Proper Gym Etiquette
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Our gym has boards for signing up for the cardio machines. A girl today actually signed up for the machine 3:30-4:00
The problem is...it was only 3:00. During peak time. One stair machine for the whole place. I hope she enjoyed her full hour of stair climbing. Must have been awesome.
Don't do this. One day I will get the nerve to call people like this on their behaviour. Not today though, not today....0 -
They have a couple of Smith machine racks but I refuse to use that trash, otherwise it is flat, incline, or decline bench racks or squat racks. Seeing as most of the pansy's don't do much squatting I have just been using them to do my shrugs. There is a small amount of space where I might be able to squeeze in on the floor but there aren't any empty barbells so I'd be taking from one of those anyways. I don't care that much honestly I shrug more than most of the boys squat but I just wanted to know what was proper.
TBH/IMNSHO The equipment should be used for those who need it to do what they are doing safely. If you're shrugging 315+, you damn well deserve to have the ability to rack the weight somewhere from which it is comfortable to pick it. Curlbros with 95 lbs on an ez curl bar don't need a squat rack. Guys doing strapped shrugs at 2xbw are certainly entitled to a few sets in the rack.0 -
I don't get the issue with nakedness in the locker room.
Unless you're rubbing one out like this one creepy guy in my gym does all the time (although he may have an implant, and just be drying it off, who knows) isn't that what locker rooms are for? Have you never seen a naked person of your own gender before? Please, I have other things to worry about not to remember to cover myself with a towel at all times.0 -
It's best to acquire your own free weights and equipment. Then you don't have to tolerate anyone else's nonsense.
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i say do whatever you want, just dont bother me haha...0
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6) At busy times do not use Cardio equipment more than 30 minutes.
This one I disagree with. Yes, it's not polite to use a cardio machine if you're just walking slowly, texting on your cell, but if I'm training for a marathon and have to run a 15K or a 20K that day, I'm not stopping at 30 minutes just because it's busy. If it's busy, wait for your turn or go bug someone else.0 -
Never say "Is that a dumbbell under your towel or are you just happy to see me?" while in the sauna.0
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Don't break into lockers and steal everything you can get your hands on. I researched the last gym I joined and read several reports of that on Yelp, but I'd never heard of such a thing and figured it couldn't be true. I mean, how do you cut off locks right in a gym locker room? So I joined and found by talking to people that it was true. I only ever used the pool, which was my main reason for joining, and kept my bag by the pool like everyone else who didn't want to be robbed blind. The locker room was filthy, so I showered and shampooed in the open showers by the pool in my swimsuit. Normally I'd say that's bad etiquette, but at that place it was a cleanliness and bag protection strategy.0
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It's best to acquire your own free weights and equipment. Then you don't have to tolerate anyone else's nonsense.
THIS!
When I was a member at LA fitness, they only had 1 power cage. I couldn't go below parallel in their squat racks, so those were totally out.
It's amazing some of the god awful strange things I saw people doing in the power cage (often as I had to wait 15 minutes for it).
Once I had everyone staring at me in horror because I wore shorts on deadlift day. New knurling+shorts = blood everywhere. Of course I disinfected the bar afterward but still.0 -
These have probably all been said but here are some of my 'requests':
1 - Wipe down the machines when you finish - especially when you come off the upright bike dripping in sweat - eugh!
2 - Actually put some effort in during classes - especially high impact boxercise circuits classes which are meant to be done with a LOT of effort. Last week, I was with a girl wearing a black velour tracksuit, full make-up (you know the type) and gave the most half-hearted attempt at punching when she had the boxing gloves. Let's just say that she 'hit like a girl'...hit like a woman!!
3 - Don't jump on the treadmill, start walking and texting the whole time - you can do that anywhere, don't need the gym for that...other people actually want to use the treadmill properly.0 -
I don't get the issue with nakedness in the locker room.
... isn't that what locker rooms are for? Have you never seen a naked person of your own gender before? Please, I have other things to worry about not to remember to cover myself with a towel at all times.
THIS!! I have never understood the aversion to nudity in a locker room. When I get finished showering I use the towel to dry off but you never get all of the water off and if I try and get dressed immediately after toweling off then my clothing sticks to my skin. So I leave the humid shower, walk to my locker, take care of things like deodorant and cologne, then get dressed. Sometimes I even engage in friendly conversation with other guys in the locker room (I know, *gasp*!). It's just a human body. It isn't hurting you, it doesn't affect you at all whether or not I have clothes on, so unless you are insecure because of my size 16 boots I really do not understand what the problem is.
