Gym etiquette
Gaygirl2120
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I think when gym’s sign up new members they should give them a gym etiquette lesson along with the tour of the gym. Maybe post up signs too for old members to remind them of things like:
Rerack your weights
Don’t stare
Don’t interrupt people when they are in the middle of a set
Wipe equipment don’t after use (nobody wants to lay in your sweat & dandruff)
If the row of cardio machines is empty, don’t get right next to the one person on the treadmill.
Don’t think it’s okay to use 3 machines at the same time when people are waiting to use them.
If you are just sitting on a machine to use your phone or chit chat with your friend. Get off of it until you are ready to use it.
I’m sure I’ll get criticized for this post. But it honestly seems like common sense & courtesy to me.
Rerack your weights
Don’t stare
Don’t interrupt people when they are in the middle of a set
Wipe equipment don’t after use (nobody wants to lay in your sweat & dandruff)
If the row of cardio machines is empty, don’t get right next to the one person on the treadmill.
Don’t think it’s okay to use 3 machines at the same time when people are waiting to use them.
If you are just sitting on a machine to use your phone or chit chat with your friend. Get off of it until you are ready to use it.
I’m sure I’ll get criticized for this post. But it honestly seems like common sense & courtesy to me.
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You know how we all take a drivers test, that says use your signal when turning, don't tailgate, etc. A lot of people don't follow those rules; until the police get involved.... now hear me out.... gym police. Looks like someone from American Gladiator and just enforces gym rules with one of those giant q-tip things.30
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You know how we all take a drivers test, that says use your signal when turning, don't tailgate, etc. A lot of people don't follow those rules; until the police get involved.... now hear me out.... gym police. Looks like someone from American Gladiator and just enforces gym rules with one of those giant q-tip things.
I’m picturing it in my head & it sounds pretty awesome actually. Every gym should have one lol5 -
Listen we start a BS accreditation service and people can get GYM police certified and we sell it to gyms. You in ?7
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If you believe the problem is a lack of knowledge, then your suggestion would work. However, if the problem is a lack of caring, it won't. I often will sit on the bench press bench, stand by the weights at the squat rack, keep my barbell at my feet during curls or barbell rows, between sets , but will yield to a "work in" request if made.8
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If you believe the problem is a lack of knowledge, then your suggestion would work. However, if the problem is a lack of caring, it won't. I often will sit on the bench press bench, stand by the weights at the squat rack, keep my barbell at my feet during curls or barbell rows, between sets , but will yield to a "work in" request if made.
If someone has to ask, you've already been inconsiderate/unaware in my opinion. Kind of like being behind someone in the left lane, then since they're not moving over you pass them on the right and THEN they move over. Great; you realized you screwed up but only after I had to go around you.10 -
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I agree completely, i like to lift heavy, but i put back my weights.... Hate when they do not re-rack weights....2
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OK so I totally agree however as a guy I must say I try not to STARE, but and I know how comfortable those yoga pants must be. I try not to make it obvious, but your just gonna have to hit me over the head with that gladiator thing. I mean I'm a guy and if you got the booty I just cannot help myself. What am I suppose to do stare at the empty machine or the console.
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OK so I totally agree however as a guy I must say I try not to STARE, but and I know how comfortable those yoga pants must be. I try not to make it obvious, but your just gonna have to hit me over the head with that gladiator thing. I mean I'm a guy and if you got the booty I just cannot help myself. What am I suppose to do stare at the empty machine or the console.
Yes.
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I think when gym’s sign up new members they should give them a gym etiquette lesson along with the tour of the gym. Maybe post up signs too for old members to remind them of things like:
Rerack your weights
Don’t stare
Don’t interrupt people when they are in the middle of a set
Wipe equipment don’t after use (nobody wants to lay in your sweat & dandruff)
If the row of cardio machines is empty, don’t get right next to the one person on the treadmill.
Don’t think it’s okay to use 3 machines at the same time when people are waiting to use them.
If you are just sitting on a machine to use your phone or chit chat with your friend. Get off of it until you are ready to use it.
I’m sure I’ll get criticized for this post. But it honestly seems like common sense & courtesy to me.
