Phone Usage in the gym

I spend more time on my phone in the gym than actually lifting weights.


I really do not care at all what anyone thinks.I know what I'm doing in the gym.

It's a gym. Not a crossfit box. Not a circuit training facility. Rest between sets is the norm.

Great example. Self involved with no consideration of those around them.

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed this...

I don't see how someone using their own phone inconveniences you at all :huh:

There's a special place in Planet Fitness for those who like to complain about what other people are doing in the gym.

I spend more time on my phone in the gym than actually lifting weights.


I really do not care at all what anyone thinks.I know what I'm doing in the gym.

It's a gym. Not a crossfit box. Not a circuit training facility. Rest between sets is the norm.

Great example. Self involved with no consideration of those around them.

Agree,

Those dang whippersnappers. :laugh:

Also, I'm referring to those who are not working out for competitions or those who are really going hard. Of course, anyone who knows just a little about strength training, also knows 'resting in between sets' is necessary.... if i see you squat 400 lbs. I don't expect you to not rest. But if you are doing a normal routine and you are resting for 5 minutes in between, I was told this isn't a good method to gain strength. However, I'm no trainer. :flowerforyou:

This is incorrect.
Research shows no difference in hypertrophy or strength results if you rest 5 minutes (vs 2)
However, not resting enough will influence your ability to conduct a number of lifts.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16095405

I spend more time on my phone in the gym than actually lifting weights.


I really do not care at all what anyone thinks.I know what I'm doing in the gym.

It's a gym. Not a crossfit box. Not a circuit training facility. Rest between sets is the norm.

Great example. Self involved with no consideration of those around them.

Agree,

Those dang whippersnappers. :laugh:

Also, I'm referring to those who are not working out for competitions or those who are really going hard. Of course, anyone who knows just a little about strength training, also knows 'resting in between sets' is necessary.... if i see you squat 400 lbs. I don't expect you to not rest. But if you are doing a normal routine and you are resting for 5 minutes in between, I was told this isn't a good method to gain strength. However, I'm no trainer. :flowerforyou:

This is incorrect.
Research shows no difference in hypertrophy or strength results if you rest 5 minutes (vs 2)
However, not resting enough will influence your ability to conduct a number of lifts.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16095405

Not forgetting that just because I'm not squatting 400lbs it doesn't mean that I'm not lifting very heavy for me and I may need a longer rest between sets.

Use your phone between sets, but just step away while you doit so other can get a quick set in

We all live in the modern age, but being aware of your surroundings and other people cuts the rudeness factor down.

Plus being a mother of two teenage boys, my patience for the little annoyances in life are probably double than the average persons!

Just communicate with people a simple "can i get a set in?" while they are on the phone should send the message to move over for a minute, if it doesnt then they are publicly rude and should just be ignored.