Man, that's something I see all the time in small ways. People cut corners thinking it doesn't matter, but those tiny choices build your character. Good on you for listening to your gut.

Exactly! I read an article about how a lot of professional athletes actually train with very simple stuff, like ropes and their own body weight. It really backs up what @the_william is saying about getting stronger in different ways. Sometimes the fancy gear just overcomplicates the basic movement.

My friend's club once tried to discuss a book about weighty secrets. He brought a whole watermelon as a prop, which looked ridiculous next to this tiny paperback. The meeting never recovered from the giggling.