Things people do at the gym that you hate

HMD7703

I don't really hate anything at the gym, but some things do bother me.

- People that think me walking on a treadmill is a crime against nature. Some of us are DISABLED (and/or not physically ready to run) and cannot run sprints on the treadmills.

- People that leave sweat puddles on the machines and never think twice about wiping them off. Eww.

- The awesome men and women in the heavy weights area... ok.. this is more of my own insecurity.. but I want to go there and lift. I just cannot muster up the guts to take my flabby, non-lifting self over there. So I stay on the Nautilus machines and dream of being that hot chick that is dead lifting. *drools*

- People that check your stats on the cardio machines! Generally I do not mind, but why do you want to know how many miles I have done or how many calories I have burned?!?


Back on the disabled part.. I am a disabled Veteran. I don't look disabled to most people, but I am. I have had spinal cord surgery as well as have a tumor in my knee. It really hurts when people judge without knowing the whole story. Don't look down on that person walking slow on the treadmill. They are in the gym.. right?!?! Isn't that worth something? Instead of bashing each other, we should be giving props for being there and working out - they are trying and that is better than most people.

JodieElijah

We don't have spray bottles at our gym. You have to bring your own towel and wipe down the equipment that you use.

I think the only thing that annoys me is that the trainers tend to ignore you. All. The. Time.

sarabeth40

LOL. i only wish someone would stare at me...

samntha14

PUT YOU STUFF AWAY WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED WITH IT!!! Why should I have to walk around for however long asking people if they are done with stuff because crap is laying all over the floor and you cant tell who the hell is using what!? If you are done put it away and clean up after yourself. THis ain't yo' mama's house people. That is all.

andreanicole686

Clean the equipment, yuck!

Typhanee83

- Girls that prep their make-up and hair in the locker room BEFORE going to work out.

- People that sit on the weight machines and watch TV. Then they get all snarky and pissed when you ask to use the machine. If you want to watch TV, go home and sit on your couch.

This, and many other reasons, are why I work out at home.

Daisy374

When people keep looking at my machine or at me whie I am working out... My speed or distance is none of their business and I don't care if they are going faster or slower than me... mind your own business!!
And I don't care how I look when I work out... it is 6 AM, I am hot and sweating and my face gets very red when I work out...deal with it and quit looking at me! lol
That is all :bigsmile:

ahhmanda08

I hate when i'm working out and the only one there thenanother person comes in and change my station!! I was there first! And you didnt even ask @SSHAT!

bilzprincess

It hadn't occurred to me to be annoyed at PEOPLE at the gym. I'm there. They're there. We're all probably wishing we cld be getting something else done. What I hate about the gym is it interrupts my flipping' sleep. It lays a guilt trip of overseas travel proportions on me when I no-show. It hurts my feet, arms, legs...nearly everything but my teeth. I mostly don't notice other humans that are there. It's all about me raging against the machine...the eliptical, treadmill, crosstrainer,...LEAVE ME ALONE, u stupid machines! Oh yeah. Can u tell I don't get a runners high?

fatboypup

when folks have time to post here to complain but cant remember the last time they were in the gym

tig_ol_bitties

When I go to the gym, it's to work out. Not to look around and find things people are doing to b!tch and moan about.

heylatimer

The old guys who walk around the change room naked like they want to start a sword fight.

The d'bags who dont re-rack their weights. If you are too tired when you are done ur set maybe you should lift lighter weights *****.

The d'bags who drop their weights at the end of their set. Again, if you cant handle the weight find something pink, soft and light to lift...

zombilishious

Dear Gym People - RE-RACK YOUR FREAKING WEIGHTS!!!!

This!!!! If they're so heavy you had to leave them on the floor, then you probably used really bad form and should be working a lighter weight!!!

and the disappearing 20lb dumbbell. There's supposed to be 2 on the rack, not one! Others would like to use them too!

Karstenf

1) AXE body spray-working out does not require this!

and

2) The people who wipe down the equipment before THEY use it but not after. I want to put their face in their @$$ sweat.

samntha14

I don't really hate anything at the gym, but some things do bother me.

- People that think me walking on a treadmill is a crime against nature. Some of us are DISABLED (and/or not physically ready to run) and cannot run sprints on the treadmills.

- People that leave sweat puddles on the machines and never think twice about wiping them off. Eww.

- The awesome men and women in the heavy weights area... ok.. this is more of my own insecurity.. but I want to go there and lift. I just cannot muster up the guts to take my flabby, non-lifting self over there. So I stay on the Nautilus machines and dream of being that hot chick that is dead lifting. *drools*

- People that check your stats on the cardio machines! Generally I do not mind, but why do you want to know how many miles I have done or how many calories I have burned?!?


