gym pet peeves

kimoRUN

And another one.....

achapman01

Oh, don't get me started! There are the ladies who go into the restroom section of the locker room to change, so the rest of us can't get to the toilets; there's the one who changes in the shower so we can't get to that either! The guy who takes a nap in the sit-up area; the guy who slams weights as loud as possible, then says "that's how I work out. If I break them, I'll replace them!". I'll stop there. :P

megz85g

I hate BO! It stinks!
Why do people fight over the closest parking spots when a little extra walking wont kill ya! Your at a gym!
How are you getting a good workout on an elliptical or treadmill will while talking and laughing and not sweating.
50 empty treadmills and he comes to the one right beside you!
women who wear a white thin sports bra and no other shirt. (you shouldnt be cold your exercising!)
ok thats all for now..

we have people who drive around and around looking for a carpark out the front, i've seen a few leave after a few laps

stewarthaus4

ladies with their hair and make-up done
and the best thing I like about my gym is when it is empty

CalJur

Holding onto the treadmill...I just don't get it for 90% of the people I see holding on.

i see nothing wrong with not wanting to fall on ur butt

I suggest you put the treadmill at max incline with a very high speed and try not holding on when you are burning over 1000 cals per hour. I will visit you in the hospital when you fall back on your head.

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Why do people fight over the closest parking spots when a little extra walking wont kill ya! Your at a gym!

Oh yeah...THIS one. Where I go, there is a huge parking lot on the side that always has lots of space, but people HAVE to park in the rows right in front. And there are always cars at the end of the rows where there are no lines and it blocks the traffic lanes. I mean, COME ON!! You are here for exercise, people!! :sad:

gtwin

I can understand how lifting weights and grunting can be annoying to some people....but if someone is squatting or deadlifting, even benching, more than 350....they have every right to grunt.

EricMurano

what irritates me is people gunting when pushing weights, like they are the only person working out uugggg
what I like is when the gym is empty (like 3 am) when I have the entire place to myself and set up my routine and go though with a nice flow

Yeah I'm not going to hold in a grunt for you

That being said I don't scream or carry on like Ronnie Coleman. I just grunt as I exhale if I'm straining.

CalJur

People who think the gym is an extension of facebook and want to socialize with you instead of leaving you alone to get your workout on.

gtwin

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I suggest you put the treadmill at max incline with a very high speed and try not holding on when you are burning over 1000 cals per hour. I will visit you in the hospital when you fall back on your head.
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If you fall on your *kitten* with the treadmill at max incline and a high speed...you're obvioulsy going faster than your body can handle. Slow the speed down and work on your endurance. You're defeating the purpose of the workout if you're holding on for dear life.

NBabi91

People who scream while they run. If you need to be crazy vocal run at home lol

Maria_t02

When people don't clean the machines they use. That's mine. =]

DITTO!

debussyschild

I hate it when people try to carry on a conversation with me while I'm working... Headphones in means you're voice will not be heard.

I hate it when other people carry on loud conversations while they workout on a cardio machine side by side. Really? WORK!

It's annoying to watch guys pump really fast on a machine with tons of weight like 6 times, then go break for 2 minutes and text girls on their iPhone. Really?? Work, damnit!

I like seeing people be kind and help each other out, especially when little me needs help putting the 100-lb plates on the rack for the leg press. Thank you, gentlemen

I like seeing people who are taking the time to focus on their workout and what their doing; they're taking it seriously. No matter what you're doing or how light you're lifting, dedication matters.

cjpg

I can't stand it when you're exercising on the treadmill and people peer over to check on your km's/speed. It's happened a lot to me.

What peeves me is I can't exactly react - I'm busting my butt off so I'm not gonna break my rhythm for the scum!
And afterwards, I can barely walk anyway let alone tell someone off. lol

mcrowe1016

Holding onto the treadmill...I just don't get it for 90% of the people I see holding on.

i see nothing wrong with not wanting to fall on ur butt

I suggest you put the treadmill at max incline with a very high speed and try not holding on when you are burning over 1000 cals per hour. I will visit you in the hospital when you fall back on your head.

