Don't talk or text at the gym on the equipment!!!!
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staciedee10
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Anyone else agree? DRIVES ME CRAZY to see people sitting & chatting away WHILE they are on the piece of equipment that I need. UGH!!! When I step in the gym, I am in workout mode. Ear buds go in, music goes up, and I'm ready to get 'er done! WORK OUT or GET OUT people! ~:-P
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ya I hate it, my gym even has signs up that say please stay off phones.. Seriously you can detach yourself for an hour from your phone..2
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Sometimes I text on the Elliptical, especially when I slow down and take a breather for a couple minutes. I'm still working my *kitten* off, but I don't see the harm in checking messages once and a while. People who are TALKING on the phone can be annoying and distracting though.
If someone is using a machine I want to use, I make it clear. I just go up to them and flash a smile and ask when they'll be done. Most people are very friendly and will finish up their reps a bit quicker if they know you're waiting.0 -
I DO WHAT I WANT!
lol but I do text sometimes when I have slowed down for a bit... and I'll take a call if there is NO one else in the complex's gym5 -
I use my phone to listen to music, so i possibly look like im playing on my phone but i'm generally skipping tracks.6
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Why do you care as long as 1. the individual is using the equipment (ie not sitting on it talking) 2. not having an obnoxiously loud conversation.5
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Treadmill, stationary bike, Elliptical: Sure I use my phone, maybe not for a full on conversation, but to text, read emails and listen to music (with buds) etc.
Life doesn't stop for me just because I am at the gym.6 -
I just joined a gym recently so I'm finding considerable enjoyment out of realizing what I might be doing to piss off other people.
I will often text during my walking warmup - usually to my sis-in-law telling her to get her *kitten* down to the gym with me.
I can understand loud conversations while on the machines, but if the person is texting, why should you care??1 -
Well I think it's annoying when I see girls doing 5 lbs on the leg press while texting... I'm no jerk, but I go right up to them and ask them how many sets they have left. I work out at a small Y so it's completely normal for guys to ask one another how many sets are left since we only have a few sets of equipment.
If they see that you're serious about working out and they are just farting around they will wrap up pretty quick lol0 -
Full on phone calls sure, not a place for them. However I log my sets, weight and reps as I'm done with an exercise so I could less if it annoys someone.12
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I listen to Pandora or watch something on Netflix while working out. Sometimes I will have a call come in and since usually it is my hubby and he has 2 of the 3 kids at home while I am working out with the other kid, I WILL take it. I won't stay on forever (cause I am huffing and puffing), but I could care less if anyone has an issue with me being on the phone. I will text, too.7
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I use my phone to listen to music, so i possibly look like im playing on my phone but i'm generally skipping tracks.
same here4 -
with so many phone apps to log & track workouts, smartphones to get music, etc why assume anything??
Im enough of an azzjerk to make an unneccessary phone call just to piss you off... will teach you to mind your business9 -
I figure I pay for a membership too so however I choose to spend my time their is my business. I am on call so HE!! YES I will answer it and won't give a flying flip what you think about it. If someome asks me when I will be done on a machine the answer is when I get done with my work out. Just because something bothers you doesn't mean anyone else cares.7
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You hate people who talk and text? I hate people who are too busy nosing at what I'm doing instead of concentrating on themselves!!!8
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I am typing this while on the squat rack.
There's about 3 people behind me waiting for it.
Too bad. The early bird gets the worm.10 -
ill use my phone if its necessary my phone is how i listen to music so its with me anyway and if it rings yes im going to answer it although unless its an emergency i will say i cant talk right now. i dont really care if it annoys people tho they should be concentrating on getting their sweat on :P0
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I personally don't care what you're doing...
Unless you pee on me...4 -
Full on phone calls sure, not a place for them. However I log my sets, weight and reps as I'm done with an exercise so I could less if it annoys someone.
Same I log mine as I go, and sometimes change up my routine, but this is all on my phone in an app. It also counts my rests between sets for me and beeps over my music so oh well if I annoy someone because I am looking at my phone.1 -
i think she's probably referring to people doing this in the weight room. when there's limited equipment available and someone's spending more time than they should between reps talking or texting, it's inconsiderate and rude. my husband called me while i was benching one time at a busy hour of the day. i re-racked my weights and left the room. ain't nobody got time for that.2
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I sometimes text inbetween sets......that's one of the benefits of lifting heavy......you need a rest period between sets.
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