Things people do that annoys you in the gym.
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Grunting (completely unnecessary). Trying to spark a conversation with me when I’m in my zone with my headphones on & starring (especially when doing hip thrusts. It’s an unspoken rule that you don’t stare when someone does hip thrusts lol)1
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The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.5 -
Grunting (completely unnecessary). Trying to spark a conversation with me when I’m in my zone with my headphones on & starring (especially when doing hip thrusts. It’s an unspoken rule that you don’t stare when someone does hip thrusts lol)
I need spoken rules; I can't hear the unspoken ones.
The unspoken ones are more like.... I dunno, suggestions.
This is especially true on the subject of Hip Thrusters.0 -
IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.1 -
Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I don't want to work in on some things. Having to strip and load plates between each set is a hassle.4 -
IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I don't want to work in on some things. Having to strip and load plates between each set is a hassle.
Some are kind enough to help in loading and unloading your weights. May even help you push weight which you don't normally do.1 -
IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I don't want to work in on some things. Having to strip and load plates between each set is a hassle.
Some are kind enough to help in loading and unloading your weights. May even help you push weight which you don't normally do.
Thanks for the tip.
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Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
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Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
I've let people join in, my workout. Its no big deal. I didn't necessarily talk and I don't see the point in talking. Even if you an introvert.1 -
Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
You realize that this is your issue and not the general management of the gym's. Gyms are public places. If someone really values their privacy, a home gym is the solution. At my gym here in Oaxaca Mexico, we all work in just fine and working in doesn't mean some big social interaction. They do a set, I do a set. Maybe a "how many sets do you have left?" or a "this is my last one". All in Spanish of course.2 -
Unconventional use of the equipment, like doing a dance routine on the treadmill!!
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Staring. 100% If you see someone with mobility issues for Goodness sake don't stare at them. Even if you're thinking good for them it can feel very uncomfortable. Also I hate the gym "expert" I really do. I know they're trying tp be helpful but my physical therapist has already taught me correct form.2
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People using machine/equipment RIGHT NEXT TO ME when there are literally 20 some odd empty ones. Anyone trying to talk to me. Overly perky/friendly front desk people (or any people).2
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This doesn’t really happen at my gym, but getting all judgey with out of shape people.0
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Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
I've let people join in, my workout. Its no big deal. I didn't necessarily talk and I don't see the point in talking. Even if you an introvert.
I don't mind working in on say, triceps press, where all you have to do is move the pin. But if I'm leg pressing 600+ pounds and the person working on leg press is doing 90, that' a hassle for both of us to work in. I'd rather wait.
I don't want to work in with some dude benching three plates, because every minute you're stripping plates. If we're both working at a similar weight, then I don't mind working in on bench.
Also don't like working in on the pullup machine/dip station. Because it speeds up the workout to where both of you are not taking the proper rest periods and end up not doing as many dips because you're gassed.
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IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
I've let people join in, my workout. Its no big deal. I didn't necessarily talk and I don't see the point in talking. Even if you an introvert.
I don't mind working in on say, triceps press, where all you have to do is move the pin. But if I'm leg pressing 600+ pounds and the person working on leg press is doing 90, that' a hassle for both of us to work in. I'd rather wait.
I don't want to work in with some dude benching three plates, because every minute you're stripping plates. If we're both working at a similar weight, then I don't mind working in on bench.
Also don't like working in on the pullup machine/dip station. Because it speeds up the workout to where both of you are not taking the proper rest periods and end up not doing as many dips because you're gassed.
I Totally understand what you mean. But, if its busy, and want a gym session for an hour then you got to do, what needs to be done. But if you don't mind being in the gym 2+ hours. Wait all day by all means. Also one can't assume the person who will join do 90kg leg press, perhaps he will push more weight. If you go gym after work, do you seriously want to stay that long?0 -
IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
I've let people join in, my workout. Its no big deal. I didn't necessarily talk and I don't see the point in talking. Even if you an introvert.
I don't mind working in on say, triceps press, where all you have to do is move the pin. But if I'm leg pressing 600+ pounds and the person working on leg press is doing 90, that' a hassle for both of us to work in. I'd rather wait.
I don't want to work in with some dude benching three plates, because every minute you're stripping plates. If we're both working at a similar weight, then I don't mind working in on bench.
Also don't like working in on the pullup machine/dip station. Because it speeds up the workout to where both of you are not taking the proper rest periods and end up not doing as many dips because you're gassed.
I Totally understand what you mean. But, if its busy, and want a gym session for an hour then you got to do, what needs to be done. But if you don't mind being in the gym 2+ hours. Wait all day by all means. Also one can't assume the person who will join do 90kg leg press, perhaps he will push more weight. If you go gym after work, do you seriously want to stay that long?
