Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
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People who come right close to me to train, when they could have gone further towards the centre to train and have more space.
That's like when there is a row of forty treadmills, all empty, and the guy who smokes cigarettes has to get on the one right next to me and breathe hard. Yuck.
I know what you mean.0 -
Men (because it's almost always men) who don't wipe down the weight machines when they leave them. Nobody wants to deal with your skanky sweat. Also the ones who don't return the free weights when they're done.0
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Men (because it's almost always men) who don't wipe down the weight machines when they leave them. Nobody wants to deal with your skanky sweat. Also the ones who don't return the free weights when they're done.
Ive seen women not wiping their sweat. But most men are down right nasty. They don't even wash their hands after using the bathroom. So it's natural for them not to wipe their sweat. So ladies be very careful when a guy puts his hand on your shoulders
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I go to LA Fitness and they play ads over the loudspeakers every 15 minutes and I HATE it. I already joined...you don't have to advertise to me.
I usually have my headphones in, of course, but you can hear them in the locker room too. They fill me with rage and had I known they would be doing that I never would have joined.3 -
People throwing the paper they used to wipe down the machines (or themself) on the floor and not picking it up. An overly loud grunter (which I don't normally mind) did this...so I judged.1
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There was a man at they gym today who was clearly lifting heavier then he should. He seemed to follow me around at each machine and was shouting loudly with each lift.0
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JoJosAnatomymfp wrote: »There was a man at they gym today who was clearly lifting heavier then he should. He seemed to follow me around at each machine and was shouting loudly with each lift.
Following you around at each machine? He's trying to get your attention. Ego lifting to show off.4 -
I guess another thing that annoys me is dude's who clearly are novices criticizing you on your form and what exercises you're doing. Maybe if you were a PT or strength and conditioning coach, I will listen to you but if you are some weak af dude who can't even squat 135 then please don't criticize me.3
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I have noticed a few posts here that people are annoyed when people sit on a machine between sets.
Is that so bad?
So they do set 3 of 5, do you then expect them to get up and wipe down the machine so someone else can do one set? They they get back on to do set 4 of 5?
Or is this aimed at people who sit for 5 mins between sets?2 -
I have noticed a few posts here that people are annoyed when people sit on a machine between sets.
Is that so bad?
So they do set 3 of 5, do you then expect them to get up and wipe down the machine so someone else can do one set? They they get back on to do set 4 of 5?
Or is this aimed at people who sit for 5 mins between sets?
It's sitting there for minutes on end looking at their phone oblivious to anything and anyone else around them.
When I train, I do a set and either step back to see if anyone needs to work-in (when the gym is busy) or I will do another set somewhere else and then come back to it.
The only thing that really chaffs me is when someone takes 5 minutes between sets and refuses to let others work-in when the gym is crowded, which is often.
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Motorsheen wrote: »I have noticed a few posts here that people are annoyed when people sit on a machine between sets.
Is that so bad?
So they do set 3 of 5, do you then expect them to get up and wipe down the machine so someone else can do one set? They they get back on to do set 4 of 5?
Or is this aimed at people who sit for 5 mins between sets?
It's sitting there for minutes on end looking at their phone oblivious to anything and anyone else around them.
When I train, I do a set and either step back to see if anyone needs to work-in (when the gym is busy) or I will do another set somewhere else and then come back to it.
The only thing that really chaffs me is when someone takes 5 minutes between sets and refuses to let others work-in when the gym is crowded, which is often.
5 minutes between sets is unnecessary. 2 minutes max max max and you should probably fake an injury with that kind of time.1 -
Carillon_Campanello wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »I have noticed a few posts here that people are annoyed when people sit on a machine between sets.
Is that so bad?
So they do set 3 of 5, do you then expect them to get up and wipe down the machine so someone else can do one set? They they get back on to do set 4 of 5?
Or is this aimed at people who sit for 5 mins between sets?
It's sitting there for minutes on end looking at their phone oblivious to anything and anyone else around them.
When I train, I do a set and either step back to see if anyone needs to work-in (when the gym is busy) or I will do another set somewhere else and then come back to it.
The only thing that really chaffs me is when someone takes 5 minutes between sets and refuses to let others work-in when the gym is crowded, which is often.
5 minutes between sets is unnecessary. 2 minutes max max max and you should probably fake an injury with that kind of time.
I fake all of my injuries at home, never at the gym.....
I see folks with their nose to their smartphone, texting away.... time might slip away as they are engaged with their texting.
they can take as long as they want between sets if they are aware that others might need to work-in; that's all1 -
People who sitting on work out machine
and don't using it 1 -
People who talk LOUDLY on the phone while on the treadmill next to me
People who don't wipe down their machines (particularly when they obviously sweat all over it...)1 -
People who will make a point of grunting loudly from rep 1. Leans on my last nerve lol1
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The exaggerated grunter1
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When they hog the cable machine0
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I have noticed a few posts here that people are annoyed when people sit on a machine between sets.
