What Are Your Gym/Fitness/Routine Moans?
Discussion
Eleven said:
The problem being, however much someone says they are happy to move they actually resent doing so. I ask people to move often and the response is rarely one of happiness.
Also, some people aren't as prepared as i am to ask others to move, which can lead to pent up demand for the rack.
Using the right equipment is both good practice and good manners.
/soapbox
A definite Also, some people aren't as prepared as i am to ask others to move, which can lead to pent up demand for the rack.
Using the right equipment is both good practice and good manners.
/soapbox
ewenm said:
Fitness moan from the outside world - dogs. If you own a dog and it cannot be trusted not to chase runners/cyclists, put it on a lead and get more owner & dog training. You have a RESPONSIBILITY to others when you own a dog, that extends beyond saying "he's just being friendly!".
And while we're on the subject:If you choose to walk your dog, please do not walk along one edge of the path, with the dog lead at full extension and the dog walking on the other edge of the path.
You are effectively a moving, unpredictable hurdle.
Also, if you are walking with a group of people, spreading out to again take up the entire path is not helpful when people may be moving faster than you.
Tutting and feigning shock when someone runs up behind you with a polite
"Excuse me"
Also does not help.
Muzzer79 said:
And while we're on the subject:
If you choose to walk your dog, please do not walk along one edge of the path, with the dog lead at full extension and the dog walking on the other edge of the path.
You are effectively a moving, unpredictable hurdle.
Also, if you are walking with a group of people, spreading out to again take up the entire path is not helpful when people may be moving faster than you.
Tutting and feigning shock when someone runs up behind you with a polite
"Excuse me"
Also does not help.
Bit of awareness of their surroundings is always useful... I particularly enjoy it when you run up behind 2 people walking next to each other on a narrow path, shout "Excuse me" and they both react by switching to the other side, no net improvement!If you choose to walk your dog, please do not walk along one edge of the path, with the dog lead at full extension and the dog walking on the other edge of the path.
You are effectively a moving, unpredictable hurdle.
Also, if you are walking with a group of people, spreading out to again take up the entire path is not helpful when people may be moving faster than you.
Tutting and feigning shock when someone runs up behind you with a polite
"Excuse me"
Also does not help.
Judging when to shout "excuse me" is a skill - too far away and they won't hear you or it sounds like you're really shouting at them, too close and they faff for so long that you have to stop.
Burwood said:
I don't mind letting others 'work in' on various equipment such as leg press and the lat pull down. Let a chap work in 2 days ago and he proceeded to do a 200 rep set which took over 5 minutes. bloody rude b
d. i was over it by then
He's not rude because he doesn't know what he's doing. If you do then switch to pullups. Not sure what the WR is but I'll bet it's less than 200 in one go so if he pesters you there at least he won't keep you long.d. i was over it by thenpopeyewhite said:
Burwood said:
I don't mind letting others 'work in' on various equipment such as leg press and the lat pull down. Let a chap work in 2 days ago and he proceeded to do a 200 rep set which took over 5 minutes. bloody rude bd. i was over it by then
He's not rude because he doesn't know what he's doing. If you do then switch to pullups. Not sure what the WR is but I'll bet it's less than 200 in one go so if he pesters you there at least he won't keep you long.d. i was over it by thenAt my gym, there are two regulars (quite big power lifter types in their late 30's) who at each session do the following:
1.Swagger in having a loud conversation on their phones (signs everywhere saying no phones
)while giving all and sundry a thousand yard stare.
2.Do a warm up on the rowing machine using really bad form/grunting/sweating and not wiping the seat.
3.Check phones and flirt with milfy gym instructor for 10 minutes.
4.Move to Smith machine and stand around chatting/texting/ glaring at everyone for a couple of minutes
5.Do routine on Smith machine while grunting/gurning like they're giving birth.
6.Repeat step 3.
7.Repeat step 5, but with louder grunting and weirder gurning.
8.Swagger round a bit more while continuing to glare at other gym goers, then leave after 30 minutes, but not before one final flirt with milfy instructor.
1.Swagger in having a loud conversation on their phones (signs everywhere saying no phones
)while giving all and sundry a thousand yard stare.2.Do a warm up on the rowing machine using really bad form/grunting/sweating and not wiping the seat.
3.Check phones and flirt with milfy gym instructor for 10 minutes.
4.Move to Smith machine and stand around chatting/texting/ glaring at everyone for a couple of minutes
5.Do routine on Smith machine while grunting/gurning like they're giving birth.
6.Repeat step 3.
7.Repeat step 5, but with louder grunting and weirder gurning.
8.Swagger round a bit more while continuing to glare at other gym goers, then leave after 30 minutes, but not before one final flirt with milfy instructor.
Puts me in mind of a slightly older version of Joanna Page from Gavin and Stacey.Ok, not a gym-related moan as such, but stick with me..
Does it annoy you when people grab your bicep or whatever muscle, and proceed offer some sort of compliment?
It's really irksome, and only serves to make me feel self-conscious
Most people would probably think it serves as an ego boost, but it's got the opposite effect on me.
Gah.
Does it annoy you when people grab your bicep or whatever muscle, and proceed offer some sort of compliment?
It's really irksome, and only serves to make me feel self-conscious
Most people would probably think it serves as an ego boost, but it's got the opposite effect on me.
Gah.
TheJimi said:
Ok, not a gym-related moan as such, but stick with me..
Does it annoy you when people grab your bicep or whatever muscle, and proceed offer some sort of compliment?
It's really irksome, and only serves to make me feel self-conscious
Most people would probably think it serves as an ego boost, but it's got the opposite effect on me.
Gah.
I get the polar opposite! My wife hates my new muscles, saying I look odd! Does it annoy you when people grab your bicep or whatever muscle, and proceed offer some sort of compliment?
It's really irksome, and only serves to make me feel self-conscious
Most people would probably think it serves as an ego boost, but it's got the opposite effect on me.
Gah.
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