Signs You're A Gym Butt-Face/Crossfit Hate?
RhineDHP
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This post is kind of a double whammy. And A little long.
Part 1:
A friend of mine goes to the gym all the time and every now and then he'll post videos or pics (gym-related) on Facebook. The other day he posted a video about common pet peeves gym goers have. I agree with most of them.
1. Noisy Bros - you know these guys, the ones who shout and yell EVERYTHING, usually when crowded around a fellow bro say, at the bench press. 'C'MON BRO! LIFT! SWOLE (or whatever)!" Even with my headphone volume to the max I still can hear them.
2. Creepers - usually seen ogling girls. I've never personally had a problem with this, or seen it at my gym, but my friend has, and while its nice to appreciate (we all understand, yoga pants are sexy), don't stalk the girl around (this happened to her), pretend to work out, and stare and leer. C'mon man.
3. On Your Cellphone - I can see this being debated. I'm not talking about playing with your phone when resting or between sets or you know, when NOT hogging a machine, (more of a pet peeve) but for my experience it sort of coincides with #1. This one guy will hog the machines, do maybe one set, and talk on the phone for 20 minutes (and he is LOUD). I'll go up and say, "Hey, are you almost done?" and he answers "ah no, I got a few more sets" Then do one set, then 20 minutes later....RAWR! Which brings me to #4.
4. Hogging machines/ workout equipment - The gym I go to is small, and this happens ALL the time! I admit, I did this once when I was a newbie gym goer. I was simply trying to emulate a workout I did with a trainer the day prior. I was quickly set on the right path. This is one reason why I started working out in the early morning. Empty....so nice.
5. Unsolicited advice about form - again, I know this can be debated. Some people actually have legit advice. BUT MANY DO NOT. For me, it's rather intrusive. I'm working my form with the help of many videos, tutorials, awesome advice from you lovely MFP weightlifters, and elsewhere, on my own. If I need advice, I'll ask for it.
6. Excessive (and obviously unnecessary) grunting - I'll grunt when I'm lifting heavy, but some guys do this while lifting some puny dumbbells at my gym. Some of the time it's hilarious to listen to, a lot of the time it's just annoying. I think a few of them are doing it just to get attention.
7. Competitive gym goers - the people who try to one-up you. I've had this happen twice, when I was on the treadmill and once when on the elliptical. I'm doing HIIT usually when I use those machines. But whenever I upped the level or speed, this one girl would increase her speed or difficulty that much more. I try not to make eye contact, but I'm like, seriously? What's the point of doing that?
Other bulletpoints that the video included that didn't really pertain to me were:
8. Wearing sunglasses in the gym
9. Wearing expensive non-gym shirts to the gym
10. Wearing flipflops/jean shorts to the gym
11. ILS (Imaginary Lat Syndrome) - the guys who pretend like their lats are huge and walk around with their arms in the air. I saw this once, I just laughed and laughed and laughed.
12. Other people's bad form - I mean, when I see it I'll just inwardly shake my head, but it doesn't bother me on a personal level.
13. Naked in the lockerroom - again, hasn't ever happened to me, but I hear this happens a lot in male lockerrooms, particularly with older men.
Do you agree/disagree with this list? Any to add yourself?
Part 2: Which brings me to part 2 of my post. So in looking at that video, I got sucked into watching like 15 other gym-related videos (such is the way of the Youtube). And suggested videos that came up a lot, had to do with major hate against Crossfitters. Why do people have such a stigma against Crossfitt? I've never met anyone who personally does Crossfit, and I know practically nothing about it other than what I've been told by people.
I was told Crossfit:
a. works all the muscles traditional lifting doesn't get to
b. is expensive
c. kills your joints in the long run
Other than the expensive thing (I know that for a fact), I don't know the truth of the other two claims. From the videos, Crossfitters see themselves as being elite? Is that true? Any good info from MFP Crossfitters to educate me?
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Part 1:
A friend of mine goes to the gym all the time and every now and then he'll post videos or pics (gym-related) on Facebook. The other day he posted a video about common pet peeves gym goers have. I agree with most of them.
1. Noisy Bros - you know these guys, the ones who shout and yell EVERYTHING, usually when crowded around a fellow bro say, at the bench press. 'C'MON BRO! LIFT! SWOLE (or whatever)!" Even with my headphone volume to the max I still can hear them.
2. Creepers - usually seen ogling girls. I've never personally had a problem with this, or seen it at my gym, but my friend has, and while its nice to appreciate (we all understand, yoga pants are sexy), don't stalk the girl around (this happened to her), pretend to work out, and stare and leer. C'mon man.
3. On Your Cellphone - I can see this being debated. I'm not talking about playing with your phone when resting or between sets or you know, when NOT hogging a machine, (more of a pet peeve) but for my experience it sort of coincides with #1. This one guy will hog the machines, do maybe one set, and talk on the phone for 20 minutes (and he is LOUD). I'll go up and say, "Hey, are you almost done?" and he answers "ah no, I got a few more sets" Then do one set, then 20 minutes later....RAWR! Which brings me to #4.
