I don't care that your fat and at the gym because what I'm REALLY thinking is...
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I’m usually thinking two things.... damn that girl is hot! And why do these mirrors mess with me!?1
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....if you are a lady and thinking of wearing tights: make sure that if you bend over they don't disappear.
...if your an old guy please do not spread your bum cheeks in front of the hand dryer.3 -
...I was just like you years ago.1
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"good for you for getting your kitten in here!"2
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I think you're working hard and deserve mad respect just for being there. I hope to see your face every day!
Also I'm thinking @ everyone in the gym: "please no one talk to me please no one talk to me" lol3 -
MistressSara wrote: »I'm praying I don't fart and that my tampon doesn't leak.
lol I was in the squat rack once and in the rack next time mine was this gorgeous bikini model. So yeah I had the same though "just dont fart, just dont fart). Anyway i was squatting quite heavy (for me) and as I came up on my last rep it ripped. No not a soft little fart, it was like a thunderstorm. People actually stopped and looked around so I racked the weight and looked around as well shaking my head and looking all disgusted lol
I got out of there pretty quickly after that.
Nothing makes me laugh more than a good fart story. I've been married 23 years and rarely ever passed gas in front of my husband. Well, my 13yr old (who is like 5'6" compared to my 5") thinks it's fun to get on my shoulders and have me squat him. So one day I'm in the living room squatting him and same as you, on the rise up a giant one rips out - of course, in front of hubby. I blamed the dog.9 -
Like others said, I rarely notice other people at the gym. If I do, the only thing I'm thinking is "Yasss, you're killing it!" I don't care if you're 400 lbs, 80 years old, or a totally stereotypical gym-goer... We're all in this together and making a conscious choice to be healthier. Hoorary for that.6
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Well, I usually go to the gym at 5:30-6am. I am usually only thinking about my my bed. Oh, and coffee.4
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I've been going to my gym for 6-7 months now, my first gym membership - I was self conscious at first but now I feel free to just unapologetically check myself out in the mirrors all day, and it's what everyone else there was doing the day I showed up too
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I'm thinking "awesome! Keep it up!"1
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Omg those fart stories are great. Newer gym member here (today starts week 7)
I said I would try every single group class my gym had to offer. My friend teaches yoga so I went. It was just bad all around the very first time. I kicked my water bottle over and the top popped open and it spilled. Then we did something kneeling on both knees. It hurt a lot ( I had surgery on my knee years ago and have screws in it and a big scar ) I got super emotional and almost started crying - WTH? Then I had to fart so bad, I held it in for about a half hour.
After the class my friend asked what I thought. I told the truth and said I doubted I would be back. She laughed a lot but understood. And she said sometimes people do fart at yoga.
The next day my abs hurt sooooooo much. I think it was from holding in my fart.
And I still go to yoga - in fact I am heading there soon.10 -
I am thinking I am so happy you go out and do something! Which is exactly what I am thinking for myself lol.1
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I've worked at gyms most of my adult life. I have found most people at the gym don't mind new folks as long as they abide by the commandants
Thou shalt bathe regularly (not in cologne/perfume, with actual soap & water)
Thou shalt clean their sweat off the equipment
Thou shalt re-rack their plates
Thou shalt not drop the weights
Thou shalt wear ear buds (if listening to music/motivational speeches/random noises)
Thou shalt not sing along to their ear buds
Thou shalt not be a creeper
Thou shalt not grunt too loud/too much
Thou shalt not play on their phone while on the equipment
Thou shalt not photo bomb workout selfies
Nothing more off putting than a stinky person, glaring at you (possibly breathing heavy and licking their face) as they sing "Don't stop believing", while they text from the sweaty weight bench. That is until they get up and leave all 8 of the 45s on the bar that they grunting lifted 3 times 20 minutes ago, to walk right through your MFP workout selfie!7 -
1. This weight is too light.
2. I can't believe I am using this weight now! I was in tears the first time I tried the lowest weight a few months ago.
3. How can I record this on Instagram without disrupting others/hogging the equipment?
4. What should I listen to on the treadmill since it is the most boring cardio ever?
If I notice other people:
1. Good for him/her!
2. I wonder where she bought those cool leggings?
Obviously, my workout is a priority. 3 -
I'm thinking about my technical points or exertion level or heart rate, mostly. I usually weight train at home, and at the gym do group classes or very rarely stationary bike or rowing machine. If it's compatible with the particular activity (like spin class), I often close my eyes, just opening them to check cadence or HR periodically. Are there other people there? I don't see 'em!
In group classes I go to regularly, I try to introduce myself to new people, usually after class; learn the person's name; empathize with how it is to try it the first time and say all of us were new once; and tell them I hope they'll be back because it gets easier each time, and pays off with repetition.
I admit to occasionally judging others on the rowing machine: Partly, it's wishing I could help those who aren't using it in a way that provides a solid workout (but that's not good gym etiquette). (I'm an experienced rower and was certified to coach.)
