Top 5 gym pet peeves
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These are pretty common, but:
1. Grunters. Guys who are LIFTING HEAVY THINGS, and want you to know that they are LIFTING HEAVY THINGS, because they are STRONG, and it is DIFFICULT, so they must make NOISE.
2. People who wear hats to the gym. I don't know why this annoys me. How are they comfortable wearing that!!!
3. Stinkers. You know, that person who gets on the elliptical next to yours and smells like something died in his shorts, and you can't move because you're on a roll, so you have to sit there and suffer.
4. Texters. Just... texters. I used to be a texter. Now leave my phone at home.
5. People who leave the pin in the weight stack on, like, 200 pounds, and when you go to use the machine after them it doesn't budge and you feel like an idiot.
What kind of hat?? I wear a stocking cap every day at the gym. It helps hold my earbuds in and keeps the sweat out of my eyes.0 -
1. ladies who dress sexy and then get mad when they get attention. Uh ladies remember men are visual creatures. Dressing sexy at the gym is the same as an invitation to most men. It annoys me when woman dress sexy and then get annoyed when they get hit on. Sorry, that's the way it will always be. Personally, I just mind my own business when working out, but do notice when a pretty woman walks by, especially when they dress sexy. But I don't stare them down like a lot of guys will, or go after them. I will strike up a conversation if it seems appropriate. When this does happen though ladies have to shoulder part of the blame.
2. One time someone put their music on speakerphone LOUD from their cellphone for about 20 minutes. She was in her own world for sure. Very odd.
3. this whole wiping down machines thing after you are done. For sure you should wipe any sweat that dripped and I hate it too when someone does not wipe it down after they slimed it. . But after every workout regardless of your sweat? I think it is overkill if have not slimed the machine.
that's about it. love my gym though overall.0 -
I walked in the gym today and some fool was sitting on one of the machines yakking away on his cell phone. I went in the locker room and changed and when I came out he was still on the machine with his phone screwed in his ear! I got on the machine next to him and a minute or so later I hear him say "hold on, I gotta take this other call" and he starts yakking away on a second call. When he finishes that call he goes back to the first one! He probably spent a total of 15 minutes on the phone while just sitting on a piece of equipment other people could have been using. I wanted to hurl a 45 pound plate at his head!!! GRRRRRR!!!!!!!!0
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My top two are the hoards of girls that come in together and act like the gym is a social gathering spot. Their hair will be done, makeup on, matching gym outfits. And they all literally use up every treadmill and elliptical...without actually using it. Like walking at a turtle's pace on the treadmill so they can get their daily gossip in. Not only that but these same offenders love to sit on the machines and not use them, just text or talk instead. Uh, MOVE. There are people here that are actually serious about what they're doing.
Another pet-peeve is when someone won't take their eyes off your machine and what you're doing. If you're inspired or want to know what I'm doing, great, come ask. But don't sit there and gawk at me and act like we're in a competition.
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1. ladies who dress sexy and then get mad when they get attention. Uh ladies remember men are visual creatures. Dressing sexy at the gym is the same as an invitation to most men. It annoys me when woman dress sexy and then get annoyed when they get hit on. Sorry, that's the way it will always be. Personally, I just mind my own business when working out, but do notice when a pretty woman walks by, especially when they dress sexy. But I don't stare them down like a lot of guys will, or go after them. I will strike up a conversation if it seems appropriate. When this does happen though ladies have to shoulder part of the blame.
No.
You're getting very close to slut-shaming here. No woman, no matter what she is wearing, is to blame for YOUR actions.
I'm not saying a woman should be shocked when she's dressed "sexy" and a man hits on her, it's a thing that happens, I'm not trying to stop you. But you don't know why she's dressed that way and you do not have the right be mad at her for what YOU think her intentions are.0 -
I stopped going to the gym a few months ago as my trainer felt like I needed a date and kept trying to make me interested in certain guys. He would even approach guys and tell them I was interested in them. (trainer was young) I don't need a man I have one. I watched the trainers and they all seemed to be focused on the barbie dolls that came in. Hey I'm f***ing paying you to train me not watch the girls.
Sweaty machines not being wiped off.
