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When I see this in the GYM it ticks me off ??? lol
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
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branflakes1980 wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »This isn't something that bothers me as much as it makes me curious... Maybe someone can shed some light....
I've never understood why people hike their treadmills/ellipticals up to an extremely high incline or fast speed and then hug the top of the treadmill/elliptical for dear life. It just seems like you're not getting the full cardio effect bc your body isn't doing all the work to maintain the movement (you're basically holding yourself up). And certainly the calorie count on the machine won't be accurate. Why not just put the machine at a setting you can manage without holding onto the top? Is the purpose of this, like leg conditioning or something?
It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it... Can anyone explain?
Its a good thing it doesn't concern you .....because its not your business why one decides to hang onto a machine. Who knows and who cares.
Again, this is the reason new comers are afraid of gyms.
Again, this is why we see 183736 " I'm afriad to go to the gym " posts
Thanks for taking the time to type that up and argue w/ a stranger on the internet.
See this part where I said "it doesn't really concern me" and "to each their own" and that "I'm just curious." I'm honestly...Just Curious.It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it...
I thought maybe there's some purpose to it that I don't understand. I find it useful to learn about others' strategies in the gym...especially when it comes to cardio.
Didn't mean any judgy intention by it, and I tried to phrase the question as kindly as I could (maybe it didn't come across that way...internet tone can be a b*tch to get across).
I guess curiosity really does kill the cat?
No, she was just puposely being confrontational. I have often wondered the same thing about that so you are not alone in your curiosity.
I believe that it might have to do with, a fear of slipping off of the step or seat & thus by holding on, if 1 does; they most likely aren't going to fall. The faster and/or the harder, 1 moves; makes it more possible to lose their footing or slide.0 -
time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
See, I find this part fascinating. My own personal experience is that I was never intimidated by going to the gym and getting started, nor by getting into the big weight section of the gym and throwing some weight around. I do know some people have issues with it, though, and I sympathize. That's one of the reasons why I feel like a thread tearing apart all the newbies doing the stuff they don't know they are supposed to be doing or not doing is such a bad idea.
And yet, you yourself claim to have been one that was terrified to go into parts of the gym but do not see harm in this thread for someone trying to fight through their anxiety to step into a gym and overcome their fear of being judged?
I don't think this thread is directed towards newbies..
Like I said, it's good to hear about the "do's" and "dont's" of a gym. Is that intimidating? Yes, but it's also useful information for those with anxiety about this.0 -
Wait a sec...was this thread always in thewastelandthatisChitChat??0
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michaela_g09 wrote: »schandler1011 wrote: »other people. lol
I second this.... I want to add other younger people though. I'm totally fine working out next to older generations because I feel they are more inviting and welcoming and not judgmental. Just based on personal experience, being an overweight female entering the gym, I get stares from all the fit guys taking a break from checking themselves out in the mirror and I DO NOT like that at all
Entering the gym is the worst.
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time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Except those who specifically posted in this thread stating that.snickerscharlie wrote: »Wait a sec...was this thread always in thewastelandthatisChitChat??
No I believe it was introduce yourself and moved yesterday.0 -
time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Fascinating.
How long have you been active in the MFP forums?
Once upon a time, when new people were more likely to use the forums for some reason, threads like these would be full of people who would say exactly that...that these threads had convinced them that they were right to fear the gym because judgment.
But you're probably right. I mean, how could words on the Internet possibly affect one's opinion one way or another, right?0 -
I love my gym and my fit family. My one pet peeve is the really nice lady with knee braces that runs flat footed and it sounds like a herd of elephants are clomping through the gym the whole time she is on the treadmill.0
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Fascinating.
How long have you been active in the MFP forums?
Once upon a time, when new people were more likely to use the forums for some reason, threads like these would be full of people who would say exactly that...that these threads had convinced them that they were right to fear the gym because judgment.
But you're probably right. I mean, how could words on the Internet possibly affect one's opinion one way or another, right?
