Annoying Gym Behaviour - Mk2(?)

Yer Aul One · 28-10-2015 1:47am

Mellor wrote: »

TBH that's fairly common in sydney - common but by no means normal.
These people think if it's "acceptable at the beach" then they can carry on like that anywhere. Why should he be penalised for living in the city etc.
I'm guessing this was centennial park or somewhere similar.

Pain in the Domain, you ever try it, it's intense.

There are 100+ people at it each week. All people wear shorts. I can take the top off thing on a hot day or something, it was raining on tuesday.

But the skin lycra undershorts is what really disturbed everyone, if you have bought into the compression benefits, fair enough, just pop a pair of normal shorts on over them...

Mellor · 28-10-2015 2:43am

Yer Aul One wrote: »

Pain in the Domain, you ever try it, it's intense.

There are 100+ people at it each week. All people wear shorts. I can take the top off thing on a hot day or something, it was raining on tuesday.

Sounds interesting, might give it a go sometime.

But the skin lycra undershorts is what really disturbed everyone, if you have bought into the compression benefits, fair enough, just pop a pair of normal shorts on over them...

Ah ok, I get what you mean. I don't think of it as any different to lycra gear in other sports (cycling/swimming/triathlon/weightlifting). But only if it fits, there was a wrestler who regular came to my gym, wearing an ill-fitting singlet. I don't know if it was too small or just cheap material, but you could make out the outline of his flute clearly.

discus · 28-10-2015 7:03pm

Hogging the shower by putting a towel over the door while you go and get undressed, could be 2/3 people waiting for a shower.

Nah. Just nah. That towel would be handed back to the chopper who did that.

Chris_Bradley · 28-10-2015 7:45pm

F*ckers on their Facebook/phone and chatting whilst doing nothing at a machine.

MightyMandarin · 28-10-2015 7:56pm

Chris_Bradley wrote: »

F*ckers on their Facebook/phone and chatting whilst doing nothing at a machine.

I know it's been said before but I think it needs reminding: if you want to use a piece of equipment and someone's on their phone or chatting while in between sets, then just ask them if you can use it.

Seems a bit more pro-active than doing nothing and then bitching about it on boards later on imo.

Chris_Bradley · 28-10-2015 8:34pm

MightyMandarin wrote: »

Seems a bit more pro-active than doing nothing and then bitching about it on boards later on imo.

It's an annoyance not anything more. Seems to me you're the one bitching here btw.

Anyway life goes on.

crazy 88 · 28-10-2015 11:58pm

people who slam their feet on treadmills...not sure if they’re trying to show off that they're running or they simply don't know how to run

people who don't bring towels, water bottles and never wear shorts, only pants. Is it a sign of weakness to be seen in possession of these things?

Celly Smunt · 29-10-2015 12:05am

I think I've said it before, but people dropping weights on the ground as hard as they can. Granted if you're halfway through a squat being spotted and hit failure and allow it to hit mats or something but....

...."Hear that 14kg dumbbell hit the ground after my bicep curl?, I just lifted that"

Nobody gives a ****, it was probably to heavy for you in the first place. Now stack it back where it belongs rather than leaving a sea of weights in the middle of the ground. You have stupid hair too.

Also people foam rolling in the weights area, is this a new phenomenon all of a sudden?, it has really picked up in the last three months or so where I go.

Chancer3001 · 29-10-2015 4:55am

People on their phones between sets?

What's the problem with that? I have 60-90 seconds between sets. Why not dick about picking the next song or chat to somebody.

I can't pump out 100 reps in a row and then leave the machine free

keane2097 · 29-10-2015 4:50pm

The vast majority of posts in this thread read like weird people being annoyed by things normal people do.

power pants · 29-10-2015 8:28pm

people who happen to be in the gym when you arrive

WTF

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 29-10-2015 9:37pm

keane2097 wrote: »

The vast majority of posts in this thread read like weird people being annoyed by things normal people do.

And the rest are people humble bragging that they are zen master unaffected by the actions of others, and impossible to irritate as they are so focused on their own training....:pac:

MightyMandarin · 30-10-2015 1:22am

Joyce Happy Adhesive wrote: »

And the rest are people humble bragging that they are zen master unaffected by the actions of others, and impossible to irritate as they are so focused on their own training....:pac:

Not bragging or trying to be 'that guy' but I really couldn't give a toss about other people's habits in the gym unless they involve curling in the squat rack, curling on the bench, curling on the deadlift platform, curling with my favourite bar or just curling.

