Gym fears....
MrsJennaKwasniewski
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So...I ate **** at the gym today..... Apparently those safety clips are there for a reason that I understand now on treadmills! I was doing my warm-up and I got sidetracked by a T.V to my right and apparently while watching said T.V. I started to walk that way... Well I ended up walking on the part of the treadmill that doesn't move, falling on my knees then almost started to crawl at the speed of the treadmill before I realized how ridiculous I look so I just fell off the back of it cause it wouldn't stop..... I took a second to shake it off and laugh as I get up saying to myself "that's why you pay attention on a treadmill!' There were quite a bit of morning gym goers there and even a lady using the treadmill directly behind me. NO ONE SAID ANYTHING! No one laughed, no one asked if I was okay....now I think that is probably a blessing but it sorta made me feel like those random strangers didn't care (sad face) Anyways...I'm okay and I got up and started my workout over and was able to complete it. I did get a fancy rug/treadmill burn on my left knee but nothing to serious. I took some ibuprophen for the little bit of pain I was feeling when I got home but I forsee a full recovery! Moral of the story...If you are afraid or anxious about going to the gym...don't be...cause people really don't pay attention to you....even when you eat **** on a treadmill :-) HAPPY FRIDAY!
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I am laughing here at my desk where nobody can hear me laugh.
I was in a gym one day in the cardio cinema. Basically, it's dark, has a big movie screen and lots of cardio machines. I was on a treadmill at the back and a guy came in. He went to step on an elliptical machine, but didn't bring the pedals down to the bottom of the machine before putting his weight on it. It started to move, he fell over the machine and as I'm walking on the treadmill, I dip my head and smile. I don't laugh out loud, I just keep it to myself.
So yes, people in the gym do pay attention, but we just don't acknowledge that we've seen it so it doesn't mortify the person who slipped up. We just wait till we get home and post it on Facebook.
You will be the new viral on Facebook. Happy Friday!
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^ LOVE THIS! ...not that you ate **** at the gym but the moral of the story.0
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Someone probably saw you were okay and immediately pretended they didn't to save you the embarrassment.0
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Chickee - I was a gym-goer for years before I got my own gym at home - I think I've seen EVERYTHING - people falling off of every type of cardio machine, people dropping weights - from experience - unless you have direct view of said person - or this person makes a LOT of noise going down - it's all 'business as usual'!
Most people at the gym are pretty serious about doing what they're doing - getting their burn, making sure their form is right - my husband used to joke that Brad Pitt could stroll through my gym naked and I probably wouldn't have noticed (sad but true)!
Those of us that do view a fall may smile - but then it's back to business - and by tomorrow we've pretty much forgotten the entire thing!
Power on!0 -
used to work out at the gym alot and have totally eaten it on a treadmill one time before they had the safety stop clip
another good fail is doing flies on a stability ball and having it get away from you - -ha ha the clanging dumbells and all
Good for you and yoiur attitude.
Too bad for the peeps at the gym, you'd be a good friend to have0 -
I usually try to avoid the treadmill because I have crap coordination and it tends to hurt my knee. BUT one day the gym was packed and they only cardio equipment open was a treadmill so I dared. Of course I was the chubby chic in a sea of what looked like Olympic runners so I jogged (or fast walked however you want to label it ) until I stepped too far forward and stumbled. It took all my upper body strength to keep myself upright on the treadmill and I felt like a j@ckass. :blushing: So of course I decided to try going faster. Yea it didn't work out for me I stepped to far to the side and was on the edge of the belt. I almost ate treadmill twice in about three minutes. I could see people watching. Luckily not laughing but I couldn't help it. I was laughing so hard I had to get off. (Which was probably the safest thing for me at that point.)
I think everyone has a humiliating moment or two at the gym. Whether its falling, almost falling, passing wind because you're straining or stretching. It happens.
I used to always be self conscious to go to the gym now I just roll with it. (Except I learned my lesson with the treadmill I stick with walking or using a different piece of equipment!)
I think its good to share the embarrassing stories0 -
I am laughing here at my desk where nobody can hear me laugh.
