Gym Etiquette - what bugs you?
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What bugs me isn't so much of an etiquette thing as much of an equipment thing...
THE SMITH MACHINE
I can't really see a useful purpose for it. Couple that with the fact that my gym has about 5 of them lined up right next to the one (and only) squat rack, and my gears have been thoroughly ground.
Yes well there are people who actually use them.0 -
Body odor from other people (I dont mind my own stench) and mean muggin....HATE dudes like that0
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That's what I mean though. I don't know why somebody would willing use a bar that's fixed to one plane of motion. It's not natural, it doesn't teach you good form, and injury risk is slightly higher because of this.What bugs me isn't so much of an etiquette thing as much of an equipment thing...
THE SMITH MACHINE
I can't really see a useful purpose for it. Couple that with the fact that my gym has about 5 of them lined up right next to the one (and only) squat rack, and my gears have been thoroughly ground.
Yes well there are people who actually use them.0 -
That's what I mean though. I don't know why somebody would willing use a bar that's fixed to one plane of motion. It's not natural, it doesn't teach you good form, and injury risk is slightly higher because of this.What bugs me isn't so much of an etiquette thing as much of an equipment thing...
THE SMITH MACHINE
I can't really see a useful purpose for it. Couple that with the fact that my gym has about 5 of them lined up right next to the one (and only) squat rack, and my gears have been thoroughly ground.
Yes well there are people who actually use them.
I'd rather do that than drop 275lbs on my chest at 4:45 in the morning, with no chance of the two ladies in there at that time who might weigh 275 combined getting it off of me.0 -
Good god...gyms sound disgusting! Im glad I invested in an at-home machine rather than a gym membership...0
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That's what I mean though. I don't know why somebody would willing use a bar that's fixed to one plane of motion. It's not natural, it doesn't teach you good form, and injury risk is slightly higher because of this.What bugs me isn't so much of an etiquette thing as much of an equipment thing...
THE SMITH MACHINE
I can't really see a useful purpose for it. Couple that with the fact that my gym has about 5 of them lined up right next to the one (and only) squat rack, and my gears have been thoroughly ground.
Yes well there are people who actually use them.
I'd rather do that than drop 275lbs on my chest at 4:45 in the morning, with no chance of the two ladies in there at that time who might weigh 275 combined getting it off of me.
^^ I completely agree.
Not all gyms have a squat rack and no, I'm not going to "switch gyms" just so that I stop using the smith machine because I'll still use it.0 -
Track etiquette... this goes for gyms and not, but mostly gyms. Outdoor tracks tend to get used only by those who know what they are doing.
But, seriously people, if you don't know how to use a track properly they have these things called treadmills where your issues will not impact others. As for the girls three wide doing walking lunges, beat it, this is a track, not a walking lunge space. There is plenty of room to do those elsewhere and not make it impossible for me to run without play dodge the lungers, or squatters or whatever exercise you seem to think the track is for today. And if you are walking, its your job to stay out of the way of those moving faster... so pick a lane, preferably the outside lane, and stay put. And last but not least if you are going to pass, make sure you are several feet in front of me before cutting over... I don't like tripping or swerving to avoid you...
That is all, I can deal with the rest of it.0 -
Sloots gunna slootGirls who wear makeup to the gym
Haters gonna hate :laugh:
Yeah anyway... I don't see what wearing makeup has to do with gym etiquette unless it landed on you or equipment you were using. You just sound jealous. Go to the gym for you.0 -
I can't believe someone ELSE wearing makeup bothers so many people.. that's ridiculous
i consider myself pretty open minded, but if a guy came into the gym wearing makeup, id feel a bit weird about it
:laugh: Never thought about that scenario..0 -
Only ever people who just sit on machines doing nothing, and when you ask to work in it's "oh i got one more set", which turns into three sets.
^^^ Yeah, that is pretty annoying.0 -
Had to bring this thread back because there is some b---- at the gym who comes at the same time as me and uses the machine next to me. I can smell her a mile away. Not sweat...perfume. Who effing puts on a gallon of perfume (and a half-inch smear of eyeliner) before coming to the gym first thing in the morning? It makes me choke and I sooo want to punch her.0
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Thi happened last night again.....
STOP DOING CURLS IN THE EFFING SQUAT RACK YOU D-BAG!0 -
Had to bring this thread back because there is some b---- at the gym who comes at the same time as me and uses the machine next to me. I can smell her a mile away. Not sweat...perfume. Who effing puts on a gallon of perfume (and a half-inch smear of eyeliner) before coming to the gym first thing in the morning? It makes me choke and I sooo want to punch her.
OMGosh this soooooo much! I have had to change machines twice this week. I can't breath. Two weeks ago I had a full on asthma attack. *sigh*0 -
I very much dislike having fans pointed at me. Cold sweat is just awful and if I am working out I want to be hot and sweaty. Don't turn a fan on and point it at me.0
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There's an older lady that does stretches in front of the squat rack when I'm there. A truly effective use of resources.Thi happened last night again.....
