Annoyances at the gym!
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Ok. People don't make fun of fat people. They are generally accepted as equals. Gotcha.
Skinny shaming is the real problem.
I never said fat shaming doesn't exist.
I am arguing that your argument that because there's a preponderance of fat shaming, it somehow makes fat shaming "wronger" than thin shaming. If body shaming is wrong, ALL body shaming is wrong.
Tangentially, I do feel that the occurrences of overt fat shaming are indeed overstated and tend to, for the most part, happen in childhood and adolescence. Maybe on college campuses. Adult fat shaming is likely limited to the scourge of social media, not real life interaction.
This is not to say idiots don't exist. They exist in all forms. Bigots of all kinds abound in society. It's all wrong. No wrong gets to be wronger, in my eyes, because when someone is hurt, who are you to say their pain is any less?1 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »People who speak to me. Headphones mean I don't want to talk to you.
Awwww, new baby picture!!!!!2 -
CorneliusPhoton wrote: »Can you clean Vibrams? They just seem really gross with all the sweat and foot skin rubbing off in there.
You can throw them in the washer0 -
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Like I said maybe they haven't tried them. But most don't use them.0
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Packerjohn wrote: »
And the most experienced guy I train bench with wears them and hits over 2X BW on bench (390 @ 180 - hit 405 @ 190 a few months back).0 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Ok. People don't make fun of fat people. They are generally accepted as equals. Gotcha.
Skinny shaming is the real problem.
Oh, so sarcasm wins debates for you does it? I've faced real issues growing up half-native in a predominantly white area and the occasional issues I faced when I was obese didn't even come close to that. Nobody should ever feel made inferior for what they look like, but at least when I was obese I could lose weight, I can't change my DNA. So don't get me started on what's worse.
None of it is good. Making fun of people who go to "sissy" health clubs isn't good either.
PF isn't a sissy club and I don't think I've heard anyone actually claim that here. It doesn't meet my needs but that doesn't mean others don't find it useful and I know of some pro bodybuilders that have worked out at a PF now and then and find it adequate in a pinch for them.
I don't agree with some people's premise that everyone there is not serious about fitness, though.
I'm not really sure anyone has voiced that premise either, but PF's success depends on collecting two large groups of people as members: resolutioners who pay into long-term memberships but don't use the gym after one or two sessions, and casual exercisers who never progress past needing cardio equipment and basic weights. Are there people serious about fitness there? Yes, but it's not the majority of their members. Something like half of the people with PF contracts never go to the gym at all. If you can meet your goals and enjoy the environment at PF while paying their super-low membership fees (subsidized by all the no-shows), awesome for you. But that doesn't make their business practices that involve shaming and ridiculing less objectionable, IMO, which is what most of us who dislike PF take issue with.6 -
LOL I hate it when people drop their weights while on machines.....like the whole place vibrates......It just jolts me.
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I'm sure it helps his bench greatly.
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Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Annoyances at the gym! Well, they aren't annoyances to me but....Guys who wear manbuns, yoga pants and toe shoes at the same time make me giggle. Kinda hard to not laugh in the middle of my set. Guys that are puffer fish, peacocks or guys with imaginary lat syndrome make me laugh too. Sometimes they hear me and make their way to the movie room/safe space to gather their emotions after being offended by my giggle. People who whine about weights being dropped are annoying, these are the same people that text or instagram while occupying a machine. Women that wear a lot of makeup all dressed up but don't really workout to break a sweat and take selfies while occupying a machine. We have two gyms owned by the same company, one is more of a social club type atmosphere, the other is a hardcore noisy gym for serious lifters.
Men wear toe shoes at your gym?
Annoyances at the gym! Well, they aren't annoyances to me but....Guys who wear manbuns, yoga pants and toe shoes at the same time make me giggle. Kinda hard to not laugh in the middle of my set. Guys that are puffer fish, peacocks or guys with imaginary lat syndrome make me laugh too. Sometimes they hear me and make their way to the movie room/safe space to gather their emotions after being offended by my giggle. People who whine about weights being dropped are annoying, these are the same people that text or instagram while occupying a machine. Women that wear a lot of makeup all dressed up but don't really workout to break a sweat and take selfies while occupying a machine. We have two gyms owned by the same company, one is more of a social club type atmosphere, the other is a hardcore noisy gym for serious lifters.
Men wear toe shoes at your gym?
Every blue moon you'll have a guy come in wear those rubber shoes that look like toe socks,lol. They don't last long though.
Oh, you mean like the Vibram Five Finger shoes. Are people still wearing those?
I wear them.
I have one pair that are too big that I wear to lift - next best thing to lifting barefoot which I'd prefer, but for obvious reasons is not allowed in the gym. And, I have a pair that fit that I wear to run short to middle distances.
I had no idea anyone found them annoying.
What annoys me is more common - not racking weights, leaving said weights too high for the shorties like me to reach them without climbing the power cage like it's a jungle gym. Trying to strike up a conversation while I'm in the middle of a lift. That sort of thing.3 -
Don't think anyone said they were annoyed by them. They are cute, especially colorful ones.
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LOL I hate it when people drop their weights while on machines.....like the whole place vibrates......It just jolts me.
There's a cable machine at our gym that's on its last legs, I'm not sure why they haven't replaced it yet, but the weights sometimes get stuck at the top. Then you release the tension on the cable and a second later they slam back down. It's jolting for everyone, but when you're standing right next to it it's SO LOUD. It scared the crap out of me the first time it happened. My gym annoyance: that that machine is still in the building, and that no one's covered it in gigantic OUT OF ORDER signs.1 -
sweetpea813 wrote: »I'm pretty sure they don't disinfect the barbels or gym mats and I find that disgusting. My friend got staph and we just figured it was from a mat in a group fitness class.
