PUT THE DAMN PHONE AWAY!!!
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I agree. It's frustrating, when the person next to me on the treadmill is yapping away on their phone. I can't hear my Netflix playing on my iPad through a Bluetooth headset while I run.0
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IMHO it points to a deeper problem in modern life. We can't focus on one thing for 2 seconds anymore.
If you're doing something and it's worth doing, then do it. Don't *kitten* around doing something else at the same time!
This is separate from the courtesy issue, which may or may not be a symptom of modern life..... if you're not using something then why hog it up so others can't use it (the other thread has a great story about a guy hogging three benches, whilst not actually using any of them.....). Now, if you're proud of being selfish or ignorant, fine. That sucks for you, but try not to make things suck for everyone else too! It's bad enough that people feel they have a god-given right to be rude to each other on the internet..... but when douche-baggery is written all over daily life too, it makes Jimmer sad.....0 -
Listening to music (have yet to work out in a gym that doesn't have music playing in the background) for preference working out, isn't the same as doing 10 reps, stopping picking up the phone, texting conversation for 2 minutes, stopping again, do another set, pick the phone, continue conversation, etc.
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Is there a difference between sitting on a machine for your 2 minute rest set or texting? It is still taking up the machine so someone else can't use it.
Personally I usually use my rest time to change weight, stretch, and get a drink of water, but there are times I will just sit there, too.0 -
Actually if you're on your phone doing these, then you're not really disconnected. But going on a cardio machine for an extended time isn't the same a using a rack, or machine since other people actually wait with the understanding that someone isn't going to be on there for more than 5-8 minutes average.i am a fitness instructor my self
when i am working out ALONE. i use my phone to text, listen to music , check facebook etc. THAT IS MY TIME. I am away from my 3 boys, i am not training anyone, i am not teaching a class. that is my ALONE TIME, i get on and just do the ellipical for 2 hrs while playing on my phone, the time goes by so fast that way.
and i wont stop doing it cause that is my way to relax, enjoy my workout, and to disconnect with everything going around me, the only time I dont have to chase after 3 kids.
judge all you want but I am not going to stop cause you have a problem with it.
I disagree, but if you feel that works for you fine.
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WTH 5-8 mins on the ellipical is not a workout. that is not even a warm up. You should be on it for 1hr min. and when I am on it my resistance is set to 20. and I am on that thing for 2 hrs max. and I disconnect from people around me, I dont want anyone coming up to me talking to me. or asking weightloss questions, I want to be ALONE. so i bury my head in my phone and it works.0 -
IMHO it points to a deeper problem in modern life. We can't focus on one thing for 2 seconds anymore.
If you're doing something and it's worth doing, then do it. Don't *kitten* around doing something else at the same time!
This is separate from the courtesy issue, which may or may not be a symptom of modern life..... if you're not using something then why hog it up so others can't use it (the other thread has a great story about a guy hogging three benches, whilst not actually using any of them.....). Now, if you're proud of being selfish or ignorant, fine. That sucks for you, but try not to make things suck for everyone else too! It's bad enough that people feel they have a god-given right to be rude to each other on the internet..... but when douche-baggery is written all over daily life too, it makes Jimmer sad.....
you are missing the point. we aren't talking about people who are done with the equipment and still sitting on it using their phone. we are talking about if you are between sets and decide to take your phone out for a minute. for some reason the OP thinks this is rude. i think the OP thinks the world revolves around him/her.0 -
excellent post!i am a fitness instructor my self
when i am working out ALONE. i use my phone to text, listen to music , check facebook etc. THAT IS MY TIME. I am away from my 3 boys, i am not training anyone, i am not teaching a class. that is my ALONE TIME, i get on and just do the ellipical for 2 hrs while playing on my phone, the time goes by so fast that way.
and i wont stop doing it cause that is my way to relax, enjoy my workout, and to disconnect with everything going around me, the only time I dont have to chase after 3 kids.
judge all you want but I am not going to stop cause you have a problem with it.0 -
Either is bad etiquette if someone is waiting to use the machine, but the perception is the one texting they are more "distracted".
