People yappin' at the gym - rant
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I go to classes with a coach so have to listen to the instructions.
Mind you, i wear ear plugs because the sound gets so high and i already have a damaged ear from going to too many concerts.
It's the fact that some yapp away constantly that i don't get. Why don't they just yapp over coffee?
Ugh - some girls in my kickboxing class are this way. They're never even doing what the instructor has us doing because they're so busy talking they miss the instructions. But I'd like to be able to concentrate on what we're supposed to be doing so I'd love for them to shut up. Unlike them I'm there to actually improve myself.
A stern look usually does the trick
Or once I moved away from the back of the class more towards the front where I couldn't hear the idiots and could actually hear the instructor and the music. I blame the instructor because if they can hear themselves talking, then her music isn't loud enough
Oh, and IN, for words of wisdom from cardio class experts0 -
I tend to let loose bloodcurdling shrieks and then stare silently. They say a word and I shriek again. It's worked on everybody at the gym except for this guy.
LOL! You made me laugh on that note.
I've never been to a gym. I work in retail, so I'm ready to be away from the general public when I'm not at work. I could probably successfully ignore others around me as I tend to become really focused when I'm on a mission. As my wife puts it, I'm a search-and-destroy shopper when it's time to go grocery shopping or run other such errands. When I get that focused, I tend to ignore everything else.0 -
I do small talk with other people at the gym before and after classes, but I'm not usually one to go there for the purpose of socializing. I mostly go for group fitness.
I went to BodyPump the other day and two girls were talking and joking around while the teacher was talking in between tracks to explain something. She actually had to look at them and ask them to pay attention. It was said nicely, but it wouldn't have had to have been said in the first place if they weren't socializing over the instructions.
Another time, two girls in my Zumba class would talk to each other during the songs and not put out a whole lot of effort. They came a few times and neither of them have been back in months.0 -
A stern look usually does the trick
Or once I moved away from the back of the class more towards the front where I couldn't hear the idiots and could actually hear the instructor and the music. I blame the instructor because if they can hear themselves talking, then her music isn't loud enough
Oh, and IN, for words of wisdom from cardio class experts
seems like moving is too much of a hassle for the OP.
But yes- moving to the front of the class usually gets you in with people who are more interested in concentrating on class.
I take Zumba and I'm very animated- I actually dance- and if you aren't paying attention and at least moving a little- I'll pretty much run you over.0 -
There's a guy at the gym who thinks everyone likes him and he will tie you up for 1/2 an hour with stories about how important he is at his work. I just turn and walk away from him.0
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A stern look usually does the trick
Or once I moved away from the back of the class more towards the front where I couldn't hear the idiots and could actually hear the instructor and the music. I blame the instructor because if they can hear themselves talking, then her music isn't loud enough
Oh, and IN, for words of wisdom from cardio class experts
seems like moving is too much of a hassle for the OP.
But yes- moving to the front of the class usually gets you in with people who are more interested in concentrating on class.
I take Zumba and I'm very animated- I actually dance- and if you aren't paying attention and at least moving a little- I'll pretty much run you over.
But you're not in the zone, right? Being a group fitness class it's not like we have to use our brains or anything.0 -
yeah not really. if I'm in a zone I can't hear anyone- and in those classes you can't just tune out entirely.
Suppose giving a blanket statement about zones was wrong- everyone has their own idea of a zone. Shrug- to me it's just not the same.
if I'm in the zone NOTHING else is happening- I'm working and nothing else- I'm not talking- I'm not yelling- I'm not listening- there is no room for anyone else or their voice. So it just can't happen for me in a dance workout class.0 -
yeah not really. if I'm in a zone I can't hear anyone- and in those classes you can't just tune out entirely.
Suppose giving a blanket statement about zones was wrong- everyone has their own idea of a zone. Shrug- to me it's just not the same.
if I'm in the zone NOTHING else is happening- I'm working and nothing else- I'm not talking- I'm not yelling- I'm not listening- there is no room for anyone else or their voice. So it just can't happen for me in a dance workout class.
Thank you :flowerforyou:0 -
yeah not really. if I'm in a zone I can't hear anyone- and in those classes you can't just tune out entirely.
Suppose giving a blanket statement about zones was wrong- everyone has their own idea of a zone. Shrug- to me it's just not the same.
if I'm in the zone NOTHING else is happening- I'm working and nothing else- I'm not talking- I'm not yelling- I'm not listening- there is no room for anyone else or their voice. So it just can't happen for me in a dance workout class.
