Who is the most obnoxious person at YOUR gym??

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  • babyskunkles
    babyskunkles Posts: 86 Member
    Not obnoxious but just a little weird. A guy on the treadmill gives the occasional loud "yeah!" Like he's pumping himself up. But what do I care, I've got my headphones on. And sometimes in between songs when I CAN hear him I like to pretend he's cheering me on. :)

    I love this one!
  • KeRAWRi
    KeRAWRi Posts: 79 Member
    I am the most annoying person in my gym.
  • FrenchCanuck
    FrenchCanuck Posts: 60 Member
    Meanwhile, in the women's only section of the gym....

    Some women grunt unneccessarly loud and do it too often.
    Why do you need to grunt so loudly when you're doing warm up stretches on your mat?
    I mean, if you were lifting 20 lb weights i'd understand but during warm ups?
    Sometimes I wonder if they do that just to get some male attention or something..
    But the males cant hear them! We're in the women only section!
    Their grunts are not normal, they sound like very loud sex noises! uuhhh! ohhhh! ahhh! ooooooh!!!!!
    You'd think they have a vibrator in their pants!
    Its very annoying and deeply disturbing at the same time.

    At my gym, the warm up mats are in front of the treadmill machines.
    Some women like to do their exercises with their legs spread right in front of me when i run on a treadmill!
    I didnt pay my gym fee just to see crotches while I do my cardio!
    If it was a hot guy, i wouldn't complain...
    But geez ladies have some decentcy and turn around for god's sake!!!

    Machine hoggers.
    Some skeleton teenage-looking girls go to the gym (you ask yourself why in the first place!) sits on a machine for hours but does 2 reps per 15 minutes while looking at their iphones or texting - wtf? did your mom drop you off at the gym as a babysitter while she's out doing errands?

    I quit the gym and bought a stationnary bicycle, weights and insanity videos instead.
    No more viewing other women's crotches or listening to loud sex noise grunts!
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    I grunted like annoying meathead loud today on my 1RM on OHP...

    So probably me...
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Me because i have a home gym lol
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    I have an older guy at my gym.. He is in good shape, but he often finds an open area in the gym and does Karate with an invisible friend... and makes sure he gets everyones attention with loud "Yas and Has" and other crazy noises when he kicks or punchs.... and then he runs around the indoor track and "pumps" him self up loudly, raising his arms like he just won something....


    This guy actually sounds awesome. I suspect that i'd rather hang out with him than judgey judgers.
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    smelly guy who sometimes forgets to wipe down his machine. Ewww.

    Why do these people exist? (-_-)
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    1) the people who don't re-rack
    2) the groups that hog the racks for 30 minutes at a time and don't let anyone work in*
    3) the people that bring in a radio to blast over the already blasting music the gym pumps in. I've had to leave because it was going me a headache a couple of times. Thankfully, it's only happened twice in two years.

    Mainly, though? The stupid pizza chick from the pizza joint next door who knocks on the windows to try to get people's attention to laugh at them. It's not even hurtful emotionally, just annoying. And she does it to everyone, not just the fit people or the fat people. Thankfully, she doesn't do that any longer. Probably because all of us complained to the pizza store owner.

    * and by this I mean the people who sit and socialize on the bench in the rack area. If you're actually doing something, whatever. This one group of 4 guys will get the smith machine ready, and then chill for 20 minutes without lifting a thing.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Here is a thought. Focus on your own effin' workout and stop worrying about what others do.

    The only legitimate complaints I can sort of understand are not wiping the machines down, this is basic courtesy and hygiene. Not racking the weights, which really isn't that big of a deal. Taking too long at a workout station, ok this is affecting your workout so gripe away.

    Who cares if someone is checking themselves out in the mirror? They may be proud of their progress.
    Who cares if someone is on their phone walking around? How does this affect you?
    Who cares if they are "doing it wrong"? None of your business.
    Who cares if they are grunting? This means they are putting in a lot of effort and grunting to help push along muscle contraction.



