Embarrassment at the Gym

fearlessbetz
fearlessbetz Posts: 97 Member
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
Had a bit of an embarrassment at the gym this morning. Was working on a machine with my trainer, I think a glute extension (I call it donkeykick). She was having me put my heel on the bar to push and my heel slipped off. The bar crashed down and smacked my other knee. Another trainer came up and said, "Well that was a graceful one" loudly and in a sarcastic tone. It really bothered me and I hate that it did. I don't know this guy and maybe that's his sense of humor, but it didn't seem like the right time. Nothing draws more stares in our gym than weights crashing down. I know it's not a good thing, but it was an accident. I finished up the session but was still burning with embarrassment. I kept my cool but kind've lost it like a wuss when I left the gym. My trainer was a professional and asked if I was okay, then corrected me and we went on. I guess that's why I don't train with the sarcastic guy. :embarassed:

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  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 741 Member
    I would complain to the management. That type of behavior for staff is unacceptable.
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    I'd consider talking to management about him. That's entirely uncalled for! Unprofessional! Everyone makes mistakes and making a snarky comment is beyond ok. I'm glad you were ok physically and that your trainer was kind, but what an *kitten*!
  • angelcop74
    angelcop74 Posts: 82 Member
    Yeah, trainers are a mixed bag for sure. You just never know what you'll get, and so many of them are meat headed bro-dogs, its a real turn-off to using one. If the guy was serious about health as he should be, his first reaction should have been to ask if you were ok.
    In my personal life i am a very sarcastic, and dry person, and my friends know im being funny, but at work i am professional because thats what is expected of me. If you're really bothered i would bring it up to your trainer. If she's a professional you should be able to talk to her about it.
    but first take stock and make sure you werent just being super sensitive. It may look less serious tomorrow :)
  • Quickster34
    Quickster34 Posts: 209 Member
    I busted my *kitten* doing box jumps the other day , too tired after lifting , I fell and I fell hard ..the woman next to me was dying laughing, and rightfully so, Im sure it was funny and id be laughing too, Life is too short to take seriously , and you didnt seriously hurt yourself so maybe the guy has an odd sense of humor, just be confident in what your doing and not take some trainer's comment personally..
  • AnninStPaul
    AnninStPaul Posts: 1,372 Member
    I'd consider talking to management about him. That's entirely uncalled for! Unprofessional! Everyone makes mistakes and making a snarky comment is beyond ok. I'm glad you were ok physically and that your trainer was kind, but what an *kitten*!

    Yep, I'd be pointing out that part if his job is Marketing, not Making Fun of Paying Customers.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    If the comment was from another customer, I'd say suck it up. It's gonna happen. Another trainer, though, shouldn't make comments like that. How's that encouraging you to come back. Maybe a simple comment to your trainer or the manager that you didn't appreciate his comment could be passed along. It's worth letting them know that that trainer rubs folks the wrong way so they can gently let him know to take his humor down a notch.

    Me, when I hear weights crash down at the gym I tend to ignore it. Unless it's accompanied by a scream of pain, of course. Generally, if there's no indication of someone being injured I just ignore and mind my own business. Most of the time in our gym I guess it's guys putting on more weight than they can put down. hehe
  • violetness
    violetness Posts: 131 Member
    OGH THAT STINKS. I would complain too. Onc when I was pregnant, I was being weighed by the nurse and she said "Oh MY" when she saw my weight gain and I was mortified! I left that practice to find another one after that.

    Don't let that jack@$$'s comment keep you from going back.
  • tig_ol_bitties
    tig_ol_bitties Posts: 561 Member
    You finished the session, that's all that really matters. Next time you go, I can pretty much guarantee that nobody will remember, so don't let it get to you.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I'm a blunt person. If I dont like something I usually tell people to mind their own business or a more popular choice of words of mine "GO F**K YOURSELF".

    Edit: Congratulations on not letting the jerk get to you and finishing your workout! Accidents happen, cant let those little things get the best of you
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    burn the gym down... only way to get them back :)