I was in a gym one day in the cardio cinema. Basically, it's dark, has a big movie screen and lots of cardio machines. I was on a treadmill at the back and a guy came in. He went to step on an elliptical machine, but didn't bring the pedals down to the bottom of the machine before putting his weight on it. It started to move, he fell over the machine and as I'm walking on the treadmill, I dip my head and smile. I don't laugh out loud, I just keep it to myself.
So yes, people in the gym do pay attention, but we just don't acknowledge that we've seen it so it doesn't mortify the person who slipped up. We just wait till we get home and post it on Facebook.
You will be the new viral on Facebook. Happy Friday!
Not everyone thinks like you.
Nobody cares what you do in the gym or maybe the minority do.0 -
I used to work at a gym. I have seen all these stories. I have even seen the one where a woman dislocated her thumb on the swiss ball. I like to eat apples during my warm up and while watching TV. I started laughing really hard due to a funny commercial. I lost my balance and fell off the treadmill. However, I was still laughing. If you are still laughing (or in my case rolling with laughter), it's all good.
The best part is that you had a good day and will be okay.
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I've seen everything at the gym. People falling off cardio machines. People who wear really crazy outfits. People who use the machines not in the way they were intended. People having extended private conversations on the cellphone. Once I saw a woman wearing wedges walking on the treadmill. No one stares or laughs.. Honestly I think 90% of them aren't even aware. They're in the zone listening to their music and doing their workout. The few that notice don't say anything to spare the person embarassment.0
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I'm more concerned no one asked if you were okay!!!
I mean- I'd laugh for sure- but then I'd ask if you were okay.
Being said- glad you are okay- totally LOLING at the idea of crawling on the treadmill. lol- so amusing.0 -
:flowerforyou: :drinker: 0 -
One of the first times i went to the gym i asked my friend how to make the treadmill go faster to which she said just hold that button (pointing to the big up button) so, I hold it down an don't let go next thing Im doing a roadrunner impression an flying of the back of the thing much to my friends amusement. lets say i learnt not to do that again!! I dont think anyone else noticed, well if they did no one said anything.0
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we have all face planted or other similair **** at the gym
This. Mine was getting stuck under a barbell on my last set of a bench press pyramid. Had 135 on it, which for me is not much weight at all. Let's say I overestimated my ability to make one more rep. Fortunately a helpful young lady was there to help me out.0 -
This is exactly why I can't watch the tv while on the treadmill, especially sports. It screws up my pace and I stumble.
Glad you're ok though and that you got back on the horse!
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well if I'd been there I would have asked if you were okay! Great job completing your workout despite that unfortunate experience 0
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lol, ahem. sorry for the laugh. I really hope you are alright! A fall to the knees, ouchie!
Just another reason why I usually cycle or elliptical myself.
I work at an all ladies gym, I've seen it all. Down to the new fashion trend by the octogenarians; camel toe in the leggings. on purpose! ewww! I can't even hang out on the floor, run away!0 -
I've never fallen, but LORDY nothing makes me fart like the elliptical machine. I don't know what it is but it just jiggles out the gas CONSTANTLY. Nothing is more embarrasing then letting one loose and having a handsome stranger decide to use the machine next to you....:embarassed:0
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haha - yeah nobody probably asked to save you from embarassment if you looked like you were OK.
I can tell you this is exactly why I methodically will touch the treadmill bar in the center of the treadmill when I'm running where the TV is not on the machine but maybe up to the left or right. Otherwise, I lose my balance all the time and step too far to one side or another. By touching the middle of the machine every time I know I'm right in the middle of it
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Umm One day at my school gym I was watching a guy bench press. like five months ago he was only doing 205x1. Nw he did 225X7. I was glad for him getting so strong. he put on 275 and barely got it up once. I was like his workout is done. I process to put on 315. I knew He was gonna fail. He asked for no spotter. I watched him unrack lower to his chest and get stuck immediately he looked up to see what I was doing. I was already running to him to help. We put it back on racks and I said don't worry man you will get it next time. I also tore my pectoral at the gym with a spotter. I have no gym fears whatsoever.0
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Glad you're okay - I am sure many people were thankful for your story. It's true people either don't pay attention, don't care or are too worried about themselves - which is great, people really shouldn't worry what others are up to afterall the gym is there for self improvement!