Listening to music (have yet to work out in a gym that doesn't have music playing in the background) for preference working out, isn't the same as doing 10 reps, stopping picking up the phone, texting conversation for 2 minutes, stopping again, do another set, pick the phone, continue conversation, etc.
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Is there a difference between sitting on a machine for your 2 minute rest set or texting? It is still taking up the machine so someone else can't use it.
Personally I usually use my rest time to change weight, stretch, and get a drink of water, but there are times I will just sit there, too.
There's nothing wrong with changing weights (because the perception there is that you're not done yet), stretching etc. You're still doing something physically active. I don't view texting on a phone as a physical activity. I doubt many would.
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Guess you didn't really read my whole response, but just what you wanted to read. I addressed the LONG CARDIO machine issue in it.
Actually if you're on your phone doing these, then you're not really disconnected. But going on a cardio machine for an extended time isn't the same a using a rack, or machine since other people actually wait with the understanding that someone isn't going to be on there for more than 5-8 minutes average.i am a fitness instructor my self
when i am working out ALONE. i use my phone to text, listen to music , check facebook etc. THAT IS MY TIME. I am away from my 3 boys, i am not training anyone, i am not teaching a class. that is my ALONE TIME, i get on and just do the ellipical for 2 hrs while playing on my phone, the time goes by so fast that way.
and i wont stop doing it cause that is my way to relax, enjoy my workout, and to disconnect with everything going around me, the only time I dont have to chase after 3 kids.
judge all you want but I am not going to stop cause you have a problem with it.
I disagree, but if you feel that works for you fine.
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WTH 5-8 mins on the ellipical is not a workout. that is not even a warm up. You should be on it for 1hr min. and when I am on it my resistance is set to 20. and I am on that thing for 2 hrs max. and I disconnect from people around me, I dont want anyone coming up to me talking to me. or asking weightloss questions, I want to be ALONE. so i bury my head in my phone and it works.
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A minute, fine. Unfortunately that NOT how it is. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm in the gym much longer than many others are since it's my job, and I'm sure I see much more.IMHO it points to a deeper problem in modern life. We can't focus on one thing for 2 seconds anymore.
If you're doing something and it's worth doing, then do it. Don't *kitten* around doing something else at the same time!
This is separate from the courtesy issue, which may or may not be a symptom of modern life..... if you're not using something then why hog it up so others can't use it (the other thread has a great story about a guy hogging three benches, whilst not actually using any of them.....). Now, if you're proud of being selfish or ignorant, fine. That sucks for you, but try not to make things suck for everyone else too! It's bad enough that people feel they have a god-given right to be rude to each other on the internet..... but when douche-baggery is written all over daily life too, it makes Jimmer sad.....
you are missing the point. we aren't talking about people who are done with the equipment and still sitting on it using their phone. we are talking about if you are between sets and decide to take your phone out for a minute. for some reason the OP thinks this is rude. i think the OP thinks the world revolves around him/her.
You have your opinion, I'll stick with mine. Trust me when I say there are more people who actually agree with me, compared to those that disagree.
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In my Wellness center our gym policy is that members can't converse on the gym floor on their phones. There are signs posted saying that if they have to talk to someone, to go downstairs and into the main lobby. Haven't had an issue with it.
What I do have an issue with is people who #$&*ing text, play, stare etc. on their phones while occupying a piece of equipment for 10 minutes to do 3 sets with lackluster effort.
This is why I have all my clients put their phones on "SILENT".
Do yourself a favor..............................put the damn thing away for an hour. Your personal life won't change in that hour, but your body can.
Put it on silent, leave it in your pocket..................................and get to work!!!!
Rant done.
