Please dont wear perfumes to the gym

carrieous
carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Its very irritating to people like me with asthma, and it doesn't make you smell any better when it mixes with your sweat.

Thank you.
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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    what if you go after work should we take showers first?

    OR maybe if you need to be a breathing bubble you should just work out in a bubble, too? :wink:
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    So many people wear perfume, deodorant etc. that can cause allergic reactions. To have to smell that crap when you are breathing hard at the gym is just wrong.
  • Soritaia
    Soritaia Posts: 63 Member
    I cant breath when im around strong perfume.. or fresh perfume.
    allergic reactions when trying to work out aren't fun.
    I think the gym should definitely a sent free zone :) and everywhere else for that matter.
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    OK so its agreed. everyone shower before hitting the floor for your workout
  • daniellabella986
    daniellabella986 Posts: 325 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.
  • CharityGC
    CharityGC Posts: 499 Member
    I'm not a fan of perfume at all (it bothers my allergies) but if someone is coming to work out from work or something they got ready for before going to the gym and they wear makeup/perfume/whatever else, I don't fault them for it.
  • daniellabella986
    daniellabella986 Posts: 325 Member
    I'm not a fan of perfume at all (it bothers my allergies) but if someone is coming to work out from work or something they got ready for before going to the gym and they wear makeup/perfume/whatever else, I don't fault them for it.

    true, but there are people who get dolled up just to go to the gym. makes no sense.
  • amandakev88
    amandakev88 Posts: 328 Member
    So many people wear perfume, deodorant etc. that can cause allergic reactions. To have to smell that crap when you are breathing hard at the gym is just wrong.

    perfume, i agree, but antiperspirant? you want people to go without that!?!?! at the gym!?! yeeeesh
  • Americannabis
    Americannabis Posts: 46
    The perfume complaint I can get on board with (I'm a vile mouthbreather), but I've also never come across someone who applied so much that it really bothered me, and I'm sensitive to smells, as in I get headaches very easily. If someone wants to cake on the makeup before working out however, who cares? Their loss, they just wasted makeup.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    Uh.... no. Just no. Either get your own gym or deal with it. I am not going to change everything in my medicine cabinet because you are "sensitive" to scented items. And guess what, neither will the rest of the world.

    Im highly allergic to entitled whiners. But I dont expect or assume they are gong to change just for me.

    If this seems to overly rustle my jimmies, its because my sons 2nd grade teacher had a sign on her door that labeled her classroom as "scent free". And we were to refrain from using scented laundry supplies on our child's clothes, no scented hairspray or gel, and for conferences, she would cancel them if we were "scented". Because it gives her headaches.

    If you are actually allergic, as in you may have a medical emergency if you encounter scented products, apply for disability and stay home. Otherwise, do what the rest of us do when other people's actions make us uncomfortable, either leave or call the *kitten* out on his excessive axe body spray usage.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Waterproof mascara. Why wash my face before my workout? Its a waste of time.

    And to further piss everybody off. I braid and knot my hair before my workout. My body heat during my workout sets it, so I have perfect curls walking OUT of the gym.


    You can look fabulous at the gym, and still have a killer workout.

    PS- the best time to give yourself a facial (exfoliate and extract) and/or use blackhead strips is after a vigorous workout.
  • EMMpress99
    EMMpress99 Posts: 2
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    I wonder why if a girl wears perfume/makeup, that it's anyone's business.
  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.

    perfume haters vs anaphylactic shock from eating peanuts. Get over yourself.
  • MissGamerGirl
    MissGamerGirl Posts: 187 Member
    I had someone tell me that they were annoyed that she could smell the shampoo on the hair of the girl on the treadmill next to her. She said it "should be against gym policy to drown yourself in Herbal Essences and force us all to smell it."

    I like all those smells, personally. Haha.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.

    As a mother of a son allergic to peanuts, yes I DO and did complain about peanut free lunch rules. My son knows not to stick his hand in other peoples lunch boxes. And my daughter shouldnt be limited by my sons allergies.

    YOU have the allergy, its YOUR responsibility to cope and figure out alternatives, not everybody elses
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Damnz, how 'bout you mind your own business and just focus on your workout? Gees.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.

    perfume haters vs anaphylactic shock from eating peanuts. Get over yourself.

    Oh, I bet the detergent aisle at the grocery store is deadly
  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.

    As a mother of a son allergic to peanuts, yes I DO and did complain about peanut free lunch rules. My son knows not to stick his hand in other peoples lunch boxes. And my daughter shouldnt be limited by my sons allergies.

