name 2 things that drive you insane at your gym.

Delita420 said:
I used to be a personal trainer at a big family gym. We had spray bottles for the members to clean the equipment after or before use. I had to refill those bottles... The chemical used had warnings about being harmful when in contact with skin and eyes. The members would spray this **** all over and would walk around with soaking rags of this stuff. I'll just stick to showering after the gym... :nervous:
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I just thought about something else too... why wipe down the benches or cardio machines if you're not gonna do the same with everything else like the weight plates, dumbells, bars etc? I mean EVERYONE touches those, and god knows people are gonna touch their sweaty faces and perhaps 'other areas' with their hands. If anything is gonna spread germs, it's the free weights. So for that reason in addition to the one stated above, I'm not gonna bother hahaha. And that's what our immune systems are for anyway, right guys? :)
 
True, but it's kind of nasty to walk away from a bench or peice of equip and leave it sweat-soaked. And I'm with you on not knowing where hands have been. You guys like to scratch a lot.
 
fenderman said:
I just thought about something else too... why wipe down the benches or cardio machines if you're not gonna do the same with everything else like the weight plates, dumbells, bars etc? I mean EVERYONE touches those, and god knows people are gonna touch their sweaty faces and perhaps 'other areas' with their hands. If anything is gonna spread germs, it's the free weights. So for that reason in addition to the one stated above, I'm not gonna bother hahaha. And that's what our immune systems are for anyway, right guys? :)
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That's not really the point. I might have said instead of "disinfect", "make it appear as if you actually care about your hygiene"...as far as the plates and stuff, I see where you're coming from but I make a point of never touching my face or nads with my hands in the gym. If I have to wipe my nose or face I use my forearm instead.
 
1. Guys and gals that basically wear thier underwear at the gym. If they are really trying to get attention they should wear that to the mall. Just leave the gym alone.

2. People who don't put the weights back. It's one hting if your doing a superset or something, but if your done with equipment put it back. You would think its a pretty simple concept.

And yes you should take pics of his girlfriend or at least strike up a conversation with her. She would probably rather workout with you more anyways. Nothing would get him riled up more than to take his grilfriend.
 
1. People that don't rerack thier mess.
2. People who tear up my gym. Seen a guy watching himself deadlift (mirror off his right) looking so had at himself, he lost balance and whacked the mirror with the bar and cracked it all to heck. Dudes dropping weights off of the rubber pads into the carpet.
3. Slimmy headed people who don't use a towel on anything they are laying on. Then leave a big greasy spot behind.
4. Big Breasted Girls who sit right acrossed from you and have some kind of leg out/leg in routine...teasing distractions...I'm here to work! Look at those young guys who aren't married.
 
wow seems like alot of ppl are worried or grossed out if someone leaves a little sweat on the machine get over it work out and shower throw ur clothes in the laundry.. i also find it kinda old when ppl where fresh nike's 60 dollar under armour shorts 40 dollar **** to workout?? wearing a lifting belt alld the working out sweating stretching that **** will be messed up in no time.
 
brownstown89 said:
wow seems like alot of ppl are worried or grossed out if someone leaves a little sweat on the machine get over it work out and shower throw ur clothes in the laundry.. i also find it kinda old when ppl where fresh nike's 60 dollar under armour shorts 40 dollar **** to workout?? wearing a lifting belt alld the working out sweating stretching that **** will be messed up in no time.
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I like the idea, wear a lifting belt with NOTHING else... That's how real men lift weights! If people give us sh1t for going to the gym naked, we'll have to explain our all natural approach to lifting.
 
About hygiene, I bet if they did a study they'd probably find gyms to be totally covered in germs considering all the sweaty people and people who workout sick, which I admit I've done. I've never seen anyone wipe down plates, bars, dumbbells, clips, or cable attachments. That stuff has to be covered in germs, especially during the winter time. I guess it's a good thing some of us overdue it on the vitamins and anti-oxidants.

My school gym offers free towels to everyone and yes they clean them very often. The washer machine and dryer are actually visible. What I don't like is that people forget that they have a towel and leave it lying around the gym. I hate touching that crap.
 
MoTiV said:
About hygiene, I bet if they did a study they'd probably find gyms to be totally covered in germs considering all the sweaty people and people who workout sick, which I admit I've done. I've never seen anyone wipe down plates, bars, dumbbells, clips, or cable attachments. That stuff has to be covered in germs, especially during the winter time. I guess it's a good thing some of us overdue it on the vitamins and anti-oxidants.

My school gym offers free towels to everyone and yes they clean them very often. The washer machine and dryer are actually visible. What I don't like is that people forget that they have a towel and leave it lying around the gym. I hate touching that crap.
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You'd probably find more germs at your local grocery store.
 
panmerc said:
1. Guys and gals that basically wear thier underwear at the gym. If they are really trying to get attention they should wear that to the mall. Just leave the gym alone.