Some people just want to be mad all of the time and they look for something to be mad about I guess. SMH.0 -
Also, if I am walking on a mountain circuit on the treadmill, between 5 and 15% incline for 60 minutes, it means that I am killing fat. It does not mean that I should get off the machine after 30 mins because you want to jog for 10 minutes before getting on the bike and pedaling at a snails pace. Nor does it mean that I am going to appreciate you telling me that I need to go faster than 3mph. I am on a 15% incline and I weigh 340lbs you moron, mind your own business or tell me something encouraging, keep your stupidity to yourself.0
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One of the gyms I go to is at the office I work at. People act like their mothers are walking behind them cleaning up. They leave the benches in the shower stalls covered with water. They leave the lockers standing open. They leave trash in the lockers and on the floor. Mom isn't there. CLEAN UP ANY MESS YOU MAKE!0
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Also, if I am walking on a mountain circuit on the treadmill, between 5 and 15% incline for 60 minutes, it means that I am killing fat. It does not mean that I should get off the machine after 30 mins because you want to jog for 10 minutes before getting on the bike and pedaling at a snails pace. Nor does it mean that I am going to appreciate you telling me that I need to go faster than 3mph. I am on a 15% incline and I weigh 340lbs you moron, mind your own business or tell me something encouraging, keep your stupidity to yourself.
Well aren't you a ray of sunshine.. and actually aren't killing as much as fat as you think, so those people have a right to tell you to move.
So before you call people morons, and talk about stupidity, you may want to do some research on how fat loss works.0 -
As many others have said - PLEASE Wipe down the machine after you use it
others that I feel are important are:
Don't use weight benches, exercise balls or other gym equipment to sit and have a break and a chat, unless you're in the middle of a set of exercises and taking a rest - be courteous of the fact others may wish to use them
Don't have discussions about you daughters wedding, holiday etc etc during warm-ups or content of classes - this is my biggest gripe! at my gym one of the trainers would have no problem telling you to be quiet however the other who takes the classes these people in question attend is quite quiet and wouldn't tell people to shut up - regularly they talk throughout warm-up etc and when he then tells us the exercises for the circuit and we're about to start they have to ask what it is they're to do! - shut up, listen and have some respect
Don't hog the machines! be a bit considerate of the fact their may be limited machines and more than you wanting to use them
Don't complain that classes are two easy when the rest of the people taking part are absolutely exhausted and you don't have an ounce of sweat on you and clearly didn't try! - its about the effort YOU put in!
Its not a modelling session - you don't have to pose and preen in front of the mirrors
Tidy up behind you, don't leave towels, tissue, equipment lying around, throw rubbish away and tidy up when you've finished your training0 -
1) Curling in the squat rack
2) No racking your weights or cleaning up after yourself
3) People that critique others when they should worry
about themselves.
4) Curling in the squat rack0 -
Well aren't you a ray of sunshine.. and actually aren't killing as much as fat as you think, so those people have a right to tell you to move.
So before you call people morons, and talk about stupidity, you may want to do some research on how fat loss works.
Engaging the muscle fibers encourages the depletion of glycogen from the blood stream and causes a hormone response that, without which, weight-loss is incredibly difficult.
I know exactly how much fat I am killing, I know my body and the science behind weight-loss well enough to predict within half a pound how much weight weight I will lose in a week based on my diet and activity. That variance is because of errors in nutrition information.
Making claims without first examining the evidence makes you look like an idiot. You should consider that next time, preferably before you insert your foot into your mouth.0 -
Weight room- get your business done, put your weights away, wipe down machine or bench
Classes- don't get on your phone, don't carry on conversation while the instructor is speaking to instruct, leave room to move around
Cardio- don't hog the machine (30-60 min then get off unless there's a lot still available), wipe off your machine when done, don't pile on perfume or cologne so that others around can breathe.
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Don't curl in the squat rack0
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People who deliberately keep cardio equipment like treadmills or cross trainers occupied and text their friends to let them know they are getting off so they can stand behind them and jump on straight away before anybody else has time to register there is a free machine. So annoying if you've been waiting for a machine!0
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We have 1 squat rack and 2 bench press benches (I guess you call them). Yesterday I did my squats and then went to wait for a bench. After being cutting in front of 3 times, I thought next time I'll just drag a bench under the squat rack. Then, do my rows there and be finished.
So, that's going to make everyone mad? I don't want to do something that everyone is going to be shaking their head about...
And if I don't do that, how do I make it known that I am not sitting there admiring the guy in front of me - I really do want to be next!!!0 -
Don't laugh at someone if they're struggling (watched this happen before, it was mortifying for the poor girl).
Wipe stuff down after use.... don't leave it rank for the next person.
Don't hog machines and DON'T stand in front of a machine for 10 bloody minutes having a chat on your phone.0 -
I'm fat - get over it. I'm at the gym because I don't want to be fat and I want to be healthy. Telling me I need to lose weight is pointless because girlfriend, I'm already on it.