4. Hogging machines/ workout equipment - The gym I go to is small, and this happens ALL the time! I admit, I did this once when I was a newbie gym goer. I was simply trying to emulate a workout I did with a trainer the day prior. I was quickly set on the right path. This is one reason why I started working out in the early morning. Empty....so nice.
5. Unsolicited advice about form - again, I know this can be debated. Some people actually have legit advice. BUT MANY DO NOT. For me, it's rather intrusive. I'm working my form with the help of many videos, tutorials, awesome advice from you lovely MFP weightlifters, and elsewhere, on my own. If I need advice, I'll ask for it.
6. Excessive (and obviously unnecessary) grunting - I'll grunt when I'm lifting heavy, but some guys do this while lifting some puny dumbbells at my gym. Some of the time it's hilarious to listen to, a lot of the time it's just annoying. I think a few of them are doing it just to get attention.
7. Competitive gym goers - the people who try to one-up you. I've had this happen twice, when I was on the treadmill and once when on the elliptical. I'm doing HIIT usually when I use those machines. But whenever I upped the level or speed, this one girl would increase her speed or difficulty that much more. I try not to make eye contact, but I'm like, seriously? What's the point of doing that?
Other bulletpoints that the video included that didn't really pertain to me were:
8. Wearing sunglasses in the gym
9. Wearing expensive non-gym shirts to the gym
10. Wearing flipflops/jean shorts to the gym
11. ILS (Imaginary Lat Syndrome) - the guys who pretend like their lats are huge and walk around with their arms in the air. I saw this once, I just laughed and laughed and laughed.
12. Other people's bad form - I mean, when I see it I'll just inwardly shake my head, but it doesn't bother me on a personal level.
13. Naked in the lockerroom - again, hasn't ever happened to me, but I hear this happens a lot in male lockerrooms, particularly with older men.
Do you agree/disagree with this list? Any to add yourself?
Part 2: Which brings me to part 2 of my post. So in looking at that video, I got sucked into watching like 15 other gym-related videos (such is the way of the Youtube). And suggested videos that came up a lot, had to do with major hate against Crossfitters. Why do people have such a stigma against Crossfitt? I've never met anyone who personally does Crossfit, and I know practically nothing about it other than what I've been told by people.
I was told Crossfit:
a. works all the muscles traditional lifting doesn't get to
b. is expensive
c. kills your joints in the long run
Other than the expensive thing (I know that for a fact), I don't know the truth of the other two claims. From the videos, Crossfitters see themselves as being elite? Is that true? Any good info from MFP Crossfitters to educate me?
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in... for the llama! I have nothing of value to add, but I'd like to read.0
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LOL on ILS! I've seen this, too. :laugh:
I agree with all but #3. Here's why: I log my exercise sets/reps on MyFitnessPal on my phone. So, after the first set, I'll type in weight x set x reps, then I'll adjust it by the last set if I change weights or do fewer/more sets.
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Good post. I'm so thankful to be able to workout at home.
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Everyone just hates on crossfitters because they get really REALLY upset when you do.....and that is just fun.0
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I'll take your "Noisy Bros" and raise you the "Noisy Cardiobunnies"
The ones who have a full conversation for the 40 mins they're on the machine, yelling at each other so the whole gym can hear (even through headphones) so they can hear each other over the machines.0 -
I do a bootcamp style crossfit. I love it!! I am 215 pounds, so I am not in awesome shape mind you!! It pushes me more than I have ever been pushed before!! Cant speak for everyone, but I know I will miss it if we stop doing it where I work!!0
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Don't know about the first. A gym is a public place. You are going to have to deal with others. So . . . okay . . . deal! End of story.
There used to be a lot of Crossfit hate. Maybe the Crossfitters asked for it. Crossfit was new, so, of course, they were enthusiastic about it, and perhaps somewhat obnoxious.
I think the regular gym people looked at it, and decided that Crossfit style lifting was not necessarily the best way to get big . . . and they were kind of threatened too, by something new, I think. So, they said, 'oh, crossfiters don't lift properly. They aren't accomplishing anything!' and they said, 'Oh my god! Crossfit is horrible! The injury rate is SUPER high.'
It turns out, neither of those things are probably true. Is it the best way to get big muscles? No. Probably not. But some people are not necessarily trying to get huge. Will it make you stronger? Probably. AND, it is fun!
p.s. love the llama too.0 -
Good post. I'm so thankful to be able to workout at home.
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7. Competitive gym goers - the people who try to one-up you. I've had this happen twice, when I was on the treadmill and once when on the elliptical. I'm doing HIIT usually when I use those machines. But whenever I upped the level or speed, this one girl would increase her speed or difficulty that much more. I try not to make eye contact, but I'm like, seriously? What's the point of doing that?
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i pretty much do everything from part one... people hate me?
well not the flip flops, I just wear my socks.0 -
Why should my husband be the only one that gets to see me naked? 0
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I hate crossfit0
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lol at the list.