Naked women in the locker rooms.
Not a people person so people trying to be my friend, just shut the f**k up and leave me alone.
People on cell phones.
Trainer making me show up at 5:30 and making me wait 10-15 minutes. I'm sorry my time is precious, so I cut my session's short, and I don't sign off that day.
And the worst one for me was doing floor exercises and I get up and my hands are filthy from the mats. F**king gross. They just let people wear their outdoor shoes instead of having a policy of changing shoes. At least when I work out at home my mat is clean and no one is hitting on me.
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I drop weights. Why? Because there is this magical thing called bumper plates that are meant to be dropped, especially if there is an olympic platform.
I talk to random people at the gym. Maybe a good job, maybe a question, maybe to ask for a spot or just because plain ol' talking is fun.
Lifting... good times. Can't "weight" to go again tomorrow.0 -
2. Guys that come in in groups of 3-8 that take up 5-6 machines and only use one at a time. Theres enough of you that you can pair off and have one person working and one person spotting on each machine.
Spotting... on a machine? Why?0 -
Oh I absolutely LOVE when cutesie girls go to the gym with their hair down, cutesie clothes, make up, and walk on the treadmill at 3.0 mph without breaking a sweat. You're obviously here to get a good workout. NOW GET OFF THE TREADMILL SO I CAN USE IT.
I have to say something about this one:
I don't wear cutsie clothes or make-up (sweats and a t-shirt here), but I don't put my hair up because I have very thin fine hair and frankly hair bands (even the cloth ones) tug at it and causes me discomfort. I also don't walk faster than 3 mph on the treadmill because I have a bad knee and that's currently the limit of how fast I can walk. I'm on the treadmill to exercise and build up strength in that knee. Just because I'm not jogging doesn't mean I'm not getting much needed exercise. I do work up a sweat at the gym, just not on the treadmill.
That said - this thread has made me realize just how freaking awesome the gym I go to is! They have a daycare, so there's no kids running around and they have liberal amounts of paper towels and sanitizer for wiping off the machines - and the gym members all seem to use them.
The trainers don't bother you unless you ask them to, neither do the other members. And they have at least 20 treadmills available, plus the same amount of bikes and elliptical machines in addition to all the strength training machines - I've never had to hover or wait for a machine to come available. They have tons of tvs playing a variety of channels but I rarely watch them anyway - I can watch tv at home. We have members of all shapes and sizes and I've never heard anyone say anything untoward about any of them. Yes, we have a few "Barbies" but they don't seem to stick around for very long - maybe because no one goes out of their way to ogle them or pick them up? I dunno...
I really like it there and I'm going to keep going. Good luck to the rest of you - I hope you find a place you like eventually!0 -
Oh I absolutely LOVE when cutesie girls go to the gym with their hair down, cutesie clothes, make up, and walk on the treadmill at 3.0 mph without breaking a sweat. You're obviously here to get a good workout. NOW GET OFF THE TREADMILL SO I CAN USE IT.
I wear makeup to the gym cause I generally go when I have other appointments or after work. I certainly am not going home to shower and get all my makeup off just to get all sweaty and nasty again... lol
In my defense tho... I do not use the treadmill on 3 mph unless I am at a 10.0 incline or more and I sweat my *kitten* off...0 -
I work out at home, but i still have a few.
1. if im running with my three dogs, for chrissakes dont try to stop me to say hi. these.behemoths outweigh me by 70lbs and one isnt friendly. and yet, after being lunged at and cussed out, i still have to drag my dogs away from thr same people.
2. when i take my bar outside, its because i get tired of the clanging on our concrete floors. its not an open invitation for you to come onto my property to chat while i try not to throw heavy things at you.
3. headphones=STFU. dont get offended when i walk right past you. i listen to otep or slayer most workouts and cant hear you.
I work out at home too and people still find a way to irritate the crap out of me.
1. When I'm running I'm not going to stop to talk to you. I want to get my workout done so I can get on with my day, we'll chat later.
2. When I'm doing a kickbxing DVD in my living room don't stand behind me or to my side and then get pissed when you get kicked or punched (yes I have family members that are that stupid)
3. Don't climb over me when I'm doing ab work. I know I am in the direct path to the side door but gues what? There is a front door for a reason.
