Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
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Today at the gym some guy fell asleep on the leg press in between sets. At first I thought he was just meditating with his mouth hanging open a bit, but then someone walked by and coughed loudly and startled the dude - he nearly fell off the machine. Then he yawned, stretched and rubbed his eyes like a little kid waking up from his nap. Pretty sure he WAS asleep.7
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katyjane49 wrote: »I don't use the gym equipment but do go to classes and get annoyed with people who leave 5 or 10 minutes before the end of the class. Commit to the whole class. One week I was in an aqua class and one woman decided to leave but stopped to chat with her friend when I was boxing. I swore at her under my breath. Hopefully she heard me. Another one in aqua is the ones that put no effort in and stand there chatting the whole time. Firstly u can't hear the instructor and secondly if u only want a chat why not just go for a coffee. I think some of them think just turning up is enough to get fit
this! and you just know the chatters in the pool are telling everyone (Drs included) that, 'they swim 5 times a week and do aqua classes' and that they, 'just can't seem to lose weight/tone up'
people annoy me in BodyPump when they set up right behind me. Ok, I was set up here first and there is tonnes of room, back off and give me my planned lunge space back!!2 -
^agreed.
Get on with your workout or build a home gym.1 -
Girl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »I'm kinda stunned by all the judgemental posts here.
Honestly you people are thinking about others way to much. I can guarantee that the super fit people, the athletes and the staff members aren't paying you any attention or letting you annoy them.
Guys, you're allowing strangers to affect your feelings.. WTF?
Yea pretty much.
I make the "uhhhh" grunting sound too when I squat and deadlift. Nobody cares my gym is cool!
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Has sweat or crap down the crack of their pants/shorts then gets up and walks away without wiping the bench down! I spray cleaner all over it and just look straight at them while imaging them getting stuck under a barbell!0
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When the signs clearly say to make sure you are dry before walking into the locker room from the showers or pool, and people ignore it.0
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Girl_With_Muscles_ wrote: »
Same.
Can't really help it, don't really care if it were to bother anyone anyhow. I'm focused on my own workout, not anyone else.2 -
Just today when I was using the reverse fly machine. A guy tapped me on my back to ask whilst me doing my set. I think he also had a towel in the same hand. I hate people touching me. Why can't you wait then ask. Sweaty hand touches me, irritated the hell of of me.
Anyone who reads this, please don't tap on people to ask how many sets. Wait till he is done then ask.5 -
Just put your weights back where you got them on the rack and its all good!3
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People trying to talk to me2
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PeopleJust today when I was using the reverse fly machine. A guy tapped me on my back to ask whilst me doing my set. I think he also had a towel in the same hand. I hate people touching me. Why can't you wait then ask. Sweaty hand touches me, irritated the hell of of me.
Anyone who reads this, please don't tap on people to ask how many sets. Wait till he is done then ask.
I tend to wave my hand in their direction to get their attention especially if they're wearing earphones or headphones, I try not to touch anyone.0 -
DasItMan91 wrote: »PeopleJust today when I was using the reverse fly machine. A guy tapped me on my back to ask whilst me doing my set. I think he also had a towel in the same hand. I hate people touching me. Why can't you wait then ask. Sweaty hand touches me, irritated the hell of of me.
Anyone who reads this, please don't tap on people to ask how many sets. Wait till he is done then ask.
I tend to wave my hand in their direction to get their attention especially if they're wearing earphones or headphones, I try not to touch anyone.
That's fine, wave your hand. Even if someone stands next to me, I will look. Since I train on my own and don't expect anyone to be standing and staring at me close. So no need to touch.0 -
I had someone repeatedly rap on my squat rack with a water bottle to get my attention...to ask if a power-rack two slots away from me was being used.
If someone's earbuds are in and they are squatting don't distract them. Friggin ask someone else, please, like the person you passed by to ask me! Or wait!
The look I gave him probably shriveled anything he prized on his body. I'm surprised fire didn't shoot out of my eyes and mouth.4 -
Jus the other day, a guy went past me shaked his towel. Do it on the side not front when I'm walking past. Are people that stupid.0
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People that don't clean after themselves.... Hello MRSA
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1. (clearly already stated in this thread) Not racking your weights/plates.
2. #1 and leaving your plates on the leg press as such...
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Lollygag! Knock it off I'm here to work.1
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it shouldn't bother me, but it does; that is: people talking loudly on their phones while on cardio gear.
it's just the volume of their voices. if I can hear it over the music in my earbuds from 30 feet away, then you're probably screaming to be heard.4 -
Motorsheen wrote: »it shouldn't bother me, but it does; that is: people talking loudly on their phones while on cardio gear.
it's just the volume of their voices. if I can hear it over the music in my earbuds from 30 feet away, then you're probably screaming to be heard.
I agree with this as well. Go outside and talk. Nobody is interested in your conversations.2 -
Cursing while lifting, in between lifting, etc...just because. F-Bomb's not necessary.3
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Jeremy_zcjj1138 wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »it shouldn't bother me, but it does; that is: people talking loudly on their phones while on cardio gear.
it's just the volume of their voices. if I can hear it over the music in my earbuds from 30 feet away, then you're probably screaming to be heard.
I agree with this as well. Go outside and talk. Nobody is interested in your conversations.
conversations don't bother me it's the volume of the conversation that can be distracting.
heck, last Saturday I went to a crosstown gym for my Saturday workout.
there's too many friendly people at my regular gym.
If 10 different people want to chat for 5 minutes each.... well.0 -
kristinann308 wrote: »Cursing while lifting, in between lifting, etc...just because. F-Bomb's not necessary.
truth.
I regard cursing as a lack of eductaion, I damn sure do.4 -
kristinann308 wrote: »Cursing while lifting, in between lifting, etc...just because. F-Bomb's not necessary.
When I almost pass out during a heavy set of squats I think a proper F-Bomb mutter under my breathe is basically the only way to cope.8 -
I teach advanced Aquacise with free weights and resistance bands, so focus is pretty important when the space is limited...There is a lady that attends one of my afternoon classes that is a bit "chatty". This would be fine, except she inevitably talks over the switch-overs and then gets kinda nasty about getting bonked or kicked by others!
This is getting better because I hold to the theory that, if you can carry on full discussions, I must not be pushing you hard enough...The other class members have gotten to the point of asking her to be quiet so that I don't increase the speed or the reps! Lol!
I think that there can be a social benefit to the gym, but please reserve it for warm ups/cool downs or the locker room! Don't interrupt dozens of others who are trying to improve their health!4 -
Dudes with imaginary lat syndrome.5
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Dudes that ask if they can work in when I'm in the shower.13
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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!
YASSS! Camping out on machines with phones. That's just *kitten* rude.2
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