Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
Have any of you ever used a machine and have someone straight away ask, how many. Sets left? So many experts in the gym come running to tell you how to do the exercise? Stalking people stand in front of you and stare?
So many machines /bench have dripping sweat all over and no one wipes after use. Anyone else had those issues?
So many machines /bench have dripping sweat all over and no one wipes after use. Anyone else had those issues?
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Why is it annoying if you're asked how many sets you have left? I kept getting asked all the time when I went to a regular gym and I asked as well. If the person was just getting started I'd go do something else but if they had like 2 sets of 5 I'd wait close by doing some body weight exercises wile waiting18
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Why is it annoying if you're asked how many sets you have left? I kept getting asked all the time when I went to a regular gym and I asked as well. If the person was just getting started I'd go do something else but if they had like 2 sets of 5 I'd wait close by doing some body weight exercises wile waiting
Getting ask how many sets at the beginning is the problem. If you been on it for 10-15mins then it's OK to ask.9 -
I am really not fond of people who leave the machines sweaty and janky. Clean that mess off. Our gym has sanitizer and paper towels everywhere for the purpose ffs. I also hate people sitting on machines playing with their cell phones. USE the machine or get off of it!50
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People who try to monopolise 2/3 machines at the same time (when it's busy).25
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I am really not fond of people who leave the machines sweaty and janky. Clean that mess off. Our gym has sanitizer and paper towels everywhere for the purpose ffs. I also hate people sitting on machines playing with their cell phones. USE the machine or get off of it!
This. Just this morning I had to wipe sweat after someone before I used the bench.
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Leaving weights on the floor when your done using them.19
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Hissing/moaning/or saying "hut!" on every rep.
Sitting on a machine between sets when people are waiting.
Wearing stinky old gym clothes (one guy does this every time and I've learned not to take the elliptical next to him).
Not wiping the bench if visibly sweaty. (Just a quick wipe is all it takes.)
And here's a weird one: I've watched a guy give himself a quiet pep talk in the mirror (several times in fact). Actually, although it is a bit awkward to watch, it is also rather entertaining.39 -
Why is it annoying if you're asked how many sets you have left? I kept getting asked all the time when I went to a regular gym and I asked as well. If the person was just getting started I'd go do something else but if they had like 2 sets of 5 I'd wait close by doing some body weight exercises wile waiting
Getting ask how many sets at the beginning is the problem. If you been on it for 10-15mins then it's OK to ask.
They might still want to know if they're waiting five minutes (do some other workout), or 30 (go home if they already worked out enough).7 -
I've noticed some people counting the reps audibly during classes. There's a reason the instructor doesn't do it all the time - I think it makes the workout feel harder and more tedious, and wish they would stahp!!!8
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When people watch me exercise. Or look at me. Or talk to me. Or breathe in my personal space.68
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People who come along and take the locker immediately adjacent to the one I'm already using when there's nobody else around. I end up tripping over someone when we're practically the only ones there.
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wardamnirish056 wrote: »People who come along and take the locker immediately adjacent to the one I'm already using when there's nobody else around. I end up tripping over someone when we're practically the only ones there.
LOL
I don't do this, but I open like five lockers sometimes before I can find mine (when I'm ready to leave). I'm guessing they try to use the same one all the time so it's easier to remember which is theirs8 -
Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »Hissing/moaning/or saying "hut!" on every rep.
Sitting on a machine between sets when people are waiting.
Wearing stinky old gym clothes (one guy does this every time and I've learned not to take the elliptical next to him).
Not wiping the bench if visibly sweaty. (Just a quick wipe is all it takes.)
And here's a weird one: I've watched a guy give himself a quiet pep talk in the mirror (several times in fact). Actually, although it is a bit awkward to watch, it is also rather entertaining.[/quote]
LOL...what does he say??1 -
I'm not a hater of crossfit all the time, but if I'm being honest that person who has occupied all the floor space, 6 sets of dumbbells, a couple of bands and is standing on one foot on one of those balance ball things can be annoying.15
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synchrony7 wrote: »I'm not a hater of crossfit all the time, but if I'm being honest that person who has occupied all the floor space, 6 sets of dumbbells, a couple of bands and is standing on one foot on one of those balance ball things can be annoying.
