Annoyances at the gym!
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I always say this on these threads, but it's people who use the treadmill right next to mine when there are twenty others open.
My gym has a long line of perfectly identical treadmills (same make and model, all purchased at the same time and kept in good repair) facing onto second-floor windows. There is no reason other than weird superstition or a desire to be annoying that I can fathom that would necessitate using one specific treadmill there as they are exactly the same both materially and as far as view is concerned.
Every time I post this, someone is like "but I always have to use one specific machine at my gym because _____" and I get that, but at my gym they are IDENTICAL (I know this because for the past year I have habitually used a different one every day if they're empty to ease my mind about the calibration/to see if there IS a reason people always do this to me) and so it makes me super peeved when someone parks themselves right next to me and I have to listen to them on their phones or smell their cologne overdose when I just want to zone out and enjoy my run with a little personal space. It's like bathroom stalls or movie theatre or train seats - whhhhhhy would you choose the right-next-to-someone option if there are so many others available?
There's one old guy who, for the past few weeks, every Monday and Wednesday morning at 7:00 when I am half-finished my run, chooses the treadmill right next to mine (no matter which one it is, even though there are usually only one or two other people in the whole row) and proceeds to walk for fifteen minutes while glancing over at my screen constantly and absolutely reeking of sandalwood. It drives me bonkers but I don't want to stop running, wipe the machine down, and go to a different one when I'm in the zone. Grrrr.
okay, but like... how am i supposed to prove i'm better than you if i can't see how fast you're running?14 -
not_my_first_rodeo wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »
-people who stand in the front in a dance fitness class when they can't keep up/have no idea what they are doing
-people with no musicality, timing or ability to count who try to take dance fitness classes
-people moving the wrong way in a group class...especially if they are doing this in my blind spot
This is why I don't take the classes or go to the gym. I've tried, but the attitude I get from the more experienced people makes me feel inadequate and unwelcome. Oh, an instructor might be encouraging, but then I get grief from the other people in a class--because apparently I need to have personally trained with Bob Fosse to be in a beginner class (which is probably not your situation).
That and the people who have given me attitude or made audible comments because I'm not fit and thin already. I don't need that. I'll stick to walking outdoors and trying to do stuff at home.
This bothers me so much. SO MUCH. I can almost guarantee a beginners actual dance class would be the polar opposite of this. There's something uniquely judgy about those in group fitness classes I think, it's a most peculiar thing and utterly ridiculous because as you say, probably none of them have trained with ABT or the Kirov, dancers and former dancers tend to steer clear of dance fitness and go to actual dance classes. So pull your head out your *kitten* and be encouraging to newbies because you were one once too! Might just start going to group classes so I can stand with the shy and unco-rodinated and make them feel good about what they're doing.12 -
A whole bundle of annoyances in one little story.
I had the PERFECT gym schedule. Wake up at 4:00AM, walk into the gym at 4:15 along with one or two early morning regulars. Then, one day, a group of screaming, cursing, equipment hogging, weight dropping bros just started showing up even earlier. I adjusted my schedule to try and get there first in hopes of getting at least one rack, or bar, or something. No good. They're there already at 3:45 (which is where I draw the line waking up early to work out)...and still there when I drive by on my way to work at 6:30. I left a note for management about their behavior, thinking I could work around them if they could tone it down and weren't so obnoxious. No response. No change. Bleh.0 -
People who are obviously trying to impress you...
There was a guy at my gym who would throw the weights down and scream "PERSONAL BEST!!!" after a set. And then write it down in a little notebook.
Dude, nobody cares.5 -
brandongladney92 wrote: »What are some things that annoy you at the gym??
People who think they own the place when it's obvious they don't even lift
Guy training his gf who is all over her the entire time, we got it bro she's with you... no one cares
Mom who thinks she owns the place and wants to do giant sets and use 5 things at once - I've had to tell this person to *kitten* off at my gym, tell me you're on something and then take 20 minutes to use it cause you're doing so much ... *kitten* off
People who make fun of other people or new people - *kitten* off you're not cool you're a POS2 -
my gym is at home...
