What fit people are really thinking in the gym
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BruinsGal_91 wrote: »I swim so my thoughts are a little different:
In the locker room:
I hope I get a lane by myself
Is my swim cap going to split when I put it on?
Did I charge my waterproof IPod?
Why did I forget to treat my goggles with baby shampoo before leaving the house? Now they will fog up and I am NOT going to spit in them.
In the pool:
Cute suit, wonder what brand that is. Hope it is chlorine resistant
Did I remember to press the button on my lap counter for that last lap?
(Singing in my head to the songs)
In the locker room/shower:
I worked out today so I can have WINE tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
off topic but: baby shampoo stops fogging goggles!? epic! thanks
thoughts in swimming:
changing room
argh why has someone used 'my locker'
eek icky floor dance
why did I leave my float in the car
brr cold shower
swimming
hope I can get some consistant swimming in without having to stop when people are slower and don't let me pass
I hate lap 12 to 20
am I at 40 yet
am I on 14 or 16???
ok 70 done, you got the other 10!
yay jacuzzi time!
changing for work
did I remember pants and bra??
where did my trolley coin go
argh someone is in 'my shower'
eek icky floor dance
it's way too hot in here
do I have time for the free breakfast?
thoughts in gym generally merge into 'omg how have I only been here for 5 minutes, it's been days!!!' and 'crud, I wanted that machine what do I do next now??!'
Oh that's a relief. I thought I was the only one who got rather propertial over lockers.
I always put my things in locker #17. And get irritated when someone else is using "my" locker!
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BruinsGal_91 wrote: »I swim so my thoughts are a little different:
In the locker room:
I hope I get a lane by myself
Is my swim cap going to split when I put it on?
Did I charge my waterproof IPod?
Why did I forget to treat my goggles with baby shampoo before leaving the house? Now they will fog up and I am NOT going to spit in them.
In the pool:
Cute suit, wonder what brand that is. Hope it is chlorine resistant
Did I remember to press the button on my lap counter for that last lap?
(Singing in my head to the songs)
In the locker room/shower:
I worked out today so I can have WINE tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
off topic but: baby shampoo stops fogging goggles!? epic! thanks
thoughts in swimming:
changing room
argh why has someone used 'my locker'
eek icky floor dance
why did I leave my float in the car
brr cold shower
swimming
hope I can get some consistant swimming in without having to stop when people are slower and don't let me pass
I hate lap 12 to 20
am I at 40 yet
am I on 14 or 16???
ok 70 done, you got the other 10!
yay jacuzzi time!
changing for work
did I remember pants and bra??
where did my trolley coin go
argh someone is in 'my shower'
eek icky floor dance
it's way too hot in here
do I have time for the free breakfast?
thoughts in gym generally merge into 'omg how have I only been here for 5 minutes, it's been days!!!' and 'crud, I wanted that machine what do I do next now??!'
Oh that's a relief. I thought I was the only one who got rather proprietorial over lockers.
I always put my things in locker #17. And get irritated when someone else is using "my" locker!
'My' locker is #199, so you won't be the person who gets the stink-eye.1 -
I usually watch whoever my trainer is working with so that I know what I'm in for later...4
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LOL at locker possessiveness! Me, too.
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BruinsGal_91 wrote: »Don't wanna do this
Really don't wanna do this
God I hope my iPod is charged
Crap, it isn't
I'm hungry
Ooh, she's got those new Sauconys
I
my Sauconys 
I am not a fit person (nor do I play one on TV) but my train of thought tends to go:
Can my achilles take a few more minutes of this speed?
Can my dodgy supraspinatus take putting up the weights on the chest press?
Can I get away with some seated rows without exacerbating the trapezius problem?
Why do all my muscles and tendons hate me so much anyway?
If that person doesn't get off MY leg extension machine I'll have to do some seated rows to use up time and then my shoulders will explode and it will be ALL THEIR FAULT.
Yay, cycling! I like cycling!
...
WHEN WILL THIS TORMENT BE OVER
Am I doing this wrong? Maybe I should try sitting like that person is sitting?
