What’s your pet hate at the gym?

nossmf

Speaking of saunas, I remember a guy from a couple years ago who wore one of those sweat-suits, the ones which look like plastic bags to super-overheat the wearer, entice excessive sweating for weight loss, which he then wore inside the sauna. I'm not a medical doctor, but the very idea just seems so incredibly unsafe to one's health.

putotherpeoplefirst

BO and farting and people who strut around showing off their body.

AllyCGR

I can’t stand the loitering and machine/equipment hogging! I get that you need to do multiple sets, but can you shorten the time between? 30 minutes at a machine is kind of rude, especially when it’s supposed to be a 30 minute circuit area.
I’ve resorted to grabbing a few dumbbells and finding a corner to do my whole work out.

jseams1234

putotherpeoplefirst wrote: »

BO and farting and people who strut around showing off their body.

Showing off their body? It's a gym - there is a reason there are mirrors everywhere, and it's not just to check our your form. Even if "bodybuilding" isn't why you are there, it IS a reason that a number of people are, and showing off their body - even if it's just to check out themselves, is a part of that culture.

Also, a common complaint I'm seeing here is people just "sitting and staring at their phones". Most lifters have anywhere from a minute (isolation) to several minutes (compounds) between sets. I'm either going to stare at the timer on my phone, a wall clock (if there is one that shows seconds), or my feet. Personally, I don't like staring at others while they work, even a quick glance can get awkward if you are caught. lol

claireychn074

putotherpeoplefirst wrote: »

BO and farting and people who strut around showing off their body.

Do I fart in public? Not if I can help it. Does it sometimes happen when I’m squatting or lifting heavy? Yes it does. I mean, I’m not going to make a display of it, but I’m not sure what the solution is when I’m putting in max effort 🤷‍♂️ I’m always embarrassed but it can’t be helped, and I’m pretty sure everyone with a functioning colon gets wind.

csplatt

people who sit on a machine and text or look at their phone in between sets. just do your workout! i am waiting my turn!

MsCzar

My last gym (thankfully now bulldozed) was built with women as an afterthought. The men's locker room was conveniently located with its own private pool area entry. The women's locker was placed at the end of a cold hallway where a trip to the pool involved walking across the main lobby. 😡

mtaratoot

csplatt wrote: »

people who sit on a machine and text or look at their phone in between sets. just do your workout! i am waiting my turn!

It is within your ability to ask that person if you can work in a set while they are resting. That eliminates your hate!

Rockmama1111

Loud talkers. They’re often the non-stop talkers. I rarely go to the gym, but there’s one in my building and it was raining and I needed Fitbit steps. This guy was in the weight room, like 30 feet and around a wall from my treadmill, just yammering on and on and on and on with his buddy. Shuuuuuuuuuuut uuuuuuuuuuup.

Also, this applies to everywhere that isn’t a gym too!

putotherpeoplefirst

Not wiping down the equipment and people who fart!

Borntexan43

Saving equipment for your significant other for their next set...😡

TattedInStilettos

Ppl sitting on a machine not using it but they on thier on their phone... I don't understand why not go to the sitting area...

Doug_T

Crowds
Namely all the high school kids crowding around equipment and flexing all homo-erotically at themselves in the mirror. Ego lift one set for 2 reps then flex and make kissy faces at themselves for 10.
Also new one, the people who jump in on your equipment when your taking your breath in between sets. I have no problem if someone wants to work in with me but don't just jump in.

ddsb1111

I got a personal trainer roughly 3 months ago. Went from personal training to a very small group trainer, which was a different coach than the personal trainer at the same gym. She was absolutely lovely but when I had pain she would tell me, it’s all in the mind, just be positive. I was really surprised by this because I had a broken thumb, and previously had broken both wrists. It made me not want to complain and fight through the pain. I nearly cried by the end of the session.

I realized if I don’t feel safe where I train it’s not the place for me, and I stopped my membership. It’s disappointing but I can take what I learned and either continue on my own or go to another gym and communicate that issue immediately so I’m paired better next time.

So I guess my pet peeve- joining a gym and pay a lot of money for them to give you a really young trainer that doesn’t quite understand the difference between mental toughness and injury.

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