STOP DOING CURLS IN THE EFFING SQUAT RACK YOU D-BAG!0 -
People who up the incline on the treadmill then hang on to the machine cos its too steep for them.
I always try to imagine them walking up a hill outside looking like a zombie.0 -
People bench pressing in the squat rack grrrrrrr0
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My main bugs are:
People who walk across my workout mat for a shortcut - it's really off putting.
When I'm doing lifts, I focus on a point across the room and then somebody usually thinks I'm staring at them and walks into my eye line.
People who hog all the dumbells and surround themselves with all the equipment they'll need for their floor workout and then don't put back the ones they've finished with.0 -
People who talk to me during my 5 a.m. workout. Really? It's 5 a.m. for the love of God.
People who don't wipe down the machines and leave TV's on. Lazy slobs.
People who stop, sit down on a piece of the circuit equipment and start texting or surfing the web. Put the phone down for 30 minutes. Geeze.0 -
I probably shouldn't even comment here because the general consensus is that people are irritated that there are other people using their gym space.
I am thankful that weird old guy is taking too long on the machines. At least he's there and trying to get healthy. That guy in the hoodie on the treadmill is probably trying to drop weight for a wrestling match, not plotting to kill you. Not wiping off the machines is pretty gross, but aren't we there for exercise? If you have to walk ten yards to get the materials to wipe it down yourself, what's the big deal?
I go to my gym often enough that I know most of the people. Maybe if we'd all get to know people, they would have more respect for us when they see us waiting to use the equipment.
Everyone has their own opinion and I respect yours. Just be aware that the guy you are irritated with for not wiping the machines is probably wondering why you come to the gym at all if you are sour-faced and cranky the whole time. It's supposed to be fun and uplifting. See the other gym-goers as friends instead of irritants.0 -
Whoa there, that can be legit. Does the rack have pins? Then they're using the rack to spot themselves.People bench pressing in the squat rack grrrrrrr0 -
Not wiping off the machines is pretty gross, but aren't we there for exercise? If you have to walk ten yards to get the materials to wipe it down yourself, what's the big deal?
It's common courtesy to wipe down the equipment after you're done. Why should I have to wipe off your nastiness because you couldn't walk the ten yards to get the materials and wipe it down when you were done? It's just really gross to see someone sweat all over bench or machine, walk away without cleaning it up and then watch some unsuspecting person lay down on their dried grossness. That's how germs and sickness is spread. It's just nasty.0 -
I cant stand when people just walk right into you. You know the ones... They cant bother to slow down or pick up the pace or move over slightly. Its like Im always the one to let others go. I noticed its the same at stores and stuff too. If im pushing my double sroller with my two kids and your walking straight at me and im trying to avoid running into you YOU SHOULD TRY TO DO THE SAME!0
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The men who lift weights and insist on screaming and grunting with every pump. If it hurts, don't do it! Also come'on man as if we are all impressed!0
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1. Naked people carrying on conversations with me
2. People who do not scoot over and allow room in the sauna/steam room
3. Men who wear teeny tiny speedos to swim laps, unless you are Michael Phelps, knock it off!
4. People who do not lock up their belongings, really?0 -
Not wiping off the machines is pretty gross, but aren't we there for exercise? If you have to walk ten yards to get the materials to wipe it down yourself, what's the big deal?
It's common courtesy to wipe down the equipment after you're done. Why should I have to wipe off your nastiness because you couldn't walk the ten yards to get the materials and wipe it down when you were done? It's just really gross to see someone sweat all over bench or machine, walk away without cleaning it up and then watch some unsuspecting person lay down on their dried grossness. That's how germs and sickness is spread. It's just nasty.
I totally agree that not wiping the machines is nasty! :-) I'm just saying it shouldn't ruin ones gym experience. It happens. You can't change other people. You can only change how you look at the situation. But you are very right; they SHOULD wipe the equipment themselves.0 -
I know this has been mentioned.
But I really hate it when people try to talk to me when I am working out, especially when I have headphone in my ears!0 -
My biggest ones are people not wiping down their machines, hogging machines or free weights.
Biggest one lately are the people that STARE at you. News flash....glaring at the person who is smaller than you won't make you any skinnier or more muscular. Ever think that the girl who are glaring at got that way from working her *kitten* off AT THE GYM!?0 -
My biggest ones are people not wiping down their machines, hogging machines or free weights.
Biggest one lately are the people that STARE at you. News flash....glaring at the person who is smaller than you won't make you any skinnier or more muscular. Ever think that the girl who are glaring at got that way from working her *kitten* off AT THE GYM!?
glaring isnt always about wishing you were smaller....0 -
My biggest ones are people not wiping down their machines, hogging machines or free weights.
Biggest one lately are the people that STARE at you. News flash....glaring at the person who is smaller than you won't make you any skinnier or more muscular. Ever think that the girl who are glaring at got that way from working her *kitten* off AT THE GYM!?
glaring isnt always about wishing you were smaller....
well whatever the reason, for women, it usually tends to be hostile.0
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