Annoying Gym Behaviour - Mk2(?)

Blacktie.

jive wrote:

bro i lift real heavy so it's safer for me to shot put my weights across the gym floor

If you aim for the racks you're just being efficient really.

BrokenArrows

Utah wrote: »

I really dislike the people who slam down the weights as a show of masculinity. "Look at me, I'm working harder than you".
It's pretty dangerous, I've seen dumbells skip across the floor, they could do damage!

My gym installed a soft floor in the weights section, but its sooo dam springy if anyone even remotely drops their weights it will happily bounce away.

If i drop a dumbell 12 inches to the floor it will flip over 2-3 times and end up about 3 feet away from me.

Alf Veedersane

If everyone (else) in the free weights area had OCD, it would be a better place.

BrokenArrows

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

If everyone (else) in the free weights area had OCD, it would be a better place.

There was actually a guy in one of my old gyms a few years ago i suspect had ocd. He wasnt a regular attender but when he did attend he could put everything he could find in its place. Would spend about 5 minutes setting up his bench in just the right place/angle. Redoing it over and over. Moving it millimeters.

Felt kinda sorry for the guy as you could see the frustration on his face.

Star_Nupa

He had to do it or his family would die.

Alf Veedersane

BrokenArrows wrote: »

There was actually a guy in one of my old gyms a few years ago i suspect had ocd. He wasnt a regular attender but when he did attend he could put everything he could find in its place. Would spend about 5 minutes setting up his bench in just the right place/angle. Redoing it over and over. Moving it millimeters.

Felt kinda sorry for the guy as you could see the frustration on his face.

He made plates and DBs were easy to find.

That's a soldier every gym needs.

EmmaMurray2016

Is this just me but when using boxing gloves at boxercise classes I'm just imagining the filth from other people sweating in them, the smell from the gloves is rank, now I'm starting to think the same about machines to the point I am thinking of bringing in antibacterial wipes lmao 2 far or am I a germ freak !?!?!

Yes I'm mad .... you don't have to tell me lol be interesting though to hear if anyone else is like this.

arybvtcw0eolkf

BrokenArrows wrote: »

There was actually a guy in one of my old gyms a few years ago i suspect had ocd. He wasnt a regular attender but when he did attend he could put everything he could find in its place. Would spend about 5 minutes setting up his bench in just the right place/angle. Redoing it over and over. Moving it millimeters.

Felt kinda sorry for the guy as you could see the frustration on his face.

Could be me

If I lie under a bar, and the ceiling above happens to have panels then the bench and the barbell have to line up exactly with the joint lines in the ceiling panels.

Same as the bar with I'm deadlifting, it has to line up with whatever straight lines are on the floor

I rearrange the dumbells in the racks too lol.

Sorry

Dtp1979

Giovanni Alive Raincoat wrote: »

Could be me

If I lie under a bar, and the ceiling above happens to have panels then the bench and the barbell have to line up exactly with the joint lines in the ceiling panels.

Same as the bar with I'm deadlifting, it has to line up with whatever straight lines are on the floor

I rearrange the dumbells in the racks too lol.

Sorry

Now that you mention it, I do the same deadlifting.
Well I'd be aware if it being off parallel. I wouldn't go to to many lengths to straighten it up. I'm not crazy, Jesus. I just tap the floor 14 times with my left foot so I know my family will be safe. Phew

Dtp1979

EmmaMurray2016 wrote: »

Is this just me but when using boxing gloves at boxercise classes I'm just imagining the filth from other people sweating in them, the smell from the gloves is rank, now I'm starting to think the same about machines to the point I am thinking of bringing in antibacterial wipes lmao 2 far or am I a germ freak !?!?!

Yes I'm mad .... you don't have to tell me lol be interesting though to hear if anyone else is like this.

