Things people do on the treadmill that bug you..
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Man alive, you people should spend more time working on YOUR workouts then worrying about what other people are doing...
Agreed.
By the way . . . what do you mean by YOU PEOPLE?!0 -
Man alive, you people should spend more time working on YOUR workouts then worrying about what other people are doing...
Agreed.
By the way . . . what do you mean by YOU PEOPLE?!
Canadians and Brits, mainly....0 -
There was a girl next to me at the gym yesterday wearing some really short spandex bootyshorts while walking... This would be mostly fine, but they rode up her butt every 2 minutes and she kept pulling them out with extreme force. They just kept going back up. -_-0
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There was a girl next to me at the gym yesterday wearing some really short spandex bootyshorts while walking... This would be mostly fine, but they rode up her butt every 2 minutes and she kept pulling them out with extreme force. They just kept going back up. -_-
I don't see the problem.
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walking backwards... i always hope they will fall0
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People that focus on me holding the bars rather than their own stinking workout.0
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OK! I'm an admitted bar holder! My trainer has me on a 7 degree incline at 3.7 to strengthen some of those 'little' muscles in front of my legs. If I don't hold on, I'm a goner! (Oh yeah, they hurt like a B!&$@ the day after.)
Also, I have the inate talent of being an absolute klutz. Don't hate me because I'm blessed. :bigsmile:0 -
I'm to busy worrying about my workout to pay attention to others and their workout.
I do see that I do a lot of what some of you are annoyed about *shrugs*
I do the fat burner so I have to hold onto the handlebars in front of me for my HR, and it inclines to help you reach your HR Goal, So I'm holding on "for dear" life as some of you have called it! :laugh:0 -
Farting... I like being able to run away from farts.
Cardio bunnies who go at the peak time (right before working hours on base) and walk for three hours carrying on a conversation with their friend. GO OUTSIDE, IT'S PRETTY!0 -
When do we stop having threads that worry sooooo much about other people.
Concentrate and focus on what you are doing the rest will take care of itself.
PS
Prob should be in CCF&G
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When they crank up the incline and hang on for dear life.
Really? I'm definitely guilty of this one. Wanna know why? Not only do I have balance issues, but I have a bad leg that I have to be careful doesn't give out on me and this makes me feel like I'm more in control. Don't judge the people next to you...you don't know why they're doing what they're doing.
I'm referring to people with an incline at +10 who hang on to the top of the treadmill and lean back.
If this is you, you should lower the speed or incline and let go, or hold on to the side rails for balance. Too high of an incline combined with top of the machine holding puts unnecessary strain on your lower back. The reason you look foolish doing this is because your pelvis is tilting in a way that it shouldn't with natural walking or jogging.
If you're holding on to the side rail and using the machine at an appropriate speed or incline for your balance issues, I have no problem with it. In fact, it's better for you than walking or jogging outside.
And don't tell me I'm being "judgey", poor form is poor form, regardless of your excuse for it.0 -
When they crank up the incline and hang on for dear life.
Really? I'm definitely guilty of this one. Wanna know why? Not only do I have balance issues, but I have a bad leg that I have to be careful doesn't give out on me and this makes me feel like I'm more in control. Don't judge the people next to you...you don't know why they're doing what they're doing.
I'm referring to people with an incline at +10 who hang on to the top of the treadmill and lean back.
If this is you, you should lower the speed or incline and let go, or hold on to the side rails for balance. Too high of an incline combined with top of the machine holding puts unnecessary strain on your lower back. The reason you look foolish doing this is because your pelvis is tilting in a way that it shouldn't with natural walking or jogging.
If you're holding on to the side rail and using the machine at an appropriate speed or incline for your balance issues, I have no problem with it. In fact, it's better for you than walking or jogging outside.
And don't tell me I'm being "judgey", poor form is poor form, regardless of your excuse for it.
You spend too much time caring about this...0 -
Absolutely nothing bugs me about other people on treadmills.0
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If you have the extra time and concentration to critique other peoples' workout habits you probably aren't putting enough into your own workout.
