Things people do on the treadmill that bug you..
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One guy at my old Gym used to wave his arms in the air like he was being attacked by a swarp of bee's
didn't bother me, quite funny really :laugh:0 -
I only have a tredmill at home, and my bf hates it when I tape somthing to it to hold my ipod in lol0
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I love running on the treadmill.
I hate when.... there are millions of open treadmills, and some tool comes and starts running next to me. Umm, why?
I also hate when people run and stare at my treadmill at the same time. I am confident with my running skills, so I will out run most. But stop staring at my machine!
I also hate when there aren't any available treadmills, and I see people talking at 0.5 miles per hour. I realize they are paying the gym membership, but really? Come on.0 -
I know this is a bike thing not a treadmill one - and I know gyms can be boring - but doing a crossword whilst cycling (slowly I might add)???
Haha this is me! I do crosswords on my iPod while cycling! I like to think I'm cycling fast though :P0 -
I hate it when someone just stands there and watches me, laughs or makes me get off to help them with something.
Of course, my treadmill is in my basement, and it's usually my 3 year old watching me lol0 -
I love running on the treadmill.
I hate when.... there are millions of open treadmills, and some tool comes and starts running next to me. Umm, why?
I also hate when people run and stare at my treadmill at the same time. I am confident with my running skills, so I will out run most. But stop staring at my machine!
I also hate when there aren't any available treadmills, and I see people talking at 0.5 miles per hour. I realize they are paying the gym membership, but really? Come on.
You're very attractive, that is why they chose the treadmill next to you.
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When there is a whole row of empty treadmills and they get on rightnext to me. I know people want others to help pace them but I can't run very long without having to stop and walk because of problems with my back and hip.0
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the other day I had just started my 5k when a guy got on the treadmill directly in front of me evewn though there were at least a couple of dozen empty ones and started going backwards and punching ...this went on for 10 minutes...I didn';t know where to look!!!0
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This must be an introvert/extrovert thing.
The extroverts are outside of themselves paying attention to what others are doing, while the introverts are inside their own heads and minding their own business.0 -
I dunno as I'm a relatively new treadmill person. But...
I hold onto the top of the machine sometimes to get my arms above my heart. My hands swell when I'm pushing it, so holding the machine up high helps with the tingling fat hands.
I hope no one judges me when I'm on the treadmill... Last night, I tried jogging and had to pause every so often to fix creeping shorts. lmao
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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?
I was referring to the OP complaining about people holding the handles and at least 1 other poster complaining about people going slow on the treadmill. If someone can only walk 1 mph or less safely...then good for them that they're at least moving. Seriously, you don't live someone else's life so how can you judge.
Now, if someone is doing something that could cause injury...then yeah, maybe someone should speak to them...but that's not what most of these posts are about.0 -
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U!! Exactly! As long as your doing good, who cares about them? 0 -
This must be an introvert/extrovert thing.
The extroverts are outside of themselves paying attention to what others are doing, while the introverts are inside their own heads and minding their own business.
Ditto this. I'm an introvert... I'm looking around for a change in scenery, but I'm really not paying attention to what anyone else is doing.Actually - in general people lifting with bad technique bugs me because I worry they will hurt themselves but know its none of my business if they do...
Why don't you offer to help with their technique? Someone, like me, that's newer to lifting... and is worrying that their technique is wrong... might really appreciate it. I'd never ask someone... I'd feel like an idiot. But if someone approached me in a helpful manner, I'd love to get input.0 -
When they crank up the incline and hang on for dear life.
this! what a pointless work out0 -
nvm0
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OP , I sometimes use the handle bar to check my heart rate......its important, as well as sometimes I feel like I need to use it to catch my balance
sorry if it offends you, maybe next time you judge folks, you may want to remeber this..........0 -
Okayokay, it's not about treadmills.... But I live in DC and run outside. Tourists are constantly jumping in front of me waving their arms and trying to flag me down to take their photos WHILE I AM RUNNING! I'm not walking a dog or strolling with friends I am bundled up in the middle of a ten miler with headphones on! I hate being impolite but I'm honestly shocked that people think this okay and the first few times I pulled out the headphones and heard the question I was just like....what?!? No!0
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I hate it when all the treadmills are taken up and you see people literally doing the whole workout walking slower than if they were out side having a stroll on the beach! Drives me insane!
Maybe they aren't in really good shape yet.....or they have bad knees.....at least they are moving!0 -
People who shake their heads and fling sweat all over the people on the treadmills next to them.
That is quite disgusting... :frown: :sick:
ETA: That has never happend to me, but I would think that would be the only thing that would bother me about the treadmill. The weight room is a whole other issue....0 -
the only thing that bothers me is when a female in too tight of shorts gets on the treadmill directly infront of me. Because their shorts are too tight, they spend the entire time digging them out of their yoohoo. I don't want to spend my entire run looking at that. :explode:0
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The only thing that bothers me is BO. I was next to a girl on the elliptical machine and she smelled so bad that it made me gag but it was the only open machine. Then when she left, she glared at me like i was the one who smelled! At one point, I was trying to smell my sweaty self to make sure that it wasnt me and I almost fell off the stupid thing. I dont know whats worse though - BO or too much perfume. I understand that we are going to stink a little after getting sweaty but this one smelled like a bag of rotton onions. EWWWWW0
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The thing that bugs me the most is when people can't mind their own business and keep their focus on their workout, not mine... Good grief!0
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The only thing that bugs me at the gym are the people who sit on a machine, finished, texting, like no one else wants to use it. I don't care what the person next to me is doing, because it doesn't affect MY workout. I get in the zone and don't even notice what's going on around me. If people around you are bothering you, you aren't working hard enough. :-)0
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Or if they simply sound like a herd of elephants on that treadmill like the guy yesterday. He wasn't heavy, he just ran heavily, lol.
This is me - I come down HARD when I run. Although, I tend to walk hard too.
Not totally sure it's related, but I have awesome bone density. 0 -
When people are paying more attention to what you are doing, than what they are doing themselves.
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The main thing that bugs me is when people on treadmills get all supercilious. I mean, you're running and going nowhere, who are you to say what other people shouldn't be doing.0
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The main thing that bugs me is when people on treadmills get all supercilious. I mean, you're running and going nowhere, who are you to say what other people shouldn't be doing.
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The woman on the treadmill next to me on her phone making this thread.
LOL!!!0 -
Tell me! What things bug you when they are happening on the treadmill next to you?
One thing to start: When I'm running my miles, the rest of the treadmill people hold their handlebars as if they are in a supermarkt, pushing their cart!
I hold the handles because I don't have great balance. For short periods of time I let go because eventually I hope to not need them. Not everyone is 'pushing the cart'
It pisses me off when I can feel someone continually glancing over. To see what? My numbers? Nunya bi'ness!0
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