Where in the gym do you do Kettlebell?

jocey517

I go to the gym on my lunch so try to do a concentrated workout - limited rest and love doing kettlebell along with weights. My gym is extremely small though and there really isn't much open space - if the weight section is not crowded I'll go in between 2 benches but feel like this could be an inconvenience when someone wants to walk by (especially with swings) - there is a small mat for stretching and I'll use this if the weight area is crowded - but again - I feel like I'm taking this up for 35/40 minutes. On top of worrying if I'm taking up space - in the back of my head it is on top of the "you're the only female in here doing weights in the guy space" that I constantly try to drown out with my music but it's lingering.... Thoughts?? Thanks;)

MsJulesRenee

jocey517 wrote: »

I go to the gym on my lunch so try to do a concentrated workout - limited rest and love doing kettlebell along with weights. My gym is extremely small though and there really isn't much open space - if the weight section is not crowded I'll go in between 2 benches but feel like this could be an inconvenience when someone wants to walk by (especially with swings) - there is a small mat for stretching and I'll use this if the weight area is crowded - but again - I feel like I'm taking this up for 35/40 minutes. On top of worrying if I'm taking up space - in the back of my head it is on top of the "you're the only female in here doing weights in the guy space" that I constantly try to drown out with my music but it's lingering.... Thoughts?? Thanks;)

They don't own the gym We belong in the weight section as much as them! If you are still uncomfortable try to make some guy friends there so at least you have some familiar faces around.

jocey517

I think I do need to start looking up... ha! I literally have been so determined that the only way I could push through was wear a hat and turn my music up but I won't look at people when they look at me... I guess I should be a bit friendlier:) Thanks!

randomtai

As long as you aren't in the way of anyone... do it where you want.

FitPhillygirl

randomtai wrote: »

As long as you aren't in the way of anyone... do it where you want.

^ This.... Since your gym is small I would simply use the Kettlebell where ever you can find a spot that isn't in the way of someone else who is working out.

VegasFit

My work gym sounds like a similar set up to your area. The kettlebells that they do have are by the free weights so I use them there. I'm not hauling them over to the other area where there is a mat. Lol. I've never had a problem taking up space from other members. As long as your courteous shouldn't be a problem. I can't remember the last time I've even seen someone use the kettlebells at my gym.

jemhh

If the gym has kettlebells, it should provide a place to use them. I would probably ask where they prefer you to use them. They very well may tell you to use the spot right between the benches.