    Do you also take issue with someone passing gas in a bathroom?
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    Probably me LOL
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    People that drop their weights. First of all, that's a good way to damage the equipment. Second of all, it doesn't make you cooler or badder if the weight sounds heavy when it hits the floor. It's just distracting when we turn our heads to see what idiot did it. :ohwell:

    Find a quiet way to drop 75lb dumbbells :bigsmile:
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    People that drop their weights. First of all, that's a good way to damage the equipment. Second of all, it doesn't make you cooler or badder if the weight sounds heavy when it hits the floor. It's just distracting when we turn our heads to see what idiot did it. :ohwell:

    Find a quiet way to drop 75lb dumbbells :bigsmile:

    Invent the quiet grunt.
  • JenniferNoll
    JenniferNoll Posts: 367 Member
    I swear if I say that I don't like brussel sprouts, people will start b*itching about how I'm hating on the brussel sprouts. This topic really isn't about whether or not someone is a "good" person or a "bad" person. Nowhere has it been mentioned that fat people (me included) are to be ridiculed or intimidated at the gym.

    Rather, it's about basic gym etiquette and how some people are inconsiderate to their fellow gymgoers.

    Now for my little gym horror story. One day I was working on one of the machines when an elderly man sits down at the hip abductor machine. Anyone remember those nylon short running shorts that were so popular in the '80's? They usually had little white stripes running down the side and about a 1.5 inch inseam. This man was wearing a pair of those '80's short shorts in red. He settled down on the seat, put his thighs against the pads, and opened his legs wide.

    I swear, his baggy nutsack fell out of the leg of his shorts. Red and shiny like Christmas ornaments.

    Meanwhile, I was struggling to avert my eyes and trying not to gag. I couldn't look away. It was like watching a train wreck.

    Anyway, he did something like 3 sets with his sack hanging out. Either he didn't notice that things had gotten a bit drafty, or maybe he liked it that way. When he was done with his sets, he got up and walked away without doing any more exercize.

    I was totally squicked out.
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    I swear if I say that I don't like brussel sprouts, people will start b*itching about how I'm hating on the brussel sprouts. This topic really isn't about whether or not someone is a "good" person or a "bad" person. Nowhere has it been mentioned that fat people (me included) are to be ridiculed or intimidated at the gym.

    Rather, it's about basic gym etiquette and how some people are inconsiderate to their fellow gymgoers.

    Now for my little gym horror story. One day I was working on one of the machines when an elderly man sits down at the hip abductor machine. Anyone remember those nylon short running shorts that were so popular in the '80's? They usually had little white stripes running down the side and about a 1.5 inch inseam. This man was wearing a pair of those '80's short shorts in red. He settled down on the seat, put his thighs against the pads, and opened his legs wide.

    I swear, his baggy nutsack fell out of the leg of his shorts. Red and shiny like Christmas ornaments.

    Meanwhile, I was struggling to avert my eyes and trying not to gag. I couldn't look away. It was like watching a train wreck.

    Anyway, he did something like 3 sets with his sack hanging out. Either he didn't notice that things had gotten a bit drafty, or maybe he liked it that way. When he was done with his sets, he got up and walked away without doing any more exercize.

    I was totally squicked out.

    Reminds me of Ms. Mann: "Come in, have a seat. Take your bra off if you'd like..." [shivers]
  • qsusanevans
    qsusanevans Posts: 36
    Hey, it's a *&&^##@ locker room. Why NOT run around naked until you are ready to get dressed. Doing your hair, etc naked gives your body a chance to dry out after a shower, so why not? If you are that sensitive about the bodies of old women (esp old women who are going to the gym for petes' sake) get over it. You will hopefully be there too someday.
  • JezziedotM
    JezziedotM Posts: 31 Member
    I must be pretty oblivious... I don't really notice anyone being obnoxious at my gym. I think I'm in my own world though with my earphones in and my iPod blasting!!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    me. i'm the one that'll go up to people and give them tips on their form, and call them out when they're doing it wrong, especially if they're about to hurt themselves.


    also, i overhead press in the squat rack. i dead lift there too. i grunt, i sweat like a beast, clang my weights, and i look good doing it.
  • wildcatnyc
    wildcatnyc Posts: 2,410 Member
    the 18 year olds who just stare at the women and don't work out...
  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
    2 very large girls, they play the music from their phones with no ear buds, talk about sex and birth control all of he time, act like they are 12 and are very sarcastic. UGGGH
  • qsusanevans
    qsusanevans Posts: 36
    If you can't set your 75 lbs down quietly you are lifting above your level. It just shows you are crass to drop your weights. Weight lifting also includes CONTROL of said weights.
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    I must be pretty oblivious... I don't really notice anyone being obnoxious at my gym. I think I'm in my own world though with my earphones in and my iPod blasting!!

