SOYG (Sick of Your Gym)

[Big Fatty]

I see nothing wrong with people talking to each other at the gym. Really, can you imagine what the gym would be like if people just said hi.. and thats it. People have diffrent goals/habbits when they work out. If you work out with a partner.. it only makes sense that you talk to them while working out/in between sets. Trainers talk to their clients. The gym isnt just a place to go, workout, and leave. I look forward to seeing friends/other members at the gym and talking for a few minutes.

The cell phone use doesnt bother me either. I listen to an Ipod so I cant hear them anyways.

If I run with a friend, cycle with a friend, or even eliptical with a friend I will talk.. i find that it can actually help with my breathing (when I think about breathing thats when I mess up, when I am talking and not thinking about it time flies). It doesnt mean I am not working hard enough. Dont get me wrong, if I am sprinting at 9.0 I am not going to talk.

It's people like this that piss me off in the gym. You have no respect for those around you. If you are there to chit chat and socialize......go to freaking Curves. Get outta my way.
Leave work at work, socialize at bars or Tastefully Simple parties, and leave the gym to folks who are training.
I do not pay a damn membership to hear about how you burnt the grill cheese or how Oprah has gained another 10 lbs. I also don't want to wait to use a machine because you're having a conversation with your "trainer" or "workout partner".
Get a clue and be courteous. Most folks in the gym have goals and a purpose. Most folks also are in a hurry.
I can't believe how much reading this has fired me up.

 

[GetFitBeHealthy]

It's people like this that piss me off in the gym. You have no respect for those around you. If you are there to chit chat and socialize......go to freaking Curves. Get outta my way.
Leave work at work, socialize at bars or Tastefully Simple parties, and leave the gym to folks who are training.
I do not pay a damn membership to hear about how you burnt the grill cheese or how Oprah has gained another 10 lbs. I also don't want to wait to use a machine because you're having a conversation with your "trainer" or "workout partner".
Get a clue and be courteous. Most folks in the gym have goals and a purpose. Most folks also are in a hurry.
I can't believe how much reading this has fired me up.

Really? Do you feel better now? I was not being rude towards anyone, simply stating my opinion. Have goals? Well good for you buddy.. I too have goals. I can guarantee you that I am in the gym just as much if not more than you are, and train harder than most. That doesnt mean that I can't take a minute out of my workout to talk to someone. I can't believe how self absorbed people can be.

 

[_MightyMouse_]

You better not talk to me anymore at the gym TJ! What aggravates me are the older ppl that want to jump on your machine or bench in a moments notice. You leave to get a drink of water and their are laying their towel on the bench that you're using, which one can plainly see the dumbells lying next to it or they're adjusting the weight/seat on the lat pulldown machine so they can pump out their 10reps of 30lbs.

 

[warneckutz]

they're adjusting the weight/seat on the lat pulldown machine so they can pump out their 10reps of 30lbs.

Sorry...

 

[Big Fatty]

Really? Do you feel better now? I was not being rude towards anyone, simply stating my opinion. Have goals? Well good for you buddy.. I too have goals. I can guarantee you that I am in the gym just as much if not more than you are, and train harder than most. That doesnt mean that I can't take a minute out of my workout to talk to someone. I can't believe how self absorbed people can be.

Like I said, go to Freaking Curves lady. You are breathing my air.

BTW, it is a 100% lock that you do not train with a 1/4 of the intensity I do.

Take a minute and go to the Smoothie bar to talk and get out of my way.

 

[Big Fatty]

You better not talk to me anymore at the gym TJ! What aggravates me are the older ppl that want to jump on your machine or bench in a moments notice. You leave to get a drink of water and their are laying their towel on the bench that you're using, which one can plainly see the dumbells lying next to it or they're adjusting the weight/seat on the lat pulldown machine so they can pump out their 10reps of 30lbs.

That's why I left Pro Fitness. You talk too much! Go heavy or go home!

 

[warneckutz]

Like I said, go to Freaking Curves lady. You are breathing my air.

BTW, it is a 100% lock that you do not train with a 1/4 of the intensity I do.

