*NEW RULES* 7 New Rules for the Gym

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kimoRUN
kimoRUN Posts: 325 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Here are a few New Rules I've personally come up with from my experiences and observations at the gym. Please note that if any of these rules speak to you personally, now is the time to adhere to these rules. It will make the world a better place.


1. If you’re a man, DO NOT wear tank tops with a plunging neck line down to your belly button that barely covers your nipples, tucked into the elastic band of your muscle pants… and capped off with a nifty fanny pack. Hey buddy, 1986 called…they want their outfit back. Just saying…

2. DO NOT bring a 5 gallon Sparklets bottle to the gym. I mean, I don’t get it. Water is essential but there is no need to walk around with such a huge bottle of water so you can do a curl motion when you drink it to flex your biceps. If your best workout is when you drink… you have to rethink your routine. Just saying…..

3. Do Not… I mean DO NOT bring a mask and snorkel to the gym to be used in a lap pool. I have a feeling that if you’re one that does, you probably have to register for more things than just your car. Just saying…..

4. DO NOT use the public steam room as an opportunity for shaving. Hearing a scraping noise and tapping sound against the wall is freaky. But when the foggy steam disappears only to see that those sounds are you shaving and tapping out your lil hairs from your razor onto the wall is just disgusting. Just saying….

5. If you’re one to bark after every rep of every set while lifting weights please remember to never leave home without your bark collar. “Sit Ooboo sit…good dog *ruff*”. Just saying…

6. If when you are doing bicep curls and your lower back is getting most of the workout from your constant swaying back and forth….. Put the “ego” weights down buddy and try using something not so heavy. Seriously…no one is paying attention to how much you’re lifting. Just saying….

7. Although the gym has an abundance of awesome flat screen TV’s everywhere you go….Its a gym…not the movies. So the seats on the machines are NOT to be used as a place to sit and watch. Put the popcorn down, get your set in and move on. Some of us here are actually trying to sweat. Just saying…

Any new rules you think should be added from your personal experiences or observations?

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  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    If you insist on shaving at the community bathroom sinks, please have the decency to wear a towel or clothing. Just because you shave while naked at home doesn't mean I want to look at your saggy balls when I need to wash my hands.
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! LOL! I've heard of broads shaving in the steam rooms. I think that is gross too! I mean, unless you go in there with a bucket to put your nasty **** in, EW!

    I've been seeing a lot of guys wearing those shirts that drap over and the sides are flapping open... as if that ain't bad enough, they're wearing tanks underneath to hide their muffin tops! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeek!

    My peeve is men that workout in groupgs of 3 or more and/or taking their kids to "train" them and/or taking a chick to impress them. Just is a pain in a cramped gym.

    "Swinging HEAVY weights" an old time PEEVE, Yes, nobody gives a **** and more people than not will know you don't know what the hell you're doing. What looks awesome is knowing what you're doing and using perfect form. THAT is awesome.

    GREAT POST! Was funny!!!!
  • lexagon
    lexagon Posts: 495 Member
    That was a good laugh!! :)

    Times like these that I'm glad we don't have a steam room/big locker room at the gym I go to. It's an express ... just a regular bathroom so I've never had to deal with anyone shaving, that's just wrong.

    The groups of people crowding around the weights, etc is annoying esp in smaller gyms. My biggest pet peeve right now are the HS kids that just come in and mess around. They always have the absolute worst form and rarely ever do more than 10 reps of anything. They spend more time talking and laughing than actually working out.
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    OMGosh! I just about chocked on my banana when I read number three. :D
    The only time a fanny pack is ok is if you need to have a diabetic kit or pump with you.
    We have a "no one under 18" rule but in the last week I have seen at least 6-8 teens (14-17) in there. Like part of a sports team but both genders. A few appear to be working with a coach or trainer. But most are sitting on machines watching tv or staring at people.
    I agree with the get a towel sentiment too. I go to a big gym and we have great locker rooms with a sauna. Clothes are not optional in the sauna. If you are walking from the shower to your locker underwear or a towel are appreciated. I don't care if you have a hard body that you have worked hard for have a little dignity and cover up. I am actually not a prude but showing off is classless. Just saying....
  • run4yourlife
    run4yourlife Posts: 379 Member
    Dear woman who is always at my gym early in the morning:
    PLEASE, for the love of God, put some clothes on while you're doing your hair and make-up! I don't care to see everything God gave you while you get ready. Furthermore, PLEASE DO NOT carry on a conversation with someone while you're buck naked. It's just plain weird. Just sayin'

    Good post by the way....thanks for the laugh!
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Totally agree with all of these.

    There is a guy at my gym though, who works out in just his boxers and a tee shirt... like he literally tucks the shirt into the boxers and then goes to do his cardio. Some of the trainers at the gym were joking that they were going to take up a collection to buy this guy a pair of actual shorts.

    I also agree about people wearing clothes in the locker room. There was once was a larger, older lady that was hanging out in front of the mirror in her thong and bra, doing her makeup and hair.. pretty sure my eyes burned outta my head from that one.

    As far as weights go, do your set and move it. Also, if you put plates on a machine, please remove them so I'm not almost dropping 45 pound plates on my foot.
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