That is my definition of a zone as well... *shrug*0 -
When I used to go to the gym that would annoy me. Usually I'd still be able to hear them over my headphones. I remember once when next to someone on an elliptical, someone's friend stood right in the middle of another gym member and myself to talk-- even though the elliptical on her friend's other side was completely empty. She was moving my towel with her shoulders and I could FEEL her breath on my arm as she talked, so I had to ask her to move. People are so annoying. The talking I tolerate, but I don't wanna feel anyone's breath on me.0
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I recently became a Senior citizen. Sometimes I work out at the Senior Center gym and sometimes at the regular gym. I notice that people at the senior center gym chat A LOT more. I think for many of them, the gym is one of their main social activities. Some of them have tough things going on, such as being recently widowed, or they are caring for a terminally ill spouse, etc.0
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I do hate when people are just standing around but sometimes they could just be talking during their resting time,.. now a days since i've been training for strength i allow myself a bit more time between sets and i'll find myself talking to my partner ..
I feel like if you have time to be looking around though you're not focused enough in your own workout... many times my friends will ask me if i noticed a certain girl.. and i honestly will say no...
i could be looking straight at her but if i'm squatting my focus is on getting that weight back up0 -
I run some cardio classes. If people are chatting during that, then I basically let them know (in a nice way) that they aren't putting in anywhere near enough effort.
For strength training, if someone is talking (or laughing) mid set that is basically a sign to make it a LOT harder. I don't get many people talking anymore :laugh:
Mid set, farkin go for your life. It's rest time.
Then there are other times when I just want to burn a few cals and do some LISS cardio. I can easily chat during this. This is more like active recovery though not actual training.0 -
yeah not really. if I'm in a zone I can't hear anyone- and in those classes you can't just tune out entirely.
Suppose giving a blanket statement about zones was wrong- everyone has their own idea of a zone. Shrug- to me it's just not the same.
if I'm in the zone NOTHING else is happening- I'm working and nothing else- I'm not talking- I'm not yelling- I'm not listening- there is no room for anyone else or their voice. So it just can't happen for me in a dance workout class.
That is my definition of a zone as well... *shrug*
If you primarily or even seriously do fitness classes, your intensity could vary from class to class. What if you already know and anticipate the moves? Can you zone out and just bust out the moves? What if the next instruction is 32 push ups or 32 squat jumps or high knee runs? What are you listening to during that set? Might you concentrate on working hard? Even in yoga type classes, it could take a lot of concentration to hold certain poses. Many of these simply wouldn't be conducive to people who have shown up and prefer to just talk throughout while everyone else is trying to get their money's worth, fighting for their lives and work hard0 -
yeah not really. if I'm in a zone I can't hear anyone- and in those classes you can't just tune out entirely.
Suppose giving a blanket statement about zones was wrong- everyone has their own idea of a zone. Shrug- to me it's just not the same.
if I'm in the zone NOTHING else is happening- I'm working and nothing else- I'm not talking- I'm not yelling- I'm not listening- there is no room for anyone else or their voice. So it just can't happen for me in a dance workout class.
That is my definition of a zone as well... *shrug*
If you primarily or even seriously do fitness classes, your intensity could vary from class to class. What if you already know and anticipate the moves? Can you zone out and just bust out the moves? What if the next instruction is 32 push ups or 32 squat jumps or high knee runs? What are you listening to during that set? Might you concentrate on working hard? Even in yoga type classes, it could take a lot of concentration to hold certain poses. Many of these simply wouldn't be conducive to people who have shown up and prefer to just talk throughout while everyone else is trying to get their money's worth, fighting for their lives and work hard
Fighting for our lives... with yoga???
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yeah not really. if I'm in a zone I can't hear anyone- and in those classes you can't just tune out entirely.
Suppose giving a blanket statement about zones was wrong- everyone has their own idea of a zone. Shrug- to me it's just not the same.
if I'm in the zone NOTHING else is happening- I'm working and nothing else- I'm not talking- I'm not yelling- I'm not listening- there is no room for anyone else or their voice. So it just can't happen for me in a dance workout class.
That is my definition of a zone as well... *shrug*
If you primarily or even seriously do fitness classes, your intensity could vary from class to class. What if you already know and anticipate the moves? Can you zone out and just bust out the moves? What if the next instruction is 32 push ups or 32 squat jumps or high knee runs? What are you listening to during that set? Might you concentrate on working hard? Even in yoga type classes, it could take a lot of concentration to hold certain poses. Many of these simply wouldn't be conducive to people who have shown up and prefer to just talk throughout while everyone else is trying to get their money's worth, fighting for their lives and work hard
Fighting for our lives... with yoga???
