Annoying Gym Behaviour - Mk2(?)

farmerwifelet · 16-07-2017 09:51PM

people in class not getting their own gear. Instructor says we need kettle bells for swinging and boxes for jumps, I get mine set out and start on the machine and when i go to use kettle bell some numpty is using it then she proceeds to my box - so i have to wait or get another wasting my time, why can't they get their own like I did??

Zillah · 16-07-2017 10:54PM

I remember something I meant to complain about: I saw a trainer showing someone how to deadlift, but her form was horrible and the trainer stood beside her cheering the client on, offering no corrections. Like, this is your job. Why don't you have basic competency in your job?

Nervous Wreck · 16-07-2017 11:05PM

Zillah wrote: »

I remember something I meant to complain about: I saw a trainer showing someone how to deadlift, but her form was horrible and the trainer stood beside her cheering the client on, offering no corrections. Like, this is your job. Why don't you have basic competency in your job?

I've seen that plenty in commercial gyms too. Two possible reasons for it: 1. The PT actually doesn't have a clue, or 2. The PT just doesn't care (probably because they get paid shît and their work environment sucks). Either way, infuriating.

Mellor · 16-07-2017 11:08PM

EagererBeaver wrote: »

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Had to get that in there, eh?

Bluewolf is female btw. Probably changes
the context of "Im lifting more/calm yourself" from what precieved macho

MysticMonk · 16-07-2017 11:15PM

People who go on about "commercial gyms" are really annoying.

All gyms are commercial in the sense that I've yet to find one that works for free.

Alf Veedersane · 16-07-2017 11:16PM

MysticMonk wrote: »

People who go on about "commercial gyms" are really annoying.

All gyms are commercial in the sense that I've yet to find one that works for free.

Tbf it's shorthand to differentiate from most people that use it here.

Nervous Wreck · 16-07-2017 11:17PM

I don't think being female was part of bluewolf's point, tbf. More like "yer not lifting that heavy, give over with the dramatics."

Though I could be wrong.

I'm not usually wrong though.

And I'm a sexy fcuk.

Nervous Wreck · 16-07-2017 11:20PM

MysticMonk wrote: »

People who go on about "commercial gyms" are really annoying.

All gyms are commercial in the sense that I've yet to find one that works for free.

You seem to get annoyed by a lot of my posts. Perhaps try the mute feature.

Mellor · 16-07-2017 11:26PM

Nervous Wreck wrote: »

I don't think being female was part of bluewolf's point, tbf. More like "yer not lifting that heavy, give over with the dramatics."
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I agree that was her point. But you would have got the context, others might not have.
If she was a 130kg man-mountain pulling 350kg, "your not lifting more than me" sends a very different message. Hence the clarification.

Brian? · 17-07-2017 07:55AM

MysticMonk wrote: »

People who go on about "commercial gyms" are really annoying.

All gyms are commercial in the sense that I've yet to find one that works for free.

What about my gym in work? Aaah ha!

EagererBeaver · 17-07-2017 07:56AM

Mellor wrote: »

Bluewolf is female btw. Probably changes
the context of "Im lifting more/calm yourself" from what precieved macho

It does, but was only a joke regardless.

Idjit · 17-07-2017 08:10AM

I see a lot of people posting about how gloves are annoying gym behaviour. I'm a newbie so I don't get this.
Chalk is banned in my gym and my hands are hella sweaty, why the hate?

Also saw a guy yesterday about a foot away from the lat pull down with almost no weight on it, pulling it like he was trying to casually start a lawn mower.. Anyone know what this 'exercise' was supposed to achieve?

Mellor · 17-07-2017 09:08AM

Jade182 wrote: »

Anyone know what this 'exercise' was supposed to achieve?

Maybe he's been having trouble starting the lawn mower

Brian? · 17-07-2017 12:06PM

Jade182 wrote: »

I see a lot of people posting about how gloves are annoying gym behaviour. I'm a newbie so I don't get this.
Chalk is banned in my gym and my hands are hella sweaty, why the hate?

Gloves don't annoy me, but they're pretty pointless. Rub your hands on a towel and then lift.

