Things people do at the gym that you hate
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I hate (HATE) when people are talking on their cell phones while on the treadmill or elliptical right next to me. If it's that important go out into the lobby or locker room or something. Jesus.
Yes. Distracting.
Jesus is awesome!
He is!0 -
I hate when people not only have to use the elliptical RIGHT next to you when all of the other machines are open, but when they look at what you're doing. Keep your eyes on your own elliptical!
Want to know why I'm pouring sweat and going slower than you?
No it's not because your in better shape than me, Its because like a normal person I cranked my resistance up, while your busy being a gazelle on level 1.0 -
Let's not watch the food network, please. I can't hack it
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There is far too much *****ing going on in this thread.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Its the gym.... people pay to use it. Unless it is killing you or hurting you in some way who cares move on.
People have some strange expectation that people are not going to be åss hats at a gym.
Yeah I have seen the majority of all these complaints but if it distracts you enough go home,0 -
People who stare.0
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And another vote for dropping weights. Specifically I mean the guys that do a set of bicep curls, then throw the bar down to make it seem like it's super heavy. I'm pretty sure your back and legs are what you need to put the bar down and you've probably never given those a workout. We only have two 5kg plate left because of this.
A 42kg dumbbell is bent and out of action because of being dropped, so now there's only one so I can't press with a pair now.0 -
I hate when people not only have to use the elliptical RIGHT next to you when all of the other machines are open, but when they look at what you're doing. Keep your eyes on your own elliptical!
Want to know why I'm pouring sweat and going slower than you?
No it's not because your in better shape than me, Its because like a normal person I cranked my resistance up, while your busy being a gazelle on level 1.
You know, some people just are not that familiar with the gym equipment. Maybe they are looking and comparing what they are doing because it looks like you know what you are doing ?
I find all these "omg" someone is using the machine next to me comments quite hilarious.0 -
people texting for hours while I waiting to use the rotary calf or leg press machinet hey are on.0
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There is far too much *****ing going on in this thread.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Its the gym.... people pay to use it. Unless it is killing you or hurting you in some way who cares move on.
People have some strange expectation that people are not going to be åss hats at a gym.
Yeah I have seen the majority of all these complaints but if it distracts you enough go home,
Guess the same applies to you. If you don't like people posting on a thread about stuff that bothers them at the gym then guess what you are free to do? GO TO A DIFFERENT THREAD! Geez.0 -
This. Especially the "beasts" who believe it's their right to pile on plates on the leg press then leave them. If your sister or mother wanted to use it, would you leave it and have them rerack it? Well then don't expect others sisters or mother's to do it either. Put your f.....ing weights back!!!Dear Gym People - RE-RACK YOUR FREAKING WEIGHTS!!!!
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ugh. once I went to use the leg press machine and someone had left 11 plates per side. Eleven!!!! I leg press a modest one plate per side and it took me like ten minutes to put the 20 other plates back. I've never been so angry. And there were a couple of guys standing around talking, obviously watching me, and didn't even offer to help. I hate my gym sometimes (but still love it most of the time!).0 -
...women who wear MAKEUP for their workout...gross!!!!!!!! Your poor pores!!!0
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Dear Gym People - RE-RACK YOUR FREAKING WEIGHTS!!!!
THIS!!0 -
The man 1 treadmill over whose nose was running like a faucet. He kept sniffing and it kept coming back until he reached for the towel that you use to wipe the machine with and blew his nose in it repeatedly and forcefully. In between blows, he plopped the contaminated towel in the drink holder section without folding it so that the gross part didn't touch the machine:sick:0
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I am generally pretty happy at mine. No one does anything particularly annoying
Maybe myself when I do a fart and I try to hide it
*looks around in disgust* Eurgh, wasn't me!0 -
I mean regarding people using machines and lockers right next to you, I find it is just because us humans crave attention.0
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Not re-racking weights is the only thing that really pisses me off. It is crazy to me how much attention some of you pay to other people! I am so self centered during my workout that I can't say I've ever noticed whether or not another person is wearing mascara. And this is coming from an ultra femme lesbo haha.0
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Punching the air while jogging on the treadmill. Hi, are you Rocky?0
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When I'm in my "zone" on the treadmill, elliptical, etc. and the person next to me is staring at my time, calories burnt, distance, etc. I mean seriously worry about your dang self!!! Annoying!!!0
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The man 1 treadmill over whose nose was running like a faucet. He kept sniffing and it kept coming back until he reached for the towel that you use to wipe the machine with and blew his nose in it repeatedly and forcefully. In between blows, he plopped the contaminated towel in the drink holder section without folding it so that the gross part didn't touch the machine:sick:
I had something similar a few weeks ago. I was on a bike with my Nook, and no ear buds. (Yeah, I know... that's a peeve in itself for some, but I'd already done 40 minutes of lifting, had run the day before, and just wanted to burn a few more calories doing something low impact.)
