The Gym is great for people watching!!

sbilyeu75

3. The Grunter: I was on the treadmill and down below was the weight area. The first time I heard him I nearly fell off. It was a muscle head guy who would wear a small tank top and small shorts with his super tan and everytime he would lift the weights he would make the loudest grunting sounds and it was obvious he wanted everyone to watch him. He would only do a few reps grunting loudly each time and then stop to strike a pose in front of the mirrors.

He's probably lifting heavy weight/low reps. I'm not sure about the striking a pose though.

There's one lady that chews gum all the time. She looks like she's a cow chewing cud.

I actually saw a man the other day, who thought it was a good idea pop his pimples at the mirrors in the free weight area.

pragya728

This sounds interesting. Going to read this later and maybe add something.

rem1979

I love this post because I do the same thing... watch people. I try not to because I don't want to be the weird person who stares at everyone but you do come across some strange people.

This one guy at my gym... he's about 40 and wears these tight spandex bike shorts (he's not biking) and armless/pitless shirts. It's just wrong. Sorry but no man should be wearing tight spandex shorts. I also tease my husband and tell him he should get on the treadmill behind him.

efalcon1

These stories are hillarious!! I love people watching at the gym. I once saw what I would call a "skinny" running on the treadmill on her tiptoes, obviously too used to wearing high heals! One problem with people watching - the countless times I've nearly fallen off the treadmill myself as distracted with laughing at other people!!

GrayJohn

I like to watch the women sweat.


That is all.

AsaThorsWoman

I brink my gigantic 8-track and plug it in next to my Precor with the spiral twisted wire and head-phones that weigh about 3.5 pounds.

kdiamond

We used to have this guy at the gym that wore those American flag parachute pants like the guy in Napoleon Dynamite...you know the guy Rex Kwan Do :laugh:

"Take a look at what I'm wearing, people. You think anybody wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys? Forget about it. Last off, my students will learn about self respect. You think anybody thinks I'm a failure because I go home to Starla at night? Forget about it!"

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

StacLegg

this morning I was at the gym, our first day of Boot Camp Classes.... I jumped on the Eliptical machine and a lil gal about 50 or so jumped on the one beside me.... she couldn't understand why it kept "pausing" so finally I said, "I think you need to go alittle faster" you would of thought I swore at her by the look on her face, she was in shock! she said, "well that can't be in, I'm pushing myself hard!" I had to giggle..... and wonder, will she be there on Wednesday for our 2nd day of class?!!! lol

chrisdavey

We used to have this guy at the gym that wore those American flag parachute pants like the guy in Napoleon Dynamite...you know the guy Rex Kwan Do :laugh:

"Take a look at what I'm wearing, people. You think anybody wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys? Forget about it. Last off, my students will learn about self respect. You think anybody thinks I'm a failure because I go home to Starla at night? Forget about it!"

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

That's gold!

Scorpiomom222

We used to have this guy at the gym that wore those American flag parachute pants like the guy in Napoleon Dynamite...you know the guy Rex Kwan Do :laugh:

"Take a look at what I'm wearing, people. You think anybody wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys? Forget about it. Last off, my students will learn about self respect. You think anybody thinks I'm a failure because I go home to Starla at night? Forget about it!"

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

haha That is just hilarious!!!

edorice

I brink my gigantic 8-track and plug it in next to my Precor with the spiral twisted wire and head-phones that weigh about 3.5 pounds.

Hahaha, what decade are you in???

bobbijomacknight

These stories are awesome! Nearly peed my pants laughing!

think48

The underwear in the sink at the gym is disgusting!! Worst I've heard yet.

Another grossie - I hate when women come into the locker room, get butt naked and plant their bare butt RIGHT down on the bench, carpeted and everything. EWWWWW!!!!! Really?? do you KNOW how many germs are floating around in there? I don't even let my bare feet touch the floor. Ick. I'm the weirdo who does the crazy flamingo dance trying to prevent my feet from hitting the floor as I pull on and off socks, lol.

dbanks80

The underwear in the sink at the gym is disgusting!! Worst I've heard yet.