NOPE I SHOULDN'T
Crap, I have -5 minutes to change and shower and be back at work...0 -
When I'm lifting, I'm by myself. I pay only enough attention to my surroundings, so as not to bump into anything/one, and (probably) notice if someone is trying to talk to me. Everything is weight/push/growl, rest period, log on the SL5x5 app, rock out...etc.
If I'm running on the dreadmill, then, even with zombies!run and music, I'm watching everyone in the gym. Anything to not look at how much time I have left. Gods I hate running inside. Heres what I'm thinking: "He's running slower than me... I wonder if thats because I'm awesomer...or if he's doing the long, slow marathon training type run that would make me want to stab my eyes out with a spork...." "He's running faster than me! *sigh* doesn't matter, leave your ego at the door. You know how fast you need to go" "ooh someone actually doing freeweights! Sexy! Woah. No warmup? That's a lot of weight. Wish I could....oh. quarter reps. *sigh*" "*gapes* is....is he doing hand stand pushups??? Oh my...." "Wow, that lady has been here EVERY morning. Good for her. I hope she keeps it up"
In martial arts, its just me, my partner, and the voice of my instructor. Mostly me, but I try to always be checking to make sure my partner is ok (ie I'm not hitting to hard to body or pads).
TLDR: Maybe I should try the dreadmills with a tv.1 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »I swim so my thoughts are a little different:
In the locker room:
I hope I get a lane by myself
Is my swim cap going to split when I put it on?
Did I charge my waterproof IPod?
Why did I forget to treat my goggles with baby shampoo before leaving the house? Now they will fog up and I am NOT going to spit in them.
In the pool:
Cute suit, wonder what brand that is. Hope it is chlorine resistant
Did I remember to press the button on my lap counter for that last lap?
(Singing in my head to the songs)
In the locker room/shower:
I worked out today so I can have WINE tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
off topic but: baby shampoo stops fogging goggles!? epic! thanks
thoughts in swimming:
changing room
argh why has someone used 'my locker'
eek icky floor dance
why did I leave my float in the car
brr cold shower
swimming
hope I can get some consistant swimming in without having to stop when people are slower and don't let me pass
I hate lap 12 to 20
am I at 40 yet
am I on 14 or 16???
ok 70 done, you got the other 10!
yay jacuzzi time!
changing for work
did I remember pants and bra??
where did my trolley coin go
argh someone is in 'my shower'
eek icky floor dance
it's way too hot in here
do I have time for the free breakfast?
thoughts in gym generally merge into 'omg how have I only been here for 5 minutes, it's been days!!!' and 'crud, I wanted that machine what do I do next now??!'
Oh that's a relief. I thought I was the only one who got rather proprietorial over lockers.
I always put my things in locker #17. And get irritated when someone else is using "my" locker!
'My' locker is #199, so you won't be the person who gets the stink-eye.
Mine is 118. Will not accept 117 or 119.2 -
I think it's an important distinction to note that a lot of the time, when we are judging people at the gym, it's due to behavior and not due to weight/physical appearance*. If you're being inconsiderate, breaking the norms of gym etiquette or doing something unsafe, someone will probably notice and might think poorly of you. But behaviors can be learned, and nobody started off knowing exactly which unspoken rules applied at each gym. Most of us learned at some point, and the people who aren't new and still break the rules get judged for it. (I'm thinking of you, terrible trainers at my gym, who absolutely should know better and yet still do things like stand in my bar path when I'm trying to bench).
*Of course, sometimes it is due to weight/physical appearance, but some people are jerks. That's a universal truth about people, whether they're in the gym or not.5 -
Just remember everyone has to start somewhere.0
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Gym time is my decompress time - I go through the day and think through each interaction and how I could have done this better in preparation for the next day.
Other than that it's the infrequent "If gym bunny doesn't get out of the power cage working with just the bar she is in for some wicked crop dusting."0 -
Gym time is my decompress time - I go through the day and think through each interaction and how I could have done this better in preparation for the next day.