YES! And "No loud grunting or dropping weights!"
FFS it's right there on the wall. I hear dudes practically having anal aneurysms and then drop their weights and it annoys the *kitten* out of me.10 -
If you believe the problem is a lack of knowledge, then your suggestion would work. However, if the problem is a lack of caring, it won't. I often will sit on the bench press bench, stand by the weights at the squat rack, keep my barbell at my feet during curls or barbell rows, between sets , but will yield to a "work in" request if made.
Well in the instances you mentioned it sounds like you are still using the equipment. I’m talking about people who are finished with their work out or finished in a certain area of the gym and just leave everything they took out to use everywhere.0 -
Paint guns. You're allowed 3 paint balls to hit your fellow gym mates- so use them judiciously. When a person gets 3 paint splatters they're forbidden to use the gym for one week.11
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I don't care what others do, it's not my nature to waste thoughts on things I can't change.17
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martinirun wrote: »Paint guns. You're allowed 3 paint balls to hit your fellow gym mates- so use them judiciously. When a person gets 3 paint splatters they're forbidden to use the gym for one week.
Another amazing suggestion!1 -
aliencheesecake wrote: »I think when gym’s sign up new members they should give them a gym etiquette lesson along with the tour of the gym. Maybe post up signs too for old members to remind them of things like:
Rerack your weights
Don’t stare
Don’t interrupt people when they are in the middle of a set
Wipe equipment don’t after use (nobody wants to lay in your sweat & dandruff)
If the row of cardio machines is empty, don’t get right next to the one person on the treadmill.
Don’t think it’s okay to use 3 machines at the same time when people are waiting to use them.
If you are just sitting on a machine to use your phone or chit chat with your friend. Get off of it until you are ready to use it.
I’m sure I’ll get criticized for this post. But it honestly seems like common sense & courtesy to me.
YES! And "No loud grunting or dropping weights!"
FFS it's right there on the wall. I hear dudes practically having anal aneurysms and then drop their weights and it annoys the *kitten* out of me.
Grunting: There are scientific studies that show if you grunt, you get a burst in strength. Google it.
Dropping weights: To quietly lower a weight (the eccentric portion) that is at or near your 1 rep max on a movement like deadlift, you would be putting yourself at high risk of injury.
I agree, some people grunt and bang unnecessarily but a gym is not meant to have a spa-like atmosphere. If you want serenity when you workout, maybe yoga is up your alley? Or, throw on some headphones and drown em out!23 -
That’s awesome.aliencheesecake wrote: »I think when gym’s sign up new members they should give them a gym etiquette lesson along with the tour of the gym. Maybe post up signs too for old members to remind them of things like:
Rerack your weights
Don’t stare
Don’t interrupt people when they are in the middle of a set
Wipe equipment don’t after use (nobody wants to lay in your sweat & dandruff)
If the row of cardio machines is empty, don’t get right next to the one person on the treadmill.
Don’t think it’s okay to use 3 machines at the same time when people are waiting to use them.
If you are just sitting on a machine to use your phone or chit chat with your friend. Get off of it until you are ready to use it.
I’m sure I’ll get criticized for this post. But it honestly seems like common sense & courtesy to me.
YES! And "No loud grunting or dropping weights!"
Where should these guys grunt instead? Oh I know, perhaps when they at the library or church — maybe during a funeral — because a gym isn’t the place to exert yourself apparently.16 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
That’s awesome.aliencheesecake wrote: »I think when gym’s sign up new members they should give them a gym etiquette lesson along with the tour of the gym. Maybe post up signs too for old members to remind them of things like:
Rerack your weights
Don’t stare
Don’t interrupt people when they are in the middle of a set
Wipe equipment don’t after use (nobody wants to lay in your sweat & dandruff)
If the row of cardio machines is empty, don’t get right next to the one person on the treadmill.
Don’t think it’s okay to use 3 machines at the same time when people are waiting to use them.
If you are just sitting on a machine to use your phone or chit chat with your friend. Get off of it until you are ready to use it.
I’m sure I’ll get criticized for this post. But it honestly seems like common sense & courtesy to me.
