Things people do on the treadmill that bug you..
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Well I have gone to te gym after work and ad makeup on.
Haha exactly!!
makeup is understandable, i wouldnt expect someone to take it off, but the jewelry and all jazzed up, and just leisurely walking, is very annoying, especially when they are just taking up space.0 -
You know... normally what others do doesn't bother me unless it interferes with my workout.
I HATE that MF that sprays cleaning solution on me.. goddamnit spray the rag before you spray me!
It's also kinda funny seeing people do the shopping cart but most likely they are just new at it or trying to find their heart rate in lieu of a HRM.0 -
I did not join a gym because I have four kids and didn't want to pay the childcare... But after this thread I am so glad I made my husband buy me a treadmill and weights... I never realized that people were really this judgemental at the gym!!! I hang on to my handlebars all the time.. if it helps me do 60 min of cardio rather than 30 hell yea Im gonna hold on!?
I sweat, I listen to loud music, I love checking out what other people are doing when I went to the gym. I will help keep you in check PLEASE stare at me I will run faster and harder and give you a show you aint never seen
I am happy with my yoga sessions in my livingroom and my nights spent in front of MY shows on MY treadmill with MY own germs on it.
Wow people. You honestly are defeating out the whole reason for MFP this is supposed to be support and movitavion and help on a fitness journey FOR ALL.
Petty Petty peeps on here.
I will continue on my path of being a hermit
Thank you for not making me feel like I was missing out on locker rooms, lunk alarms, and zumba
It's not really people being judgmental IMO, if you are holding onto the treadmill and doing 60 minutes of cardio, you've wasted a good 90% of that time. If you do 30 minutes without holding on, you are doing your body more good. It's a fact, just google it.
I love my home workouts and the gym.. it gives me ME time away from my family. I bring my own towels and always clean the machines before and after use.. I have even seen people use towels to cover the machines (cause somehow they think that will prevent catching/spreading germs). I don't really see what anyone here is doing wrong... I would be thankful at a gym if I was holding onto the treadmill, wasting my time and someone waited til I was done and let me know that it wasn't effective. Most people won't do that though so that's why we come online and discuss it. If you are offended, that's kinda sad.
Don't be a martyr, take time for yourself away from hubby and kids. Go to a gym and meet other people. Just a piece of advice Mom to Mom..0 -
I hold the "handlebars" I have 3 herniated discs and balance is off. Dont be so jugmental. I hate when runners stomp like an elephant stampede and breathe like they are having hard sex, but I deal with it.0
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The muscle head sitting on the bike and cycling like he is sitting in front of the TV. Hands locked behind his head and pedaling at 3mph.
Or how bout the skinny chick walking on the treadmill at 15% incline and holding the top rail in front of them. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of using an incline?
Yes, I know it was probably a warm up or cool down, but for some reason, that day, it really bothered me.
Judgemental much??? Everyone thinkgs they are going to go to a gym and get stared down by "muscle heads" or "skinny girls" but really it's the bitter, out of shape, unconfident but heads who feel the need to minimize everyone elses efforts. Who cares who does what and how they do it!? Everyone is there for the same reason to get or to stay healthy. No judgement or critisizm needed.
Agreed! Im always hearing newbies complain about people being rude or insulting at the gym but as someone who been consistently going to gyms for 13 years I have never encountered any such thing from regular gym go-ers.
Honestly, I don't know if I've ever annoyed someone with my slow, post lift cycling or treadmill walking...I just don't pay that much attention. I just know that I have my routine and my routine is not over just because someone doesn't like my slow treadmill walking.
It's so silly when people at the gym get mad cause you are walking for the two minutes they are in the room.. I always warm up with a 5 minute walk before doing my HIIT routine0 -
Sometimes I DO look at other people's screen because I am interested to see at what speed people run at. I am only able to run for about 30 seconds at a time right now, on 4.1 I am fascinated by people who can run faster and I just like to see at what point they start running, maybe so I have an idea of what to work up to. I don't STARE, but maybe a quick glance because it is helpful to me.
I'm a glancer too! i dont do it on purpose, some people just amaze me, by how long they can run at a higher speed. and maintain it!
Anyone who says they're not a glancer is lying.0 -
I hold the "handlebars" I have 3 herniated discs and balance is off. Dont be so jugmental. I hate when runners stomp like an elephant stampede and breathe like they are having hard sex, but I deal with it.
:laugh: Don't be so judgmental? You can't beg for non-judgment because you have disc problems then discriminate against someone who runs different than you, who is most likely working harder and not holding on.
I run and stomp and that's because that's how my feet run on a treadmill. I breathe like hard sex cause I'm a smoker and have mild asthma. We all have the right to breathe the same air as you too..
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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!
What bugs ME is people nosying into my workout and judging me for doing what I'm doing... Does it affect your weight loss or performance if I'M holding on to MY handlebars? Why on earth should it bug you?:huh: I may be checking my heart rate, I may be new and worried about flying off the end (that WAS me when I first started actually :laugh: ), I may have a balance issue... who cares unless it is actually interfering with your ability to do your workout? Concentrate on YOUR workout and you won't notice the poor probably already-self-consious handlebar-grabbers.