The only "issues" I have had personally with crossfit is they take up a load of room moving quickly from one area to another (someone weighing 50 lbs less than me bounced off of me when my back was turned, good thing I wasn't lifting at the time) and they hoard weights/bands/equipment like a squirrel before winter. But that's only a few people. If it gets people to workout I'm all for it.0 -
< yells at self while curling0
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I don't get the issue with nakedness in a locker room. It's a frickin' locker room, for goodness' sake!0
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Why should my husband be the only one that gets to see me naked?
That the right attitude there!!!0 -
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Oh, another one to add. Which, again doesn't really pertain to me, but really annoys my friend:
14. Doing curls at the squat rack0 -
WHAT ABOUT SNIFFING BICYCLE SEATS AFTER THE WOMEN GET OFF OF THEM?!?! HA HA HA HA ISN'T THAT GREAT???!?!!!???
Oh you guys don't do that?
Yeah, me either. I just heard that was awesome..from, uh, a friend or something.0 -
I don't get the issue with nakedness in a locker room. It's a frickin' locker room, for goodness' sake!
It depends on circumstance. I understand the need for nekidness while changing/drying off etc. But aint nobody need to be standing there dangling their bits while shaving and brushing their teeth.0 -
What's wrong with being naked in the locker room? It's where you have to shower and change clothes. It's hard to do either of those without being naked.
Now, if you're naked for a long time with one foot up on the bench, drying your pubes with a hairdryer (which I have seen), then yeah, that's a big negatory. But that's not "being naked in the locker room." That's "being naked and horrible in the locker room."0 -
1.) Gym annoyances are many. Avoid most by going on off-hours, or expect it. I'm personally DREADING my workout this evening, I usually hit the gym in the morning when it's hardcore lifters or empty, and today I'm going after 5pm, which means a TOTALLY different atmosphere. That said, I'm braced for the ogles, the unsolicited comments, and the squat rack hog doing shrugs. (SO ANNOYING.)
2.) Crossfit can be okay. I think if form is valued over speed and weight, it can be beneficial as part of cardio to an overall plan. I do a mini-crossfit intro course several times a week, where form is emphasized. I do this in addition to my lifting sessions and my cardio, just because it's fun and has improved my form on a couple lifts.0 -
(someone weighing 50 lbs less than me bounced off of me when my back was turned)
That gave me a hilarious image, went GIF hunting for an appropriate presentation:
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I don't get the issue with nakedness in a locker room. It's a frickin' locker room, for goodness' sake!
It depends on circumstance. I understand the need for nekidness while changing/drying off etc. But aint nobody need to be standing there dangling their bits while shaving and brushing their teeth.
Sure they do, if they are warm and don't want to sweat in their clothes. Or if it's just part of their routine. It's just a body. I get being annoyed if they're shoving their crotch intentionally in your face (clothed or not) but just being naked and getting ready? It's a body. No big deal. I routinely dry off and then lotion up and let it soak in for a few minutes while doing other things like brushing my teeth, etc.0 -
Oh, another one to add. Which, again doesn't really pertain to me, but really annoys my friend:
14. Doing curls at the squat rack
TESTIFY SISTER. How 'bout I just do situps at the curl station while I'm at it, and paint my toenails with my foot up on the press bench?0 -
WHAT ABOUT SNIFFING BICYCLE SEATS AFTER THE WOMEN GET OFF OF THEM?!?! HA HA HA HA ISN'T THAT GREAT???!?!!!???
Oh you guys don't do that?
Yeah, me either. I just heard that was awesome..from, uh, a friend or something.
I thought it was a common thing after spin class.0 -
Now, if you're naked for a long time with one foot up on the bench, drying your pubes with a hairdryer (which I have seen), then yeah, that's a big negatory. But that's not "being naked in the locker room." That's "being naked and horrible in the locker room."
This. And worse than drying the jewels under the hand dryer was the awesome owner of a local parts store who discovered the value of crack drying. Grab a handful and spread is an image that I never never never need to witness again :mad:0 -
I'll take your "Noisy Bros" and raise you the "Noisy Cardiobunnies"
The ones who have a full conversation for the 40 mins they're on the machine, yelling at each other so the whole gym can hear (even through headphones) so they can hear each other over the machines.
:drinker: Yes! We have a flock of cardio bunnies at our gym who EVERYONE can hear and it is more annoying than the noisy bros.
My 2 cents on crossfit: I have no problem with the concept, but most of the people I have met who do it have a superiority complex about it and think they're better because they lift weight in a converted garage, which clearly gives you a better workout than a regular gym? I don't get that. Plus, I looked at pricing and find it to be really expensive.0 -
ILS - that is the funniest thing I have heard all day!0
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Now, if you're naked for a long time with one foot up on the bench, drying your pubes with a hairdryer (which I have seen), then yeah, that's a big negatory. But that's not "being naked in the locker room." That's "being naked and horrible in the locker room."
This. And worse than drying the jewels under the hand dryer was the awesome owner of a local parts store who discovered the value of crack drying. Grab a handful and spread is an image that I never never never need to witness again :mad:
OH
my
GOD
you officially win. You win. And I've never been so glad to lose in my life.0
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