Gizmo, the fat lazy cat that goes out of her way to lay under my feet in the middle of my workout
rainy weather that keeps me inside when I would rather get my walking done outside
when my darling husband fails to vacuum every day so I have to delay my workout to clean up the floor
none of them are horrible, but they are all annoying...8 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »When they dont put "lock broken" on the bathroom door (single bathroom in middle of the weights) And some girl opens door and loudly says OH MY GOD SORRY... exposing me to all the hot weight lifting guys who look over at the sound...as I pee.
Swear i never wanted to die more knowing i had to leave that room XD
I was about to post I didn't have any of these annoyances on this thread at my last gym when I remembered the lock on of the stall doors has been not working well since 2012. I complained about it a few times and they did something, but it then still needed to be fiddled with to actually lock.
I've just moved and am testing out a new gym and one of the two stalls there has a problem with the lock as well >.<
However, I won't be sticking with this gym after my week free trial is up - it's for women only and for many reasons I prefer coed gyms.0 -
SuzySunshine99 wrote: »People who are obviously trying to impress you...
There was a guy at my gym who would throw the weights down and scream "PERSONAL BEST!!!" after a set. And then write it down in a little notebook.
Dude, nobody cares.
Maybe he's just excited because he hit a personal best....? I write everything down in a little notebook. Lots of people do that.3 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »not_my_first_rodeo wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »
-people who stand in the front in a dance fitness class when they can't keep up/have no idea what they are doing
-people with no musicality, timing or ability to count who try to take dance fitness classes
-people moving the wrong way in a group class...especially if they are doing this in my blind spot
This is why I don't take the classes or go to the gym. I've tried, but the attitude I get from the more experienced people makes me feel inadequate and unwelcome. Oh, an instructor might be encouraging, but then I get grief from the other people in a class--because apparently I need to have personally trained with Bob Fosse to be in a beginner class (which is probably not your situation).
That and the people who have given me attitude or made audible comments because I'm not fit and thin already. I don't need that. I'll stick to walking outdoors and trying to do stuff at home.
Most people at the gym really are not like that, fortunately. You generally will not be judged except by a few select, um, special... yeah... special... people.
Really? How many people have responded in this thread? More than a select few.
People judge people. Most keep it to themselves, but they still judge as this thread proves.4 -
TresaAswegan wrote: »SuzySunshine99 wrote: »People who are obviously trying to impress you...
There was a guy at my gym who would throw the weights down and scream "PERSONAL BEST!!!" after a set. And then write it down in a little notebook.
Dude, nobody cares.
Maybe he's just excited because he hit a personal best....? I write everything down in a little notebook. Lots of people do that.
This guy hits a "personal best" every day. And do you scream your excitement for everyone to hear? I'm sorry, but this dude is just looking for attention.3 -
tcunbeliever wrote: »my gym is at home...
Gizmo, the fat lazy cat that goes out of her way to lay under my feet in the middle of my workout
rainy weather that keeps me inside when I would rather get my walking done outside
when my darling husband fails to vacuum every day so I have to delay my workout to clean up the floor
none of them are horrible, but they are all annoying...
Oh god the necessary daily floor cleaning because three cats = an alarming amount of feline related detritus appearing overnight!6 -
Mainly the TVs while I'm doing cardio. They're always on some annoying channel. I wish some of the treadmills and bikes didn't face them. I practically stare at my feet for 45 minutes. I come to the gym to escape. The sports channels are fine. I almost stayed home in the months leading up to the election.4
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tcunbeliever wrote: »my gym is at home...
Gizmo, the fat lazy cat that goes out of her way to lay under my feet in the middle of my workout
rainy weather that keeps me inside when I would rather get my walking done outside
when my darling husband fails to vacuum every day so I have to delay my workout to clean up the floor
none of them are horrible, but they are all annoying...