    you finished the session... dont worry.
  • billgiersberg
    billgiersberg Posts: 163
    Iif I say things to the clients of my boss that can be perceived wrong, I'd like to know it. Tell the management youi did not appreciate this guy's sense of humor. At the same time, be sure to compliment your own trainer. The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Proverbs 12:15. The gym needs to know if this trainer is a fool or not.
  • tovornca
    tovornca Posts: 2
    I was working out with my trainer a few days ago and passed gas . . . thank goodness she is a professional and just said "it happens" and moved on. I was mortified of course, but she let it go and this helped me continue on too. I agree that you need to talk to management about this person; he/she is having an effect on your workout and mood which could contribute to failure (or quitting). Good luck, stay focused, and don't worry about what other people think.
  • DeathIsMyGift
    DeathIsMyGift Posts: 434 Member
    I would have replied, "So is your face!"
    To be completely honest, I thought you were going to say you let one slip out in the middle of your workout. I think falling/slipping is waaaaay better than cutting the cheese.
    What a meathead-jerkface.
  • melissa97
    melissa97 Posts: 57 Member
    I passed out cold on the gym floor...no reason just did. It was sooo embarassing that i didnt go back for 7 months!! Now that im back people are always asking me if im ok...drives me crazy and makes me embarassed all over. I have noticed i dont push myself really anymore when im there for the fear of passing out. Lucky for you, no one will remember your mistake. I would def complain though...that comment sarcastic or not isnt appropriate!
  • serenity216
    serenity216 Posts: 512 Member
    I would too. Customer service is part of their job. I had to complain about in instructor at Bally's once who shamed me in front of the whole class because she didn't like the way I did push ups.
    I would complain to the management. That type of behavior for staff is unacceptable.
  • eternalflame30
    eternalflame30 Posts: 6
    I'm sorry this happened to you, you have every right to be bothered by it. I would complain to the management. If anything they are going to want you to keep coming back so they will want you to feel comfortable. That was out of place for that guy, sense of humor or not.

    Good luck!
    Lisa
  • jose615
    jose615 Posts: 1
    Just ignore it and keep focused in your progress
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    On your way out of the gym tomorrow (you're going back, no arguments) throw your sweaty towel in his face and tell him to do a good job washing it.

    You pay to go there, he is an employee there. You pay his salary. He has as much right to harass you as a Burger King employee does when you're getting a Whopper.
  • StrongandTender
    StrongandTender Posts: 44 Member
    I would complain to the management. That type of behavior for staff is unacceptable.



    Yup. This. I want it in his file with a copy of the apology he gives me.
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    My response: "Oh yeah, and let's see how graceful I can be when I kick you in the teeth." Then smirk, hair-flip and walk away. Don't let him get to you!
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
    I would consider getting over it.

    It's too trivial of an issue to get all bent out of shape over. There are more pertinent things in life that require the attention your devoting to this miniscule...inconvenience.

    A quick jab at your expense is about as deep as my love for hoes.

    Ron Paul for president.
  • KeishaK89
    KeishaK89 Posts: 40
    You cannot let what other people say make you feel embarrassed. I jiggle when I run on the treadmill but I dont let that stop me from getting a good workout.

    Yesterday while running up some stairs I fell up the stairs and smashed my knee.... some one laughed... who cares? It was probably funny to see.
  • ansonrinesmith
    ansonrinesmith Posts: 741 Member
    burn the gym down... only way to get them back :)


    you finished the session... dont worry.
    That will show them, Milton!!!
  • fearlessbetz
    fearlessbetz Posts: 97 Member
    On your way out of the gym tomorrow (you're going back, no arguments) throw your sweaty towel in his face and tell him to do a good job washing it.

    You pay to go there, he is an employee there. You pay his salary. He has as much right to harass you as a Burger King employee does when you're getting a Whopper.

    No arguments about going back! I'll be there tonight to knock out some cardio. I know I was being a bit sensitive about it. I'm glad I decided against falling on the floor and throwing a tantrum. I wanted to post and see some of the funny stuff you guys had to say, and also to get that kick in the pants to "Get over it!".
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    I was at the gym the other day doing some atg squats. I was goaling for 8x1@315#. I got to my 7th set came down atg, and was pushing back up to parallel when i knew i wasn't going to get back up. I dumped the weight and jumped forward away from the squat rack. The weight came down and fell with a very loud CLANG! Everyone else stopped and watched me embarrassingly strip my weight and try again. Way awkward!
  • elfie9863
    elfie9863 Posts: 337
    The other day a really sweet little older lady "let the skunk outta the barn" very loudly. The person next to her yells out..OMG...who did that...she just smiled and kept on truckin. Seriously, the funniest thing ever.

    Get over it. No one cares.
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    I was working out with my trainer a few days ago and passed gas . . . thank goodness she is a professional and just said "it happens" and moved on. I was mortified of course, but she let it go and this helped me continue on too. I agree that you need to talk to management about this person; he/she is having an effect on your workout and mood which could contribute to failure (or quitting). Good luck, stay focused, and don't worry about what other people think.

    I'm a trainer.. and this happens fairly often. No need to be mortified!
  • Allegra289
    Allegra289 Posts: 48
    Although it was a rude and unprofessional remark from him, no one will remember you or the incident the next time you go. And everyone has embarrassing things happen to them. Honestly, people at the gym are way too wrapped up in their own workouts and focusing on themselves to pay too much attention to others, so shake it off and keep on trucking!
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