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: You stole my heart and couldn't agree more, what the freak do you care if someone holds on to the handle bars? what is it your business and how does it affect you're weight and workout? seems like a colossal waste of energy to give a fig:grumble:0 -
I hate the treadmill. I can't stand the anxiety of thinking other people around me are judging whether I am exercising up to their standard.0
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You know what's sad more than the perceived judgment? Folks who b--- about other people griping on an online forum. Has anyone walked up to you and told you to stop holding on in real life? Did anyone add you on MFP making fun of your way of working out? Probably not so let people vent. You'd save yourselves the embarrassment by not admitting you hold on a treadmill or doing any of the other things people are complaining about... but be proud that most of your workouts will mean nothing. I actually don't care that much either way and I don't think other people here do either :laugh:0
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Nothing haha, I just zone out into my own little world....I'm probably the most annoying there because I'm huffing and panting so loudly.:laugh:0
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When they crank up the incline and hang on for dear life.
LMAO because it's true.0 -
I belt out show tunes and 80s music while on my treadmill. Thankfully I exercise in the safety of my own home. The world is not ready to hear me sing. Trust me!0
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smoker? your kidding right? working hard till you drop af an MI. OMG this must be a troll!
I'm a smoker, : ( uncomfortable, and it makes exercise terrible, but its a goal to quit.0 -
Run...0
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^^^ this..if I am on incline of 30!!!!!! at 3.8 mph or higher...damn straight i'm holding on!!! why the hell would this bug someone??? someone staring at your counter or watching you I can see, but someone holding on to the "handles" ..."HAND-les" seriously??? wow lmaoTell 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!
What bugs ME is people nosying into my workout and judging me for doing what I'm doing... Does it affect your weight loss or performance if I'M holding on to MY handlebars? Why on earth should it bug you?:huh: I may be checking my heart rate, I may be new and worried about flying off the end (that WAS me when I first started actually :laugh: ), I may have a balance issue... who cares unless it is actually interfering with your ability to do your workout? Concentrate on YOUR workout and you won't notice the poor probably already-self-consious handlebar-grabbers.0 -
There is a guy at my gym who talks to himself "good one, you can do it" - i mean i get self motivating thoughts and proclaimations, but shouldnt they occur in your head!!! haha0
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when they're going .5mph.. then give you a dirty look for running at 9.6 mph or walking at 3.5mph0
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That made me laugh!:happy:0
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nothing. I don't really care how others work out. I'm a pretty thin person and work out daily, but I'm not a runner. I ran track wayyy back in the day but I was a sprinter, not distance runner. I have no desire to be a runner, so if I work out on the treadmill I walk. The whole time. Like 4.0-4.5 mph and at a 15% incline but I'm still walking AND holding onto the handlebars. Why should anyone else care what I do? Why should I aspire to be a marathon runner because that's what you want?0
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When they don't actually use the treadmill. They just stand on it and talk to their friend.0
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When people are paying more attention to what you are doing, than what they are doing themselves.
Couldn't agree more! Why does it matter what others are doing as long as it doesn't interfere with your w/o? Too many judgmental ppl in this world. :noway:0 -
smoker? your kidding right? working hard till you drop af an MI. OMG this must be a troll!
I'm a smoker, : ( uncomfortable, and it makes exercise terrible, but its a goal to quit.
If it wasn't for running properly on a treadmill, I wouldn't have realized that I need to quit smoking in order to further my fitness goals. It's extremely uncomfortable!0 -
It bugs me when people get all butthurt that I like to walk on the treadmill. mind yo own bidness0
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when they walk backwards (one guy even does a side-to-side crab walk). I mean WTF?
this is actually a good workout, i run backwards as well0 -
Every now and then I'll see someone post about how they want to join a gym but they are intimidated by going in there with all those other people who have been going forever, are in better shape, etc. Those are always met with a chorus of people saying "Don't worry, no one is paying attention to you, they're focusing on their own workout!!" And then a thread like this pops up, where everyone chimes in on how much it bugs them that someone isn't exercising the way they do.
I mean, I can understand if someone is doing something that actively intrudes on your concentration or ability to work out as you wish, but things like going slower, or holding the handlebars, really?
This. I'm joining my old gym again and lol at all the people who actually care about my routine.0 -
When they crank up the incline and hang on for dear life.
LMAO because it's true.
It's actually funny to watch.. that and the crab walks I've seen too!0 -
smoker? your kidding right? working hard till you drop af an MI. OMG this must be a troll!
I'm a smoker, : ( uncomfortable, and it makes exercise terrible, but its a goal to quit.
If it wasn't for running properly on a treadmill, I wouldn't have realized that I need to quit smoking in order to further my fitness goals. It's extremely uncomfortable!
yes it is, very very uncomfortable. and running will definitely help you realize that, if you haven't already. I really want to quit, just afraid of the supposed "weight gain" but whats weight gain, compared to the serious effects. Its just a bad habit no matter what, and someday i will convince myself i can and WILL quit!0 -
Wow some of you guys really suck, everyone has different fitness levels don't judge at least they are giving it a go and trying to change their lives.0
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smoker? your kidding right? working hard till you drop af an MI. OMG this must be a troll!
I'm a smoker, : ( uncomfortable, and it makes exercise terrible, but its a goal to quit.
If it wasn't for running properly on a treadmill, I wouldn't have realized that I need to quit smoking in order to further my fitness goals. It's extremely uncomfortable!
yes it is, very very uncomfortable. and running will definitely help you realize that, if you haven't already. I really want to quit, just afraid of the supposed "weight gain" but whats weight gain, compared to the serious effects. Its just a bad habit no matter what, and someday i will convince myself i can and WILL quit!
Hey, that's exactly why I haven't quit. Both times I've quit, I've gained 12 lbs each time - not even overeating. One day we will both quit..
Running has also helped me stop smoking as much.. it's a natural stress reliever (exercise is in general). I smoke because I have a lot of stress and get bored a lot :laugh:0
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