Do you ever have moments at the gym that are a little uncomfortable
or get annoyed at those without gym manners? Here are some
tips:
1. Put your weights (and anything else for that matter)
back where you find them.
Have you ever wanted to use a
machine only to find out a heavy lifter left all several hundred
pounds of his weights on the machine? It's just good manners to
put things back where you find them!
2. Clean your machine
I shouldn't have to
put this on here, but we have all witnessed a drippy sweater soak a
machine and then leave without so much as giving it a
wipe...ICK!
3. Don't be a hog.
I get that there may be
workouts that require you alternate machines/exercises, but please
don't take up 3 machines at once and then get attitude with
someone who mistakenly thinks you are finished with one machine
because you are on another (I had this happen to me once). Try to
be considerate and only use one machine at a time, especially if
the gym is crowded.
4. Be respectful in classes.
At a gym I went to
several years ago, there was a lady who would literally circle the
room during aerobics, power pump, or pilates classes talking to
other ladies in the class. Most tried to brush her off, but she
never got the hint. It got on everyone's nerves, not to mention
how rude it was to the instructor!
5. Be nice to newbies.
We all get a little
nervous the first few times we go to a new gym. Each gym has its
own set of rules and it takes time to get used to how things are.
Help newbies out when possible, and if someone is breaking a rule,
keep in mind they may be unaware of the system. I was trying out a
gym a few years back, and they only had 2 older model elliptical
machines. I hopped on one when it became available, not noticing
the notepad nearby. Turns out, it was policy to sign up for 30
minute blocks of time on the machine since they were so popular. I
found this out after a very rude old man informed me that I was not
on the list. Shortly after I nicknamed him "Precor
Patrol" and didn't join that gym after my free trial!
Have any other gym experiences? What gets on your nerves
about people at the gym?
Brandi Hamrick
www.brandihamrick.com
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 7:48am PDT
Report Abusehaha..these are so true
Another one please stop with the loud vocalization when you are lifting..I am glad that you finally put up that 135 but the rest of the gym doesnt need to hear about it. Also easy on the grunting..If its often enough to attract gorillas its to much
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 8:57am PDT
Report AbuseOHHHHH Matt I like that one too! I can't believe I forgot to mention it :) THANKS!
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:13am PDT
Report AbuseHow many time are they going to put this same article up? I'm really tired of all the "10 pet peeves at the gym," "rules for proper gym etiquette," "5 things NOT to do at the gym." NEW ARTICLE PLEASE!
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:35am PDT
Report AbuseI hate it when a guy comes over to me and says, "hey, let show you how to do that." Ahhhhh! Did I ask you for help!? I used to have a personal trainer, I know what I'm doing!
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:58am PDT
Report AbuseHow about those disgusting folks who feel that it's acceptable to hack up a lung and spit it on the floor in the shower? Hello?!! This is not YOUR home!! And yes, I'm talking about the WOMEN'S showers!
Also, in group classes, coming in late to an already crowded class and shoving your way into a too-small space, interfering with others already in a groove. If there isn't room to do a fully-extended kick in all 4 directions, find another workout or space!
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 10:10am PDT
Report AbusePeople who shower in perfume/cologne before working out...
People who walk on the treadmill, slower than they would outside...
People who go to the gym to show off the latest fashion in gym shorts, as opposed to actually working out...
Annoying trainers that ask if you'd like to "sign up" everytime you walk through the door...
People who rest on the machines instead of letting other gym goers work in w/ them...
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 10:24am PDT
Report AbuseWasn't there a list like this a couple of weeks ago?
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 11:01am PDT
Report AbuseFun list. If this article was posted recently I somehow missed it....
To those who are tired of these articles, no one's making you read them.
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 12:02pm PDT
Report AbuseI don't like it when there is nothing around to wipe the machines with... No spray and paper towels... no moist towelettes... nothing... as far as other people are concerned... I really don't pay attention to them because I don't care.. but I wish that gyms (even the tiny ones in apartments for their tenants) would place things around to wipe down the handles and the seats...
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