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Is your requirement still acceptable after the tragedy of yesterday?0 -
I am guilty of using my phone at the gym to watch movies or YouTube videos. It keeps me motivated to go. However it is very annoying when people talk on the phone or text instead of using the machine.0
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That is one reason why I don't like even going with a partner. Either they are of no use because they are on their phone while I work out OR all they want to do is talk to me and I'm like HELLO?! I have my iPod in, leave me alone.0
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In my Wellness center our gym policy is that members can't converse on the gym floor on their phones. There are signs posted saying that if they have to talk to someone, to go downstairs and into the main lobby. Haven't had an issue with it.
What I do have an issue with is people who #$&*ing text, play, stare etc. on their phones while occupying a piece of equipment for 10 minutes to do 3 sets with lackluster effort.
This is why I have all my clients put their phones on "SILENT".
Do yourself a favor..............................put the damn thing away for an hour. Your personal life won't change in that hour, but your body can.
Put it on silent, leave it in your pocket..................................and get to work!!!!
Rant done.
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Is your requirement still acceptable after the tragedy of yesterday?
That is irrelevant. He just doesn't want people to chat away while they are at the gym. My phone is on silent at the gym, but I continually check it inbetween machines, bathroom break, or water break. He is not saying forget the world exists around you, but if you are hogging a machine don't be on your phone talking/texting about your weekend plans or the cute people at the gym.0 -
It's not just bothersome, it interferes with my work. I go to bring a client to a machine, and if someone is on it, I'll ask how many more sets they may have to see if it's going to be too long and I have to modify with another exercise. If they say a couple, then does one, then picks up their phone and starts texting or jacking around for the next 5 min, it's 5 min that I could have used with the client for better use. Lots of people are not familiar with gym etiquette, because let's face it, they are there for them. But it's still a place where courtesy should be executed.
And trust me, there are more people who agree with me, then oppose. I just happen to be the mouthpiece who says it.
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if you get rid of all the people using their smart phones at your gym, you might not have a job at the gym
(just another way to look at it)0 -
people just seem to lack common courtesy these days:'(0
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A minute, fine. Unfortunately that NOT how it is. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm in the gym much longer than many others are since it's my job, and I'm sure I see much more.
You have your opinion, I'll stick with mine. Trust me when I say there are more people who actually agree with me, compared to those that disagree.
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Trust me when i say there are way more people who dont care if someone is on their phone texting between sets than those that do care. and that disparity will only increase more as older people who are not comfortable with that technology leave the gyms for good and are replaced by more and more that are comfortable wiht the tech.0 -
LoLI go to the gym to socialize not workout
We all have different goals, don't judge me0 -
I use my phone to listen to music and to keep track of the weights and reps on the machines. Had no idea that me using my phone as a tool to help with my weight loss would annoy anyone. I have not had any conversations but I would take a call if it was important.
I have never been annoyed by anyone else using their phone at the gym either. I'm in sort of a rural area if that makes a difference at all.0 -
again : people just lack common. courtesy these days...see?0
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again : people just lack common. courtesy these days...see?
i agree. people like the OP should mind their own business and stop telling everyone what they should be doing.0 -
some people use it to listen to music though.
Or maybe their updating their MFP to show what they just completed
^^This^^ But I try to make all entries after I have left and sanitized the equipment for the next user....I am a good gym girl! LOL0 -
another perfect reason to liberate yourself from these ghastly gyms.0
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I'll use my cell phone (notepad) to keep track of my workout and I'll answer texts, but I generally will do that after I've completed a station - I agree that station hogs suck!0
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finally....again : people just lack common. courtesy these days...see?
i agree. people like the OP should mind their own business and stop telling everyone what they should be doing.0 -
In my Wellness center our gym policy is that members can't converse on the gym floor on their phones. There are signs posted saying that if they have to talk to someone, to go downstairs and into the main lobby. Haven't had an issue with it.
What I do have an issue with is people who #$&*ing text, play, stare etc. on their phones while occupying a piece of equipment for 10 minutes to do 3 sets with lackluster effort.