Take a minute and go to the Smoothie bar to talk and get out of my way.

I will give you your dues... you're focus and intensity have been WAAAAAAAAY up there, especially in the last few months...

 

[GetFitBeHealthy]

Like I said, go to Freaking Curves lady. You are breathing my air.

BTW, it is a 100% lock that you do not train with a 1/4 of the intensity I do.

Take a minute and go to the Smoothie bar to talk and get out of my way.

Think what you would like... talk to anyone who has seen me train, then you can talk.

 

[_MightyMouse_]

Poll

GetFitBeHealthy will own BigFatty in the Gym.

^^^^^^^^^ gets my pick. Sorry TJ you're not throwing enough weight up.

 

[thurley42]

Sorry

Poll

GetFitBeHealthy will own BigFatty in the Gym.

^^^^^^^^^ gets my pick. Sorry TJ you're not throwing enough weight up.

I can't side with someone who thinks it's okay to talk on your cell phone in the gym.....I'm contemplating being a b*tch and asking the staff to enforce the rule...I had to do it last fall when people were coming in and trashing the place....leaving water bottles, dumbells, and weights just laying around...it worked so hopefully they will be able to get people off the phones or like BF said..make them go to Curves

 

[GetFitBeHealthy]

I can't side with someone who thinks it's okay to talk on your cell phone in the gym.....I'm contemplating being a b*tch and asking the staff to enforce the rule...I had to do it last fall when people were coming in and trashing the place....leaving water bottles, dumbells, and weights just laying around...it worked so hopefully they will be able to get people off the phones or like BF said..make them go to Curves

Maybe it doesn't bother me because I haven't seen many people do it at my gym. I am sure if it happened all the time it would annoy me too

 

[morningbell]

I can't side with someone who thinks it's okay to talk on your cell phone in the gym.....I'm contemplating being a b*tch and asking the staff to enforce the rule...I had to do it last fall when people were coming in and trashing the place....leaving water bottles, dumbells, and weights just laying around...it worked so hopefully they will be able to get people off the phones or like BF said..make them go to Curves

Cell talking is a , its a rule at my gym. Talking to your friend while you're on the treadmill, bike, eliptical is acceptable. Some people have a workout buddy for that. How else can you catch up on your forum

 

[warneckutz]

I can't side with someone who thinks it's okay to talk on your cell phone in the gym... make them go to Curves

I can understand in extreme cases (take the call, step out to the lobby, the bathroom or outside), but casual convos on the phone just isn't necessary. The ones that are always on their cells, amazingly enough, are the ones complaining they don't see any results in the gym.

 

[GetFitBeHealthy]

I can understand in extreme cases (take the call, step out to the lobby, the bathroom or outside), but casual convos on the phone just isn't necessary. The ones that are always on their cells, amazingly enough, are the ones complaining they don't see any results in the gym.

Agreed

 

[Big Fatty]

I can't side with someone who thinks it's okay to talk on your cell phone in the gym.....I'm contemplating being a b*tch and asking the staff to enforce the rule...I had to do it last fall when people were coming in and trashing the place....leaving water bottles, dumbells, and weights just laying around...it worked so hopefully they will be able to get people off the phones or like BF said..make them go to Curves

Amen Brother!

 

[Big Fatty]

Poll

GetFitBeHealthy will own BigFatty in the Gym.

^^^^^^^^^ gets my pick. Sorry TJ you're not throwing enough weight up.

LOL

 

[Big Fatty]

Maybe it doesn't bother me because I haven't seen many people do it at my gym. I am sure if it happened all the time it would annoy me too

It's just freaking common sense. Leave your cell phone in your bag. Being kind and courteous is something that has been lost and forgotten nowadays.

Too many high strung idiots who think they are so important. Gimme a break. You aren't.

 

[_MightyMouse_]

Just for you all, I'm going to the gym next time with bluetooth headsets in both ears and will talk away while you're doing leg band extensions.

 

[toppick08]

That's why I left Pro Fitness. You talk too much! Go heavy or go home!

 

[Big Fatty]

The absolute worst thing that can happen to you during a great training session...........having to go poop.