So far I have gotten the incline up to 13 without holding on, and I cannot wait until I am strong enough to do more As for high speeds, it is dangerous to hold on while running.

Half the fun of working out is challenging yourself and beating your own records!

Sh3iz

watching people use the lat pulldown machine on a billion pounds, the swing and sqwerm and the form is allll wrong. leaned all back at 120degree angle instead of upright @ a 90 degree.

ALSO. my gym asks that u limit cardio to 20min during peak times.... love seeing people going for 30-45+ WHILE people are WAITING and waiting....

Michele7091

people who get on the treadmill right next to you when your the only one there and there is 20 others they could use

I totally agree! Its like those people at the movies that come and sit right next to you when there are 200 empty seats still.

I also hate those people that are just there to chat with their friends.

Oh and people that talk on their cell phones while their on the treadmill. Really???? :grumble:

I LOVE that my gym has a TV at every cardio machine. And two HUGE ceiling fans. :happy:

chubbybunnee

people who get on the treadmill right next to you when your the only one there and there is 20 others they could use
related to that, people who smell- not BO cos i know we all get that but just a real stink

^Yes, this one!

debussyschild

Women wear way too much clothing.

LMAO! In some cases, maybe. At the gym with lots of sweaty dudes and dudettes, it's not a bad idea to cover up a little more. Less skin to equipment contact is best.

I really hate it when people don't wipe down the squat/deadlift barbells... I wipe them down before I use them and they are always freaking NASTY. I also wipe them down when I'm done...

EricMurano

And remember that holding on makes you burn less so those calorie counts on the machine are even more useless

ster81

I hate it when people leave their weights laying around. I'm really cool with the custodian at my gym and he's a bit older so I end up helping him put everything away first before I work out.

I like it when the gym is empty. Just me and my custodian friend..

CrazyLazyStylist

!) When someone KEEPS looking over at your numbers like, "I gotta do more than this chick."

2) When there are a crapload of machines open but they get right next to mine.

AnthonyScalco

what irritates me is people gunting when pushing weights, like they are the only person working out uugggg
what I like is when the gym is empty (like 3 am) when I have the entire place to myself and set up my routine and go though with a nice flow

Go to planet fitness than. You piss me off.

DeepAsAPlate

I hate resolutioners. (No, that's probably not a word.) But the people who join as a New Year's resolution and quit after 6 weeks. They take up all the machines.

I know. I should be more encouraging. Whatever.

Also, people who fart during Pilates class. I get the giggles. What can I say?

ironanimal

I have another to add - people like those complaining about other people's workouts when they don't understand them. Grunting happens when you're shifting a large lump of iron, and when we do 6 reps of a big weight and take a break, it's because we have to.

I wish people would just mind their own business and not take offense to what others are doing, so long as courtesies such as wiping and unloading equipment are upheld.

cloveraz

The pre-teens whose parents are nowhere to be found. When the gym daycare is closed and the little kids are all over the place, running into you and all that fun stuff....The swim classes for the kids and their parents, along with the kids swim team....I like kids, but not when I'm trying to get my work on....

debussyschild

I love that my gym is small and has signs everywhere saying "if you don't think you need to clean up after yourself, we don't think we want your membership!" There are lots of signs like these. The couple that owns my gym are both bodybuilders. The signs work, though... Very few gym etiquette infractions at my gym. I've been at military gyms where they would workout in their ACU's and boots and get mud and dirt everywhere on top of not unloading their barbells or heavy lifting machines... grrr

CrazyLazyStylist

And if I have headphones on...DONT TALK TO ME

EricMurano

I have another to add - people like those complaining about other people's workouts when they don't understand them. Grunting happens when you're shifting a large lump of iron, and when we do 6 reps of a big weight and take a break, it's because we have to.

I wish people would just mind their own business and not take offense to what others are doing, so long as courtesies such as wiping and unloading equipment are upheld.

+1

handy05

When people don't clean the machines they use. That's mine. =]

If this were facebook, I'd 'Like' your comment a bajillion times!

Double Ditto! Clean your machine people!! Who wants germs???