YES! And "No loud grunting or dropping weights!"
Where should these guys grunt instead? Oh I know, perhaps when they at the library or church — maybe during a funeral — because a gym isn’t the place to exert yourself apparently.
Lol! You know what bothers me? People that daintily lift light weights, barely breaking a sweat or even breathing hard and continue to look the same week after week, month after month, year after year.13 -
There's nothing more anabolic than grunting.6 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
Where should these guys grunt instead? Oh I know, perhaps when they at the library or church — maybe during a funeral — because a gym isn’t the place to exert yourself apparently.
It's one thing to make a noise while lifting weight. But if people can hear a person over the sounds being pumped out by their own earbuds way over in the cardio section, that's not exertion, it's a desperate cry for attention.
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I lift heavy. I rest two minutes between sets. I use an app called "Strong" to track my workout and it comes with a rest timer. I usually just stare at my phone and that timer between sets - otherwise I might stare at someone in my vicinity.
I'm not getting off the bench or machine until I'm done with all my sets. However, if you want to "work in" please ask, I have no problem with that... it's also a great time to ask me how many sets I have left. This is also, in my opinion, common gym etiquette. Not everybody just runs around hitting every machine or bench in random order doing quick single sets with light weights.19 -
If I have to sacrifice another "gym improvement fee" to another fücking treadmill. I'm gonna be as loud as I want. You think I'm gonna set the clean and jerks down nicely? Nope I'm gonna drop it and walk forward from full extension while yelling for no reason.11 -
FireOpalCO wrote: »nakedraygun wrote: »
Where should these guys grunt instead? Oh I know, perhaps when they at the library or church — maybe during a funeral — because a gym isn’t the place to exert yourself apparently.
It's one thing to make a noise while lifting weight. But if people can hear a person over the sounds being pumped out by their own earbuds way over in the cardio section, that's not exertion, it's a desperate cry for attention.
Agreed. Personally, I don't grunt much but if I'm maxing out on deadlifts, they're gonna make some noise!4 -
I have a favorite treadmill and I don't care who is next to it or if there are hundreds that are empty. I am so going on my favorite. And I will give a person the stink eye if they are on my treadmill!!! LOL!12
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If I have to sacrifice another "gym improvement fee" to another fücking treadmill. I'm gonna be as loud as I want. You think I'm gonna set the clean and jerks down nicely? Nope I'm gonna drop it and walk forward from full extension while yelling for no reason.
Aaaaaahaha! "Spite drop biiiiiiiiiiitches!"7 -
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AGREE. Many of these are why I built a home gym because enough is enough. I just wanted to be left alone and ignored. I wiped machines before and after every use because people are gross.
The only one I would say be careful of judging is the phone thing. Some people enter workouts on their phones. That said, if they're sitting on a machine for more than 90 seconds on their phone, they're not checking the weights from last sesh.1 -
I can't think of any commercial gym that I've ever been in that didn't have the rules/etiquette posted. But not everyone follows the rules.3
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AGREE. Many of these are why I built a home gym because enough is enough. I just wanted to be left alone and ignored. I wiped machines before and after every use because people are gross.
The only one I would say be careful of judging is the phone thing. Some people enter workouts on their phones. That said, if they're sitting on a machine for more than 90 seconds on their phone, they're not checking the weights from last sesh.
They also could just be resting...I pretty much have a minimum of 2 minutes rest between sets. If someone wants to work in, all they have to do is ask.4 -
Can we add old dudes hanging out nude in the locker room? Ok, it's not just old dudes, but they're the overwhelming majority. The other day, this dude is blow drying his hair for like 5 minutes in the buff...seriously? You can't do that with underwear on?10
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joemac1988 wrote: »Can we add old dudes hanging out nude in the locker room? Ok, it's not just old dudes, but they're the overwhelming majority. The other day, this dude is blow drying his hair for like 5 minutes in the buff...seriously? You can't do that with underwear on?
Old dude law states you have to be naked for 98% of your time in the locker room. It's suggest you always have your leg propped up so your ancient bean bag can sway freely.10
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