I have to agree. I've found that I'm far from alone in feeling that if someone has an issue with me at the gym and tells me to my face, I'm good, but if I think people are talking about me behind my back? Yeah.... fear of judgment.0 -
jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Fascinating.
How long have you been active in the MFP forums?
Once upon a time, when new people were more likely to use the forums for some reason, threads like these would be full of people who would say exactly that...that these threads had convinced them that they were right to fear the gym because judgment.
But you're probably right. I mean, how could words on the Internet possibly affect one's opinion one way or another, right?
This is not those threads, so I don't see the need for all the heroic "stop judging everyone" posts? Most of these complaints are warranted and the ones that are not are clearly preposterous (no thongs? really people?).
I mean ..there are a lot of special snowflakes in the world that might read the "no thongs" complaint and decide they are not going to start going to the gym because they might get judged for their choice of underwear, but I doubt anyone reading this thread is thinking that.0 -
time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Fascinating.
How long have you been active in the MFP forums?
Once upon a time, when new people were more likely to use the forums for some reason, threads like these would be full of people who would say exactly that...that these threads had convinced them that they were right to fear the gym because judgment.
But you're probably right. I mean, how could words on the Internet possibly affect one's opinion one way or another, right?
This is not those threads, so I don't see the need for all the heroic "stop judging everyone" posts? Most of these complaints are warranted and the ones that are not are clearly preposterous (no thongs? really people?).
I mean ..there are a lot of special snowflakes in the world that might read the "no thongs" complaint and decide they are not going to start going to the gym because they might get judged for their choice of underwear, but I doubt anyone reading this thread is thinking that.
It may not be intended as 'one of those threads' (as you put it), but it can easily become one with just a few comments that come off as judgmental of those who otherwise might not be able to change something.
My perspective is thus: Do people do stuff at the gym that ticks me off? Heck yes, but as long as they're at the gym to try to improve themselves I'm not going to let it bother me unless it's something that is going to put me into personal danger.0 -
tobywankenobijedimaster wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Fascinating.
How long have you been active in the MFP forums?
Once upon a time, when new people were more likely to use the forums for some reason, threads like these would be full of people who would say exactly that...that these threads had convinced them that they were right to fear the gym because judgment.
But you're probably right. I mean, how could words on the Internet possibly affect one's opinion one way or another, right?
This is not those threads, so I don't see the need for all the heroic "stop judging everyone" posts? Most of these complaints are warranted and the ones that are not are clearly preposterous (no thongs? really people?).
I mean ..there are a lot of special snowflakes in the world that might read the "no thongs" complaint and decide they are not going to start going to the gym because they might get judged for their choice of underwear, but I doubt anyone reading this thread is thinking that.
It may not be intended as 'one of those threads' (as you put it), but it can easily become one with just a few comments that come off as judgmental of those who otherwise might not be able to change something.
My perspective is thus: Do people do stuff at the gym that ticks me off? Heck yes, but as long as they're at the gym to try to improve themselves I'm not going to let it bother me unless it's something that is going to put me into personal danger.
You mean comments like "Dislike people who sit to rest between sets" and "Dislike people who wear make up to the gym" or "Dislike women who are thinner and think they look better and can workout better than me"?
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ClubSilencio wrote: »I gotta be honest. When I first started going to the gym I didn't know if you were supposed to wipe down the equipment or not. I thought the paper towels and cleaner were for employee use only.
I even asked the internet in earnest if you're supposed to wipe down after yourself.
Maybe I was just special at the time but I didn't really mind swapping funk with strangers. I figured If I'm not sitting on stale booty juice at the gym then it's gonna happen at McDonalds, the movie theater, jury duty, etc. As long as I showered daily and washed my hands in soap infused with lavender essential oils then I felt confident I wasn't going to get dysentery.
Ah, life was simpler in those days.
I was a lot less terrified of swapping gym germs with strangers until I was shown what staph and ring worm look like. I've become a bit of a clean junkie after that!0 -
Do girls really wear makeup at the gym? I swear, TBH, guys don't really notice that stuff.0
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GUARDiAN_GUiLD wrote: »Do girls really wear makeup at the gym? I swear, TBH, guys don't really notice that stuff.