Also saw a guy yesterday about a foot away from the lat pull down with almost no weight on it, pulling it like he was trying to casually start a lawn mower.. Anyone know what this 'exercise' was supposed to achieve?

He's an extreme gardener.

Transform · 17-07-2017 03:12PM

Nervous Wreck wrote: »

I've seen that plenty in commercial gyms too. Two possible reasons for it: 1. The PT actually doesn't have a clue, or 2. The PT just doesn't care (probably because they get paid shît and their work environment sucks). Either way, infuriating.

they CHOOSE to get paid sh1t

If they dont get paid well for the work they do in the gym then its their own fault, step into my world and come work among the tigers den that is the self employed trainers.

I would suggest that a trainer is not worth going to unless he/she is self employed and has a good track record

Nervous Wreck · 17-07-2017 03:22PM

Transform wrote: »

they CHOOSE to get paid sh1t

If they dont get paid well for the work they do in the gym then its their own fault, step into my world and come work among the tigers den that is the self employed trainers.

I would suggest that a trainer is not worth going to unless he/she is self employed and has a good track record

Totally agree on the first part; they're choosing their life.

Disagree on the second though. I've worked with plenty of very competent PTs who weren't self-employed but who were employed by someone who has a passion for fitness and for business and, as such, creates a good working environment for their staff.

The gym I'm in at the moment has about 5 different coaches who I trust entirely. Two of them are the owners of the gym, the rest are just incredibly talented coaches. But they have a good work environment so they actually give a **** about their job and their clients and that shines through.

Ditto for when I was in Revfit a few years ago. Hanley was obviously top dog but the people he hired were fantastic as well and I'd go back to some of them in a heartbeat.

Idjit · 17-07-2017 03:42PM

Brian? wrote: »

Gloves don't annoy me, but they're pretty pointless. Rub your hands on a towel and then lift.

I'm like Lee Evans level of flopsweat. :rolleyes:
I'd spend half the day drying my mitts if I did that.

17-07-2017 04:10PM

Could you use liquid chalk or is that banned as well

Idjit · 17-07-2017 04:56PM

bluewolf wrote: »

Could you use liquid chalk or is that banned as well

I'm not sure, signs everywhere just saying "Strictly no chalk permitted"

Blacktie. · 17-07-2017 05:51PM

Jade182 wrote:

I'm not sure, signs everywhere just saying "Strictly no chalk permitted"

It's better to ask for forgiveness than beg for permission.

Mr. CooL ICE · 17-07-2017 05:54PM

I sometimes use the gym in my home town which is a no-chalk gym and I've always used liquid. Never had any hassle

Idjit · 17-07-2017 06:32PM

I'll give it a go lads, thanks.

Brian? · 17-07-2017 06:54PM

Jade182 wrote: »

bluewolf wrote: »

Could you use liquid chalk or is that banned as well

I'm not sure, signs everywhere just saying "Strictly no chalk permitted"

That's a stupid gym. Find a new gym. Cover yourself from head to toe in chalk. Rejoice at the freedom. Post pictures on here.

2nd Row Donkey · 17-07-2017 08:55PM

Can I just say this thread has been an excellent read over the last 4 or 5 days.

17-07-2017 09:06PM

Brian? wrote: »

What about my gym in work? Aaah ha!

Benildus · 18-07-2017 03:40PM

Cropdusting.

Triceratops Ballet · 19-07-2017 03:11PM

my gym only has 2 15kg olympic bars and my pet peave is fellow gymsters who like to hide them. I guess it comes back to tidying up after yourself and re racking your weights but I feel like I spend a good 10 mins post stretching trying to hunt down the bar I need.
They could literally wind up anywhere I must look like a lunatic wandering round staring intently into every crevice and corner of the gym!!

Zillah · 19-07-2017 05:44PM

They have lots of 20s and only two 15s, or the 15s represent the entire bar collection?

Triceratops Ballet · 19-07-2017 07:15PM

Zillah wrote:

They have lots of 20s and only two 15s, or the 15s represent the entire bar collection?

Oh there's oodles of 20's probably 12-15 of them, plus some bars with a much bigger diameter, and 2/3 hex trap bars but only 2 15's

Nate--IRL-- · 19-07-2017 07:59PM

I know this will probably sound silly, but why use 15s?

Nate

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