The woman next to me kept clearing her throat and mini-coughing. Like every five seconds. "Ahem." "Ahem." "Ahem." And I know (hope!) she wasn't doing it on purpose, but it was really annoying and I felt like I was sitting next to Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter. Really... if you have that much of a throat tickle, go get a drink of water.
I switched bikes after about 5 minutes.0 -
Punching the air while jogging on the treadmill. Hi, are you Rocky?
That's a legitimate training technique, so....
People that criticise other people's work out with little or no understanding of the specific type of training.0 -
It was a joke, pal.0
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ohh soo many things !! I think i just let the little things bother me .... but anyways here is my list :
1. people who come to zumba and dont even attempt the step but rather dance around like they are in a club---- no us other women do no think you are sexy!!
2. people who come to class smellying awful!! I know I know we are at a gym but I should not smell the fish you just fried at home and want to barf while working out, even worse are people who work at fast food places and come in and smelling like pure grease!!
3. people who try and do fancy **** while on the cardio machines like come one dont use the machine beside me and wave your arms are like a mad woman!!
ok thats enough for now... but i could go on for days!!0 -
No sense of humor, huh?Punching the air while jogging on the treadmill. Hi, are you Rocky?
That's a legitimate training technique, so....
People that criticise other people's work out with little or no understanding of the specific type of training.0 -
No sense of humor, huh?Punching the air while jogging on the treadmill. Hi, are you Rocky?
That's a legitimate training technique, so....
People that criticise other people's work out with little or no understanding of the specific type of training.
No, I have a sense of humour, but I also have respect for other people and their personal goals. :flowerforyou:0 -
I'm not disrespecting anyone's goals by saying I don't like when people punch in the air, especially next to me right near my face. What in the world are you talking about? It was a joke. Lighten up.No sense of humor, huh?Punching the air while jogging on the treadmill. Hi, are you Rocky?
That's a legitimate training technique, so....
People that criticise other people's work out with little or no understanding of the specific type of training.
No, I have a sense of humour, but I also have respect for other people and their personal goals. :flowerforyou:0 -
People who wear the same clothes to the gym every day! Now, unless thay have 5 identical outfits and/or wash their gym clothes every night, ewwww! I see this with some guys and girls! I can understand a guy being gross like that, but a woman? Really!
I wear the same clothes everyday but they also get washed after every session. I don't see the point in buying x amount of clothes when I'm still dropping sizes. I do rotate my runners each day though.0 -
Most of the folks at my gym are pretty good with etiquette, but there's this one guy that always comes in stinking of aftershave/cologne and then proceeds to always get on the machine next to me, usually when I'm 3/4 way done and just want to finish!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!0 -
Let me think:
When people don't wipe the equipment off. No one wants to touch your sweaty nastiness. There are bottles and towels ALL over the gym - please, use them. I spend more time wiping things down so *I* can use them and it annoys me!
People who get on the treadmill, immediately get their phone out and start talking - while NOT using the treadmill at all. Hello? I would like to use it and you're in my way. If you're gonna use it, fine. But, to stand there and talk?
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The woman who asked me to "Please stop running" because she was on the phone and couldn't hear!
Rack your weights. Not all of us can lift what you can lift. It pisses me off when I want to use something and there is so much weight on it? I can't even begin to use it.
WEAR DEODORANT- NOT COLOGNE OR PERFUME.. DEODORANT. I understand people come from work or whatever, but really? No one wants to smell your funk. Yes, it is the gym and all.. but if my eyes are watering or I'm gagging when you're around? Come on.0 -
When you have been on the elliptical or treadmill and someone walks up ans turns the fan on full blast....so uncourteous!0
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When people sit on the machines and talk to there friends or on the phone. Use it or MOVE it. when large groups of people stand around doing nothing. just leave, your taking up space.0
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