2. People who don't put the weights back. It's one hting if your doing a superset or something, but if your done with equipment put it back. You would think its a pretty simple concept.

And yes you should take pics of his girlfriend or at least strike up a conversation with her. She would probably rather workout with you more anyways. Nothing would get him riled up more than to take his grilfriend.
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I just think it's weird that they BOTH stare, it'd be different if it was just him or her. But both of them? hahaha but anyway yeah next time I see them there I'm gonna wait til he goes to get some water then put the moves on his woman >:-) maybe I can get her to take a pic with me lmao
 
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fenderman said:
I just think it's weird that they BOTH stare, it'd be different if it was just him or her. But both of them? hahaha but anyway yeah next time I see them there I'm gonna wait til he goes to get some water then put the moves on his woman >:-) maybe I can get her to take a pic with me lmao
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get a picture, no need for a complex system of pulleys and ropes.
 
fenderman said:
I just think it's weird that they BOTH stare, it'd be different if it was just him or her. But both of them? hahaha but anyway yeah next time I see them there I'm gonna wait til he goes to get some water then put the moves on his woman >:-) maybe I can get her to take a pic with me lmao
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When I worked at a gym, this old man was taking pictures of everything. I guess he wanted to show his family the gym before he decided to join. Anyways, the gym manager took his film and told him he cant take pics without permission because it's a private gym. You may find yourself gettin' in trouble, or even looking like a wierdo for dartin' in and takin pics of some guys girl. If things go wrong, you may feel uncomfortable working out at your gym. Is it worth it? If you go to the gym for social reasons and don't care about results, then YES! Otherwise, pick up this June issue of FLEX... 14th anual swimsuit spectacular! :wave2:
 
Well I know practically all the guys at my gym so if I did do it I would have someone walk by with their phone and take the pic while I'm talking to her. But chances are I would wuss out anyway haha. Although I have done some stupid crap at my gym before. Me and my friend have a reputation for drawing attention to ourselves at times, probably even for some things mentioned in this thread hahaha ohh man...
 
Cell phones in the gym area. You came to lift and get a workout not hang out and talk on a cell phone. Leave it in your car, locker or gym bag. They can leave a message and you will be done working out soon enough to talk to them.

People who get on a machine or piece of equipment and stay there until they are done. I have seen some people on one machine upwards to 20 minutes. They lift light weight and do 30 reps or so, rest for 3 minutes, talk to a friend, do their next set and repeat.
 
crpav said:
Cell phones in the gym area. You came to lift and get a workout not hang out and talk on a cell phone. Leave it in your car, locker or gym bag. They can leave a message and you will be done working out soon enough to talk to them.
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I have an iPhone so I keep it with me for the iPod while I'm working out. Can't tell if I'm texting or switching songs LMAO

crpav said:
People who get on a machine or piece of equipment and stay there until they are done.
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Those crazy people, I wish they would leave the machine BEFORE they get done instead of after! Wait... what?
 
fenderman said:
I have an iPhone so I keep it with me for the iPod while I'm working out. Can't tell if I'm texting or switching songs LMAO



Those crazy people, I wish they would leave the machine BEFORE they get done instead of after! Wait... what?
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Okay, I didn't phrase that the best. I meant those that get on a machine or piece of equipment and stay seated at it for a long time. They don't give anyone a chance to jump in. I suppose one could ask but that's besides my point.
 
Well another thing to add is my gym has a lot of plasma tvs everywhere and I dont mind people scoping out the tv every once ion a whuile but when I am waiting on an equipment and their eyes are glued on the tv for a good 5 min plus I just wanna start throwing plates at him.
 
Delita420 said:
I like the idea, wear a lifting belt with NOTHING else... That's how real men lift weights! If people give us sh1t for going to the gym naked, we'll have to explain our all natural approach to lifting.
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or i just find it out that u would buy 150 dollar shoes to workout in? sorry i go to the gym to workout and not to look hott in my underarmour.. besides underarmour isnt made for the weight room.
 
brownstown89 said:
or i just find it out that u would buy 150 dollar shoes to workout in? sorry i go to the gym to workout and not to look hott in my underarmour.. besides underarmour isnt made for the weight room.
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Dude, don't wear underarmour... Lift weights in your birthday suit!
 
brownstown89 said:
or i just find it out that u would buy 150 dollar shoes to workout in? sorry i go to the gym to workout and not to look hott in my underarmour.. besides underarmour isnt made for the weight room.
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so how much haterade do you mix your whey into?

why would it matter what someone else is wearing?