I do, 75% of the time because I'm coming from work and TBH, taking it off before I work out is a waste of time and I don't feel like it.0 -
GUARDiAN_GUiLD wrote: »Do girls really wear makeup at the gym? I swear, TBH, guys don't really notice that stuff.
I try my best not to. It's so bad for your skin, but yeah, it happens sometimes.0 -
When there are 8 million identical open machines and someone chooses the one next to me. I know it's my own craziness and not their fault. Can't help it if I'm a nut job.0
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jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »jofjltncb6 wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »time2cutnow wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »Threads like this are not at all helpful to newcomers.
Actually it can be helpful in teaching them not to be that person at the gym. I was glad to have run into one of these threads on bodybuilding.com before my first visit to the gym. If someone as a newcomer were to ask advice for their first gym visit, my advice would be similar to many peoples complaints on here.
- Get your form correct before lifting heavy
- Unrack your weights
- Don't hit on anyone
- Don't wear perfume
- etc. etc.
Don't sweat too much
Don't just stand around and not sweat
Sweat, but don't let it be smelly
Don't wear make up
Don't wear matching clothes
Don't take rest breaks
Everyone is giving you side eye waiting for you to mess up
Don't make noises
Don't look like you're not working hard
Don't look like you might want to hit on someone
Don't look in the mirror at any point in time
Don't go slower than the person next to you on the treadmill/elliptical/bike etc no matter your physical limitations, medical issues or handicaps
etc
etc
etc
Yes, all of these are very helpful. I can see where new people at the gym can find the information in these sorts of threads useful.
I didn't see like 90% of those on here. Obviously those are dumb complaints. If you can't differentiate between a valid complaint and someone just being stuck up, that's a personal problem.
I'm speaking from personal experience. I have bad anxiety and was literally terrified to go into the weight section of my gym for years. I didn't know gym etiquette. How would I? I didn't know if i was supposed to wipe down the machine after I used it or if fairies came along behind me and did it. I felt more confident after reading peoples personal experiences with bad gym etiquette.
That list (which wasn't even close to exhaustive) was likely from her own many years of MFP experience with threads like these. It's a recurring theme.
Well, that and the "you shouldn't be intimidated by the gym, no one will even notice you" threads.
I've seen them all, individually. This is just a thread to vent out some gym frustrations, not really the same thing as dedicating an entire thread to the women who wear makeup at the gym. I truly don't think anyone has to worry about this thread discouraging anyone from going to the gym.
Fascinating.
How long have you been active in the MFP forums?
Once upon a time, when new people were more likely to use the forums for some reason, threads like these would be full of people who would say exactly that...that these threads had convinced them that they were right to fear the gym because judgment.
But you're probably right. I mean, how could words on the Internet possibly affect one's opinion one way or another, right?
Bingo !
There's plenty of newcomers and lurkers who truly are terrified of joining a gym.
And yes... Threads like these validate those fears.
So it here it goes again people -
What does it matter why the girl next to you is hanging on to the treadmill for dear life?? If you are genuinely that curious then ask her instead of writing about it online!
What does it matter if the girl next to you wears makeup ?
Seriously !
Worry about yourselves . threads like these are not helpful .0 -
branflakes1980 wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »This isn't something that bothers me as much as it makes me curious... Maybe someone can shed some light....
I've never understood why people hike their treadmills/ellipticals up to an extremely high incline or fast speed and then hug the top of the treadmill/elliptical for dear life. It just seems like you're not getting the full cardio effect bc your body isn't doing all the work to maintain the movement (you're basically holding yourself up). And certainly the calorie count on the machine won't be accurate. Why not just put the machine at a setting you can manage without holding onto the top? Is the purpose of this, like leg conditioning or something?
It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it... Can anyone explain?
Its a good thing it doesn't concern you .....because its not your business why one decides to hang onto a machine. Who knows and who cares.