It's also nice when people don't act like an arsehole and respect others who just happen to be there, trying to make their own gains.

Yer Aul One · 30-10-2015 3:10am

MightyMandarin wrote: »

Not bragging or trying to be 'that guy' but I really couldn't give a toss about other people's habits in the gym unless they involve curling in the squat rack, curling on the bench, curling on the deadlift platform, curling with my favourite bar or just curling.

It's also nice when people don't act like an arsehole and respect others who just happen to be there, trying to make their own gains.

:eek:What about the guns though, Brah??

Chancer3001 · 30-10-2015 3:50am

Curls get girls

Alf Veedersane · 30-10-2015 7:00am

Chancer3001 wrote: »

Curls get girls

Curls in the rack get you a kick in the sack.

Teacher23 · 01-11-2015 1:37pm

I used to go to the Ben Dunne at Jervis and its on the second and third floor of the building. There was always one guy in particular who used to drop barbells onto the floor, and the noise was so loud that it would scare the absolute sh*te out of me. i think it was whatever way the floor was more than anything, but unluckily we always seemed to be there at the same time so I'd be a nervous wreck by the time I left every evening!

discus · 01-11-2015 1:41pm

Why people hating on curls? How are people meant to know I'm into fitness unless I have decent biceps?

The only alternative is to incessantly post up my workouts, my meals and and half-face, isometric downward tilt selfies with captoins talking about my 'journey' and other kuntish ****e on instagram

LuckyLloyd · 01-11-2015 2:24pm

discus wrote: »

Why people hating on curls? How are people meant to know I'm into fitness unless I have decent biceps?

The only alternative is to incessantly post up my workouts, my meals and and half-face, isometric downward tilt selfies with captoins talking about my 'journey' and other kuntish ****e on instagram

Or you could just be strong.

discus · 01-11-2015 2:40pm

Too much hard work. 5km fun runs ftw

fussyonion · 01-11-2015 6:09pm

Girls on steppers barely lifting their legs or making any effort whatsoever.

Girls reading magazines on the bike/treadmill.

People, usually women, strolling along slowly on the treadmill without breaking a sweat or out of puff; what's the point?

Girls wearing skimpy nightclub-style tops and loads of make-up...you look ridiculous.
I felt baldy-eyed when I first went to the gym not wearing make-up but it makes sense not to; you're going to sweat and mascara running down your face is not a good look.

People who do five minutes on the bike, five minutes on the cross trainer, two minutes on the treadmill and then finish up.

Women yapping in the changing-room as if it's a bloody cafe.

Kids in the changing room staring at you cos your boobs are out.

People putting their bags on benches so you've no room to sit and dress or get your stuff together.

People who don't use locks on their lockers...when I go to the gym and it's busy, most of the lockers are being used so when I see a free one, I'm about to put my bag in, only to see it IS being used but they've no lock.

People not showering after their work-out.
They come in all sweaty and horrible and just head back out
I don't buy this "I'll shower at home"...bloody shower now and be fresh!

People wearing the same clothes two days in a row.
Sweat smells pi**y when it dries so you can smell that a mile off...it's gross.

Girls who leave Tampax wrappers and sanitary papers on the bathroom floor when the bin is right beside them.

Pools of water in the changing room where some lazy bint decided to get herself dried on the bench, instead of in the drying area.

Posers in the gym who are just looking for attention, going around flexing and posing in the mirror.

A PT I know is forever posting selfies of himself on his FB page; big deal, you can lift, I don't need proof of that.

New Ice Age · 01-11-2015 7:42pm

fussyonion wrote: »

People not showering after their work-out.
They come in all sweaty and horrible and just head back out

I do this! The gym is literally 3 minutes from where I live so I'd rather shower in the comfort of home.

Cuddlesworth · 01-11-2015 9:14pm

spideygirl09 wrote: »

Men who wear shorts and then leggings underneath them.....what's the point?

The leggings wick the sweat away, they help regulate my temperature, they protect my skin during deadlifts, lunges etc. The shorts are for the other lads. Nobody needs to see my sweaty sack in such detail.