Is that so bad?
So they do set 3 of 5, do you then expect them to get up and wipe down the machine so someone else can do one set? They they get back on to do set 4 of 5?
Or is this aimed at people who sit for 5 mins between sets?
People who stay for a long time 5mins. Some stay longer. I have a break of 30-45sec before my next set. Max 1 min depending on the weight. Keep time under tension. Few sets and I move on. Sadly people be texting, not actually timing their set. One guy said he's having a break.3 -
Motorsheen wrote: »I have noticed a few posts here that people are annoyed when people sit on a machine between sets.
Is that so bad?
So they do set 3 of 5, do you then expect them to get up and wipe down the machine so someone else can do one set? They they get back on to do set 4 of 5?
Or is this aimed at people who sit for 5 mins between sets?
When I train, I do a set and either step back to see if anyone needs to work-in (when the gym is busy) or I will do another set somewhere else and then come back to it.
It really bothers me when I go to use a piece of equipment and find that another user, who was away from the machine decides he was using the one I want.
And if I've just upped my weights I may need 2 mins per set to rest. Some big buff boys need to realise that us little old ladies don't always work at the same speed as them5 -
MichelleGetsFitForLife wrote: »When they hog the cable machine
There was a guy who tried to tell me the other day he was using BOTH cable machines at the same time.
He was using one and had the other one rigged up.
Him (while doing chest flies in one): "Hey bro I'm on that right now."
Me: "No you're not."
Yeah it was a d!ck move on my part but cable machines are valuable real estate. You get ONE at a time unless you are the gym owner. End of discussion.10 -
Carillon_Campanello wrote: »MichelleGetsFitForLife wrote: »When they hog the cable machine
There was a guy who tried to tell me the other day he was using BOTH cable machines at the same time.
He was using one and had the other one rigged up.
Him (while doing chest flies in one): "Hey bro I'm on that right now."
Me: "No you're not."
Yeah it was a d!ck move on my part but cable machines are valuable real estate. You get ONE at a time unless you are the gym owner. End of discussion.
Yeah, it's obnoxious1 -
A different perspective:
I lift (SL 5x5) at my own pace. Sometimes I rest 30 secs - 5 mins between sets. Yes on my phone during rest (usually the SL app or MFP) or stretching, but so flipping what? I have never had anyone ask to work in nor anyone ask me to hurry either. Been doing it over a year in a very busy gym. Everyone has been very nice and courteous.
I am 42 with back (lower), inner ear imbalance, and knee (missing cartilage or ligament..can't remember) issues. I will not hurry up and risk injuring myself because someone may be impatient or think their time/workout is more valuable than mine.
People should be more considerate of others limitations (visible and invisible), before judging them. Maybe it's not about your inconvenience, but their workout.
Edited because sometimes my tongue rules my hands and can come across too sharp.7 -
Carillon_Campanello
"5 minutes between sets is retarded. 2 minutes max max max and you should probably fake an injury with that kind of time."
You've obviously never trained as a competitive powerlifter. Maximum effort to failure with 1 -3 rep maximums requires more than 2 minutes. I won't even get into the "retarded" reference. Really?8 -
Carillon_Campanello
"5 minutes between sets is unnecessary. 2 minutes max max max and you should probably fake an injury with that kind of time."
You've obviously never trained as a competitive powerlifter. Maximum effort to failure with 1 -3 rep maximums requires more than 2 minutes. I won't even get into the "retarded" reference. Really?
I've taken 15 minutes and pee breaks.2 -
Carillon_Campanello
"5 minutes between sets is unnecessary. 2 minutes max max max and you should probably fake an injury with that kind of time."
You've obviously never trained as a competitive powerlifter. Maximum effort to failure with 1 -3 rep maximums requires more than 2 minutes. I won't even get into the "retarded" reference. Really?
I'm not there ATM, but it's a goal, and I'm a reader, and a planner.
It's still a ways off, but some of the literature talks about 10 minute rest periods during certain training phases.1 -
Know it alls and show offs.
There is a guy at my gym in his 40s who watches everyone and corrects them. He's trying to be helpful, but he comes across as a douche. It comical when he sees an attractive woman come in because he gets on the pull up bar and starts doing these obnoxious moves trying to show off.4 -
LittleHearseDriver wrote: »Know it alls and show offs.
There is a guy at my gym in his 40s who watches everyone and corrects them. He's trying to be helpful, but he comes across as a douche. It comical when he sees an attractive woman come in because he gets on the pull up bar and starts doing these obnoxious moves trying to show off.
I can imagine a young guy in his early 20's trying to act cool, but for someone in their 40's is a total joke. He must be a loner and tired of living.5 -
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