Another grossie - I hate when women come into the locker room, get butt naked and plant their bare butt RIGHT down on the bench, carpeted and everything. EWWWWW!!!!! Really?? do you KNOW how many germs are floating around in there? I don't even let my bare feet touch the floor. Ick. I'm the weirdo who does the crazy flamingo dance trying to prevent my feet from hitting the floor as I pull on and off socks, lol.

I am sooo like that!!! Balance on one foot while i put my sock on the other foot and trying not to fall over!!! I don't want anything bare on my body touching anything!!! :laugh: :laugh:

think48

The underwear in the sink at the gym is disgusting!! Worst I've heard yet.

Another grossie - I hate when women come into the locker room, get butt naked and plant their bare butt RIGHT down on the bench, carpeted and everything. EWWWWW!!!!! Really?? do you KNOW how many germs are floating around in there? I don't even let my bare feet touch the floor. Ick. I'm the weirdo who does the crazy flamingo dance trying to prevent my feet from hitting the floor as I pull on and off socks, lol.

I am sooo like that!!! Balance on one foot while i put my sock on the other foot and trying not to fall over!!! I don't want anything bare on my body touching anything!!! :laugh: :laugh:

Yep! I have learned to put my shoes down and I stand on top of one shoe, to help with balance, hehe! It works!

End6ame

It's me at my gym. I squat 3x per weak in socks (no shoes) and I grunt on heavy sets. I get looks all of the time, but it doesn't bother me i know what i am doing and don't care about anyone else.

raindancer

AWESOME!!!:laugh: I love these stories.

thelgeson

I went to a step aerobics class in our gym and the county commisioner was there with his wife and while doing a leg lift he unceremoniously farted so LOUD I thought I would die!!!! Being the childish woman that I am I had to stifle it all evening, yet occasionally broke into snickers the rest of the night. ( I am laughing now). I will never be able to see him without cracking up!!!!:laugh:

Now *I* can't stop giggling! I work for the Board of County Commisioners in my area and all I can do is picture this of my own local guy.... LMAO

Barneystinson

My favorite out of all the gyms which I've been a member has been "dirty wrestling singlet man." He was this middle-aged guy who wore a wrestling singlet to lift in - the same singlet, every day of the week, sometimes with some shorts under it, sometimes not. It seemed kind of gross - can't say I was ever close enough to the guy to tell if he cleaned the thing regularly - it was pretty diry looking - but seriously, could barely be in the same room as him without thinking - OMG did you wear that to high school in the 70s? Have ya washed it lately!? Every consider some shorts and a tank top?

My other faves were the "protein brothers" which worked out at my college gym. You pretty much knew EVERYONE who was in this gym at any regular basis because it was really small and cramped. These two guys weren't funny so much for people watching - they were just two buff dudes who liked to lift (A LOT) - but what made them hilarious was that they would stop in the cafeteria right before lifting, get a plate filled with meat - each, then usually get a second plate, and take the leftovers to the gym with them for post workout protein. I worked in the cafeteria some nights and when I'd serve them they'd always ask for the "best protein" on the menu. THEN at the gym, they'd top off the meat with a protein shake!!! Ahhh, good times.

I am laughing so hard at the pimple popper observation. ZOMG totally witnessed someone popping back zits at the gym one time - soooo gross.

OOH and the last one! I had an spin instructor who was totally awesome - loved her class - but she didn't shave her armpits (but strangely enough she shaved her legs!). And she always wore tanks / sports bras during class. It was really bushy and really distracting. I think she was really into the natural living and hippie scene, so I guess it was understandable, but still really distracting!

toots99

The underwear in the sink at the gym is disgusting!! Worst I've heard yet.

