Being pushed over at the gym
zumbagirl2526
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I like to take Zumba classes for exercise. I find that when I stand in the back corner section of the gym that I practically get danced on, mostly by late oncomers.
It's very frustrating having people try to squeeze in when there's no space, and I find myself having to move when they should be the ones to move.
I always end of frustrated, angry, and helpless when this happens.
Has this ever happened to you? What should I do?
It's very frustrating having people try to squeeze in when there's no space, and I find myself having to move when they should be the ones to move.
I always end of frustrated, angry, and helpless when this happens.
Has this ever happened to you? What should I do?
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Be assertive.
No, not insertive.2 -
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this happens to everyone in day to day life, not just the gym. maybe get to class earlier and not stand in the back, or learn to not care if you are bumped into, or become the one bumping into them instead, or find a class that isnt' so crowded, there are a ton of options.2
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zumbagirl2526 wrote: »I like to take Zumba classes for exercise. I find that when I stand in the back corner section of the gym that I practically get danced on, mostly by late oncomers.
It's very frustrating having people try to squeeze in when there's no space, and I find myself having to move when they should be the ones to move.
I always end of frustrated, angry, and helpless when this happens.
Has this ever happened to you? What should I do?
Why are you standing I the back corner section?1 -
zumbagirl2526 wrote: »I like to take Zumba classes for exercise. I find that when I stand in the back corner section of the gym that I practically get danced on, mostly by late oncomers.
It's very frustrating having people try to squeeze in when there's no space, and I find myself having to move when they should be the ones to move.
I always end of frustrated, angry, and helpless when this happens.
Has this ever happened to you? What should I do?
Why are you standing I the back corner section?
So the teacher can't call on her for the answer, duh.4 -
I find a quick elbow in the face tends to provide lots of room.
ETA: Seriously though, you know this is the area where people sneak in at the last minute. Just start somewhere else rather than letting it ruin your workout.3 -
Put some sardine oil under your pits, they'll keep away.4
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Start standing up front instead.2
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The back of the class is the worst possible place to be in Zumba for every single reason. Every newbie starts there because they don't want other people watching/judging them. I certainly did, but it is a terrible place to be. As you mentioned, you get squeezed by latecomers, but worse, it's much harder to see the instructor. (It's also much easier to slack off if you're in the back.)
I often take the very front if I know the instructor's choreo, because you practically never get squeezed in the front (plus I work harder). If I don't know the choreo or I get there too late, I take no farther back than the second or third row, I take an outside wall, and I physically take up as much room as I can. I stand just far enough from the wall or punching bags that there's not comfortable room to stand outside me, I do wide warm-ups, and I make it as clear as possible that I will be MOVING during the class and not standing there wiggling in a little box. I'm sure some people think that's selfish, but this is my primary workout every day, and if I'm stuck in a 2'x2' space I may as well not be there.
I used to go to a gym that had numbered spots on the floor for all classes. You had to sign up before class and if all the spots were taken, you were out of luck. I REALLY, REALLY miss that, because even all my territory-claiming techniques don't work in a really crowded class.2 -
Move to a different area that gets less crowded.0
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A big fart should do the trick...5
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zumbagirl2526 wrote: »I like to take Zumba classes for exercise. I find that when I stand in the back corner section of the gym that I practically get danced on, mostly by late oncomers.
It's very frustrating having people try to squeeze in when there's no space, and I find myself having to move when they should be the ones to move.
I always end of frustrated, angry, and helpless when this happens.
Has this ever happened to you? What should I do?
Sounds like this 'gym' is taking on more zumba people than they should. How many people are in these classes? Sounds chaotic and seriously off putting1 -
Push them into the dumbbell rack, see how they like it.2
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Happened to me in water aerobics. These young girls were backing up into my face to the point I was backed into the pool wall. I fixed that problem...I "accidentally" splashed them. Oopsy, my bad
They moved!
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I do what Ludacris says.
Throw them bows.2 -
Alluminati wrote: »I do what Ludacris says.
Throw them bows.
I always thought it was throw them BONES. Oops.
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The instructor is supposed to lock doors once the first minutes are in. You need to talk to front desk and get an appointment with the gym management and they may be able to help.
Gym is the perfect place where people get pushed over. And you should not let that happen. When I used to go to spinning sessions in equinox, I'd call out latecomers aloud because they disturb class concentration. And the instructors cannot do this because they will lose clients.... However, they have thanked me later on a few occasions. It's like being an activist student.
And calling out latecomers out loud doesn't disturb the class?4 -
I'm small, and used to people pushing me aside, looking over me to serve other people etc....Here's what I've learned: Keep your elbows out, and firm! Head up, chin up, fists up!
(Also do as others said, and move closer to the front where you'll be less likely to get pushed around.)1 -
3dogsrunning wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I do what Ludacris says.
Throw them bows.
I always thought it was throw them BONES. Oops.
Bows is short for elbows.2 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The instructor is supposed to lock doors once the first minutes are in. You need to talk to front desk and get an appointment with the gym management and they may be able to help.
Gym is the perfect place where people get pushed over. And you should not let that happen. When I used to go to spinning sessions in equinox, I'd call out latecomers aloud because they disturb class concentration. And the instructors cannot do this because they will lose clients.... However, they have thanked me later on a few occasions. It's like being an activist student.
They probably can't lock the doors bc that's a fire hazard. But they should have some sort of system where if you're more than 5 minutes late you aren't allowed on the class. Maybe a check in system at the front desk? I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure the fire Marshall would have a problem with them locking the doors, unless there's another way to exit the building incase of an emergency.1 -
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This. Don't let others push you around.nutmegoreo wrote: »I find a quick elbow in the face tends to provide lots of room.
ETA: Seriously though, you know this is the area where people sneak in at the last minute. Just start somewhere else rather than letting it ruin your workout.Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »A big fart should do the trick...
Heh... It could.0 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »The instructor is supposed to lock doors once the first minutes are in. You need to talk to front desk and get an appointment with the gym management and they may be able to help.
Gym is the perfect place where people get pushed over. And you should not let that happen. When I used to go to spinning sessions in equinox, I'd call out latecomers aloud because they disturb class concentration. And the instructors cannot do this because they will lose clients.... However, they have thanked me later on a few occasions. It's like being an activist student.
I suspect there are many who would call it something considerably different.6 -
this happens to everyone in day to day life, not just the gym. maybe get to class earlier and not stand in the back, or learn to not care if you are bumped into, or become the one bumping into them instead, or find a class that isnt' so crowded, there are a ton of options.
As someone who is 4'10" I can agree with this sentiment. I've been pushed unintentionally at bars and night clubs countless times because people don't see me. So sometimes, you just have to be assertive and let people know you are there and want to do your thang in peace!1 -
Maybe fake tourettes, twitching and yelling, "Late comers suck. Move, need room, you suck!..."0
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3dogsrunning wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I do what Ludacris says.
Throw them bows.
I always thought it was throw them BONES. Oops.
Bows is short for elbows.
Yes. I get that. I never really thought about it when listening to the song.0
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