Yeah...I'm THAT person at the gym..
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If I were the gym owner, I’d have a whole series of questions for the woman that complained. Exactly what bothers you about someone grunting when they lift? Would you have the same feelings if they were talking on the phone and you could hear them? Are you offended when men grunt? Have you ever exerted yourself to a point you had to gasp, grunt or growl?
Then finally, have you heard of Planet Fitness? There’s one two miles that way, I won’t charge you to cancel your contract.
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walldancer wrote: »you know..the one who lifts so hard and heavy im panting, sweating, and groaning. I lift to exhaustion to build muscle. This takes effort and I don't seem to be able to do it silently with a pretty smile. Sorry if that offends people. I do t make a spectacle, and I usually go to the gym after hours (I have a key as I know the owner) so I can work out solo and not have to worry about it. If I have to go during regular hours I try to go when its least busy. Oddly enough..men do t seem to care if you make noise and look terrible and in pain when you lift..but oh the ladies..they really seem to be offended.
Just letting you know. The last thing I want to do is call attention to myself. I just want to work out and get out. I wipe down my machines, don't superset hog and I'm always willing to spot someone if they need it. Please cut is noisy lifters some slack, and turn up your iPod
What was the point? Given you have no indication where you are located I'm not sure why this message was necessary.
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CrabCatcher wrote: »walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.
so pointing out irony = trolling...??
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walldancer wrote: »you know..the one who lifts so hard and heavy im panting, sweating, and groaning. I lift to exhaustion to build muscle. This takes effort and I don't seem to be able to do it silently with a pretty smile. Sorry if that offends people. I do t make a spectacle, and I usually go to the gym after hours (I have a key as I know the owner) so I can work out solo and not have to worry about it. If I have to go during regular hours I try to go when its least busy. Oddly enough..men do t seem to care if you make noise and look terrible and in pain when you lift..but oh the ladies..they really seem to be offended.
Just letting you know. The last thing I want to do is call attention to myself. I just want to work out and get out. I wipe down my machines, don't superset hog and I'm always willing to spot someone if they need it. Please cut is noisy lifters some slack, and turn up your iPod
Good for you. I dont think it offends, it just annoys, but annoying someone aint a crime, its just like using your phone in a restaurant
Personally too each his/her own
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CrabCatcher wrote: »walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.
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Careful with the name calling there. It's not allowed in this forum.CrabCatcher wrote: »walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.
Might want to fix it.
@davis_em
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I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.0
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must not be a lady cause i really don't care what you do in the gym, I'm too busy focused on what i am doing,0
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Good for you. I'll do the same thing and get looks if I grunt or something (not even loud) when I'm trying to deadlift 405lb or something and I just want to be like, come over here and try it yourself and see if you can be silent...0
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Oddly enough..men do t seem to care if you make noise and look terrible and in pain when you lift..but oh the ladies..they really seem to be offended.walldancer wrote: »I wish! And thank you for the kind words. No....one woman actually complained to the gym management.:(
Just because one woman said something doesn't mean she speaks for all other women at the gym. Just like you don't speak for all other women at the gym.
There are a lot of women who lift these days. It's one thing to vent about one person, and another thing to blame one gender entirely. Rather than perpetuating stereotypes by alienating "other girls", why not try to be inclusive to other women who do share your passions?0 -
i have ear buds in. i cant hear anything other than my music. LOL
i also dont care what anyone else is doing, im there for me, not them.0 -
I workout in a weight/powerlifting gym. They look at you funny if you don't grunt and drop your weights.0
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I'm pretty animated at the gym, but I'm completely in my own world. I don't grunt so much.. but I've been known to drop the F-Bomb after a tough set. I also laugh every time I go to failure, just a natural reaction for me. Must be the endorphins. Failure is one of my favorite feelings. I also tend to sing or hum a bit when I have my headphones on.
People generally leave me alone at the gym though. It's pretty clear I mean business when I'm there. The only comments I get are guys that are surprised by how much I lift and ask how long I've been doing it.
But I don't think I realize how silly I come off. Sometimes I find myself standing there with my nose all scrunched up at a guy for having the weight I want, or for being on the bench I'm eyeing lol. Somewhat like a kid. I also do all of this usually in full hair (tied up of course) and makeup because I go after work. In full sweat mode.
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AllanMisner wrote: »If I were the gym owner, I’d have a whole series of questions for the woman that complained. Exactly what bothers you about someone grunting when they lift? Would you have the same feelings if they were talking on the phone and you could hear them? Are you offended when men grunt? Have you ever exerted yourself to a point you had to gasp, grunt or growl?
Then finally, have you heard of Planet Fitness? There’s one two miles that way, I won’t charge you to cancel your contract.
The thing is, though, these "critical" women probably couldn't care less what the OP does in the gym. It's likely all in her head, and it makes her feel awesome to assume these things. Kind of like it makes her feel badass to come on MFP to tell everyone that she is the hardest working female in the gym. Women who lift heavy are a dime a dozen now. We get it, it's a thing. But good for you OP, keep working hard.0 -
That deserved better0
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CrabCatcher wrote: »walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.
Um. no he's not a troll.
humble brag post is a humble brag post.
Sorry not sorry that we call it like it is.
Good for her she's lifting- it's a none issue if she's grunting- lots of people grunt.
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she's not special for it.
Definitely this.
Yet one more reason I love my home gym0 -
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callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »i have ear buds in. i cant hear anything other than my music. LOL
i also dont care what anyone else is doing, im there for me, not them.
Ditto.... exactly...and to quote my favorite quarterback R...E...L...A....X...!
after your workout of course...it's just the gym...get your grunts in and move on...
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I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.
Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.0 -
Brookin973 wrote: »AllanMisner wrote: »If I were the gym owner, I’d have a whole series of questions for the woman that complained. Exactly what bothers you about someone grunting when they lift? Would you have the same feelings if they were talking on the phone and you could hear them? Are you offended when men grunt? Have you ever exerted yourself to a point you had to gasp, grunt or growl?
Then finally, have you heard of Planet Fitness? There’s one two miles that way, I won’t charge you to cancel your contract.
The thing is, though, these "critical" women probably couldn't care less what the OP does in the gym. It's likely all in her head, and it makes her feel awesome to assume these things. Kind of like it makes her feel badass to come on MFP to tell everyone that she is the hardest working female in the gym. Women who lift heavy are a dime a dozen now. We get it, it's a thing. But good for you OP, keep working hard.
I guess I didn’t take her post as bragging. Just a frustration with not being able to do her thing in the gym she frequents. I imagine we all have a frustration story or more from the gyms we train at (I certainly do). You can make some people happy, you can’t make everyone happy.0 -
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dougpconnell219 wrote: »I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.
Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.
ahhh yes, the birthing pains of lifting weights...0 -
dougpconnell219 wrote: »I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.
Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.
Bro Pack, that what we calling it now. I believe it more "closet" or "beard" no?
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