Again, this is the reason new comers are afraid of gyms.
Again, this is why we see 183736 " I'm afriad to go to the gym " posts
Thanks for taking the time to type that up and argue w/ a stranger on the internet.
See this part where I said "it doesn't really concern me" and "to each their own" and that "I'm just curious." I'm honestly...Just Curious.It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it...
I thought maybe there's some purpose to it that I don't understand. I find it useful to learn about others' strategies in the gym...especially when it comes to cardio.
Didn't mean any judgy intention by it, and I tried to phrase the question as kindly as I could (maybe it didn't come across that way...internet tone can be a b*tch to get across).
I guess curiosity really does kill the cat?
No, she was just puposely being confrontational. I have often wondered the same thing about that so you are not alone in your curiosity.
How could you possibly know what I was purposely doing ?0 -
thorsmom01 wrote: »This isn't something that bothers me as much as it makes me curious... Maybe someone can shed some light....
I've never understood why people hike their treadmills/ellipticals up to an extremely high incline or fast speed and then hug the top of the treadmill/elliptical for dear life. It just seems like you're not getting the full cardio effect bc your body isn't doing all the work to maintain the movement (you're basically holding yourself up). And certainly the calorie count on the machine won't be accurate. Why not just put the machine at a setting you can manage without holding onto the top? Is the purpose of this, like leg conditioning or something?
It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it... Can anyone explain?
Its a good thing it doesn't concern you .....because its not your business why one decides to hang onto a machine. Who knows and who cares.
Again, this is the reason new comers are afraid of gyms.
Again, this is why we see 183736 " I'm afriad to go to the gym " posts
Thanks for taking the time to type that up and argue w/ a stranger on the internet.
See this part where I said "it doesn't really concern me" and "to each their own" and that "I'm just curious." I'm honestly...Just Curious.It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it...
I thought maybe there's some purpose to it that I don't understand. I find it useful to learn about others' strategies in the gym...especially when it comes to cardio.
Didn't mean any judgy intention by it, and I tried to phrase the question as kindly as I could (maybe it didn't come across that way...internet tone can be a b*tch to get across).
I guess curiosity really does kill the cat?
Maybe ask the person if your that curious? Maybe their answer will surprise you0 -
thorsmom01 wrote: »branflakes1980 wrote: »thorsmom01 wrote: »This isn't something that bothers me as much as it makes me curious... Maybe someone can shed some light....
I've never understood why people hike their treadmills/ellipticals up to an extremely high incline or fast speed and then hug the top of the treadmill/elliptical for dear life. It just seems like you're not getting the full cardio effect bc your body isn't doing all the work to maintain the movement (you're basically holding yourself up). And certainly the calorie count on the machine won't be accurate. Why not just put the machine at a setting you can manage without holding onto the top? Is the purpose of this, like leg conditioning or something?
It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it... Can anyone explain?
Its a good thing it doesn't concern you .....because its not your business why one decides to hang onto a machine. Who knows and who cares.
Again, this is the reason new comers are afraid of gyms.
Again, this is why we see 183736 " I'm afriad to go to the gym " posts
Thanks for taking the time to type that up and argue w/ a stranger on the internet.
See this part where I said "it doesn't really concern me" and "to each their own" and that "I'm just curious." I'm honestly...Just Curious.It doesn't really concern me, to each their own. But I'm just curious bc I see so many people do it...
I thought maybe there's some purpose to it that I don't understand. I find it useful to learn about others' strategies in the gym...especially when it comes to cardio.
Didn't mean any judgy intention by it, and I tried to phrase the question as kindly as I could (maybe it didn't come across that way...internet tone can be a b*tch to get across).
I guess curiosity really does kill the cat?
No, she was just puposely being confrontational. I have often wondered the same thing about that so you are not alone in your curiosity.
How could you possibly know what I was purposely doing ?
Mind Reading Powers Activated!0 -
Workout partners hogging one machine I'm waiting to use, messes up my whole routine1
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