Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
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I go to my local rec center at 5 AM, so I don't really have a lot of woes with my own gym, HOWEVER....
I work in a hotel, in the executive offices. Our office shares a wall with the hotel gym. The INSANE noises that people make in there can get to be a bit much. From sounding like a wounded t-rex, to sounding like they are taking a massive dump, to sounding like they are getting more of a work-out than just lifting weights (if you catch my drift) - the sound is loud enough to be disruptive in the office.13 -
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
It's annoying because I've got my ear buds in and I'm not taking them out to answer a question that doesn't need to be asked to begin with. If they see that I just started using it, wait. If they see me using it period, wait. Find something else to use while they're waiting. If it's any type of machine that has someone doing reps, then obviously I'm not going to be on it for very long. I'm not trying to be mean but, why feel the need to interrupt someone's rhythm with a question that doesn't need to be asked?
If it's cardio equipment, then I definitely not stopping to answer. IMO, it's Gym Etiquette 101 - if someone is using a piece of equipment, don't interrupt, just find something else to do while you're waiting. If it's a hot commodity, then perhaps ask them if they'd mind giving you a head's up when they're finished.9 -
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 completely get this, but I think part of it is that people are creatures of habit. There are certain machines that they prefer. For instance, I will use any of the treadmills that don't have a tv attached, but I will only use 2 of 4 treadmills that do have tvs attached because they have better audio than the other two. So it could be something like that... still annoying either way. ;-)
It always makes me cringe when my BFF are on the treadmills and "Mr. Hot Runner" hops on the machine next to mine. Like seriously? Go run next to my long-legged running lovely friend, not my jiggly butt!2 -
blackcomaro wrote: »PMSL......i would start making some of my own noises and see how they react.
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »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
I remember when I use to go swimming. Group of old men use to form a circle and chit chat. They use to giggle like girls lol they were causing an obstruction since they were in my lane.2 -
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)
Screaming kitten? Hahaha. Here I thought I had it rough. So many people leave their stuff in machine for reservation lol I wouldn't touch their sweaty towel.
I know this guy who joined recently, doesn't know how to train. Goes on any random. Machine do random reps then finish. Once he told me, he was there for over 4hours. He wasn't sweating like he had a workout or anything but told me he has a shower before he goes home.1 -
Saw a guy training, but was drench in sweat like he just came out of a shower. The worst part is, he doesn't have a towel to wipe it off. Dripping everywhere. He probably thinks women digs a guy who is working out with sweat dripping off his head and face
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People who love to leave their GALLON of water next to a machine or bench they walk away from. They love to dominate two machines even when its busy.5
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People who love to leave their GALLON of water next to a machine or bench they walk away from. They love to dominate two machines even when its busy.
Yea, I seen that happen a lot. Reserving the machines. Plus they do that with the free weights too putting their jacket and phone so no one can touch the weights.0 -
GuitarJerry wrote: »But, to the OP, asking how many sets someone has left is NEVER a problem. That is gym etiquette. The problem is a lot of people use gyms that don't know gym etiquette.
That's kind of how I feel so on the flip side there's really not a whole lot of things at the gym that really bother me, or at least I try not to let it. I figure a lot of things that could be annoying are just being done by people who are more new to the gym and haven't learned proper gym etiquette yet.
We were all beginners once! We should be welcoming and patient with new gym goers.
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Turning OFF the Air conditioning!! Yes, I get it, you like to sweat. But come on - it makes my workout SUPER uncomfortable when it's 88 degrees outside and 90 INSIDE the gym. Leave the damn AC alone!7
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Today I saw a guy put his jacket on barbell like a coat hanger. The barbell was on the stand. I don't mind if anyone grunts, moans and groans. Hell, last time I saw a guy laying on the reverse Hamstring machine whilst making sex noises. Uurrgghh Uurrgghh
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There is this lady that hogs the big fan during Zumba class. She points it right at her, leaving those of us on the other side without any moving air. *kitten* needs to take her waistband out from directly under her boobs and share the air.9
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browneyedgirl749 wrote: »There is this lady that hogs the big fan during Zumba class. She points it right at her, leaving those of us on the other side without any moving air. *kitten* needs to take her waistband out from directly under her boobs and share the air.
You would always find one annoying person. Turn the fan off hahaha lol 0 -
indigoblue9572 wrote: »Turning OFF the Air conditioning!! Yes, I get it, you like to sweat. But come on - it makes my workout SUPER uncomfortable when it's 88 degrees outside and 90 INSIDE the gym. Leave the damn AC alone!
Ah, yup. There are some people who turn off the fan just before the hardest track, and the instructor just lets them! Eh it doesn't matter - I'm finding a different class. It's getting really annoying for many reasons so it's just time.0 -
Asking " are you almost done?"4
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People having so many weights and not even using most of them !1
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There is this girl at my gym that stomps on every cardio machine. The stair-mill ? Stomping. Elliptical? Stomping. The treadmill? Stomping. And she will be there for 2+ hours making the rounds on the cardio machines.5
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