Yeah...I'm THAT person at the gym..

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  • Brookin973
    Brookin973 Posts: 3 Member
    AllanMisner wrote: »
    If I were the gym owner, I’d have a whole series of questions for the woman that complained. Exactly what bothers you about someone grunting when they lift? Would you have the same feelings if they were talking on the phone and you could hear them? Are you offended when men grunt? Have you ever exerted yourself to a point you had to gasp, grunt or growl?

    Then finally, have you heard of Planet Fitness? There’s one two miles that way, I won’t charge you to cancel your contract.

    The thing is, though, these "critical" women probably couldn't care less what the OP does in the gym. It's likely all in her head, and it makes her feel awesome to assume these things. Kind of like it makes her feel badass to come on MFP to tell everyone that she is the hardest working female in the gym. Women who lift heavy are a dime a dozen now. We get it, it's a thing. But good for you OP, keep working hard.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

    running =/= lifting
  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    That deserved better
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    CrabCatcher wrote: »
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    walldancer wrote: »
    I was venting, but thanks for your criticism..mr flexing in the mirror selfie pic :)
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    ummm OK ….thanks…

    don't want to call attention to yourself, but you post a thread calling attention to yourself….

    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.

    Definitely this.

    Yet one more reason I love my home gym
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

    k. but where do you do your lifting?

  • JoKnowsJo
    JoKnowsJo Posts: 257 Member
    callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »
    i have ear buds in. i cant hear anything other than my music. LOL
    i also dont care what anyone else is doing, im there for me, not them.


    Ditto.... exactly...and to quote my favorite quarterback R...E...L...A....X...!
    after your workout of course...it's just the gym...get your grunts in and move on... ;)

  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    edited February 2015
    TheBigFb wrote: »
    That deserved better

    You're right. let me work on this.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    TheBigFb wrote: »
    dym123 wrote: »
    I workout in a weight/powerlifting gym. They look at you funny if you don't grunt and drop your weights.

    Even if they are like really small weights?

    Actually I haven't seen any really small weights, but I've only just started and I don't use them.
  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.

    Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Brookin973 wrote: »
    AllanMisner wrote: »
    If I were the gym owner, I’d have a whole series of questions for the woman that complained. Exactly what bothers you about someone grunting when they lift? Would you have the same feelings if they were talking on the phone and you could hear them? Are you offended when men grunt? Have you ever exerted yourself to a point you had to gasp, grunt or growl?

    Then finally, have you heard of Planet Fitness? There’s one two miles that way, I won’t charge you to cancel your contract.

    The thing is, though, these "critical" women probably couldn't care less what the OP does in the gym. It's likely all in her head, and it makes her feel awesome to assume these things. Kind of like it makes her feel badass to come on MFP to tell everyone that she is the hardest working female in the gym. Women who lift heavy are a dime a dozen now. We get it, it's a thing. But good for you OP, keep working hard.

    I guess I didn’t take her post as bragging. Just a frustration with not being able to do her thing in the gym she frequents. I imagine we all have a frustration story or more from the gyms we train at (I certainly do). You can make some people happy, you can’t make everyone happy.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

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  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

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    That’s hilarious!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.

    Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.

    ahhh yes, the birthing pains of lifting weights...
  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.

    Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.

    Bro Pack, that what we calling it now. I believe it more "closet" or "beard" no?

  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    JoRocka wrote: »
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

    tumblr_m1j068dzQ71qcpel0_zps5055177a.jpg

    Much better ;-)

  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    MSeel1984 wrote: »
    I avoid the gym at all costs because running outside beats the hamster wheel any day. The end.

    I don't think running was discussed ...but thanks for the input!
  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    no one reads, everyone just replies
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    I do dislike that bro pack that feels the need to tell "its all you bro!" and "push it" while the lifter screams like he's giving birth.

    Some moderate grunting? Do what you do.

    having someone in your ear like that or being on the receiving end of a slap chop can mean the difference between hitting that PR and failing.

    this ain't curves.

  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I don't grunt....

    I just do this dance after all completed sets...

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