    YOU havebthe allergy, its YOUR reaponsibility to cope and figure out alternatives, not everybody elses

    Well said.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Amen!
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.

    As a mother of a son allergic to peanuts, yes I DO and did complain about peanut free lunch rules. My son knows not to stick his hand in other peoples lunch boxes. And my daughter shouldnt be limited by my sons allergies.

    YOU havebthe allergy, its YOUR reaponsibility to cope and figure out alternatives, not everybody elses

    DjinnMarie, I think I :heart: you.
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Damnz, how 'bout you mind your own business and just focus on your workout? Gees.

    ^this!!!

    I wonder why some people feel the need to have others cater to their needs. You don't like it, move to another machine. Some women go to the gym straight from work, get a grip.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    Excuse the typos, im mobile.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    Thank you. For those of you who are protesting this idea, there are some scent-free workplaces. Do you complain about schools that implement peanut-free lunch rules? No? Because you don't think it's OK for kids to have to worry about going to the hospital after lunch break?

    Yes, I try to balance my horrendously-bad allergies with other people's freedom to smell however they want, but when you're dousing yourself in perfume after your workout in our small locker room, then you're just a d-bag.

    :laugh: so i see you're not allergic to straw at least

    dear op and the rest, might i suggest you wear one of these when you go to the PUBLIC gym?


    HealthPhoto2Apr09.jpg

    i cant wait for the inevitable posts about feeling intimidated about women who wear workout ensembles to the gym instead of any old thing.

    @djinn :drinker: just found out first hand that one of my favorite mascaras (diorshow) comes in a waterproof version. now i dont have to waste time before my workouts taking it off to avoid sweat +mascara eye sting
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Damnz, how 'bout you mind your own business and just focus on your workout? Gees.

    ^this!!!

    I wonder why some people feel the need to have others cater to their needs. You don't like it, move to another machine. Some women go to the gym straight from work, get a grip.

    How about there be a ban for people that are worried about what other people are doing at the gym more than focusing on ... oh, I don't know...WORKING OUT!!! :laugh:
  • tworthen79
    tworthen79 Posts: 1,173 Member
    While we ban makeup, perfume, let's throw in there jewelry. The suns bounces off their diamonds and blinds me. And let's ban sparkly lotion, the flecks of glitter, distracts me, causing me to fly off the treadmill.

    ETA: I'm being sarcastic! Or overly dramatic. :wink:
  • MissGamerGirl
    MissGamerGirl Posts: 187 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Nothing wrong with looking cute while working out.

    I keep my makeup on that I wore during the day while I work out and then take a shower after.

    Whether girls wear make-up or not doesn't physically affect you in the slightest. Not understanding the point of being snarky of fellow females over that?

    And I've seen gorgeous girls with make-up that kill it in the gym. Your point lacks substance. They're not all wimpy airheads, you know.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Damnz, how 'bout you mind your own business and just focus on your workout? Gees.

    ^this!!!

    I wonder why some people feel the need to have others cater to their needs. You don't like it, move to another machine. Some women go to the gym straight from work, get a grip.

    i'd wager a bet that eventually for some it ends up being as an excuse for "why i stopped working out and gave up on my weight loss goals"
  • Booksandbeaches
    Booksandbeaches Posts: 1,791 Member
    I must have been extraordinarily lucky because the local YMCA and the military gym I go to don't have people wearing excessive perfume, jewelry or makeup. The last two, I wouldn't even notice. The perfume smell I can understand as a concern, but makeup or jewelry? Really? I'm also too busy to notice if other women are wearing jewelry or makeup. I don't even care if they do. No skin off my nose.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    There should also be a ban on girls who wear makeup to the gym. Seriously, if you don't plan on sweating and ruining your perfectly applied mascara and caked on foundation, then get the hell out. There's no need to look cute when you're working out and you're taking up machines.

    Damnz, how 'bout you mind your own business and just focus on your workout? Gees.

    ^this!!!

    I wonder why some people feel the need to have others cater to their needs. You don't like it, move to another machine. Some women go to the gym straight from work, get a grip.

    i'd wager a bet that eventually for some it ends up being as an excuse for "why i stopped working out and gave up on my weight loss goals"



    Well, I was going for 17% bf. But this one girl who has the same gym schedule as me, she wears vera wang princess perfume, which is aaaaawful and she washes her hair with herbal essance. So I stopped working out all together. I tried running a few miles inmy.neighborhood, but my indian neighbor is always cooking with curry, which gives me headaches

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