Back on the disabled part.. I am a disabled Veteran. I don't look disabled to most people, but I am. I have had spinal cord surgery as well as have a tumor in my knee. It really hurts when people judge without knowing the whole story. Don't look down on that person walking slow on the treadmill. They are in the gym.. right?!?! Isn't that worth something? Instead of bashing each other, we should be giving props for being there and working out - they are trying and that is better than most people.

Please come to the free weight side. We need more girls over there :bigsmile:

42kgirl

When I go to the gym, it's to work out. Not to look around and find things people are doing to b!tch and moan about.

You are my favorite kind of member. It's a gym. If it irritates you so much, work out at home. And don't let the door hit ya, where the Good Lord split ya.

Abells

I hate when people see me working out on the weights and then ask me if I'm using the bench even though I"m doing lunges in the open area next to it and I have my headphones in. Obvi i'm not using it if I'm using this are over here.

Sabine_Stroehm

I have three:
Mr. man who uses two machines at the same time for 20 minutes, and makes it so NO ONE can use either while he's going back and forth.
Little miss who puts her stuff on a bike AND on the elliptical (when there's only 3 functioning bikes). And declares "I'm using that bike" from the elliptical.
and
Mr. Whistles to his iPod at 6am. I think bad thoughts about him.

CharSchultz

What I hate that people do is when they are sitting on a stationary bike just peddling as slow as possible so they can still claim they've gone to the gym without actually doing anything... HELLO that is NOT a work out.

Also, people who wear daisy dukes and work out. no one wants to see that.

Flippiefloppies

I hate the guys that do the leg press and put 6-45lb weights on both sides then leave the weights when they are done. Really *kitten*!

denamarie1119

LOL!!! Love the BUFFER zone!!

Here are a couple of my recent pet peeves:

1. Sweating all over a machine and NOT wiping it off when leaving - gross!

2. Wearing an insane amount of cheap perfume at 6am (actually ANY perfume)!

3. Reading your magazine on a weight machine and not doing the exercise. Thus blocking that machine for anyone else to use.

maruxf

Dear Gym People - RE-RACK YOUR FREAKING WEIGHTS!!!!

Talking on the damn cell phone- if you can talk, you have to up your weight/resistance!

Not wiping- NASTY assh*les.

Spreading their crap all over the benches in the Locker Room- Inconsiderate!

Last but not least: Taking over several weight machines (I work in circuits too, and somehow avoid doing this) and then giving me the stink eye when I use one while you are on another! Douc*epackers!

BrienJD

what ticks me off

the people that dont use deoderant prior to there workout.....

the people that make LOUD grunting noises

the men who spend more time looking and themselves in the mirror than workin out (hah.. good for a laugh though)

when lifting very heavy weights sometimes it is necessary to make a grunting noise to get through that last rep... i don't see why people care so much

Some grunting is acceptable, but some people sound like they are giving birth, passing a kidney stone or have been constipated for about 6 months. At times I think it's all for show, Hey ladies look at me I'm a super macho He-Man. Just MHO.

tracyface399

I can usually ignore most things but really strong, overpowering perfume or aftershave or deodorants put me right off my stride at the gym. There's just no need!

I can't agree with you more!!! This is the MOST annoying thing to me, I am so sensitive to a strong perfume/cologne smell. It ruins my whole workout.

When someone on the machine next to me chats on their iphone... just because it LOOKS like you are just listening to music doesn't mean it's ok to be ON the phone and annoy the people around you with your empty annoying chatter. I have actually told on people before because of this. I go to the gym to get into a groove and release some tension, not be annoyed by that. Especially when there are signs everywhere saying that talking on the phone is only allowed in the lobby!

angella_zumba

YES!!!

SofaKingRad

Expel their anal air while I'm breathing heavy during a workout.

kari_

Hates those that don't look like they worked out - I am sweaty and red-faced after. Definitely can't exercise with a full face of makeup.

Yes, those girls in their tiny little workout "outfits" with hair down & makeup done. I think if you look that good, you're probably not working out hard enough... but that may just be my jealously speaking :laugh:

cushygal

My gym has a row of treadmills, but 2 of them are specific for running(shorter track and lots more give) I always use those treadmills as I am training for a half - I hate it when I go into the gym and there are walkers on those treadmills when all other treadmills are free.

It burns my a**

happyvitale

I think the biggest thing for me is when people take the equipment i'm using without asking if i am done first. I do alot of circut traning and it really throws me off when i come to a station and the weights or what i need isnt there.
Also people who rather talk to there freinds during a class than actually work. I am there to work not to listen to you yap about your dogs breakfast. If you can carry on a good conversation you arent working hard enough. I actually had a spin instructor boot two people from ther session because they wouldnt stop talking.

angella_zumba

I hate when people stand arond for 30 minutes waiting for a classe to start!! Work out until the class starts!! ugh! I can't stand to see someone who does not sweat when at the gym.. You are hear to workout not stand around and run your mouth!