Some Rules for Gym Noobs.
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
Dude. I feel weak now. Wow.
I'll only be around 2.2 times body weight when I make it happen. So happy I only pull heavy in my powerlifting gym these days - no people doing silly things and I don't draw a crowd
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WOW!
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heftybelson wrote: »rule no: 345... remember leg day
I feel like leg day should at least be in the top 15 haha
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Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »Iron_Miss_Canada wrote: »On another note, 385 is going to be up for me by the end of next month. Came so close last time
Dude. I feel weak now. Wow.
I'll only be around 2.2 times body weight when I make it happen. So happy I only pull heavy in my powerlifting gym these days - no people doing silly things and I don't draw a crowd
"Only" 2.2x body weight.
Badass.
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furrealz, it was only 275, but *kitten*, for all he knew I was max pulling. That's a major party foul.I'm going to be posting this list of rules in my gym next time I'm there, like a regular Martin Luther.
Had to tell a dude to eff off because he stepped over my barbell while I was mid pull in a deadlift. If it were lighter I would have pulled it faster to tap him in the wedding tackle.
for real?????
Didn't work out today, but left a copy of the rules, which were cleaned up a little, at the gym's in the weight area, then bounced to go watch Lord of the Hobbit: The Battle of Peter Jackson.
You took a picture right?
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I should have. Forgot to. Been forgetting a lot of stuff lately, basic stuff. >_<0
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JeffseekingV wrote: »SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »
Oh really? Please explain because I would love to hear how i'm "wrong"? I'm all ears so go on.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
I'd say 3/4 of gym goers adhere to most of these rules. It's the few regulars and newbies that ruin it for the rest.
lol says you. All the "noobs" (btw 12 year old boys going through puberty use that word) i've come across have been perfectly fine. I think you guys are being too judgmental and not focusing on your workout. You're also forgetting you and everyone on this post (*COUGH OP*) were newbies at one point so chill and give people a break.0 -
KrissyMuree wrote: »I agree with a majority of the rules, if not all, but a few of the contributors to this thread are the exact reason as to why so many people are afraid to go to the gym, or to come back. If you see someone not following etiquette, politely let them know what is usually done. Show them the ropes. Extend a little kindness.
For some people, going to the gym is a huge, momentous step (also, terrifying for those who have anxiety, social or otherwise) and it will lead to a long love affair with cardio and weight lifting.
For those who do run into the few who are rude, elitist and self-important, they'll lose their mojo, their self-esteem and be afraid to come back to get in the way of such "greatness".
We were all new once - remember that newbies need a little guidance sometimes, and don't be so rough on the really new ones.
Jeez just because someone is new to the gym doesn't mean they are these awkward little turtles who've never done anything with their lives. I don't think it is fair to talk about them like they have no idea how to handle themselves.0 -
i love seeing new people in the gym. my only requests are do not were perfume/cologne, and spray into the rag and then wipe the machine down (dont spray the machine down and then wipe off). Air pollution
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LOL- gym was packed- only 5-7 new people- everyone else were the same old faces- they just came back after taking off apparently an entire effing month.
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slackers.
and they were the ones complaining the most about it being packed!!! douchecanoes. whatever.0 -
It was a little busy today, and a couple freshies were curling in the squat rack. So I rowed at the preacher curl bench. It wasn't too busy in the weights area, but man... if you wanted a cardio machine you were boned.0
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It was a little busy today, and a couple freshies were curling in the squat rack. So I rowed at the preacher curl bench. It wasn't too busy in the weights area, but man... if you wanted a cardio machine you were boned.
Yep my gym was like that. A lot of new couples on the cardio machines. I'd say 200% increase in cardio peeps. The free weights were not crowded.
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SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »JeffseekingV wrote: »SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »
Oh really? Please explain because I would love to hear how i'm "wrong"? I'm all ears so go on.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
I'd say 3/4 of gym goers adhere to most of these rules. It's the few regulars and newbies that ruin it for the rest.
lol says you. All the "noobs" (btw 12 year old boys going through puberty use that word) i've come across have been perfectly fine. I think you guys are being too judgmental and not focusing on your workout. You're also forgetting you and everyone on this post (*COUGH OP*) were newbies at one point so chill and give people a break.