4.If the phone rings while Im workingout I'm not going to stop to answer it. And if its for me TAKE A FREAKING MESSAGE
5. When I am gasping for breath and pushing through a tough workout is not the time to ask me unimportant questions or tell me a story from your day.0 -
1. People that break machines due to improper use. Then when the machine is fixed, they go back and continue to misuse the machine.
2. Guys that use the blow dryer in the locker room to dry themselves off instead of using a towel and ask for help to blow dry thier back. WTF
3. When big muscular guys address smaller guys as "Wzup Big Dawg!"
4. When the gym pool, sauna and hot tub closes due to lightning. Its not lightning inside the building!
5. Annual towel fee surcharge. On second thought, scratch this one because I make sure I (not me but someone I know, of course) takes home enough towels annually to offset the towel fee surcharge.0 -
1. People that don't clean the machines when done using...
2. People that leave the magazine holders on the machines...
3. People that have to slam the weights down as if having to announce that they are there...
4. People that try to hold a conversation with me... a simple hello is fine thank you
5. People that don't put their towels in the baskets...0 -
Someone wearing too much perfume/cologne.
agreeing when there's an empty row of machines except the one I'm on and someone hops on next to me.
people that talk on their phone sharing their conversations.
people that socialize on some equipment while I want to workout on it.
and definitely rude sucky people that don't wipe down equipment after they use it.0 -
When people are talking LOUDLY on their cell phones through their WHOLE workout! Ugh. Actually asked a man to please take it outside and he got in my face and started screaming at me and then assulted me. And I rarely complain.
Also, when people are running on the treadmill and they come down flat on their feet and make that loud smacking noise. So hard to concentrate when they do that!0 -
To be honest - I rarely notice what's going on around me, to busy training!
I'm at a boxing gym so everyone is relatively focused, disciplined and respectful.0 -
To be honest - I rarely notice what's going on around me, to busy training!
I'm at a boxing gym so everyone is relatively focused, disciplined and respectful.
I want to go to your gym. To be honest, I'm not sure why people get themselves so worked up over other people's business. I just turn my iPod up, get in my zone, and mind my own business. Keeps everybody happy.0 -
Seriously!? If I were a guy I'd find it really creepy to be asked to blow dry another guys back. Even being female I'd find that creepy.2. Guys that use the blow dryer in the locker room to dry themselves off instead of using a towel and ask for help to blow dry their back. WTF0 -
The personal trainers get on my nerves the most. They make up the most ridiculous exercises, take up way too much room & get in the way.
And then when they want to rush me to get off the incline bench so their client can stand on two benches and do some ridiculous, unstable exercise their body would never naturally do. Go do some squats instead!
But I'm already really, really good at squats. Which is why I want a trainer to show me something really difficult and awesome to do! Isn't the whole point of working out to challenge your body?
okay, fair enough. I supposed some people could have maxed out the amount of weight they can squat and have done every variety of squats they could do. And couldn't possilby research exercises to challenge themselves on their own. Therefore, needing to pay 50 for 30 minutes of training. But hey it helps keep people employed.
I fail to see how a wobbly person standing on two benches and squating down to pick up a medicine ball would be a safer or more challenging option than putting an olympic bar on your back and getting to work. But that's me... and I wanted to use the bench to ya know... incline press.0 -
I think you guys covered most of my gym pet peeves, but my biggest pet peeve when I'm running is I have my GPS tracker timing my run, earplugs in music blasting, and people will pull up next to me in their car or wave me down on the street and ask me for directions. Luckily for them, I'm nice about it and will help them. I've tried to avoid this and run on a trail by my house and an older woman still flagged me down asking where a restaurant was. C'mon people! Trying to run here! :-)0
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The personal trainers get on my nerves the most. They make up the most ridiculous exercises, take up way too much room & get in the way.
And then when they want to rush me to get off the incline bench so their client can stand on two benches and do some ridiculous, unstable exercise their body would never naturally do. Go do some squats instead!
