First of all:
Secondly, aren't we all there for the same reason? Fitness? Why be mean to others that are trying to accomplish the same thing you are?
Yesterday, I was working out and I was on my own little bench. I was working on legs, shoulders and tris. I kept going through my little sets, all of my stuff was on or around the bench and I was actively using the bench. I was not taking long breaks in between workouts, I kept going from one to another, only stopping for water or weight changes. There were a few other benches around me that opened up a few minutes after I started my workout on the bench I was on. The one I ended up with happened to be in the middle of everything which I hate, but once I set up, I'll just stick it out. Well...there was this group of late teen-early 20 something guys in there and they're obnoxious. They're in there some afternoons and they're loud and pushy and get in your little space when it's not necessary. Annoying. While I was on my little bench doing my thing, they would walk really close to me when I was using weights almost knocking into them, or when I'd get up to get new weights or a refill on water, they'd sit on my bench all sweaty like (yuck), while all of my stuff was still there. There were plenty of other benches around, so it's not like I was being unreasonable. They would cut in when other people were using certain machines and recovering from their workout. It's fine to work in with someone, but when there's seven of you, that becomes a little much when the other guy is just trying to knock out his workout on the leg press. I felt bad for the guys they were cutting in on.
Then, there are those people who hog the cardio equipment. I'm fine with waiting my turn. By all means, if you are there to work out, go for it! I don't want you coming up to me after 20 minutes telling me to get off, so I wouldn't do it to you either. But, why do you feel it is necessary to take up a treadmill next to your friend who is clearly there to work out, just so you can talk to them right then? You're walking at 2.0mph just so you can be near them? Why not just stand in front of them? Your jeans are an indicator that you are not there to workout and when you're there for 10 minutes while people are waiting for a machine, I find you rude! I feel guilty and a lot of times will cut my workout shorter if there are people waiting for treadmills and I'm trying to fit in a long run. But don't use the cardio equipment as a place to stand while talking to your friend...please!
What is proper etiquette for the gym?
What do you see at the gym that annoys you?
5 comments:
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There is nothing that puts me in a sour mood quite like bad etiquette at the gym! There tends to be a group of girls who run around and scream at each other, VERY ANNOYING! I don't know how I would react to getting asked to get off the treadmill. I'd might say, find another or tell your friend to move!
The gym I used to go was my college gym, so most of members were students. I often saw girls (with a lot of makeup on and with their hair done) who seemed to just be there to chat and not to workout. I hate when people chat loudly just beside me, and laugh laugh laugh!
The obnoxious guys are pretty annoying--they think they're cool and can do anything they want (hello lunk alarm haha)...but, by far the girls are the worst. The ones that wear makeup to the gym...are concerned about their outfit rather than working out...that WATCH their friend kickin butt on the treadmill while they stand there...or they do EVERYTHING half-@$$ and just are there to gossip and giggle--it's ridiculous! I mean, have fun but get it done!...ok, so at least I'm not the ONLY girl that goes to the gym to actually sweat my butt off and lift!! :)
PS: My blue floral cami was from the clearance section at Target--always the best! What gym do you go to??
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People like that at the gym drive me crazy. Especially treadmill hogs! If it's busy I always stop when I'm supposed to to let people waiting have the treadmill, so I hate it when other people use it a place to chat!
:)
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