I've fallen off a treadmill before too. If it weren't for my best friend being on a machine right beside me talking to me, I don't think anyone would have known it happened either0 -
Perfect example! I'm sorry that it was made of you but I'm so glad you've shared your story, and I also and hoping for a full recovery on your end! Kudos for restarting.. and then finishing the workout!!0
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Loving these stories everybody...
My first day back at the gym, I didn't eat properly(enough) that day and i drank too much water while I was on the elliptical... I was excited to be back and pushed myself so hard I projectile puked water (that went in all directions through my fingers, was trying to hold it back) all over the machine and (get this) my husband's face... I was mortified. No one saw me though, except one girl who was behind me who gave me a look of sympathy (bless her). LOL I still felt it in the morning.... it was horrible. :laugh:0 -
People actually use the clips on the treadmills? Never seen anyone use them when I've been at the gym0
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I would have asked if you were OK if I was nearby. But it can be sketchy. Often when I ask someone who has fallen if they are OK, I get the sense they wish I'd simply ignored the...infelicity.
OMG, gym fears! I had to approach a gym for the first time in stages: it was almost a phobia. Hiring a personal trainer made me feel much more comfortable learning to use the equipment and organizing a balanced workout. Expensive, but worth every penny if you find the right match.0 -
I've never fallen, but LORDY nothing makes me fart like the elliptical machine. I don't know what it is but it just jiggles out the gas CONSTANTLY. Nothing is more embarrasing then letting one loose and having a handsome stranger decide to use the machine next to you....:embarassed:
You just made my entire day! It made me think about when people fart to the beat of their laugh!
Anyways, OP, I am glad you found humor in this awful situation. I have done that before. I have also fallen off the bicycle seat on a stationary bike, and landed right on the frame holding it all together. I don't think I could pee for a week.0 -
So...I ate **** at the gym today..... Apparently those safety clips are there for a reason that I understand now on treadmills! I was doing my warm-up and I got sidetracked by a T.V to my right and apparently while watching said T.V. I started to walk that way... Well I ended up walking on the part of the treadmill that doesn't move, falling on my knees then almost started to crawl at the speed of the treadmill before I realized how ridiculous I look so I just fell off the back of it cause it wouldn't stop..... I took a second to shake it off and laugh as I get up saying to myself "that's why you pay attention on a treadmill!' There were quite a bit of morning gym goers there and even a lady using the treadmill directly behind me. NO ONE SAID ANYTHING! No one laughed, no one asked if I was okay....now I think that is probably a blessing but it sorta made me feel like those random strangers didn't care (sad face) Anyways...I'm okay and I got up and started my workout over and was able to complete it. I did get a fancy rug/treadmill burn on my left knee but nothing to serious. I took some ibuprophen for the little bit of pain I was feeling when I got home but I forsee a full recovery! Moral of the story...If you are afraid or anxious about going to the gym...don't be...cause people really don't pay attention to you....even when you eat **** on a treadmill :-) HAPPY FRIDAY!
they may or may not have cared, but i think for the most part they were trying to save you from embrassment.
they probably figured you were ok when you got back on the treadmill lol0 -
LOL, that's messed up. Glad you're ok.0
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Glad you are ok! And I am sure if you had not got up (more serious injury) someone would have helped you.
That being said...everyone has embarrassing moments. I have a lot. It's a gift.
But a gym moment that comes to mind was hitting my head on the Smith Machine bar (the part sticking out on the side).
Could be why I never use the Smith Machine anymore LOL (well for other reasons too)0 -
I've never fallen, but LORDY nothing makes me fart like the elliptical machine. I don't know what it is but it just jiggles out the gas CONSTANTLY. Nothing is more embarrasing then letting one loose and having a handsome stranger decide to use the machine next to you....:embarassed:
You just made my entire day! It made me think about when people fart to the beat of their laugh!
Anyways, OP, I am glad you found humor in this awful situation. I have done that before. I have also fallen off the bicycle seat on a stationary bike, and landed right on the frame holding it all together. I don't think I could pee for a week.
you squat and dead lift enough- you learn how to crop dust at the gym.
it's just normal.
My only issues is when I'm ripping one jump roping- I'm like- I wonder if anyone heard that or not? was it silent? loud? I can't tell MY MUSIC"S TOO LOUD.
And there is always that ONE GUY- who isn't wearing head phones. Like. jeeze- really?
oh well.
it's fairly normal. LMAO0
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