To each his own is how I look at it.1 -
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Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
You realize that this is your issue and not the general management of the gym's. Gyms are public places. If someone really values their privacy, a home gym is the solution. At my gym here in Oaxaca Mexico, we all work in just fine and working in doesn't mean some big social interaction. They do a set, I do a set. Maybe a "how many sets do you have left?" or a "this is my last one". All in Spanish of course.
It's actually not an issue of mine. I was just agreeing with a previous poster that "working in" sucks for some of us. It feels awkward. Sometimes there's unwanted flirting. And that's just one more hassle I don't want to fend off while I could be focused on my workout. Personal preference is personal preference.
If someone is on a machine I want, I just go on to something else. I don't assume they're cool with me being up in their space and insert myself into their workout. That's rarely even a problem, though, since I usually go after midnight when there are only about 3 other people in the entire gym and people just smile and say hi, and then go off and do their own thing. (Yes, I do say hi to people.) That's cool if other people enjoy working in, though. It's just not my thing.
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No problem with using equipment in an unconventional manner (key being the equipment is not being destroyed in the process). Doubtful a typical commercial gym has every single type of gym equipment/machine available...sometimes non conventional use might feel better suited than the traditional machine (ex. high rows on a lat pulldown vs. a hammer high row).0
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IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »Motorsheen wrote: »IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »The biggest thing that annoys me at the gym is waiting a long time for equipment.
Which is not really their fault.
But let's say I want to use 3 machines. Machine 1 is taken, so I go to machine 2, it's taken, so I go to machine 3, it's taken, so I go back to wait for machine 1, and someone new is on the machine. So I wait for machine 1, and that person wants to hog the machine and spend all day on it. So I go to machine 2 and someone new is on machine 2.
That is very annoying. I like to spend my workout working out and not standing around waiting. And also annoying is having to do scavenger hunts for weight clips and the other matching weight of the dumbbell, while simultaneously trying to protect your bench space.
@IHaveMyActTogether
why not ask: "May I Work In?"
most folks have no problem with this.
I'm not really a jerk. I'm just an introvert. I'd rather go to the dentist than "work in" with strangers at the gym. I just want to be left alone to do my thing.
I've let people join in, my workout. Its no big deal. I didn't necessarily talk and I don't see the point in talking. Even if you an introvert.
I don't mind working in on say, triceps press, where all you have to do is move the pin. But if I'm leg pressing 600+ pounds and the person working on leg press is doing 90, that' a hassle for both of us to work in. I'd rather wait.
I don't want to work in with some dude benching three plates, because every minute you're stripping plates. If we're both working at a similar weight, then I don't mind working in on bench.
Also don't like working in on the pullup machine/dip station. Because it speeds up the workout to where both of you are not taking the proper rest periods and end up not doing as many dips because you're gassed.
I Totally understand what you mean. But, if its busy, and want a gym session for an hour then you got to do, what needs to be done. But if you don't mind being in the gym 2+ hours. Wait all day by all means. Also one can't assume the person who will join do 90kg leg press, perhaps he will push more weight. If you go gym after work, do you seriously want to stay that long?
To each his own is how I look at it.
That's right.0 -
People who don't re-rack weights,
People who take up your mirror space especially on a lift/weight where bad form can F you up bad.0 -
People who leave things at the water fountain.
Chewed gum
Lougies/spit
Whatever smelly protein shake residue you dumped out of your shaker cup
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youcantflexcardio wrote: »People who don't re-rack weights,
People who take up your mirror space especially on a lift/weight where bad form can F you up bad.
"I don't get the mirrors at the gym. I don't want to see myself working out. I know what I look like. That's why I'm going to the gym!" - Jim Gaffigan5 -
IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »youcantflexcardio wrote: »People who don't re-rack weights,
People who take up your mirror space especially on a lift/weight where bad form can F you up bad.
"I don't get the mirrors at the gym. I don't want to see myself working out. I know what I look like. That's why I'm going to the gym!" - Jim Gaffigan
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IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »youcantflexcardio wrote: »People who don't re-rack weights,
People who take up your mirror space especially on a lift/weight where bad form can F you up bad.
"I don't get the mirrors at the gym. I don't want to see myself working out. I know what I look like. That's why I'm going to the gym!" - Jim Gaffigan I love him !!
Hot Pockets!1 -
Gym Douche Selfie Takers
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Really....nothing. I dont pay people much attention in the gym if im not working or interacting with them. I do my thing and not much distracts ne from that. I also know there are a lot of people in there just trying to find their way and I respect that more than let some ettiquete slip ups annoy me.1
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