At my Y, you have to be 14 or older, so you aren't correct there. This isn't just this year. We are talking about many past years also. Ie come across many newbies that were fine also. Like I said, it's the few that give the rest a bad name0 -
In case I wasn't clear their youngin, if someone's a noob and they step over my barbell when I'm deadlifting, or doing pendlays, it might hit their underbits, on porpoise.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »JeffseekingV wrote: »SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »
Oh really? Please explain because I would love to hear how i'm "wrong"? I'm all ears so go on.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
I'd say 3/4 of gym goers adhere to most of these rules. It's the few regulars and newbies that ruin it for the rest.
lol says you. All the "noobs" (btw 12 year old boys going through puberty use that word) i've come across have been perfectly fine. I think you guys are being too judgmental and not focusing on your workout. You're also forgetting you and everyone on this post (*COUGH OP*) were newbies at one point so chill and give people a break.
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sheahughes wrote: »Speaking of cardio machines - lower the damn treadmill! It's really not that hard to press the down button at the end of your workout
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What he said.
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So how is everyone's gym this year (so far) ?0
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I have an etiquette question (this seems like a good place to post instead of starting new thread).
I recently started Stronglifts 5x5. I am anything but strong, but I'm working on it
Anyway, I usually do it in my basement, but for various scheduling reasons I want to start doing a day or two on my lunch break at our company's fitness center.
So you say it's perfectly ok to ask someone if you can work in with their set, but wouldn't it be annoying for someone who's benching 150lbs for example to have to work in with me who is benching 60 (sad face)? Like, wouldn't they then have to take off all that weight in between? I would feel stupid even asking someone.0 -
One thing is to try to work in when they are warming up. Then there isn't as much deloading and loading. but it's no problem to ask to work in anyway. One thing is to load your weight first and they can add theirs on the outside. That way, there's less to load/unload.0
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and the way I see it, if you're the one working in, you make the weight changes.0
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JeffseekingV wrote: »So how is everyone's gym this year (so far) ?
The Y is a sty. Still.
There were random plates scattered all through the cardio area. Like... seriously?0 -
SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »JeffseekingV wrote: »SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »
Oh really? Please explain because I would love to hear how i'm "wrong"? I'm all ears so go on.SunshineGoodVibes wrote: »TO THE OP:
I hope you understand that taking the time to write ALL of those said "rules" out on MFP is a clear and blatant waste of time. Chances are, people will do what they please, even if you don't agree with it.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but that's just reality. It happens at every gym. If you have an issue with that, I suggest you workout in your own home where your rules will not be broken.
considering several gym new goers replied to the thread you are already wrong….
I'd say 3/4 of gym goers adhere to most of these rules. It's the few regulars and newbies that ruin it for the rest.
lol says you. All the "noobs" (btw 12 year old boys going through puberty use that word) i've come across have been perfectly fine. I think you guys are being too judgmental and not focusing on your workout. You're also forgetting you and everyone on this post (*COUGH OP*) were newbies at one point so chill and give people a break.
OP basically posted the "rule board" for almost every gym. Ya, I was a noob once too. On my first day they showed me around the place. Part of showing me around was this wall with gym guidelines on it. They advised I read it and understood it so all users of the gym and an enjoyable experience.
I know...not focusing on my workout sucks. When I get to my gym in the morning there can be members waiting for me to show up so I can unrack equipment for them, or they need me to help them while in the middle of my own. Even though there's about 8 signs in the freeweight area reminding people to put their weight away (because it's apparently a rule or something). Today people had to go hunting-for-dumbells before they could focus on their workout.0 -
One to add...I know heavy weights from certain positions may need to be dropped but stop dramatically throwing your dumbbells just to get noticed lol o,o and not re racking is disrespectful and that eats at me the most, or the guy that pours sweat all over the treadmill and leaves it...wow I have more pet peeves than I thought lol0
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JeffseekingV wrote: »So how is everyone's gym this year (so far) ?
The Y is a sty. Still.
There were random plates scattered all through the cardio area. Like... seriously?
I guess all of those that want us to be nice to the newbies will be happy to rerack all these weights0 -
I did rerack them. Not a single staff member to be found either.
It grates on me.0 -
JeffseekingV wrote: »So how is everyone's gym this year (so far) ?
I tried to go after work- not one parking spot open. I need to get back into the 5am routine.
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Totally agree. I need to print these rules and post it at my gym.0
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You know we make sport where sport can be had.0
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I don' t have these problems art my gym. I go to Planet Fitness where everybody is nice.0
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