I ask because I wear underarmour running shoes to the gym and change into a different pair of underarmour shoes to workout in.

I do this because I need special running shoes to compensate for my flat feet and I've found that my running shoes lose their form very quickly when squatting and deadlifting 400+ weekly.

The underarmour shoes I wear in the gym are better suited for weightlifting and are in great shape even after having them for about a year now.
 
brownstown89 said:
or i just find it out that u would buy 150 dollar shoes to workout in? sorry i go to the gym to workout and not to look hott in my underarmour.. besides underarmour isnt made for the weight room.
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I dunno mate, come and work out in my gym sometime and you'll be running for that underarmour 'cold gear' because it's so cold!
 
MoTiV said:
so how much haterade do you mix your whey into?

why would it matter what someone else is wearing?

I ask because I wear underarmour running shoes to the gym and change into a different pair of underarmour shoes to workout in.

I do this because I need special running shoes to compensate for my flat feet and I've found that my running shoes lose their form very quickly when squatting and deadlifting 400+ weekly.

The underarmour shoes I wear in the gym are better suited for weightlifting and are in great shape even after having them for about a year now.
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if ur flat feet call for under armour then go for it, or if its cold in ur gym in thewinter wearing the cold gear under armout understandable i just dont see why the majority of ppl need to wear under armour while lifting. i just think its dumb to spend so much $$ on workout clothes, not like ur gona get any bigger cuz ur working out in under armour but if u got the money go for it.
 
brownstown89 said:
if ur flat feet call for under armour then go for it, or if its cold in ur gym in thewinter wearing the cold gear under armout understandable i just dont see why the majority of ppl need to wear under armour while lifting. i just think its dumb to spend so much $$ on workout clothes, not like ur gona get any bigger cuz ur working out in under armour but if u got the money go for it.
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We forget the large majority of people that wear the underarmour while sporting an awesome Muffin Top! Points to you that you are at the gym trying to work off the muffin top, but maybe wait until the fat is no longer spilling from over top of your waistband.

And no I'm not perfect, but I make sure I wear clothing that compliments me!
 
littlejeni said:
We forget the large majority of people that wear the underarmour while sporting an awesome Muffin Top! Points to you that you are at the gym trying to work off the muffin top, but maybe wait until the fat is no longer spilling from over top of your waistband.

And no I'm not perfect, but I make sure I wear clothing that compliments me!
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this reminds of this chick that wears these workout tight pants, but her body is damn weird.

And it fits her very tight, but the problem is that the underwear she wears doesnt fit her either cuz you can see the outlines where its falling down and cutting her ass.

Its so damn funny.

I feel bad for her tho, cuz I saw like a group of guys pointing and laughing at her.
 
1. So...the gym has had signs up for the last 20 years - unload your plates or you will be suspended. I have done so since I was a new lifter 40 years ago. But, of course, it has never happened to my knowledge even though you find loaded machines all the time. And, although the guys working there are out BSing on the floor with their buds all the time (as noted earlier - out of shape skinny kids telling their friends how to get huge), I have never seen one say anything to anyone about it. And it usually one of their friends or buds who is doing it. Well, now when you come in they have a sign that says they have installed cameras so you better unload and rack all weights. They are going to sit around and watch surveillance video looking for violators. Not enough time to be out there doing the job..."That was you, the one with the hole in the ass of your shorts...leaving your plates on..."

2. The guy who comes in for his workout when I am halfway through mine and am listening to the radio play Skynyrd, Pink Floyd, or Sabbath...maybe even some more modern metal and changes it to some whiny ass modern crap sung by some guy who must have been neutered; music that is best suited for an aerobics class.

Bonus 3. The girl who seems much too scrawny to be on juice or even a high T woman, yet walks around with a chip on her shoulder, yucking it up with the boys and making mean faces at any one else who crosses her path. Now I like a strong, take-charge, well-built woman and I am all for courteousness, consideration and chivalry - but since no man is going to look at me that way with impunity, do not think you are going to get away with it either. She does not seem to appreciate it much that I smile when she does it - a kind of "are you kidding me - check yourself" smile - but she doesn't have to. I've been at this for too long for that not to be hilarious. No sexist here...I do laugh when the guys do this, too. She is just the most recent example.
 
littlejeni said:
We forget the large majority of people that wear the underarmour while sporting an awesome Muffin Top! Points to you that you are at the gym trying to work off the muffin top, but maybe wait until the fat is no longer spilling from over top of your waistband.