Another grossie - I hate when women come into the locker room, get butt naked and plant their bare butt RIGHT down on the bench, carpeted and everything. EWWWWW!!!!! Really?? do you KNOW how many germs are floating around in there? I don't even let my bare feet touch the floor. Ick. I'm the weirdo who does the crazy flamingo dance trying to prevent my feet from hitting the floor as I pull on and off socks, lol.

Meeee too! People are gross. I once saw a lady sitting on the floor in the shower stall, washing herself. She left the shower curtain open for all to see. I don't even let my bare feet touch the shower floor, never mind my butt!

supersarah14

I like to watch the women sweat.


That is all.

:huh: ...boys... :laugh:

arewethereyet

The underwear in the sink at the gym is disgusting!! Worst I've heard yet.

Another grossie - I hate when women come into the locker room, get butt naked and plant their bare butt RIGHT down on the bench, carpeted and everything. EWWWWW!!!!! Really?? do you KNOW how many germs are floating around in there? I don't even let my bare feet touch the floor. Ick. I'm the weirdo who does the crazy flamingo dance trying to prevent my feet from hitting the floor as I pull on and off socks, lol.

Meeee too! People are gross. I once saw a lady sitting on the floor in the shower stall, washing herself. She left the shower curtain open for all to see. I don't even let my bare feet touch the shower floor, never mind my butt!

not only her butt :sick:

she is probably the same one who pees on the seat

arewethereyet

Ok this is fun....and I may see myself in here somewhere because I do some weird stuff on the treadmill!!

There is a lady in our gym. She is probably 80 or so. she has a 70's style outfit she wears with brown leotard, brown bodysuit with sleeves, wrap around skirt, slouch sox and high top rebox.............all matching.

She has 2 cans wrapped in aluminium foil which she pumps away all the while "che che che" breathing "che che che"

I LOVE her and this it is wonderful. I told my trainer I wanted to buy her 2 hand weights with the straps and all and surprise her........because I love her. The trainer told me she has offered her 1 lb weights and the woman told her she loves to know she came up with this wonderful idea and thanks, but no thanks.

She came in one day with a sleeveless shirt on and she has GREAT ARMS!!

We should ALL pick up some cans of green beans this weekend!! :laugh:

kath711

bump for later, so funny!

kjrobinette

Ha ha!! I need to pay better attention next time I go to the gym...

MissingMinnesota

One reason I love my gym. In the 9 months I have been going there I have never seen a person in the main area of the locker room naked. Everyone uses the changing rooms and no one leaves the showers in just a towel.

ceredonia

We don't have special changing rooms, but I've still never had to deal with completely naked people, haha! Usually just topless, but that's cool with me, I mean hey, I gotta change too!

MAN, some of these stories are just awesome/horrible! I hope I'm never looked at like a weirdo! :laugh:

ahkunkel

Today there was a couple on ellipticals next to each other and they were arguing the whole time over whose turn it was to take out the trash. I almost peed my pants listening to their conversation...

Scorpiomom222

The underwear in the sink at the gym is disgusting!! Worst I've heard yet.

Another grossie - I hate when women come into the locker room, get butt naked and plant their bare butt RIGHT down on the bench, carpeted and everything. EWWWWW!!!!! Really?? do you KNOW how many germs are floating around in there? I don't even let my bare feet touch the floor. Ick. I'm the weirdo who does the crazy flamingo dance trying to prevent my feet from hitting the floor as I pull on and off socks, lol.

Meeee too! People are gross. I once saw a lady sitting on the floor in the shower stall, washing herself. She left the shower curtain open for all to see. I don't even let my bare feet touch the shower floor, never mind my butt!

not only her butt :sick:

she is probably the same one who pees on the seat

The thing that made me laugh the most about this is the very angry face right after "she is probably the one who pees on the seat" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

sbilyeu75

I'm guessing my nickname at the gym is nipples (at least that's what my workout buddy calls me). I don't know what the deal is, but they just pop out there when I exercise. I could cut glass with them. I've tried wearing multiple sports bras and even looser shirts but they still poke out there.