Unsolicited Advice

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  • aj_gettingfit
    aj_gettingfit Posts: 257
    I was doing lat pulldowns at the gym and a guy came over and had the nerve to walk behind me, GRAB my hands and REPOSITION them on the bar, then tell me that if I do it this way I will get a better workout. I was so shocked and incredulous all I could do was stare at him, unbelieving. I hope he scraped his hand on my engagement ring...

    I'm shocked someone would do that. Talking to someone is one thing but touching a person w/out asking is another.
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    Unsolicited Advice is yucky, but he probably was just trying to make conversation.

    I go to Planet Fitness and hardly anyone will even look at you let alone even think of saying hello, which is good and bad depending on what you prefer.

    I miss my old gym that closed. People were friendly and yes sometimes I got some unsolicited advice. One time someone gave me a hard time that I was "sandbagging" my workout and encouraged me to grab heavier weights. I did and I liked it: ) He became a friendly face at the gym that would notice if I missed a few days.

    I'm sure Mr BodyFat% meant no harm...
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    What a moroon!
  • whatluckycat
    whatluckycat Posts: 52 Member
    I was doing lat pulldowns at the gym and a guy came over and had the nerve to walk behind me, GRAB my hands and REPOSITION them on the bar, then tell me that if I do it this way I will get a better workout. I was so shocked and incredulous all I could do was stare at him, unbelieving. I hope he scraped his hand on my engagement ring...
    If someone grabbed me from behind, that would be the last thing he remembered when he wakes up again.
  • tracielinn
    tracielinn Posts: 113 Member
    I talked with my trainer about it yesterday. She was a bit perplexed by the whole situation and asked how I felt about it. I told her I felt awkward, but let it go in one ear and out the other. She said that some people just like to hear themselves talk.

    As I was doing cardio yesterday, I was sure to look extra focused :)
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