But mostly, I'm worried about people who row with their back rounded in a way that risks injury, especially older folks like me who may be more vulnerable. I talked to the gym's fitness director about the latter because it seemed like suddenly many seniors were using the rower riskily, and I was concerned that maybe one of the trainers was telling them to do it without emphasizing safe body mechanics.0 -
I dont pay attention to others at the gym. Anyone at the gym gets kudos from me.2
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I have helped a few ladies who were mortified to go to the gym. One was 380lbs and could not fit in any of the machines (at the gym that does not allow 'Lunks'). She was so embarrassed. She was so concerned about what others thought that I took her to all of the regulars that I saw everyday and introduced her and they all welcomed her with open arms. That made her day.....
Point there....most people make it 1,000,000 worse in their heads than it really is. Most folks who go to the gym regularly are not going to break out all of the 'fat jokes' when they see someone new who struggles with weight. Shoot, I introduce myself to everyone at the gym when I see them for the first time.....no matter what their goals for being there are. But that is just me. I can talk to anyone....anywhere....
The newbies - no matter the context - tend to make things far more severe than they really are. I try to help them see just how wrong they are. In this, I have no problem helping them see how wrong they are.9 -
I wonder how to get to that point rather than feeling like I'm wandering around aimlessly.
secret tip: find a programme i completely understand how you feel, but that could be the best advice mark rippetoe gave in a book completely stuffed with good advice for people just starting out. there's no super-competence to it at all. 4 -
I'm thinking about my technical points or exertion level or heart rate, mostly. I usually weight train at home, and at the gym do group classes or very rarely stationary bike or rowing machine. If it's compatible with the particular activity (like spin class), I often close my eyes, just opening them to check cadence or HR periodically. Are there other people there? I don't see 'em!
In group classes I go to regularly, I try to introduce myself to new people, usually after class; learn the person's name; empathize with how it is to try it the first time and say all of us were new once; and tell them I hope they'll be back because it gets easier each time, and pays off with repetition.
I admit to occasionally judging others on the rowing machine: Partly, it's wishing I could help those who aren't using it in a way that provides a solid workout (but that's not good gym etiquette). (I'm an experienced rower and was certified to coach.)
But mostly, I'm worried about people who row with their back rounded in a way that risks injury, especially older folks like me who may be more vulnerable. I talked to the gym's fitness director about the latter because it seemed like suddenly many seniors were using the rower riskily, and I was concerned that maybe one of the trainers was telling them to do it without emphasizing safe body mechanics.
That seems like the best way to go about it! Maybe your gym's director will put up a sign or something that says "Question about proper rowing form? Just ask ___" would be reassuring and maybe help make sure they are doing it properly.1 -
Thanks for his thread! Today was my first time in a fitness gym. I had a ton of these thoughts going through my head. It helped that I did have a trainer with me and walked me though everything, but I still felt like I was doing everything wrong.0
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"Please don't let my bra come undone in the middle of my lift again."
"Shoot, my bra came undone."
"What # set was I on?" (J/K, I got an app for that one.)4 -
1. This is my jam!
2. What was I thinking with this weight? It's too heavy/light.
3. *kitten*, I lost count again. I'll just do 5 more.
4. Oh man, I have to leave now
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IronDogJourney wrote: »I’m usually thinking two things.... damn that girl is hot! And why do these mirrors mess with me!?
Finally. Some honesty!0 -
There was a really big lady in the gym last time I went - I think it was her first time, since she had someone with her showing her the equipment - and she kept smiling at me nervously. All I could think was, I wish there was some polite way to tell you that a year ago I weighed 100 pounds more than now, keep going and you'll get where you want to go sooner than you think!
Confession time: usually I am thinking that my butt looks great and my stomach looks terrible in leggings. Yes, I am too busy staring at myself to stare at other people. It's embarrassing to admit but it's still such a shock to see that much skinnier person is me, I'm not used to it yet!7 -
joaniee2003 wrote: »IronDogJourney wrote: »I’m usually thinking two things.... damn that girl is hot! And why do these mirrors mess with me!?
Finally. Some honesty!
No. Not the only honesty. Some people actually are kind, friendly, generous. And some of us are truly self-centered narcissists, not thinking about you at all.
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MistressSara wrote: »I'm praying I don't fart and that my tampon doesn't leak.
lol I was in the squat rack once and in the rack next time mine was this gorgeous bikini model. So yeah I had the same though "just dont fart, just dont fart). Anyway i was squatting quite heavy (for me) and as I came up on my last rep it ripped. No not a soft little fart, it was like a thunderstorm. People actually stopped and looked around so I racked the weight and looked around as well shaking my head and looking all disgusted lol
I got out of there pretty quickly after that.
Yeah, having a little extra pressure inside while squatting is challenging......I guess we just have to tighten up the core even more while doing it....
You're not alone - although no thunder....1 -
If I'm staring at you:
1. You're in my stare space, sorry, I just focus in that direction.
2. I'm wondering about your exercise form, and whether or not it's dangerous to you or a bystander
3. If I'm actually judging you, it's because I've noticed you for the last month and you're still using the 2 lb dumbells for curls and squats and I'm starting to wonder if I should suggest that you use a heavier weight.6 -
I'm too busy thinking about...
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I dont pay attention to others at the gym. Anyone at the gym gets kudos from me.
Actually, you do perceive everything happening around you at all times. Unless you are wearing a blindfold and earplugs, your brain is in a constant state of awareness and is processing everything happening in your environment - that is a good thing, it means you are alive...1
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