Ah, I seen people hogging few of the free weights. It can be annoying.1 -
this thread is sooo funny and so accurate!!
I hate when people put their "things" on a machine to save it, for super-setting.9 -
Why is it annoying if you're asked how many sets you have left? I kept getting asked all the time when I went to a regular gym and I asked as well. If the person was just getting started I'd go do something else but if they had like 2 sets of 5 I'd wait close by doing some body weight exercises wile waiting
Getting ask how many sets at the beginning is the problem. If you been on it for 10-15mins then it's OK to ask.
But how am I to know you've just gotten on it unless I'm following what you're doing?12 -
I get annoyed when 1) there is an entire row of not in use cardio machines and someone gets on the one on either side of the one I am on. Gym etiquette 101 leave some sweat space, at least every other machine when it is not a crowded time at the gym! 2)People who don't wipe down their equipment 3) I get grossed out when people use the industrial equipment spray to wipe down their faces!14
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kdtesoriero wrote: »I get annoyed when 1) there is an entire row of not in use cardio machines and someone gets on the one on either side of the one I am on. Gym etiquette 101 leave some sweat space, at least every other machine when it is not a crowded time at the gym! 2)People who don't wipe down their equipment 3) I get grossed out when people use the industrial equipment spray to wipe down their faces!
I agree. Also I seen guys sweatingike they had a shower but wouldn't keep a towel to wipe it off. You can see its dripping. Yuck, disgusting.4 -
When a dude asks me if I need a spotter when I clearly don't... Like if I'm doing goblet squats or bench presses or chin ups. Why.
Also when I'm checking myself out in the mirror and there's 50 feet of mirror space around but the person decides to stand right in front of me... Excuse me I'm trying to check my gains.13 -
Person that picks up a couple of 20 pound dumbbells and stands a foot away from the rack doing dumbbell lateral raises, blocking access to 6-8 sets of dumbbells.14
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I have a home gym. I have had public gym memberships in the past but the entire experience annoys me from packing my clothes to driving back home. There isn't anything I like about it. I have no problem using my home gym which is an elliptical 2 days a week and dumbells 3 days a week, 30-40 minutes each day.11
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Idk if this is everywhere,but there are people (definitely this one *kitten* who does this at my gym) ...they decide 2 leave their stuff on a chest bench like it's a shelf 4 them ..their phones,water ,shirts & then they walk off & do their workout on machines not even near their stuff ....So I guess no body else may wanna use the flat bench (I would be liar 2 say the temptation of taking all their stuff & throwing it in the garbage hasn't entered my head) .....13
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People that sit on machines on their phones taking selfies...*kitten* off im losing gains.16
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Idk if this is everywhere,but there are people (definitely this one *kitten* who does this at my gym) ...they decide 2 leave their stuff on a chest bench like it's a shelf 4 them ..their phones,water ,shirts & then they walk off & do their workout on machines not even near their stuff ....So I guess no body else may wanna use the flat bench (I would be liar 2 say the temptation of taking all their stuff & throwing it in the garbage hasn't entered my head) .....
I would just remove there stuff and go about setting up for my workout..... but thats just me!
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What annoys me is when people stop there workout to have a chat with other gym uses; after you have asked how many sets they have to go... grrrrr!3
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People who don't clean the machines down after their workout
and slightly off topic but people who stop for a chat in the middle of the small swimming pool the gym I used to go to had, the pool is for swimming not chatting aaargh 7 -
Agreed!!!!(Now ya got me going!) This same guy loves 2 yell at the gym ....I mean yell ,like across the room 2 his buddies...Now I go at 430am & this guy is yelling *kitten* like "Yoooo Bro let's do Triceps now! Yeah!!! Feeling the pump bro! Wooooooo!!!" ....Now meanwhile I've got my headphones on & they're pretty loud & I can hear him through my music....We got some new people working out there & u can see their look of shock like I think they think someone is arguing & they're staring like "what is wrong with that guy" (every morning)8
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PMSL......i would start making some of my own noises and see how they react.4
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