Gym Etiquette - what bugs you?

its been mentioned but I despise people who talk on their cells while in the general area that people are workingout. go to the waiting area, the lockeroom or outside to do so.

People who talk more than workout. the gym i go to isnt huge by any stretch of the word and the only multiple machines there are flat benches, two adjustable incline benches and cardio machines. youre holding everyone up.

followers. let me explain as they also fall into the people who talk too much. we get several highschool kids who follow around one of the stronger guys there. do 5 reps, follow muscle guy around for 20 minutes then comeback and sigh cause i moved your **** so i could workou.

Talkers in general. I get to the gym, do the obligatory fist bump head nods to a few people then i put in my headphones and go through my routine. I have stopped going in the morning because it is a bunch of retirees who have nothing better to do than sit and workout all morning while telling me about your garden/flowers. When i remove my headphones and turn slowly towards you with a exhasberated look take the damn hint.

also hate folks that dont wipe down

When all the treadmills are full. :laugh:
When the person next to me tries to look at my machine or what I'm doing. :grumble:

People who think there is a weight racking fairy that will automatically rack their weights.
Unneccesary grunting. Like back squatting 95# when your max is 350#

Nothing. I never notice anyone else.

When there are a ton of treadmills available and someone has to take the one right next to me. Drives me crazy.

i treat this like i do the urnials in public restrooms. i always leave a space between us unless i have to

Oh... well... that one makes me glad I'm not a guy...:noway:

Just sayin'

People who don't wipe down the machines. Ew.
People who just sit on a machine. Not working out, not logging.....just sitting watching the other people walk by. Get off of there! Others may want that machine, and no one wants to be stared at.
The guy in the (same nasty dirty day after day) tshirt with the religious message on it. He buttonholes other gym patrons with his beleifs....and prays on the machines. Someday someone is going to deck him. Hope I'm there to see it. There are times and places for everything....and this is not appropriate.

The men who jump on the machine that I just used, before I can wipe my sweat off it. It's their choice, but I think it's gross.

Not my business, but it annoys me.. the women who walk fast on the treadmill while holding onto it for dear life. I fear walking behind them!

Out of a dozen or more weight machines, I'm on machine 11 and someone comes in and jumps on #12 first, out of ALL the machines, and does 10 sets while I wait. Yeah, I know I have to share, but it annoys me. Can't they see I'm right next to it? lol

Body odor. I shower BEFORE I work out so I dont smell like *kitten*. Odor comes from bacteria that is ALREADY there, that then feeds off your sweat. If you shower and use deodorant, you WONT stink. Sweat alone, does not smell!! Yeah it's annoying to shower before I work out, but even I can't stand to smell myself and refuse to make anyone else smell me. Besides, it takes like 30 seconds to soap up and rinse off.

Really old women who follow the instructors around, flirting with them and following them the entire time they are there. I literally have to interrupt 'her' conversation in order to ask him a question. I feel so sorry for the guys. I want to punch the old ladies and say go home and watch the Price is Right if they arent there to work out.

Thank you, I've been going to the gym for a total of 4 days now after a hiatus of 15 years and I feel better after getting this off my flat chest. lol

I feel that everyone's responses here have been justified, but I do have one additional thing...it's only happened to me like twice ever, but it was the most annoying thing...I hate being hit on at the gym.

I dont need some dude, staring at me on the eliptical, then thinking it's ok to stroll up and begin chatting me up while I'm dripping sweat, looking terrible and most important, trying to work out.
It's distracting, and really disturbing to see them go hit on some other poor girl after I've told them I have a BF...you want to scam on chicks go to bar, dont bug me while I'm working out.

That is all

I know a lot of girls can't stand it... but I actually LOVE getting hit on at the gym... It's my most favorite place to be hit on in fact... I guess because if he's STILL interested, when I'm dripping sweat, not wearing any make-up, in sweatpants and a pony tail... then I figure I probably can't scare him off, at least looks wise and it gives me a little more confidence...

Yeah, but if he can move on to the next girl without giving it another thought, how interested could he be in you in the first place?

WHERE DO YOU PEOPLE LIVE?
Spitting?????? uggghhhhhhh

At my gym there is;
-- almost no exposed skin(unfortunately)
--people barely talk to each other, its scary because sometimes it would be nice to chat.
--everyone wipes the machines down.

I am not bragging, my gym has flaws, but spitting??????? uggghhhh

i gotta admit, i dont flirt with anyone at the gym, i will say the awkward Hi as we do a quick dance to get past each other but im not about to try to hit on a gal when my shirt is now crystalized salt from sweating.

and if youre wearing yoga pants and are under the age of 30 be prepared to be my motivation for that day

and if youre wearing yoga pants and are under the age of 30 be prepared to be my motivation for that day

lol i hear that. Plenty 30 and above that are going to do it for me in thier yoga pants as well tho

People "running" on the treadmill that jump on the sides every two minutes to get a drink of water, adjust something for a minute, and talk about how they run so much, but just aren't seeing any results.

I think this is unfair to some people. I'm not a runner, but like to be on the treadmill and I'll run at 1 or 2 minute intervals every so often. As soon as I'm done with the run, I get a drink and lower the speed so I can walk. I just can't run for 10 minutes straight, but want to keep my heart rate up.

It's dangerous. That practice can make you pass out. I've done my share of 1st aid at the gym due to this.

Run till you can't, slow it down to walk, then get your drink. It's much safer.

This thread has just reminded me why I have not been to the gym since November. Nearly every one of my pet hates has been mentioned. I still have 6 months membership left - but I have to say that I really do not enjoy going to the gym. :laugh: for all the reasons mentioned above. I am glad it's not just me!

I will go back - but just to use the treadmills and once I have built up my running times and speeds I'm heading for the great outdoors - until I can afford a home gym.......

People who come in late to a group exercise class and crowd the people in the back when there is plenty of room up front. You know the rule, it's the same rule that applied in school: If you want to be in the back of the room, arrive early!

On a related note, there is a woman who comes to my Zumba class, and it doesn't matter what time we get there, she always stands about 18 inches away from me, and every time I have to ask her to please give me a little more space because I am afraid I will knock her in the face with a punch or something.

LOL all the people worried about sweat???

you need to worry about the keypad you logged in

the drinking fountain

bathroom door

anywhere where people used their hands (any piece of weight and basically every machine/free weight)

sweat might even be sterile. Urine is, but most people probably don't want to lay down in either one.