I don't expect dumbbells or mats to be disinfected in between uses. I practice basic hygiene safety by not touching my eyes, nose, mouth, etc. while working out and wash my hands when I'm finished.
I also don't touch mucous membranes while at the super market, or nursing home, etc., etc.
When I had poison ivy on my forearm and thus broken skin I covered it up thoroughly before going to the gym.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/staph-infections/basics/prevention/con-20031418
These common-sense precautions can help lower your risk of developing staph infections:- Wash your hands. Careful hand-washing is your best defense against germs. Wash your hands briskly for at least 15 to 30 seconds, then dry them with a disposable towel and use another towel to turn off the faucet. If your hands aren't visibly dirty, you can use a hand sanitizer containing at least 62 percent alcohol.
- Keep wounds covered. Keep cuts and abrasions clean and covered with sterile, dry bandages until they heal. The pus from infected sores often contains staph bacteria, and keeping wounds covered will help keep the bacteria from spreading.
- Reduce tampon risks. Toxic shock syndrome is caused by staph bacteria. Since tampons left in for long periods can be a breeding ground for staph bacteria, you can reduce your chances of getting toxic shock syndrome by changing your tampon frequently, at least every four to eight hours. Use the lowest absorbency tampon you can, and try to alternate using tampons and sanitary napkins whenever possible.
- Keep personal items personal. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, sheets, razors, clothing and athletic equipment. Staph infections can spread on objects, as well as from person to person.
- Wash clothing and bedding in hot water. Staph bacteria can survive on clothing and bedding that isn't properly washed. To get bacteria off clothing and sheets, wash them in hot water whenever possible. Also, use bleach on any bleach-safe materials. Drying in the dryer is better than air-drying, but staph bacteria may survive the clothes dryer.
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stevencloser wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Annoyances at the gym! Well, they aren't annoyances to me but....Guys who wear manbuns, yoga pants and toe shoes at the same time make me giggle. Kinda hard to not laugh in the middle of my set. Guys that are puffer fish, peacocks or guys with imaginary lat syndrome make me laugh too. Sometimes they hear me and make their way to the movie room/safe space to gather their emotions after being offended by my giggle. People who whine about weights being dropped are annoying, these are the same people that text or instagram while occupying a machine. Women that wear a lot of makeup all dressed up but don't really workout to break a sweat and take selfies while occupying a machine. We have two gyms owned by the same company, one is more of a social club type atmosphere, the other is a hardcore noisy gym for serious lifters.
Men wear toe shoes at your gym?Annoyances at the gym! Well, they aren't annoyances to me but....Guys who wear manbuns, yoga pants and toe shoes at the same time make me giggle. Kinda hard to not laugh in the middle of my set. Guys that are puffer fish, peacocks or guys with imaginary lat syndrome make me laugh too. Sometimes they hear me and make their way to the movie room/safe space to gather their emotions after being offended by my giggle. People who whine about weights being dropped are annoying, these are the same people that text or instagram while occupying a machine. Women that wear a lot of makeup all dressed up but don't really workout to break a sweat and take selfies while occupying a machine. We have two gyms owned by the same company, one is more of a social club type atmosphere, the other is a hardcore noisy gym for serious lifters.
Men wear toe shoes at your gym?
Every blue moon you'll have a guy come in wear those rubber shoes that look like toe socks,lol. They don't last long though.
Oh, you mean like the Vibram Five Finger shoes. Are people still wearing those?
Weren't the makers of those sued for making false medical claims about them?
Can't remember if it was Vibram or one of the couple other minimal toe shoe companies, but yes. One of them was claiming fewer injuries wearing them which is a complete joke. If anything, there are many more because people don't take their time adjusting to them, which I get. It can take a year to convert from standard drop and cushioned running shoes. I understand that achilles and calf injuries are a big problem.0 -
chocolate_owl wrote: »LOL I hate it when people drop their weights while on machines.....like the whole place vibrates......It just jolts me.
There's a cable machine at our gym that's on its last legs, I'm not sure why they haven't replaced it yet, but the weights sometimes get stuck at the top. Then you release the tension on the cable and a second later they slam back down. It's jolting for everyone, but when you're standing right next to it it's SO LOUD. It scared the crap out of me the first time it happened. My gym annoyance: that that machine is still in the building, and that no one's covered it in gigantic OUT OF ORDER signs.
We have on thats getting hung up too. I don't walk away until I get it back down. Usually caused from someone letting go of the cable before it's at the bottom.0 -
CorneliusPhoton wrote: »Can you clean Vibrams? They just seem really gross with all the sweat and foot skin rubbing off in there.
Yep. They go right into the washer and dryer. No hassle.0 -
Not the gym exactly, but the change rooms: When it's practically empty but the one other person in there with you puts their stuff right next to the locker you're using. I need my space, especially when I'm nekkid.1
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Packerjohn wrote: »
Yeah, theres a few that come in wearing them,lol. Those shoes to me serve no purpose.[/quote]
Actually people who like to deadlift or squat barefoot will wear those since most gym dont allow bare feet.
There is a purpose. [/quote]
Or you could get wrestling shoes or minimalist running shoes that aren't model after Al Bundy (that's actually true btw).
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stevencloser wrote: »No, pretty sure it was the ones with toes.
Not sure about the Five Toes but Sketchers did get sued over false claims.0
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