    I like this.
  • Penelope2738
    Penelope2738 Posts: 66 Member
    I have an older guy at my gym.. He is in good shape, but he often finds an open area in the gym and does Karate with an invisible friend... and makes sure he gets everyones attention with loud "Yas and Has" and other crazy noises when he kicks or punchs.... and then he runs around the indoor track and "pumps" him self up loudly, raising his arms like he just won something....
    This made me laugh, I want to go to your gym!
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    Ok, I'm not one to rag on anyone. I typically mind my own business and just do my own thing at the gym, but... there is this guy who wears the same shirt everyday to the gym that has the phrase "I'd hit that!" He struts around making passes at anything that passes him by. It really, really, annoys me. I just want to make a shirt and wear it. It would say "I'd hit you with a baseball bat!" hahahaha Skeezbag.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    If you can't set your 75 lbs down quietly you are lifting above your level. It just shows you are crass to drop your weights. Weight lifting also includes CONTROL of said weights.

    lol. okay.
  • JezziedotM
    JezziedotM Posts: 31 Member
    Not obnoxious but just a little weird. A guy on the treadmill gives the occasional loud "yeah!" Like he's pumping himself up. But what do I care, I've got my headphones on. And sometimes in between songs when I CAN hear him I like to pretend he's cheering me on. :)

    Love it!! I wish I had my own cheerleader on the treadmill next to me :)
  • bermudamel
    bermudamel Posts: 212
    I go to a smaller gym, meaning they have about 5 treadmills. I went in there the other day and this woman is on there on her phone talking trash and her kid (who was about 8 or so) was next to her on another treadmill and the kid kept turning it on and running it at various speeds and while it was going she'd jump on it, run and then jump off and straddle the sides. After that fun, she was jumping back on it and almost walking sideways entirely then started turning around in circles on it while it was moving. The mother never even looked over and the owner had left for the evening. Every treadmill was busy and there were people waiting to use them. Finally after about 20 mins she ran to the back to her dad who was lifting weights and did not wipe off the machine. The mom was still on the phone!

    Here's the thing, first off there is no childcare offered at this gym, why would you bring them in know what time the owner is not there and let them screw around on the machines? Secondly she could have gotten hurt if she lost her footing. I don't know if they mom needed 'time away" but this isn't the place to do it, hang up the phone and watch your kid!. My mom would've smacked me if I acted like that at that age!
  • drea85an
    drea85an Posts: 130
    Lots of characters at my gym - I enjoy getting a laugh. More interesting then annoying. Usually.

    The old man who dances in front of the stretching area mirror.
    The lady who comes to work out in her jeans and puffy winter north face coat.
    The man who works out in jeans.
    The 17yo girls with pounds of make up, no sweating, and walking past all the guys 100 times who I never see work out
    The really buff dude who wears his running shorts SO short I can see more then anyone should, and that there isn't much to see
    This older, clearly ED woman with hair so long it touches the floor while she uses the weight machines (incorrectly I might add)
  • drea85an
    drea85an Posts: 130
    me. i'm the one that'll go up to people and give them tips on their form, and call them out when they're doing it wrong, especially if they're about to hurt themselves.


    also, i overhead press in the squat rack. i dead lift there too. i grunt, i sweat like a beast, clang my weights, and i look good doing it.

    F*cking NYers :wink:
  • Tatiyanya
    Tatiyanya Posts: 255 Member
    2 very large girls, they play the music from their phones with no ear buds, talk about sex and birth control all of he time, act like they are 12 and are very sarcastic. UGGGH

    >.> That hit unconfortably close home...
    But i always wear earbuds and I come solo, now in size M.
    Instead of sex/birth talk i repeat "penis" to my self frequently and giggle. If I feel frisky I might add "willy" for a good taste or "badunkadunk".
    Activities performed naked, especialy with other , preferably breathing human beings are very motivating to me, so I use code words to push myself further..

    My god, am the "crazy" at my gym.
    Well, I would be if I had any money for it ;_;
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    I don't care if I don't agree with your clothes, makeup, exercise routine etc. whatever you want to do Is fine by me.

    It's when people do things that inconvenience MY workout that I get pissed. There a two inconsiderate chucklef*cks in my gym who come in and NEVER put their weights away. These two dudes will do something like stand in the rack, with a bunch of dumbells and barbells all around them on the floor that they've just used and chucked, then do squats or whatever and just leave everything there.m! So not only do I need to take their weight off if the bar in the rack, I have to do it whole navigating around all the other crap that they've left there! Puppy eating b&stards.

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