
So this whole comment is more of an addendum to you post, Coach Hashey, than any sort of rebuttal.

We tested our verticals pre and post sandwich. Knocked nearly 2 inches off of both of ours…

Joe

Joe