*NEW RULES* .....for the gym
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Oh tell me you made the one up about shaving in the sauna. :noway:
Who the bloody hell shaves in the sauna?!0 -
Guys who blow snot rockets in the shower. Seriously, use a tissue after you get out. Were ya raised by wolves?
MMM wolves dont spit... but lamas do!0 -
When i have my headphones on that means that i dont want to chat with you.
when i tap my headphones that means that i have them on and cant hear you.
dont get pissy at me cuz i dont use the gym for a coffee shop...0 -
see this is part of why i dont go to the gym. i dont think i could handle so many annoying things when im trying to exercise. plus im self concious when i work out - id be constantly worrying ppl r looking at me thinking "god shutup with the heavy breathing your barely doing anything" or something akin to that. and i like singing when i work out but i wouldnt dare subject others at the gym to the horror that is my singing voice0
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The sign says no jeans, so please don't come in with super tight, 80's style, cut-off jean shorts and start your workout routine (this was an older dude btw)
Coffee while you're on the cardio machines? Seriously, why? I don't get it.0 -
3. Do Not… I mean DO NOT bring a mask and snorkel to the gym to be used in a lap pool. I have a feeling that if you’re one that does, you probably have to register for more things than just your car. Just saying…..
There's a guy at my gym that wears a snorkel and mask on the stationary bicycles. There is no pool/hot tub/sauna at my gym. WTF?!
This totally made me LOL...Maybe he needs it incase of an unexpected flood!? haha
snorkel on the stationary bikes? really? LOL!!0 -
see this is part of why i dont go to the gym. i dont think i could handle so many annoying things when im trying to exercise. plus im self concious when i work out - id be constantly worrying ppl r looking at me thinking "god shutup with the heavy breathing your barely doing anything" or something akin to that. and i like singing when i work out but i wouldnt dare subject others at the gym to the horror that is my singing voice
Are we sisters? I'd have an anxiety attack just thinking about all this crap driving over there.
And I have to join a gym for a few months so I can have access to a pool...maybe I need to realign my goals and do a biathalon...gym life sounds a little stressful0 -
I'm currently loving my university gym which hasn't got 98% of these issues.
Don't, for the love of anything holy, do pendlay rows on the bench press bench, especially when there's a line waiting for the benches!
Don't wear sneakers or running shoes with cushioning while doing heavy lifting, especially barbells. Better to go barefoot/with chucks or vans or other flat shoes. This is a balance issue (my squat increased 40 lbs when I learned this and switched)0 -
the string tanktops are called posing tanks...bodybuilders use itI figured I'd move this here for my eyeballs:
Here are a few New Rules I've personally come up with from my experiences and observations at the gym. Please note that if any of these rules speak to you personally, now is the time to adhere to these rules. It will make the world a better place.
1. If you’re a man, DO NOT wear tank tops with a plunging neck line down to your belly button that barely covers your nipples, tucked into the elastic band of your muscle pants… and capped off with a nifty fanny pack. Hey buddy, 1986 called…they want their outfit back. Just saying…
2. DO NOT bring a 5 gallon Sparklets bottle to the gym. I mean, I don’t get it. Water is essential but there is no need to walk around with such a huge bottle of water so you can do a curl motion when you drink it to flex your biceps. If your best workout is when you drink… you have to rethink your routine. Just saying…..
3. Do Not… I mean DO NOT bring a mask and snorkel to the gym to be used in a lap pool. I have a feeling that if you’re one that does, you probably have to register for more things than just your car. Just saying…..
4. DO NOT use the public steam room as an opportunity for shaving. Hearing a scraping noise and tapping sound against the wall is freaky. But when the foggy steam disappears only to see that those sounds are you shaving and tapping out your lil hairs from your razor onto the wall is just disgusting. Just saying….
5. If you’re one to bark after every rep of every set while lifting weights please remember to never leave home without your bark collar. “Sit Ooboo sit…good dog *ruff*”. Just saying…
6. If when you are doing bicep curls and your lower back is getting most of the workout from your constant swaying back and forth….. Put the “ego” weights down buddy and try using something not so heavy. Seriously…no one is paying attention to how much you’re lifting. Just saying….
7. Although the gym has an abundance of awesome flat screen TV’s everywhere you go….Its a gym…not the movies. So the seats on the machines are NOT to be used as a place to sit and watch. Put the popcorn down, get your set in and move on. Some of us here are actually trying to sweat. Just saying…
Any new rules you think should be added from your personal experiences or observations?
i also chew gum at the gym and work more intensely than the average guy0 -
the string tanktops are called posing tanks...bodybuilders use it
Ok, but why?! What is their purpose at the gym?0 -
They're bad *kitten*.0
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They're bad *kitten*.0
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They're bad *kitten*.
They're not.0 -
If you only need to pee, use the urinal.
If all the urinals are in use, wait 7 seconds.
If you can't wait, lift the f----g seat!
If you're such a germophobe that you can't lift the seat, lean to aim.
If you can't learn to aim, then you should just hold it and wait until a urinal is free.
Yes, touching the "germy" seat is gross, but having to clean your piss off the seat before I do my business is far grosser.
Oh, and flush - I don't care if it's just pee, I don't want your pee splashing on my a-s.
This applies everywhere, not just the gym.0 -
They're bad *kitten*.
They're douche-y0 -
Jelly, both of you.
Edit: To clarify I mean jelly as in jealous...Don't want anyone getting salty. ;]0 -
I have the grossest (is that a real word?)...