Nervous Wreck · 01-11-2015 9:15pm

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

The leggings wick the sweat away, they help regulate my temperature, they protect my skin during deadlifts, lunges etc. The shorts are for the other lads. Nobody needs to see my sweaty sack in such detail.

Amen.

MightyMandarin · 01-11-2015 10:20pm

I know it's not behaviour seen purely in the gym, but one thing I've seen a lot of recently is lads who walk around tensing their lats permanently.

I know they're probably just really insecure, but I think they need to be told: 'No, your lats are not that big, you don't have a Dorian Yates back.'

MaxPower89 · 02-11-2015 12:42am

Only a small few pet hates for me, think they are pretty standard.
-Being smelly, usually its bogging runners or re-used gear....fupping gross
-Taking all day on equitment that is in short supply, I'm in a gym that is fairly limited(no squat rack, just 1 smith machine)
-Exercising at the weight rack, get out of the way!

Nothing to do with me, but seeing people put in f-all effort I just dont understand. I notice people spend 20 mins on the bike at such low risistance or speed that its just pointless. Burn 50 cals maybe and wonder why its not working then.

Yer Aul One · 02-11-2015 1:16am

Girl in glorified underwear at the weekend there was hanging 10 ft off the ground on the climbing frame doing bodyweight rows when there was trx hanging off the same bars that could have easily done the same job at a safe height.

The lads were not complaining and that was the whole point of it I suppose. No doubt it was really impressive but it was totally impractical and obviously just for show.

Mellor · 02-11-2015 1:33am

Yer Aul One wrote: »

Girl in glorified underwear at the weekend there was hanging 10 ft off the ground on the climbing frame doing bodyweight rows when there was trx hanging off the same bars that could have easily done the same job at a safe height.

I'm trying to figure out how she was doing bodyweight rows 10ft off the ground, but I keep picturing her in the underwear and get distracted...:p

Yer Aul One · 02-11-2015 1:52am

Mellor wrote: »

I'm trying to figure out how she was doing bodyweight rows 10ft off the ground, but I keep picturing her in the underwear and get distracted...:p

Few lads went home with sore necks I tell ya

swingking · 02-11-2015 3:44pm

This is directed to the guy I saw in my gym today.

You were using the Latt Pulldown and you continually slammed the plates down. I wouldn't mind so much if you were lifting some really heavy weights but you had 2 plates!!! Yes 2!!! Unless you are weaker than a kitten then you should be well able to let that down slowly without making much noise.

deadlybuzzman · 02-11-2015 4:26pm

Anyone lifting more than me - that's really annoying

Alf Veedersane · 02-11-2015 4:30pm

02-11-2015 4:45pm

middle aged men who spend 100 minutes longer sitting alone in the jacuzi/steam room than they do in the gym/pool etc. leering at everything that goes by, either sex seems to be acceptable to them. I swear I've noticed this, creeps, usually big fat ones, hanging round elbows on the edge, staring into the gym area and womens/mens dressing rooms!!

also groups of Inian men who do the same but unashamedly are happy to leer close up!! I swear it beggers belief.. Nutjobs!

Alf Veedersane · 02-11-2015 4:56pm

rusty cole wrote: »

middle aged men who spend 100 minutes longer sitting alone in the jacuzi/steam room than they do in the gym/pool etc. leering at everything that goes by, either sex seems to be acceptable to them. I swear I've noticed this, creeps, usually big fat ones, hanging round elbows on the edge, staring into the gym area and womens/mens dressing rooms!!

How long before a middle-aged man posts here about how he can't leer in comfort because some dude is staring at him?

02-11-2015 5:00pm

oh I got their number alright!!!
nah it's just weird. in my old gym total fitness this guy regularly came into the sauna and would happily sit there' legs a kimbo. I think he got off on it TBH!
If you want to socialise, meet friends or fall in love, the gyms a bad place to start ha ha ha ha.

I jest a little on my last point but it attracts some weirdos.

gucci · 02-11-2015 5:31pm

endacl wrote: »

Left field answer.....

Music selection. I'd rather listen to nothing, but I use an iPod to drown out the infinite loop of inanely shyte gym music. Honestly. Who would actually choose that cr4p? Anybody who would should be permanently banned from (a) the gym, (b) ever leaving the house, and (c) breeding.

