Gym Rant

tonicia

Okay so...I can understand a glance....temporary eye contact....eyes following people as they walk by...even looking at your neighbors machine, etc... but if you are craning your neck so hard to STARE for my entire workout while you are less than 2 feet from me....it's a little awkward. It throws off my entire focus when your head is turned straight at me the whole time in my peripheral vision. Please keeps your eyes forward so I can focus. I come to the gym to workout and push myself...not to socialize or be oogled at. On that note...MFP is not a dating site...we are here to get support for our personal fitness goals...that is all. (at least for me) *sigh* ok...rant over.

snkeller24

Couldn't agree more. My favorite is when you can see them starring at you when you're lifting watching your reflection

lisakchurch

Go girl!

Dellonious1

:drinker: I understand 110%....Happens to me at the gym all the time...GERRR to them..

timeforme23

I will add to your rant lol especially regarding socializing at the gym.

1. If you would like to have an hour long phone call, do it outside, youre at the gym to work out.
2. The gym is not a place to hang out. Dont come with a group of friends and just stand and talk. Or worse, just sit on a machine and talk! I want to use it!
3. Didnt think this needed to be said, but I came across it last week . . Awesome youre getting into your ipod, but singing at the top of your lungs is not necessary.

AngelaPowPowPOW

So the "hottest friend" threads, the "crush" threads, the "All the Single Ladies" threads, ect, ect and blah blah blah aren't just annoying the pi$$ outta me?

SoldierDad

I take it as a compliment if someone looks at me at the gym... but I dont want to be stared at the whole time. And MFP is a fitness site, but I see nothing wrong if love blooms between two ppl on here. Love is a beautiful thing. But I can respect your feelings on the matter.

Shannon023

So the "hottest friend" threads, the "crush" threads, the "All the Single Ladies" threads, ect, ect and blah blah blah aren't just annoying the pi$$ outta me?

I don't get this. I'm married and don't participate on those threads (much :laugh: ) but they don't bother me. The "I'm 30 and haven't figured out how my period works yet" threads yet bother me more then people trying to find friends/romance. *shrugs*

veriviki

I just go to the gym when I know it won't be really busy so I don't have to deal with any of that!

Smittyinthesun

I hate it when the chicks are oogling me working out, like I'm some piece of meat. Leave me alone.

Sometimes people watch I think to check people out but also, to learn and maybe to see what other people do, or even to correct form.

It amazing how many people come to the gym and haven't the slightest clue on how to start the treadmill. Push the Big green button that says start !!!

Smittyinthesun

I hate it when the chicks are oogling me working out, like I'm some piece of meat. Leave me alone.

Sometimes people watch I think to check people out but also, to learn and maybe to see what other people do, or even to correct form.

It amazing how many people come to the gym and haven't the slightest clue on how to start the treadmill. Push the Big green button that says start !!!

AngelaPowPowPOW

So the "hottest friend" threads, the "crush" threads, the "All the Single Ladies" threads, ect, ect and blah blah blah aren't just annoying the pi$$ outta me?

I don't get this. I'm married and don't participate on those threads (much ) but they don't bother me. The "I'm 30 and haven't figured out how my period works yet" threads yet bother me more then people trying to find friends/romance. *shrugs*

I've had to first hide then delete friends because my news feed gets choked with people playing the numbers game off a thread, spend all day posting about how they weren't chosen as a hot friend, or starting up convos on which of their MFP friends they'd want to date. Meanwhile, I'm missing giving kudos to the girl who finally reached onederland, or is frustrated with her plateau, or someone who wants to share a great NSV.
Oh..and the period threads drive me batty, too. LOL

Lauriee2014

If someone looks at me more than once at they gym, I take it as a compliment. [When they are wearing a wedding band, I glare! Ha!] I don't want to be stared at the whole time, but it's like anywhere else, if you see someone attractive you've bound to look. I look all the time. I don't stare. But it passes the time. Body language.. ignoring them..and the occasional glare [as needed!] works great.

The people who use it as a social club do annoy me. I've made a couple friends at the gym, but am careful to never hold up a machine. I sometimes wonder if I'm a little rude to the person talking to me, but I like to keep moving, and clean a machine and move on as soon as I'm done. I could do without the "googly eyed" new lovers.. and the teen guys putting the moves on their young GFs in the weight corner. Oy!

I haven't seen any romantice threads? I look at the ones that interest me and leave the rest alone.

Katie320

3. Didnt think this needed to be said, but I came across it last week . . Awesome youre getting into your ipod, but singing at the top of your lungs is not necessary.

HAHAHA, I would pay to see that I think. Until I got really annoyed. Out of curiosity, what was the person singing along to?

skramer13

I know it's not the EXACT same situation, but your post reminded me of this video. I had to laugh - this problem is everywhere!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh_yc6AKXLI&feature=channel_video_title
(warning...if you're worried about language, she swears a few times)

TamTastic

So the "hottest friend" threads, the "crush" threads, the "All the Single Ladies" threads, ect, ect and blah blah blah aren't just annoying the pi$$ outta me?

I don't get this. I'm married and don't participate on those threads (much :laugh: ) but they don't bother me. The "I'm 30 and haven't figured out how my period works yet" threads yet bother me more then people trying to find friends/romance. *shrugs*

I concur! And we have the choice of whether or not we want to go in those threads.