I always like to read selfish " it's all about me posts" like this one. Makes me remember why I shouldn't join a gym.0 -
When people are paying more attention to what you are doing, than what they are doing themselves.0
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When they crank up the incline and hang on for dear life.
Really? I'm definitely guilty of this one. Wanna know why? Not only do I have balance issues, but I have a bad leg that I have to be careful doesn't give out on me and this makes me feel like I'm more in control. Don't judge the people next to you...you don't know why they're doing what they're doing.
I'm referring to people with an incline at +10 who hang on to the top of the treadmill and lean back.
If this is you, you should lower the speed or incline and let go, or hold on to the side rails for balance. Too high of an incline combined with top of the machine holding puts unnecessary strain on your lower back. The reason you look foolish doing this is because your pelvis is tilting in a way that it shouldn't with natural walking or jogging.
If you're holding on to the side rail and using the machine at an appropriate speed or incline for your balance issues, I have no problem with it. In fact, it's better for you than walking or jogging outside.
And don't tell me I'm being "judgey", poor form is poor form, regardless of your excuse for it.
You spend too much time caring about this...
Actually I used to be guilty of it and then someone corrected me on it.0 -
If you have the extra time and concentration to critique other peoples' workout habits you probably aren't putting enough into your own workout.
I always like to read selfish " it's all about me posts" like this one. Makes me remember why I shouldn't join a gym.
I LOL'd at this. Makes me remember why I'm glad you don't join my gym.0 -
Wow, I'm glad I can use the treadmill in my house and no one can judge me. I have SEVERE rheumatoid arthritis. I have balance problems...so yes, I do tend to hold onto the handles...better than falling and at times, I go damn slow if my joints are hurting...better than not moving at all.
I can't believe how petty some people can be. Mind your own business! Do your workout and don't worry about what other people are doing.
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When people read books while walking or running.
And the only reason that bugs me is because I'm JEALOUS!! I wish I could see the words of a book clearly while walking or running, and could spare some thought to focus on the words. All I can do while working out is think "Oh gosh, is it over yet? Please?"0 -
I saw a guy bite his nails while he was walking on a treadmill.....and then spit the remnants by the cup-holder. EW.0
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One time I was on a treadmill and some lady was in front of me. Without any warning she popped a squat and took a dump right there on the treadmill.
I think she was still going about 2km/ hour at the time.
I was angry, disgusted, and somewhat impressed.0 -
I don't think many people really care about what others are doing the treadmill, but its hard not to notice!
That being said, people who are extremely heavy on their feet (so loud that even my music on full blast can't mask the sound) or those who run so close to the front of the treadmill that their legs smash into it as if they are trying to run through the machine always catch my attention. I just don't get it.0 -
Wow, I'm glad I can use the treadmill in my house and no one can judge me. I have SEVERE rheumatoid arthritis. I have balance problems...so yes, I do tend to hold onto the handles...better than falling and at times, I go damn slow if my joints are hurting...better than not moving at all.
I can't believe how petty some people can be. Mind your own business! Do your workout and don't worry about what other people are doing.
Even when it is against recommended use of the machine and can cause injury?0 -
I don't think many people really care about what others are doing the treadmill, but its hard not to notice!
And we have a winner.0 -
When people are paying more attention to what you are doing, than what they are doing themselves.
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One guy does this every time I see him on it. While listening to his music, he will raise his arms above his head while running and pretending he is on the drums. this does not bother me, it's just funny looking.0
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Blah, this thread is so negative! Horrible thread to read first thing in the morning.0
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I dislike when people don't clean the treadmill handles.
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When people are paying more attention to what you are doing, than what they are doing themselves.
This. I'm self conscious enough in my 3rd week at the gym without knowing the runner on the next treadmill is judging me for holding the handles.
Yup! Worry about your own damn selves people0 -
walking backwards... i always hope they will fall
Why does that bother you, it's pretty impressive, especially the ones going at least 4-5 MPH?0
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