And don't get me started on the 'shyte music to 11, when the spin classes start...

:mad:

There is a PT who does a Boxercise class in my gym once or twice a week. It seems like every week she has a constant battle with the music / PA system, her Ipod doesn't connect properly and she has to resort back to using a CD which then skips and repeats.....drives me fupping soft, and I don't even participate in the any of the classes!!

Mellor · 03-11-2015 12:50am

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

Anyone lifting more than me - that's really annoying

That is annoying alright.
Almost as annoying at the people lifting less than me.

Mr. CooL ICE · 03-11-2015 11:00am

Mellor wrote: »

Almost as annoying at the weaklings lifting less than me.

Pff. You're supposed to give unsolicited advice to them and walk away, looking in the mirror while flexing

yoursaviour1989 · 03-11-2015 4:52pm

The guy who took off his shoes and sock and proceeded to pick his toes and lick his fingers for 5 minutes whilst sitting on one of the machines.

03-11-2015 5:02pm

yoursaviour1989 wrote: »

The guy who took off his shoes and sock and proceeded to pick his toes and lick his fingers for 5 minutes whilst sitting on one of the machines.

was that the recreation room at arkham asylum or something?? FFS you have to be kidding me!:eek:

yoursaviour1989 · 03-11-2015 7:25pm

rusty cole wrote: »

was that the recreation room at arkham asylum or something?? FFS you have to be kidding me!:eek:

I'd imagine it was some sort of ear, nose, bellybutton, arse, toe circuit session that I only caught the end of

Niemoj · 03-11-2015 10:32pm

Chris_Bradley wrote: »

Women wearing loads of make-up.

THIS! ^^

And then by the time they're finished their makeup has ran down their face!

Like why even bother.

power pants · 03-11-2015 10:49pm

lets stop and think about that one for a minute.

people are "annoyed" as a random female has make up on. How could this annoy you? does it effect your routine, get in your way, block you from using certain machines, smells?

dont think make up wearing women would annoy me tbf

seanin4711 · 03-11-2015 11:00pm

grunting and dropping weights like hot potatoes!
mongs

Horusire · 04-11-2015 12:16am

seanin4711 wrote: »

grunting and dropping weights like hot potatoes!
mongs

Why mongs? I grunt and drop weights when its appropriate to the exercise I am doing. Take yesterday a heavy deadlifting session. 1 x 2 then 3 x 8. Grunt on the way up, hit full extension (hopefully) then lower the weight to my knees where gravity takes over and it drops to the floor. Surely this isnt an issue?

Now i can see what you mean when people throw dumbbells down after a set of flat presses but there is a time and place for dropping weights and for grunting IMO.

Bowlardo · 04-11-2015 12:33am

fussyonion wrote: »

People putting their bags on benches so you've no room to sit and dress or get your stuff together.

This drives me mental...loads of locker available and they leave their bags on the bench and head out to the gym....big thick fecking eijits

John_Rambo · 04-11-2015 12:37am

Skateboarding and rollerblading on the treadmills. Very annoying, dangerous and very noisy when the boarders try tricks.

Alf Veedersane · 04-11-2015 12:39am

Move the bags to solve the problem.

I only know this because I saw a lad do it and win The Crystal Maze.

Yer Aul One · 04-11-2015 1:43am

My gym has free lockers to use that lock using your membership card. They are great.

But lads still persist in bringing their gear bags out onto the gym floor. I defended them one day saying to a friend that they prob just have lots of workout related equipment they need i.e. bands, balls, chalk etc.

But realised it was just to save the 2 mins of locking their bag up.

04-11-2015 9:54am

that was banned in my gym before because small weights (hard to get ranges ) 1.25kg plates and small 1kg dumbells plus collars etc were disappearing like fook!

I have resistance bands, foam rollers, boxing gloves etc in my bag in my locker. as I finish one, I go back put it away and take out the next. I agree, bags on the floor should not be allowed.

My skipping rope went for a hop and Im convinced a little dirtbag who asked to borrow it once, stole it. haven't seen him or my rope since!
he had a big bag with him.

de big bleedin hamburgler head on em!

Annoying Gym Behaviour - Mk2(?)

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