Gyms usually supply those wipes. As for gloves, yes, I can only imagine the smell. My own tend to smell but I have the re assurance that it's mine and not other people's sweat

EmmaMurray2016

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Gyms usually supply those wipes. As for gloves, yes, I can only imagine the smell. My own tend to smell but I have the re assurance that it's mine and not other people's sweat

Never saw them but wasn't looking for wipes as I just presumed they didn't have them. I will look tomorrow. Thanks

harr

As I mentioned before new to all this lark ...my new moan is both girls and lads taking selfies like posing mid reps..I have noticed nearly every person under 30 stops a number of times to pose for selfies or for photos taken by others..
Another thing I have noticed is in the class studio (lots of mirrors) people have started to pose...like both men and women stripping down to underwear and throwing all sorts of shapes..now I know some guys are doing shows and might need to practice posing...but it's very off putting when some lads and girls are bouncing around nearly in the nip... am I just showing my age or is normal gym behaviour 😮😬

IvoryTower

What gym are you in? How much is membership?

livedadream

Totally normal in my gym to see guys and girls practicing for shows in the studios in small gym gear shorts sports bra sometimes in the stage gear (thong banana hammock and bikini top) don't have a problem with it to be honest.
The photo thing I don't care about either, as long as it's not interfering with my workout each to their own. I know for me my selfies and posting my workouts held me accountable when I was on a big weight loss effort, it really helped keep me focused. Each to their own like...

Dtp1979

Dtp1979 wrote: »

Gyms usually supply those wipes. As for gloves, yes, I can only imagine the smell. My own tend to smell but I have the re assurance that it's mine and not other people's sweat

A set of handwraps is your best friend here - extra protection for the wrist/knuckles on top of the hygiene benefits - they'll absorb majority of the sweat and wash and dry in no time.

Of course, best solution is to buy your own pair of gloves - cheap as chips and you only have to worry about your own sweaty hands in them then!

EmmaMurray2016

[Deleted User] wrote: »

A set of handwraps is your best friend here - extra protection for the wrist/knuckles on top of the hygiene benefits - they'll absorb majority of the sweat and wash and dry in no time.

Of course, best solution is to buy your own pair of gloves - cheap as chips and you only have to worry about your own sweaty hands in them then!

Sound, I'll get handwraps. I've bought myself a pair gloves but didn't see anyone else bring their own in. So I'll just bring my own and handwraps will keep mine clean thanks

arybvtcw0eolkf

EmmaMurray2016 wrote: »

Sound, I'll get handwraps. I've bought myself a pair gloves but didn't see anyone else bring their own in. So I'll just bring my own and handwraps will keep mine clean thanks

Use Fabreeze spray and give the insides a squirt on occasion.

Zillah

To the guy doing dumbbell flys on the cable row machine today:

Nate--IRL--

Giovanni Alive Raincoat wrote: »

If I lie under a bar, and the ceiling above happens to have panels then the bench and the barbell have to line up exactly with the joint lines in the ceiling panels.

Same as the bar with I'm deadlifting, it has to line up with whatever straight lines are on the floor

I thought it was just me that did that, I feel better now I know I'm not the only one. :pac:

Nate

caviardreams

I was probably engaging in annoying gym behaviour myself today

Guy using the leg curl machine, left it absolutely covered in sweat, no towel with him etc. He moved to the machine right beside it and I went to use the leg curl. It was so manky looking I went over to get towels and spray to clean it myself and then I actually went over to the guy and said "sorry, do you mind wiping the machines with a towel when you're finished, thanks". It's not really my place to say it I know, and probably just better to let these things go...

The Caveman

This is something that probably annoys only me.

in my gym, there is this 40ish aged guy, that comes in 06:30 each morning, same time as me. I have been seeing him for the last 18 months.

he does 1 set, quite light weights, and, than sits there, doing nothing for... the same time it takes me to do 3 sets...

i am actually using him as my timer, to see how many sets i can do, before he does the next one.

than, as he finishes his set, he will get up, walk to the water fountain, and, sit down again, just staring at himself in the mirror.

My record is 6 sets, and i just started the 7th, and he woke up.

