I tried not to judge
But I couldn't help myself.
I was at the gym yesterday and minding my own business on the elliptical. A woman the elliptical 2 away from me was carrying on repeated and very loud conversations on her cell phone while I she was on the elliptical. Loud enough that I could hear her even though I had my iPod on.
When she was done talking, she was either texting or net surfing on her phone. Then she went back to talking.
Lord knows I'm not one to be judging anyone at the gym, but I judged her.
I was at the gym yesterday and minding my own business on the elliptical. A woman the elliptical 2 away from me was carrying on repeated and very loud conversations on her cell phone while I she was on the elliptical. Loud enough that I could hear her even though I had my iPod on.
When she was done talking, she was either texting or net surfing on her phone. Then she went back to talking.
Lord knows I'm not one to be judging anyone at the gym, but I judged her.
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Rude is rude. Most gyms have rules against cell phones.0
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Extremely annoying.
There was a lady next to me on the treadmill last week (I went later during the day than usual) and she was gossiping about other friends on the phone for at least 20 minutes.
Then when she was done, she was typing stuff on her phone. This woman also keeps a magazine with her at all times, I really don't get it.0 -
was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.0 -
was she talking about anything interesting though?0
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was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
Nope, not Planet Fitness. I'm good0 -
you have every right to judge. First of all why were they in the gym in the first place? Just so they could say 'I'm working out' - well wow amazing!!! Secondly it ruined the ambience of your workout.
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
Complain to reception and see if you can get policy changed (or enforced)0 -
was she talking about anything interesting though?
No. I didn't know anyone she was talking about.0 -
was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
What's against the law? Judging? Or listening to someone's conversation?0 -
At my gym, talking on the phone while working out is not allowed, and a complain to the gym monitors would have resulted in an intervention.
If somebody wants to read, text or surf the net while working out, then she/he is no bothering anybody with loudness. On the other hand, if that person is overextending the use of the equipment, especially cardio equipment when 30 minutes is the maximum if somebody is waiting, then another intervention would be necessary.0 -
you have every right to judge. First of all why were they in the gym in the first place? Just so they could say 'I'm working out' - well wow amazing!!! Secondly it ruined the ambience of your workout.
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
Complain to reception and see if you can get policy changed (or enforced)
She was in the gym because she has a paid membership, too.0 -
you have every right to judge. First of all why were they in the gym in the first place? Just so they could say 'I'm working out' - well wow amazing!!! Secondly it ruined the ambience of your workout.
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
Complain to reception and see if you can get policy changed (or enforced)
Meh. I thought it was funnier than everything else. Why bother going to the gym if you aren't going to break a sweat?0 -
was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
What's against the law? Judging? Or listening to someone's conversation?
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you have every right to judge. First of all why were they in the gym in the first place? Just so they could say 'I'm working out' - well wow amazing!!! Secondly it ruined the ambience of your workout.
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
Complain to reception and see if you can get policy changed (or enforced)
She was in the gym because she has a paid membership, too.
In the gym talking and texting rather than working out properly. It was sort of rhetorical.0 -
I listen to music and text at the gym when I'm on the treadmill or the elliptical. I just get bored when I'm on it, since the televisions are of no interest to me - and when I walk in my neighborhood I text, too, so it doesn't feel that different to me.
But everyone is different!
However, chatting on the phone? No thanks.0 -
was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
What's against the law? Judging? Or listening to someone's conversation?
haha is that a UK gym?0 -
non capisco. they have a law you can't judge elliptical users? \GAAAA we need a delete button.. others already asked the same thing. my apologies for not reading the whole post..was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
and now that I have,, the Planet Fitness thing slash judging thing. don't they mean physical appearance slash body shaming not behavior slash gym ettiquette?0 -
was this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
What's against the law? Judging? Or listening to someone's conversation?
Planet Fitness bills itself as a judgment free zone.0 -
I know this person and at least 5 or 6 more just like her.
If she was able to speak loudly, her heart rate was not where it needed to be. Take solace in the fact that she will never ever be in shape...ever. For them, and I'm judging right now, it is all for show.
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I was at the gym yesterday and minding my own business on the elliptical. A woman the elliptical 2 away from me was carrying on repeated and very loud conversations on her cell phone while I she was on the elliptical. Loud enough that I could hear her even though I had my iPod on.
UGH! Talking on a cellphone whilst working out is SO UNNECESSARY. My gym is Planet Fitness and I see this happen a lot. I usually just turn the volume up on my music and try to ignore but I'm guilty of throwing passive aggressive dirty looks the person's way. I have not yet gotten annoyed enough to stop my workout to find an employee. They don't really do anything anyway.0 -
you have every right to judge. First of all why were they in the gym in the first place? Just so they could say 'I'm working out' - well wow amazing!!! Secondly it ruined the ambience of your workout.
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
Complain to reception and see if you can get policy changed (or enforced)
She was in the gym because she has a paid membership, too.
In the gym talking and texting rather than working out properly. It was sort of rhetorical.
And I was just sayin' that she has the right to be there regardless of whether others think she is doing it "properly". So what if she's not quite as serious about a work-out as someone else?0 -
you have every right to judge. First of all why were they in the gym in the first place? Just so they could say 'I'm working out' - well wow amazing!!! Secondly it ruined the ambience of your workout.
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
Complain to reception and see if you can get policy changed (or enforced)
She was in the gym because she has a paid membership, too.
In the gym talking and texting rather than working out properly. It was sort of rhetorical.
And I was just sayin' that she has the right to be there regardless of whether others think she is doing it "properly". So what if she's not quite as serious about a work-out as someone else?
That's up to you. I would not be judgemental of a person's workout but if their conversation was annoying and distracting, then yes I would judge them on it - including the fact they might as well be elsewhere exercising their vocal chords.0 -
Our gym doesn't allow mobiles in the gym thank goodness.
This is odd...I use my phone for music and to use my C25k app. I'd be finding a new gym....
I don't talk on it, though.
I also want to know what's wrong with reading a magazine while using the equipment?0 -
Did you check out her boobs, or butt while you were at it? Because if not, you didn't fully judge.0
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I don't know if they're also in the UK, but they definitely in the USA. We've got one where I live. I just prefer to workout at home so I don't have to worry about thiswas this by any chance at Planet Fitness?
because you may have broken the law if so.
What's against the law? Judging? Or listening to someone's conversation?
haha is that a UK gym?
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the problem is the rules about no phones at gyms are about as useful as the no phones will driving when nobody there bothers to enforce them. Nobody gets arrested for driving and talking because the cops don't stop them and they do it at the gym because nobody working there bothers to stop them.0
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Did you check out her boobs, or butt while you were at it? Because if not, you didn't fully judge.
Chicks dig that I heard.0 -
Did you check out her boobs, or butt while you were at it? Because if not, you didn't fully judge.
Chicks dig that I heard.
not at Walmart apparently. :huh:0 -
Did you check out her boobs, or butt while you were at it? Because if not, you didn't fully judge.
Flat chested, floppy butt.0 -
Did you check out her boobs, or butt while you were at it? Because if not, you didn't fully judge.
Flat chested, floppy butt.
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I often text/net surf when running on treadmill, would you judge me as well?0
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