Men (roid'eds specifically apparently) please do not w**k in the jacuzzi.
Just saying....0 -
the string tanktops are called posing tanks...bodybuilders use itI figured I'd move this here for my eyeballs:
Here are a few New Rules I've personally come up with from my experiences and observations at the gym. Please note that if any of these rules speak to you personally, now is the time to adhere to these rules. It will make the world a better place.
1. If you’re a man, DO NOT wear tank tops with a plunging neck line down to your belly button that barely covers your nipples, tucked into the elastic band of your muscle pants… and capped off with a nifty fanny pack. Hey buddy, 1986 called…they want their outfit back. Just saying…
2. DO NOT bring a 5 gallon Sparklets bottle to the gym. I mean, I don’t get it. Water is essential but there is no need to walk around with such a huge bottle of water so you can do a curl motion when you drink it to flex your biceps. If your best workout is when you drink… you have to rethink your routine. Just saying…..
3. Do Not… I mean DO NOT bring a mask and snorkel to the gym to be used in a lap pool. I have a feeling that if you’re one that does, you probably have to register for more things than just your car. Just saying…..
4. DO NOT use the public steam room as an opportunity for shaving. Hearing a scraping noise and tapping sound against the wall is freaky. But when the foggy steam disappears only to see that those sounds are you shaving and tapping out your lil hairs from your razor onto the wall is just disgusting. Just saying….
5. If you’re one to bark after every rep of every set while lifting weights please remember to never leave home without your bark collar. “Sit Ooboo sit…good dog *ruff*”. Just saying…
6. If when you are doing bicep curls and your lower back is getting most of the workout from your constant swaying back and forth….. Put the “ego” weights down buddy and try using something not so heavy. Seriously…no one is paying attention to how much you’re lifting. Just saying….
7. Although the gym has an abundance of awesome flat screen TV’s everywhere you go….Its a gym…not the movies. So the seats on the machines are NOT to be used as a place to sit and watch. Put the popcorn down, get your set in and move on. Some of us here are actually trying to sweat. Just saying…
Any new rules you think should be added from your personal experiences or observations?
i also chew gum at the gym and work more intensely than the average guy
#1 It was more the ensemble than the 'posing tank' intself. And I guess I should have added that if you're going to wear it, you should have the goods that warrant it and the one I'm referring to clearly didn't.
Oh and I chew gum too.0 -
Stop using the squat rack to do curls!! This is so freaking annoying! Unless you're curling a plate, there is no reason you should be taking up the squat rack to do your 65 lb BB curls...0
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Hahaha.. Love it!!0
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A couple weeks ago I watched a lady walk on the treadmill while drinking a mountin dew she bought from the machine at the gym. WTH really burn and take in at once? A waste of time!
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*smacks palm to forehead*
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A couple weeks ago I watched a lady walk on the treadmill while drinking a mountin dew she bought from the machine at the gym. WTH really burn and take in at once? A waste of time!
*smacks palm to forehead*
Too funny :laugh:
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Ya, I don't get the whole coffee or soda thing while at the gym. Or that the gym would even sell that stuff to begin with. Go figure.0 -
Save the makeup! If you are REALLY working out it will sweat off right and be all runny? Why do you need makeup on to sweat? Do you have a romantic date with the treadmill?
Exactly why I don't wear any! haha0 -
A couple weeks ago I watched a lady walk on the treadmill while drinking a mountin dew she bought from the machine at the gym. WTH really burn and take in at once? A waste of time!
*smacks palm to forehead*
Too funny :laugh:
Ya, I don't get the whole coffee or soda thing while at the gym. Or that the gym would even sell that stuff to begin with. Go figure.
That's job security, friend! Just like when the dentist gives out lollipops! :drinker:0 -
**Personal space...** If there is tons of open space for you to plant yourself...do not plant yourself within breathing distance of me..I don't wanna smell your perfume/cologne you drank prior to coming into class
And if you do plant yourself next to me, that close..better get your butt moving..otherwise when class starts, I may just runneth ya over, just sayin' :laugh:0 -
i always hate it when someone gets on a machine next to me and reeks of cigarettes. I know it's an addiction and there choice and blah blah blah but it makes me feel sick and i always end up cutting my workout short to get away from them.0
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loving the "New Rues" 10 in my book!!0
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my gym pet peeve is when the girl on the treadmill next to me is talking on her phone VERY loudly.. really I don't want to hear about your fight with your boyfriend or whatever.. I'm trying to clear my head and get a good work out..0
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You Should not be allowed to comment on what people are doing. Granted, if you are experienced and wish to help someone who is new get the hang of things, great, but if you're on the treadmill next to me and make the comment "Only on incline 4?" or "Oh, you'll get better eventually", you have given me the permission to smack yo' face.0
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You Should not be allowed to comment on what people are doing. Granted, if you are experienced and wish to help someone who is new get the hang of things, great, but if you're on the treadmill next to me and make the comment "Only on incline 4?" or "Oh, you'll get better eventually", you have given me the permission to smack yo' face.
I totally agree with this! As you can tell, people watching at the gym is quite entertaining for me as I'm working out. Especially for the 30-60 minutes i'm doing cardio...There are so many characters I see during this time frame. But what I think is comedy is the guys that edge closer and closer to women working out only to look for that window of opportunity to talk to them about their workout as a way to breaking the ice. And think it's funny that I never see them help other guys with their workouts. haha0
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