Don't talk or text at the gym on the equipment!!!!
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Gym time is my time. My phone stays in the locker room. I have an IPod for music so I return all texts and calls when "my time" is complete
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Yep!! Exactly:flowerforyou:0
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I answer the phone if I know it may be an important phone call ( ie they've called twice and I've ignored and they are calling for the third time) I keep my voice down and explain at the gym and ask if its important.
I ALSO check my texts generally because I am needing to keep in contact with someone regarding plans after the gym etc. I AM USING THE EQUIPMENT. I usually text when I am on my rest break.
I can see it being obnoxious if they sit there for 5 mins monopolizing the machine, but other than that... to each his own.0 -
Dear lord you and the 20 people before you: It is supposed to be---> you "could NOT care less" as opposed to you "COULD care less". It's not rocket surgery..... If you COULD care less, then you DO care a bit... Please take note.1
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Hate the talkers- that's distracting! Especially the loud ones. Stop shouting at your bluetooth- you look nuts and you're being a jerk! Texters are fine with me as long as they aren't holding up equipment someone else is waiting on. On a treadmill? Do what you want- that's not my business.0
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I dont see a problem with it if you are doing something like a bicycle or maybe a treadmill. In fact, it will take your mind off getting tired! But yeah if youre just sitting on a machine then theres a problem for sure.0
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Is it me or do some people take going to the gym way to seriously? You're not going to war. Stop acting like it's life or death. If someone's on something you need, texting or not, just use something else for what probably amounts to an entire two minutes then come back. Cope.1
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Oops. Sorry. I text like my life depends on it.0
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Is it me or do some people take going to the gym way to seriously? You're not going to war. Stop acting like it's life or death. If someone's on something you need, texting or not, just use something else for what probably amounts to an entire two minutes then come back. Cope.
^^^^^^^^^^^^Shall we end this thead on the best piece of rather sage advice I've seen on a message board in......forever? Nicely done.1 -
Is it me or do some people take going to the gym way to seriously? You're not going to war. Stop acting like it's life or death. If someone's on something you need, texting or not, just use something else for what probably amounts to an entire two minutes then come back. Cope.
The problem is that too many people are reading my original subject line & not reading my story. UGH! Nothing serious about it - just bugs me to death seeing the SAME people sitting/talking/texting on the gym equipment that I just used & have not completed my set yet. They are NOT in between sets or working out at all. They're there to be pretty and pick up guys. Maybe not at your gym but this is MY post and it does happen at mine. This has happened MANY times - which is why I posted it.2 -
Is it me or do some people take going to the gym way to seriously? You're not going to war. Stop acting like it's life or death. If someone's on something you need, texting or not, just use something else for what probably amounts to an entire two minutes then come back. Cope.
Every minute counts for me in the morning, unless you want to get my kids out of bed, dressed, and off to daycare to open up that hour for me?...Cope.1 -
Where is the DELETE my topic/post button?!?!0
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Is it me or do some people take going to the gym way to seriously? You're not going to war. Stop acting like it's life or death. If someone's on something you need, texting or not, just use something else for what probably amounts to an entire two minutes then come back. Cope.
The problem is that too many people are reading my original subject line & not reading my story. UGH! Nothing serious about it - just bugs me to death seeing the SAME people sitting/talking/texting on the gym equipment that I just used & have not completed my set yet. They are NOT in between sets or working out at all. They're there to be pretty and pick up guys. Maybe not at your gym but this is MY post and it does happen at mine. This has happened MANY times - which is why I posted it.
Wait, What? We're supposed to read the OP before posting? :noway:0 -
Is it me or do some people take going to the gym way to seriously? You're not going to war. Stop acting like it's life or death. If someone's on something you need, texting or not, just use something else for what probably amounts to an entire two minutes then come back. Cope.
The problem is that too many people are reading my original subject line & not reading my story. UGH! Nothing serious about it - just bugs me to death seeing the SAME people sitting/talking/texting on the gym equipment that I just used & have not completed my set yet. They are NOT in between sets or working out at all. They're there to be pretty and pick up guys. Maybe not at your gym but this is MY post and it does happen at mine. This has happened MANY times - which is why I posted it.
Wait, What? We're supposed to read the OP before posting? :noway:
LOL - People love to post random crap or whatever is on their mind.
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You can't be a jerk about it, if you're texting on a weight machine you sure as hell better be using it.
I only text when I'm doing cardio, I use my iPad for Netflix and I NEVER talk on the phone. If you get a call cause you're " on call" take it off the machine and out the door. Texting I don't care about unless you're just sitting at a machine doing nothing.
