Work out Courteousy? Help!

ItsCasey

This is going to sound horrible, but I don't really care whether or not my workouts bother the guy who lives below me. It's 45 minutes 3 times a week, usually between 4:00 and 5:30 PM. If I were doing something that involved a lot of noise for an extended period of time or if I were working out in the wee hours of the morning, I'd feel more of an obligation to solicit his input. Otherwise, I think there are some things you just have to learn to deal with when you live in an apartment.

Soccer_chick916

Thanks everyone! I guess I will ask because just doing push ups, sit ups, and squats is getting boring and I am really wanting to do one of my work out videos

umachanxo

I live in an apartment building too. I'm on the second level, and I just kind of watch for my neighbour to leave for work. I only live in a 6 unit building, so everyone kind of knows each other. I also try to keep my "thumping" level low so not to annoy them too much. So far, I think they just kind of ignore it or realize that I'm not going to be loud for a long period of time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XFBkv2xjbU

This one has SOME jumping, but it's not excessive.

Iheartsushi

oops...I meant to quote something. I agree with the person who said to go downstairs, introduce yourself, and ask them!

celtic814

Well you could of course ask your neighbors what would be good time, but you could also go for a jog outside and do a strength training routine inside which would not make too much noise (as long as you dont drop the weights on the floor) LOL. Lunges is a good strength exercise with a cardio benifit also push ups will build upper body strength and get your heart rate up.