But I'm already really, really good at squats. Which is why I want a trainer to show me something really difficult and awesome to do! Isn't the whole point of working out to challenge your body?
okay, fair enough. I supposed some people could have maxed out the amount of weight they can squat and have done every variety of squats they could do. And couldn't possilby research exercises to challenge themselves on their own. Therefore, needing to pay 50 for 30 minutes of training. But hey it helps keep people employed.
I fail to see how a wobbly person standing on two benches and squating down to pick up a medicine ball would be a safer or more challenging option than putting an olympic bar on your back and getting to work. But that's me... and I wanted to use the bench to ya know... incline press.
"wobbly" exercises work on balance and stabilizing muscles..0 -
2. People who wear hats to the gym. I don't know why this annoys me. How are they comfortable wearing that!!!
:laugh: my boyfriend ALWAYS wears a hat at the gym and I say the same thing to him every single time. He says he'd rather wear a hat than a sweat band or something and hates when sweat drips on his face while he's in the middle of a set.0 -
2. People who wear hats to the gym. I don't know why this annoys me. How are they comfortable wearing that!!!
:laugh: my boyfriend ALWAYS wears a hat at the gym and I say the same thing to him every single time. He says he'd rather wear a hat than a sweat band or something and hates when sweat drips on his face while he's in the middle of a set.
That's why I wear one.0 -
2. People who wear hats to the gym. I don't know why this annoys me. How are they comfortable wearing that!!!
:laugh: my boyfriend ALWAYS wears a hat at the gym and I say the same thing to him every single time. He says he'd rather wear a hat than a sweat band or something and hates when sweat drips on his face while he's in the middle of a set.
That's why I wear one.
It makes definitely makes sense, but it's funny watching him constantly turn it forwards or backwards depending on what he's doing. He gets so frustrated when he leans back on something and forgets his hat is backwards at that moment.0 -
Seems that some people just have a hard time being around other people.
I think a home gym may be their only hope.0 -
The personal trainers get on my nerves the most. They make up the most ridiculous exercises, take up way too much room & get in the way.
And then when they want to rush me to get off the incline bench so their client can stand on two benches and do some ridiculous, unstable exercise their body would never naturally do. Go do some squats instead!
But I'm already really, really good at squats. Which is why I want a trainer to show me something really difficult and awesome to do! Isn't the whole point of working out to challenge your body?
okay, fair enough. I supposed some people could have maxed out the amount of weight they can squat and have done every variety of squats they could do. And couldn't possilby research exercises to challenge themselves on their own. Therefore, needing to pay 50 for 30 minutes of training. But hey it helps keep people employed.
I fail to see how a wobbly person standing on two benches and squating down to pick up a medicine ball would be a safer or more challenging option than putting an olympic bar on your back and getting to work. But that's me... and I wanted to use the bench to ya know... incline press.
"wobbly" exercises work on balance and stabilizing muscles..
very true. so work on those issues by using a bosu ball, or do one legged squats. why must a personal trainer crowd out other people using equipment for it's intended use? because it's unconventional? or because they're inconsiderate and think they have more of a right to the gym than the others that pay their monthly dues?0 -
Amen sister!!!0
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I hate the hogging machines thing. I walk up to the leg press, it's fully loaded with 5 45-lb weights on each side. Just when I'm done unloading and reloading the machine some dope walks up and goes, "I was using that." Cuz ya didn't see me standing here effing around with it for the past five minutes!!??
And this has only happened once, but it was bizarre, that for a while we only had one set of 15-lb dumbells at our gym. A lady refused to let me work in and use them (okay, whatever) but when she moved on to the next exercise w/ a different weight she stuck them under a bench under her sweater. She hid them! What are we, in kindergarten hiding our favorite toys?
And the personal space thing is bizarre . Or people just generally staring. Yes, I'm working out hard and I'm sweating, what's up with you?
Another, not a pet peeve, but I think gyms could do better here in educating people, 10 people toiling away on cardio machines, they're just kind of zoned out, they're not even sweating. Let's get this workout done! Let's make it count! Go hard!0 -
Personal trainers are the WORST for not returning equipment to its place and leaving crap lying around all over the floor for others to trip over.0
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