Well do you primarily or seriously participate in fitness classes? If not, you won't have the capacity to understand what I just posted anyway, so
In any case the person I responded to seems to frequently insinuate that if it's not lifting a 200 lb weight then it's pretty much play and not work. Guess I don't know you or your thought process on the subject so I shouldn't have bothered trying to explain0 -
I wear headphones, listen to music and totally zone out to most other people unless I'm checking out someone's muscles
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I wear headphones, listen to music and totally zone out to most other people unless I'm checking out someone's muscles
I usually try to stand behind someone who is totally and utterly fit so it motivates me to push myself as i see them being awesome! 0 -
If your focus is broken by something as inane as people having a conversation, you're doing it wrong.0
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Well do you primarily or seriously participate in fitness classes? If not, you won't have the capacity to understand what I just posted anyway, so
In any case the person I responded to seems to frequently insinuate that if it's not lifting a 200 lb weight then it's pretty much play and not work. Guess I don't know you or your thought process on the subject so I shouldn't have bothered trying to explain
I just think people are often don't understand how to get from point A to point B and are fed a boat load of lies by Shape/Women's Day Fitness about how to get the bodies they want. Classes are good- they are great for a lot of people for a lot of reasons- and anyone doing something is on the right path.
I take zumba- I do a class once a week for funsies and a good way to sneak in extra cardio- and yes I have fun- I'm smiling and yelling and working hard.... but I'm under no delusion that's it's a complete workout for my body or will maintain what I have.
For over all fitness and health, a well balanced program includes cardiovascular training and a systematic weight training program.0 -
thisIf your focus is broken by something as inane as people having a conversation, you're doing it wrong.
i dont see what the issue is. if its in the middle of a set and someone talks to you then yes its annoying, but to be so irritable that youre annoyed at 2 people having a normal conversation seems a bit ridiculous0 -
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Swoon. That is all.0 -
If your focus is broken by something as inane as people having a conversation, you're doing it wrong.
Yeah I agree with this!
Let's hope the player's focus in any competitive sports match isn't broken by the thousands of screaming fans at the games0 -
I go to classes with a coach so have to listen to the instructions.
Mind you, i wear ear plugs because the sound gets so high and i already have a damaged ear from going to too many concerts.
It's the fact that some yapp away constantly that i don't get. Why don't they just yapp over coffee?
If it's in a classroom (whether it be at an academic institution, gymnasium, or other place where there is someone sharing their advice/wisdom with the class) then talking while the instructor is talking to the class is simply bad manners.
But if it's just out in the open gym area, other than being careful to not impede others trying to work out, I just tend to try to tune everyone else out as I go through my routine.0 -
Well do you primarily or seriously participate in fitness classes? If not, you won't have the capacity to understand what I just posted anyway, so
In any case the person I responded to seems to frequently insinuate that if it's not lifting a 200 lb weight then it's pretty much play and not work. Guess I don't know you or your thought process on the subject so I shouldn't have bothered trying to explain
I just think people are often don't understand how to get from point A to point B and are fed a boat load of lies by Shape/Women's Day Fitness about how to get the bodies they want. Classes are good- they are great for a lot of people for a lot of reasons- and anyone doing something is on the right path.
I take zumba- I do a class once a week for funsies and a good way to sneak in extra cardio- and yes I have fun- I'm smiling and yelling and working hard.... but I'm under no delusion that's it's a complete workout for my body or will maintain what I have.
For over all fitness and health, a well balanced program includes cardiovascular training and a systematic weight training program.
Got it. Unless we lift heavy chit all our muscles and skin will just fall right off. We're the deluded ones0 -
All I can say is that if everyone else in the weight room is noticing your behavior, chatting and whatnot, you are doing it wrong.
All I can say is that if you are noticing my behavior, you're doing it wrong. Focus on your owndamnself, thankyouverymuch.
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No yapping, but, unfortunately, there is a guy with whose workout I occasionally coincide. He doesn't yap, but he SINGS, loudly, not at all well (with headphones on), and off-key, while on the elliptical. Initially, it was amusing to hear his enthusiasm. Now, I'm glad my path rarely crosses his. I can't get the volume up sufficiently to drown him out.0
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I could hear one woman on the treadmill area where I am talking away non-stop for 45 minutes - 1 hour. She'd talk to anyone nearby. You could hear her over headphones. She was that loud. The first time I thought it was just one time, so I let it go. Then it happened three more times. One day after my workout, I complained to the fitness manager and she took care of it. I haven't seen the woman talk that way ever since. This gym doesn't even allow the TV sets attached to cardio machines to play at any volume, it's all captioned, so to let someone talk incessantly was quite annoying.0
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I have not been to the gym in months but when I did the machines were further apart so you did not have to hear the other's conversation. Also the loud Satellite Radio and my noise cancellation headphones worked.
As for classes there are some that will strike up a conversation before the class but once the workout started you can only hear the instructor shouting over the music.0 -
If your focus is broken by something as inane as people having a conversation, you're doing it wrong.
Yeah I agree with this!
Let's hope the player's focus in any competitive sports match isn't broken by the thousands of screaming fans at the games
I don't really have an opinion on the topic, but this post is ridiculous. The "thousands of screaming fans" have a huge effect on professional athletes. It takes a lot of experience to deal with it. And it's not uncommon at all for players to lose focus because of the fans. Just sayin...0
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