This is why I have all my clients put their phones on "SILENT".
Do yourself a favor..............................put the damn thing away for an hour. Your personal life won't change in that hour, but your body can.
Put it on silent, leave it in your pocket..................................and get to work!!!!
Rant done.
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Is your requirement still acceptable after the tragedy of yesterday?
That is irrelevant. He just doesn't want people to chat away while they are at the gym. My phone is on silent at the gym, but I continually check it inbetween machines, bathroom break, or water break. He is not saying forget the world exists around you, but if you are hogging a machine don't be on your phone talking/texting about your weekend plans or the cute people at the gym.
It does have relevance as he has all his clients put their phones on silent. I believe he should ask if there would be a reason for them to keep the sounds activated. There are valid reasons to have a phone actively notifying you.0 -
There are several places where 24/7 phone calls are inappropriate... My biggest SMH is when I go to the bathroom and the guy in the next stall is talking on the phone while doing his business.0
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Why on earth would you prevent people from talking ? and then you have a problem with them texting ? They are doing the most boring thing on earth why won't they occupy themselves with something other than the torture they are subjected to. But then they have you to look at, how dare they look at their phone when you are standing right there before them !0
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Either is bad etiquette if someone is waiting to use the machine, but the perception is the one texting they are more "distracted".
Listening to music (have yet to work out in a gym that doesn't have music playing in the background) for preference working out, isn't the same as doing 10 reps, stopping picking up the phone, texting conversation for 2 minutes, stopping again, do another set, pick the phone, continue conversation, etc.
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Is there a difference between sitting on a machine for your 2 minute rest set or texting? It is still taking up the machine so someone else can't use it.
Personally I usually use my rest time to change weight, stretch, and get a drink of water, but there are times I will just sit there, too.
There's nothing wrong with changing weights (because the perception there is that you're not done yet), stretching etc. You're still doing something physically active. I don't view texting on a phone as a physical activity. I doubt many would.
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Most people won't let me know they are waiting for the machine I'm using. If I want to do a certain workout, I will usually do something else as a back up if the equipment I need is occupied. If someone lets me know they want to use the same equipment I am, I will let them work in.0 -
That's what they said about stopping smoking in public areas, or banning alcoholic drinks at Disneyland.It's not just bothersome, it interferes with my work. I go to bring a client to a machine, and if someone is on it, I'll ask how many more sets they may have to see if it's going to be too long and I have to modify with another exercise. If they say a couple, then does one, then picks up their phone and starts texting or jacking around for the next 5 min, it's 5 min that I could have used with the client for better use. Lots of people are not familiar with gym etiquette, because let's face it, they are there for them. But it's still a place where courtesy should be executed.
And trust me, there are more people who agree with me, then oppose. I just happen to be the mouthpiece who says it.
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if you get rid of all the people using their smart phones at your gym, you might not have a job at the gym
(just another way to look at it)
I'm not saying get rid of them, I'm saying that people can survive without them for an hour. I get the whole music, video while on a cardio machine, or using workout apps with their phones. My issue is with people who dawdle on their phones while utilizing a piece of equipment KNOWING that others are in line waiting for it.
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We've done polls on it at our gym. I've seen the results. Can you say you've done the same? It has nothing to do with technology because we polled people from the ages of 18-65 and a high number of 30 and unders felt the same. Part of the reason why we have a "no talking on cell phone policy" on the gym floor was because is was highly requested through the polls. It's not an issue right now.A minute, fine. Unfortunately that NOT how it is. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm in the gym much longer than many others are since it's my job, and I'm sure I see much more.
You have your opinion, I'll stick with mine. Trust me when I say there are more people who actually agree with me, compared to those that disagree.
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Trust me when i say there are way more people who dont care if someone is on their phone texting between sets than those that do care. and that disparity will only increase more as older people who are not comfortable with that technology leave the gyms for good and are replaced by more and more that are comfortable wiht the tech.
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