Same thing when I work out at home. Half hour picking up toys, socks and shoes. Cats doing downward dog in my face or walking under me doing pushups and wiping my sweat with their back hair. Or trying to sleep on my mats or under my spinning bike.6 -
not_my_first_rodeo wrote: »azulvioleta6 wrote: »
-people who stand in the front in a dance fitness class when they can't keep up/have no idea what they are doing
-people with no musicality, timing or ability to count who try to take dance fitness classes
-people moving the wrong way in a group class...especially if they are doing this in my blind spot
This is why I don't take the classes or go to the gym. I've tried, but the attitude I get from the more experienced people makes me feel inadequate and unwelcome. Oh, an instructor might be encouraging, but then I get grief from the other people in a class--because apparently I need to have personally trained with Bob Fosse to be in a beginner class (which is probably not your situation).
That and the people who have given me attitude or made audible comments because I'm not fit and thin already. I don't need that. I'll stick to walking outdoors and trying to do stuff at home.
I'm the biggest, least fit, least coordinated person in the classes I attend and have to do many modifications (I will manage a burpee one day), but I get nothing but respect from the others in the class and some of the long standing attendees seem strangely proud of the effort I put in and how much weight I've lost. I think you need to try a few other classes out to find a more welcoming crowd.
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VintageFeline wrote: »tcunbeliever wrote: »my gym is at home...
Gizmo, the fat lazy cat that goes out of her way to lay under my feet in the middle of my workout
rainy weather that keeps me inside when I would rather get my walking done outside
when my darling husband fails to vacuum every day so I have to delay my workout to clean up the floor
none of them are horrible, but they are all annoying...
Oh god the necessary daily floor cleaning because three cats = an alarming amount of feline related detritus appearing overnight!
yes, i think this pretty much describes it.
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rainbowbow wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »tcunbeliever wrote: »my gym is at home...
Gizmo, the fat lazy cat that goes out of her way to lay under my feet in the middle of my workout
rainy weather that keeps me inside when I would rather get my walking done outside
when my darling husband fails to vacuum every day so I have to delay my workout to clean up the floor
none of them are horrible, but they are all annoying...
Oh god the necessary daily floor cleaning because three cats = an alarming amount of feline related detritus appearing overnight!
yes, i think this pretty much describes it.
If only it was glittery. Although, I have new glitter boots that are doing something similar, so the cat detritus is sprinkled with glitter!2 -
People who come on message boards and make fun and judge those they see at the gym. For some reason it makes me less inclined to use said gym, and more inclined to get my exercise elsewhere.5
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bmayes2014 wrote: »Mainly the TVs while I'm doing cardio. They're always on some annoying channel. I wish some of the treadmills and bikes didn't face them. I practically stare at my feet for 45 minutes. I come to the gym to escape. The sports channels are fine. I almost stayed home in the months leading up to the election.
My last gym wasn't so crowded so I couldn't ask the guy at the desk to change the channel.1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »bmayes2014 wrote: »Mainly the TVs while I'm doing cardio. They're always on some annoying channel. I wish some of the treadmills and bikes didn't face them. I practically stare at my feet for 45 minutes. I come to the gym to escape. The sports channels are fine. I almost stayed home in the months leading up to the election.
My last gym wasn't so crowded so I couldn't ask the guy at the desk to change the channel.
When the batteries in my remote are dying so I can't change the channel from the treadmill.
But it's in my basement so I can only blame myself. Wait, I can blame my wife. Yeah, that works.4 -
For everyone complaining about others that rest on the machines WTH!!
I've developed an appreciation for lifting weights for several months now and the stronger i get the heavier i lift the heavier i lift the more REST time i need in between sets. And yes while I am resting I will look at my phone, look around the gym and in general REST and take my time! Now if you need to use a piece of equipment ask to work in. I will gladly allow someone to work in with me. And as with others I will either ask to work in or do something else until i need a piece of equipment. Simple as that and definitely nothing to be annoyed about. Geeesh!7
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