Other than that it's the infrequent "If gym bunny doesn't get out of the power cage working with just the bar she is in for some wicked crop dusting."
So how much weight must the female gym member who pays dues just like you be lifting in order to merit the cage?20 -
Gym time is my decompress time - I go through the day and think through each interaction and how I could have done this better in preparation for the next day.
Other than that it's the infrequent "If gym bunny doesn't get out of the power cage working with just the bar she is in for some wicked crop dusting."
So how much weight must the female gym member who pays dues just like you be lifting in order to merit the cage?
ditto. (as someone who, alas, cannot yet overhead press even the empty bar).4 -
Gym time is my decompress time - I go through the day and think through each interaction and how I could have done this better in preparation for the next day.
Other than that it's the infrequent "If gym bunny doesn't get out of the power cage working with just the bar she is in for some wicked crop dusting."
Well it is a good job I am not easily intimidated.
Just as I am thinking I could manage the bar, but would need to move into the cage, you think it is inappropriate to use the cage if you are just squatting the bar.
Ever heard 'lift what is heavy fior you'?
At 5'1, 103lbs, and 63yo a bare bar will be an amazing achievement for me.
And I'm not a gym bunny just because I can't lift as heavy as others.
Sorry to go off topic, that just got me a tad narked.
Cheers, h.19 -
In the Locker Room
-"Dang, I hope the locker thief doesn't strike again. Maybe I'd be safer leaving my wallet in the car."
-"Is that Irish Spring I smell?"
-"Okay, where are my gloves and headphones? Headphones? Headphones!? Oh...wait. I put them on already."
In the Gym
-"God, I hope I can get a Smith Machine."
-"Nope, they're all taken. Drat the luck!"
-"If I use this bench, will I hit that dude who is doing shrugs when I start doing dumbbell flies?"
-*walks around aimlessly, but pretending to have purpose walk* "Still no Smith Machine."
-"Why are there so many pointless hip abduction machines in here? They could have put like four more Smith Machines in."
-"OMG Smith Machine is available!" *dashes across weight room* *does squats*
-"I really hope I don't drop a dumbbell on myself again like last time. That was embarrassing."
-"Where do all of the attachments to the four stack multi-towers go? Is it like the one rogue sock that vanishes in the dryer? How can twelve attachments go missing at the same time?"
-"I hope I don't pee a little on myself doing hanging leg raises again."
In the Cardio Area
-"I hope no one has used that stationary bike since I did yesterday, because I adjusted everything perfectly." *inspects each bike*
-"Why is this slow song in the middle of my gym playlist?!"
-"I really hate cardio."
-"Did my headphones battery really just die? Great, I guess I'm going to die too. How am I supposed to do cardio without music?"
Leaving the Gym
-"Yeah, I did it!"4 -
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-"I hope I don't pee a little on myself doing hanging leg raises again."
-"Did my headphones battery really just die? Great, I guess I'm going to die too. How am I supposed to do cardio without music?"
Bwahaha! Glad I'm not the only one. This is usually my internal conversation when deadlifting.
Turns on audiobook
- "These warmup sets are easy"
- "The boy can move the chess pieces! He's the rightful heir! Have Drew move the pieces and stop the King!"
- "Aw man, these deadlifts feel great."
- "Drew can move the pieces idiot!!!!"
- "My last set is HOW much weight?"
- "I have to rep out 11 to get a new calc'd 1RM PR??? Fuuuuuck"
- "Yes! I told you Drew could do it! Hurry!"
- Takes out weight belt....
- "Maybe I should pee first"
- Looks at weight belt...
- "Naw, it'll be OK"
- Beep
- "You've got to be freaking kidding me! Didn't I just charge these headphones? Hurry Drew!"
- "OK, here we go....one....two....BEEP....three....four....BEEP....OMG I think I just peed myself....keep going..."
- "Ten...Argh! Crappy Headphones...Eleven...thank goodness. OMG, can anyone see I peed myself? My pants are dark...no one can tell right?
Slinks off to changing room
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How about "OMG, why are my armpits so big?"1
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