Yeah...I'm THAT person at the gym..
walldancer
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you know..the one who lifts so hard and heavy im panting, sweating, and groaning. I lift to exhaustion to build muscle. This takes effort and I don't seem to be able to do it silently with a pretty smile. Sorry if that offends people. I do t make a spectacle, and I usually go to the gym after hours (I have a key as I know the owner) so I can work out solo and not have to worry about it. If I have to go during regular hours I try to go when its least busy. Oddly enough..men do t seem to care if you make noise and look terrible and in pain when you lift..but oh the ladies..they really seem to be offended.
Just letting you know. The last thing I want to do is call attention to myself. I just want to work out and get out. I wipe down my machines, don't superset hog and I'm always willing to spot someone if they need it. Please cut is noisy lifters some slack, and turn up your iPod
Just letting you know. The last thing I want to do is call attention to myself. I just want to work out and get out. I wipe down my machines, don't superset hog and I'm always willing to spot someone if they need it. Please cut is noisy lifters some slack, and turn up your iPod
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That's awesome. I wish more women lifted weights like this. My dead lifts can be pretty loud
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Which ladies are offended? None of what you do would bother me. Good for you for getting a sweat on (and then cleaning it up .
If they're looking at you strangely, it might be that they've just never seen a woman working out the way you do. They might think you're awesome.0 -
For every person you offend, 2 others get inspired. So quit hiding - workout during the busiest time of the day.
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I'd be the one watching you out of the corner of my eye, wishing I could be like you.0
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Alatariel75 wrote: »I'd be the one watching you out of the corner of my eye, wishing I could be like you.
for sure. one day.
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ummm OK ….thanks…
don't want to call attention to yourself, but you post a thread calling attention to yourself….
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She needs a life.walldancer wrote: »I wish! And thank you for the kind words. No....one woman actually complained to the gym management.:(
I see the groan & grunt crowd often, as I work out late in the evening. They rock...and generally clean up after themselves. It's a -gym-. So sorry if the sounds of work are drowning out Megan Trainor. Oh wait, I'm not sorry.
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You can be in there with me anytime0
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I've only just started going to a gym. Its a large gym and fairly busy right now, most likely because of the New Years crowd. I'm not an expert by any means but you'd have to be groaning REALLY loud to be heard where I go. With the machines and people talking and music, I'd be hard pressed to hear you. Plus most who aren't talking seem to be using ear buds hooked up to something. I wouldn't complain if I did hear you, though I'm not sure why you're directing it to the entire MFP crowd on the Fitness board. Pretty sure you're in good company here
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I'd totally be....accidentally....looking at you. But only in admiration/curiosity.0
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AndreaWhite611 wrote: »I'd totally be....accidentally....looking at you. But only in admiration/curiosity.
Yeah, me too. Though first it would be curiosity. People look in the direction of loud noises, its just human nature. I'm sure there is a caveman reflex somewhere in the reasoning. If you're going to make loud noises, you'll probably get looked at, though I think complaining to management is a bit extreme.0 -
walldancer wrote: »I wish! And thank you for the kind words. No....one woman actually complained to the gym management.:(
But she probably never thought twice about the men who grunt . . . . So sad that so many women tend to want to tear each other down instead of being supportive and raising each other up.0 -
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walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...-2 -
Thanks for the P.S.A! Besides, attention shouldn't be called to anyone for that in a gym. The only noise that should get people's attention is if someone rips a giant fart while squatting.0
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unless you are at a planet fitness what's the deal? and only one person complained not a big deal really...my cats whine at me all the time when I am lifting....0
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I thought fitness pal was a place to support each other and motivate each other. Whats with the few that feel the need to bring the girl down? If I had a rockin body and actually enjoyed working out I would flaunt it....just saying.0
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Trust me I would so be looking at you jealous lol I would probably walk over and ask you to be my trainer.0
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I walked up to a chick once and said she was going beast mode and totally inspired me! I'll go out of my way to tell you that you rock!!0
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walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.-1 -
If you know who complained, Lift and grunt louder when she is around.
Even if you don't know who complained - keep lifting and keep grunting.
You go girl.0 -
ironic post is ironic post...-1
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I don't have a problem with people who might groan or grunt because they are lifting heavy. I have a problem with people who do it totally for attention. You can tell who they are though.
I did get a kick out of the guy taking a selfie of the back of his head while on the treadmill. I guess to prove he was on treadmill when there was 8 inches of snow outside? IDK
I also get a kick out of the guy who is obviously watching his muscle, not his form, in the mirror.
The only thing bothering me at the gym, is the guy sitting on a machine for 10 minutes on his phone during a crowded time. I am shy and its hard for me to ask someone if I can cut in. I don't mind if you are obviously doing sets, but some people just sit forever.0 -
Guess who in this thread are chronic complainers0
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CrabCatcher wrote: »walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.
Um. no he's not a troll.
humble brag post is a humble brag post.
Sorry not sorry that we call it like it is.
Good for her she's lifting- it's a none issue if she's grunting- lots of people grunt.
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she's not special for it.
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CrabCatcher wrote: »walldancer wrote: »
hmmm yea, I was not the one saying I am not trying to call attention to myself....
we get it, you are the bad *kitten* in the gym that everyone complains about...
This guy is a major troll, just ignore him.
Walldancer, you are awesome in my opinion. Some people get jealous of heavy lifting, You have to just ignore those haters. They just wish they could be like you. Those that whine about grunting or other noises should take their sorry *kitten* back home to workout.
Um. no he's not a troll.
humble brag post is a humble brag post.
Sorry not sorry that we call it like it is.
Good for her she's lifting- it's a none issue if she's grunting- lots of people grunt.
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she's not special for it.
So much this. 0
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