My wife an i call him the statue...

and, he looks exactly like he did on day 1...He gets up, goes to the gym, and basically do nothing,

Zillah

caviardreams wrote: »

I was probably engaging in annoying gym behaviour myself today

Guy using the leg curl machine, left it absolutely covered in sweat, no towel with him etc. He moved to the machine right beside it and I went to use the leg curl. It was so manky looking I went over to get towels and spray to clean it myself and then I actually went over to the guy and said "sorry, do you mind wiping the machines with a towel when you're finished, thanks". It's not really my place to say it I know, and probably just better to let these things go...

You know what's annoying? People leaving out the important bit at the end of their stories! How did he react?

The Caveman wrote: »

and, he looks exactly like he did on day 1...He gets up, goes to the gym, and basically do nothing,

"Oh I tried working out, it didn't do anything for me! Load of nonsense."

caviardreams

Zillah wrote: »

You know what's annoying? People leaving out the important bit at the end of their stories! How did he react?

:D

He actually just looked up and went "oh right", and that was it.

I did feel a bit like a school teacher, or a ranty aul' one (I'm not that old yet ) or something afterwards

WHIP IT!

Giovanni Alive Raincoat wrote: »

Could be me

If I lie under a bar, and the ceiling above happens to have panels then the bench and the barbell have to line up exactly with the joint lines in the ceiling panels.

Same as the bar with I'm deadlifting, it has to line up with whatever straight lines are on the floor

I rearrange the dumbells in the racks too lol.

Sorry

When I got to the gym on Thursday I found out - to my horror! - that the bench press had been moved slightly...

20160927_102410 by burgomeister08, on Flickr

It used to line up perfectly... now I need a new gym, obviously...

Zillah

Your gym looks like a spaceship.

Utah

Very fancy lighting

JJayoo

The Caveman wrote: »

This is something that probably annoys only me.

in my gym, there is this 40ish aged guy, that comes in 06:30 each morning, same time as me. I have been seeing him for the last 18 months.

he does 1 set, quite light weights, and, than sits there, doing nothing for... the same time it takes me to do 3 sets...

i am actually using him as my timer, to see how many sets i can do, before he does the next one.

than, as he finishes his set, he will get up, walk to the water fountain, and, sit down again, just staring at himself in the mirror.

My record is 6 sets, and i just started the 7th, and he woke up.

My wife an i call him the statue...

and, he looks exactly like he did on day 1...He gets up, goes to the gym, and basically do nothing,

You sound very insecure

The Caveman

JJayoo wrote: »

You sound very insecure

no, not insecure, but, i am guilty of judging people.

what is the difference between my friend mentioned above,and somebody who go to school, for a whole year, attending class each day, but, only open and close 1 book, dont right a single thing down, and a year later, he is still on page 1, chapter 1.

I go to the gym to work out. I am not the biggest guy in my gym, but, i am 1.9m, 104Kg, and, and i am not fat.

Transform

The Caveman wrote: »

This is something that probably annoys only me.

in my gym, there is this 40ish aged guy, that comes in 06:30 each morning, same time as me. I have been seeing him for the last 18 months.

he does 1 set, quite light weights, and, than sits there, doing nothing for... the same time it takes me to do 3 sets...

i am actually using him as my timer, to see how many sets i can do, before he does the next one.

than, as he finishes his set, he will get up, walk to the water fountain, and, sit down again, just staring at himself in the mirror.

My record is 6 sets, and i just started the 7th, and he woke up.

My wife an i call him the statue...

and, he looks exactly like he did on day 1...He gets up, goes to the gym, and basically do nothing,

give yourself 18 more months and you wont notice him anymore.

Use to see guys (always guys) in gyms all the time. Yes its great hes out there moving etc but jesus move it along a little. trainer should help him out to make his gym session even just a little bit more productive.

He'd probably say hes grand doing what he wants and he'd be right

Todd Toddington III

The Caveman wrote: »

no, not insecure, but, i am guilty of judging people.

what is the difference between my friend mentioned above,and somebody who go to school, for a whole year, attending class each day, but, only open and close 1 book, dont right a single thing down, and a year later, he is still on page 1, chapter 1.

I go to the gym to work out. I am not the biggest guy in my gym, but, i am 1.9m, 104Kg, and, and i am not fat.

Ha, I've no idea how tall 1.9m is:) Showing my age!