I'm weight lifting? Oh, I'm sorry - did I forget that girls can't lift? Well screw you, I'm going to do it anyway. Annoyed I'm lifting more than you? Good
Walking around with your tiny vests on and your protein shakes but actually doing no work whatsoever is a waste of your time and my time. Grouping in a gaggle around the Lat Pull discussing whether to pull 200lbs or 230lbs for ten minutes before giving up and sitting on a bench does make me laugh, but I have a schedule to adhere to! (I'm joking a little about that one)
Don't stare at me because I look hot and sweaty and have no make up on. You go right ahead with your styled hair and false eyelashes - if it makes you feel good that is great, but don't judge me because I can't be bothered to reapply my make up constantly.
If you don't know how to use equipment, ask somebody. I worry about injuries but don't want to interfere.
Oh, and wipe down machines. It's just grim sitting in someone else's sweat pool.0 -
Don't stare at me because I look hot and sweaty and have no make up on. You go right ahead with your styled hair and false eyelashes - if it makes you feel good that is great, but don't judge me because I can't be bothered to reapply my make up constantly.
I feel your pain on this one..0 -
I don't get the issue with nakedness in the locker room.
... isn't that what locker rooms are for? Have you never seen a naked person of your own gender before? Please, I have other things to worry about not to remember to cover myself with a towel at all times.
THIS!! I have never understood the aversion to nudity in a locker room. When I get finished showering I use the towel to dry off but you never get all of the water off and if I try and get dressed immediately after toweling off then my clothing sticks to my skin. So I leave the humid shower, walk to my locker, take care of things like deodorant and cologne, then get dressed. Sometimes I even engage in friendly conversation with other guys in the locker room (I know, *gasp*!). It's just a human body. It isn't hurting you, it doesn't affect you at all whether or not I have clothes on, so unless you are insecure because of my size 16 boots I really do not understand what the problem is.
Some people just want to be mad all of the time and they look for something to be mad about I guess. SMH.
This, absolutely. The human body comes in different varieties, is completely normal, and if you don't like the way somebody looks, then you have every right to just NOT LOOK. I know my culture (Finnish) is very different to American, especially in this matter (I've lived in both countries), but here it's normal to be naked in a locker room, and be naked in a sauna (fun fact: wearing anything other than a towel is prohibited in public saunas for hygiene reasons, they do provide these towelette thingys for you to sit on, and wearing a towel is a) really frowned upon and sometimes also prohibited and b) stupid because then your towel will get wet and you can't dry yourself with it after you're done.)0 -
Well aren't you a ray of sunshine.. and actually aren't killing as much as fat as you think, so those people have a right to tell you to move.
So before you call people morons, and talk about stupidity, you may want to do some research on how fat loss works.
Engaging the muscle fibers encourages the depletion of glycogen from the blood stream and causes a hormone response that, without which, weight-loss is incredibly difficult.
I know exactly how much fat I am killing, I know my body and the science behind weight-loss well enough to predict within half a pound how much weight weight I will lose in a week based on my diet and activity. That variance is because of errors in nutrition information.
Making claims without first examining the evidence makes you look like an idiot. You should consider that next time, preferably before you insert your foot into your mouth.
Right on my friend, the ignorance displayed by some is astounding. Steeply inclined walks are one of my favorite "cardio" exercises. Keep up the good work.0 -
No staring, no heavy perfume (holy crap is it hard to breathe if the person on the machine next to you smells like a bottle of axe or chanel 5), wipe stuff down, if there's one bench in front of 30 lockers, do the math and don't hog it while chatting on your phone0
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Then, do my rows there and be finished.
So, that's going to make everyone mad? I don't want to do something that everyone is going to be shaking their head about...
And if I don't do that, how do I make it known that I am not sitting there admiring the guy in front of me - I really do want to be next!!!
Don't row off the benches! :laugh:
Your rack doesn't have low front pegs to row from?
Off the floor adds a little deadlift motion too.0 -
Well aren't you a ray of sunshine.. and actually aren't killing as much as fat as you think, so those people have a right to tell you to move.
So before you call people morons, and talk about stupidity, you may want to do some research on how fat loss works.
Engaging the muscle fibers encourages the depletion of glycogen from the blood stream and causes a hormone response that, without which, weight-loss is incredibly difficult.
I know exactly how much fat I am killing, I know my body and the science behind weight-loss well enough to predict within half a pound how much weight weight I will lose in a week based on my diet and activity. That variance is because of errors in nutrition information.
Making claims without first examining the evidence makes you look like an idiot. You should consider that next time, preferably before you insert your foot into your mouth.
Weight loss comes from a calorie deficit.. that's why MFP is designed for people to lose weight on a calorie deficit alone(baring medical conditions). Exercise is just a bonus for most people that help them stay under their calorie goal and look better as they lose weight.
I know that if I eat around 1540 calories, exercise or not, I will lose weight. Will I look as good? No, which is why I lift weights and do cardio.
So before you go claiming that weight loss is difficult without exercise, you may want to figure out how MFP actually works.0 -
Do not fart while doing squats.
I laughed.....0
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