Point is, do what you want but be considerate. No need to keep people waiting if they don't need to. Ad no point *****ing about what everyone else is doing, stick to yourself.
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Even though this is an older post, it is still currently relevant. It seems only fitting that those who took the original post out of context as an excuse for a platform to post how they will do whatever they want without regard to anyone else would be exactly the type of people the author was speaking of. What makes you think you can use equipment as a chair for texting? And please, NOBODY is talking about all the self-righteous people who wanted to give themselves gratuitous props by chiming in how THEY are logging workout stats on their phones. Logging stats after you are done is not a 10 minute process whilst looking at your phone giggling at what you think is a super witty reply to your latest Tinder match. And, if logging info is a 10 minute process, either get a better app or get off the machine. Also, the people who wanted to chastise with saying you need to mind your own business gave me a good laugh as well. I'd love to see just exactly how well you apply that Zen attitude in real life.
Nobody needs to turn the gym into a pit of dysfunction. I do not recall the original poster saying anything other than what she found to be inconsiderate behavior. The replies by those who stated they will do whatever they please because THEY PAY seem rather over the top and steeped in a very strong brew of defensiveness. Did I forget to check the box on the gym membership where it states my money is worth more then someone else's? Just to be clear, the person having a reasonable expectation to utilize exercise equipment for the intended purpose of said exercise equipment is not of the belief his or her money is worth more than those who do not utilize equipment for its intended purpose. They are simply pointing out that the money paid is for a specific reason and they are complying with the contract while those lounging and texting are not. Nice try, but that argument does not swing both ways when you are abusing the intended purpose of the facility and its contents.
Bottom line: learn basic social skills, clean up after yourself, and quit believing you are MORE entitled when you are exhibiting bad behavior and then cry and point your defensive fingers when you are called out on your bad behavior. In other words, grow up. You ain't the special snowflake you think you are... no matter what your Tinder flavor of the day is telling you via text while you are sitting like a lump on a machine.
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I use my phone on a bike or elliptical sometimes, while still working out and having music up.0
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ArmandoG28 wrote: »short people that move my settings .
Tall people that move my settings
Got to admit, in truth, when people ask to work in with me, once I point out the adjustments that would need to be made to do that, we usually agree it would be easier, and quicker, to just wait until I am finished.
Cheers, h.1 -
Sorry, when I'm lifting 90% of my max and above my rests are long and I'll do what I damn well please during them.10
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You know when people are listening vs talking because you can hear their half of the conversation. Last week a girl was yelling at her kid on the phone while occupying a leg machine and flipping her legs up and down like she was doing something. Very little effort bring expended. I did multiple sets on multiple machines while she was carrying on. I don’t come to gym to listen to other people’s annoying conversations. It’s very distracting.1
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I text my son to check on him if he is home while I’m at the gym, sometimes I answer an urgent work email that comes in, and I have my workouts stored on my phone so it would be out even if I wasn’t doing those things. Who cares? Unless someone is sitting on equipment not actually using it there shouldn’t be a problem. Everyone there paid for membership and has an equal right to use it1
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You can always go to Planet Fitness
The one I go to has signs plastered all over the gym "no cell phones allowed except in the lobby" 1 -
At my YMCA, there are teen folks that bring cell phones into the large Jacuzzi spa tub and take selfies or do skype/face time with their girl friends/boy friends.
The gym has a assigned area for cell phone use, and it is not in the pool areas and locker rooms. But the life guards do nothing about it.
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What about the people who are training at say 85-95% of their 1rm that day and require 3-5 minutes of rest before safely and efficiently completing their next set?
On my phone or bot in still gunna be using that rack for upwards of an hour.
But if that person is just sitting there for the sake of sitting there, then yes I see your point. At that point, why not put your big gurl panties on and ask them how long they’ll be or if you can work in.
People tend to move faster when they feel pressured.4 -
Im on my phone all during my sesh.....my workout is recorded as i go on bodyspace .....reps and weight ....not a full on convo tho ...and in between sets....text sometines...not an ish for me.1
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PowerliftingMom wrote: »You can always go to Planet Fitness The one I go to has signs plastered all over the gym "no cell phones allowed except in the lobby"
That would be a deal breaker for me. My phone serves as my workout tracker, my rest timer, and has my workout playlist. So I’m definitely on mine while at the gym. Any gym that says I can’t use it during my workouts isn’t getting my money.
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