And I don't mind being checked out....I mean I'm checking the hot guys out too!! I can't be a hypocrite!! :laugh:

mom2dms

Ok...so I am going to add to your Gym Rant! Zumba is HOT at my gym and the room is huge, but if you want a good spot, you have to get there 10 - 15 mins early, and grab your spot. AND WHATEVER YOU DO...DO NOT MOVE FROM THAT SPOT! Someone WILL take it! I have a hearing problem and don't wear my hearing aids when I work out...sweat + hearing aids = :explode: aids...they don't like to be wet! So, I try to stay somewhat centered and close to the front so I can see the instructor in the mirror since the music is so loud I can't always hear what they are saying. I can't tell you how many times I've had people come and stand right next to me...IN MY SPACE! What's even more annoying is when they come and literally stand right in front of me! Last night, I asked the woman who was so close I could smell her shampoo...to move 4 feet forward so I can actually move when the class began! REALLY??? You have to be told not to stand directly in front of someone???
Some people just need to get some manners!


Ok...rant done!

Carl01

MFP is many things to many people with lots of diversity of forums and threads...if you don`t like one then don`t go there.
Have friends that are supportive of you and you supportive of them...why the "people should do this as I want" theme keeps coming up will always be a mystery to me.

ablueskier

I'm with you all on this not being a dating site! I come here for support on weight loss, nutrition and fitness not to be ranked in terms of hotness and find out who thinks I'm sexy.

Had the gym gawker one time too. Bothered me to the point I changed machines halfway through my cardio.

slieber

At my age, I welcome the gym gawker - as long as it's a male! :-D

EricInArlington

SORRY O..O

snkeller24

The only other thing that bothers me is using cardio equipment - I'm the only one with 20 other treadmills open and you have to use the one RIGHT NEXT TO ME. go away. haha

lclarkjr

The only other thing that bothers me is using cardio equipment - I'm the only one with 20 other treadmills open and you have to use the one RIGHT NEXT TO ME. go away. haha

This might be me, but there is a reason. If there is an abundance of open treadmills, I choose the one with the best view of the TV showing something that is somewhat entertaining. Sometimes I go and of the 4 big TV's in front of the treadmills, 3 will be turned to CNN and only one on ESPN. So I get on the treadmill with the best view of ESPN. Sorry if there are 12 other open treadmills and I chose the one right next to you. But I guarantee that if I am running right next to you, I'm not checking you out.

rhodes2b

I agree! It sucks sometimes because you end up with a different workout than what you wanted to do.

snkeller24

The only other thing that bothers me is using cardio equipment - I'm the only one with 20 other treadmills open and you have to use the one RIGHT NEXT TO ME. go away. haha

This might be me, but there is a reason. If there is an abundance of open treadmills, I choose the one with the best view of the TV showing something that is somewhat entertaining. Sometimes I go and of the 4 big TV's in front of the treadmills, 3 will be turned to CNN and only one on ESPN. So I get on the treadmill with the best view of ESPN. Sorry if there are 12 other open treadmills and I chose the one right next to you. But I guarantee that if I am running right next to you, I'm not checking you out.

Ha, well thanks for the honesty. I always try to follow the "1 treadmill" apart rule, even if my view is slightly distorted of March Madness. It's just kind of awkward that someone runs right next to you ... but I usually get the guy who bathed in his cologne and I have to move cause I'll have an asthma attack

warmachinejt

I get stares too, might be my hair though, if it's a cute girl i'm fine

lclarkjr

The only other thing that bothers me is using cardio equipment - I'm the only one with 20 other treadmills open and you have to use the one RIGHT NEXT TO ME. go away. haha

This might be me, but there is a reason. If there is an abundance of open treadmills, I choose the one with the best view of the TV showing something that is somewhat entertaining. Sometimes I go and of the 4 big TV's in front of the treadmills, 3 will be turned to CNN and only one on ESPN. So I get on the treadmill with the best view of ESPN. Sorry if there are 12 other open treadmills and I chose the one right next to you. But I guarantee that if I am running right next to you, I'm not checking you out.

Ha, well thanks for the honesty. I always try to follow the "1 treadmill" apart rule, even if my view is slightly distorted of March Madness. It's just kind of awkward that someone runs right next to you ... but I usually get the guy who bathed in his cologne and I have to move cause I'll have an asthma attack

Luckily I'm not THAT guy. And I do try to follow the 1 treadmill apart rule whenever possible. But I will not suffer through an entire treadmill run while staring at Anderson Cooper while the treadmill next to you has a perfectly good view of the NBA finals!

makena78

I think a quick look at the gym to check someone out is fine. I would even like it. However, what happened to you is just wrong and very uncomfortable. I don't have problems with the threads for dating as long as they stay private. Sorry your gym experience was like that. If it happens again don't be afraid to tell the employees at the gym.

snkeller24

I'm not one to watch the news 24/7 but I'd stare at Anderson Cooper haha

chevy88grl

So the "hottest friend" threads, the "crush" threads, the "All the Single Ladies" threads, ect, ect and blah blah blah aren't just annoying the pi$$ outta me?

You aren't alone.. they're annoying.

ageros

Next time just do this: Turn your head slowly towards them, and when you are full turned just say in a calm voice, "I've killed a man for a lesser offense." Turn your head back and keep going...trust me they won't do it again, lol