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What are your toxic gym traits?

DeaJay_
DeaJay_ Posts: 21 Member
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Not stretching much before my workout.

Not stretching at all after my workout.

Doing my reps too quickly, instead of slow and controlled because I want to get to my next exercise.

Not going super heavy on weights because I refuse to ask anyone to spot me.

Your turn!

Replies

  • chuckle_bunny
    chuckle_bunny Posts: 496 Member
    Involuntary gaseous emissions during squats
  • _sw33tp3a_11
    _sw33tp3a_11 Posts: 4,692 Member
    DeaJay_ wrote: »
    Not stretching much before my workout.

    Not stretching at all after my workout.

    Doing my reps too quickly, instead of slow and controlled because I want to get to my next exercise.

    Not going super heavy on weights because I refuse to ask anyone to spot me.

    Your turn!

    All the above
  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    I never stretch but I don't consider it toxic😁
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    Bad technique/ form when lifting.
    I think I pulled a muscle a couple months ago on my one arm it’s been sore ever since and I can’t move it the same.
  • OpheliaCooter
    OpheliaCooter Posts: 1,635 Member
    Not showing up at all
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,723 Member
    OpheliaCooter wrote: »
    Not showing up at all

    Twins here

    My reply was going to be avoidance. :)
  • GymGoddessGoals
    GymGoddessGoals Posts: 2,146 Member
    Getting caught up in comparisons.
  • DeaJay_
    DeaJay_ Posts: 21 Member
    GymGoddessGoals wrote: »
    Getting caught up in comparisons.

    Yes this too!
  • Danw586
    Danw586 Posts: 237 Member
    Ignoring all human interaction with my headphones blaring
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    Danw586 wrote: »
    Ignoring all human interaction with my headphones blaring

    The opposite is true for me.
    I know most everybody at the gym.
    Here’s the issue, if five different folks want to chat for just five minutes each, it kills the workout.
  • DeaJay_
    DeaJay_ Posts: 21 Member
    Danw586 wrote: »
    Ignoring all human interaction with my headphones blaring

    I don’t think this is a toxic trait. I think the annoying people who want to talk to you while you’re working out are toxic lol
  • PlentyofProtein00
    PlentyofProtein00 Posts: 3,684 Member
    GymGoddessGoals wrote: »
    Getting caught up in comparisons.

    Yes :(
  • PlentyofProtein00
    PlentyofProtein00 Posts: 3,684 Member
    vanityy99 wrote: »
    Bad technique/ form when lifting.
    I think I pulled a muscle a couple months ago on my one arm it’s been sore ever since and I can’t move it the same.

    Not listening to my body. Pushed too heavy for too many reps and my shoulder has not been the same since :'(
  • Danw586
    Danw586 Posts: 237 Member
    Ha
    DeaJay_ wrote: »
    Danw586 wrote: »
    Ignoring all human interaction with my headphones blaring

    I don’t think this is a toxic trait. I think the annoying people who want to talk to you while you’re working out are toxic lol

    Truth
  • Revolu7
    Revolu7 Posts: 1,042 Member
    DeaJay_ wrote: »
    Danw586 wrote: »
    Ignoring all human interaction with my headphones blaring

    I don’t think this is a toxic trait. I think the annoying people who want to talk to you while you’re working out are toxic lol

    Yes, its nice that i dont look too approachable. 👍
  • DeaJay_
    DeaJay_ Posts: 21 Member
    Revolu7 wrote: »
    DeaJay_ wrote: »
    Danw586 wrote: »
    Ignoring all human interaction with my headphones blaring

    I don’t think this is a toxic trait. I think the annoying people who want to talk to you while you’re working out are toxic lol

    Yes, its nice that i dont look too approachable. 👍

    Same here lol

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