And no I'm not perfect, but I make sure I wear clothing that compliments me!
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I only sport the shoes I have too many Nutraplanet shirts to ever wear anything else in the gym.
 
buster0371 said:
LOL SCRAWNY GUYS TELLING THEIR FRIENDS HOW TO GET BIG. hahahahahahahahahahahaha LOVE IT!
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Yeah, that's like Arnold telling people how to build muscle... I mean, he's old and flabby now.

Get a grip, dude! Check out those football coaches, they aren't all in great shape. They can still help a team win though.
 
1) The person who is using the bench for recreation instead of working out. We all need to rest after a set,but when you have been sitting on that thing for more than 3 mins. get the hell off please.
2)Guy's that are lifting with improper form,and with so much weight,then they are grunting so loud everyone is turning there heads.You are making an ass of yourself..
 
when girls who has cycled more roids then greg valintino look like men and then look at u like there hard.. like no lady ur nasty as hell.
 
Sure pisses me off when my c0ck is too active at the gym, wish my salt peter supplement would get here soon. I can't even do 5min of cardio without gettin' rock hard.

Still tryin' to figure out how to do pushups with a boner...
 
brownstown89 said:
when girls who has cycled more roids then greg valintino look like men and then look at u like there hard.. like no lady ur nasty as hell.
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That reminds me of a chick that was very manish, but thought she was sexy as hell...tiny shorts and sports bras (we never saw her nuts hang out, so we assumed she was a she). But she had this huge tattoo of herself on her calf from a bb comp she was in like 20 years ago. It was her in a string bikini flexing a double bicep pose.

I don't know, we all thought it was funny.
 
I seen newbies recently who came in and did 1 max reps on everything just 1 rep thats it and thought they were the shizzles haha no sweat broken just going around 1 rep max which the wieght wasnt heavy whatsoever
 
Broodstar said:
I seen newbies recently who came in and did 1 max reps on everything just 1 rep thats it and thought they were the shizzles haha no sweat broken just going around 1 rep max which the wieght wasnt heavy whatsoever
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maybe they were trying to follow a westide type routine? were they like ORM on dumbell front raises haha
 
airram479 said:
1) The person who is using the bench for recreation instead of working out. We all need to rest after a set,but when you have been sitting on that thing for more than 3 mins. get the hell off please.
2)Guy's that are lifting with improper form,and with so much weight,then they are grunting so loud everyone is turning there heads.You are making an ass of yourself..
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hmm... when we do 5 sets of 3 on bench sometimes we'll rest for more than 3 minutes between sets. Rest periods vary depending on your training program. And we'll sure as heck grunt with the heavy stuff... I don't think we're making a$$es of ourselves. I mean that crap is heavy! hahaha and so what if people look? I mean if you're a big guy grunting while curling 20's then yeah I see your point, but I wouldn't think bad of someone for grunting while going heavy.
 
Agreed, fenderman. Sometimes i'll grunt without even knowing I did it because I have my headphones on and i'm so worried about getting the weight up. Then I finish and my friends and everyone else around me are staring lol. All I have to do to justify it being ok is look at how it's twice as much weight as anyone around me, then I'm ok.
 
Yeah I hear ya i usually toy with the big dumbells using the 100s or 95s for benching out maybe 12 15 reps I slightyly grunt myself but I can care less. Im not there to give ppl a show its about challenging yourself and making the best out of it. But grunting using 25 lb dumbells yeah thats another story lol
 
I'm sure this has been mentioned but i HATE it when this guy at my gym wears these dingy black ill fitting shorts that are cutting off blood flow to somewhere I 'm sure that he'd like to use one day but probably won't. To top it off, he's sweaty, hairy and then he sits on the bench then gets up and DOESN'T WIPE IT OFF!!! Effin' nasty man! He's also the guy who walks around and says "hi" to everyone no matter where you are in your set. Also, people who stand to close to you at the water fountain.
 
FincaChick said:
I'm sure this has been mentioned but i HATE it when this guy at my gym wears these dingy black ill fitting shorts that are cutting off blood flow to somewhere I 'm sure that he'd like to use one day but probably won't. To top it off, he's sweaty, hairy and then he sits on the bench then gets up and DOESN'T WIPE IT OFF!!! Effin' nasty man! He's also the guy who walks around and says "hi" to everyone no matter where you are in your set. Also, people who stand to close to you at the water fountain.
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We've got that orange mildew stuff all over our water fountain, and half the time it comes out rusty. It's our secret to gettin' huge!
 
fenderman said:
hmm... when we do 5 sets of 3 on bench sometimes we'll rest for more than 3 minutes between sets. Rest periods vary depending on your training program. And we'll sure as heck grunt with the heavy stuff... I don't think we're making a$$es of ourselves. I mean that crap is heavy! hahaha and so what if people look? I mean if you're a big guy grunting while curling 20's then yeah I see your point, but I wouldn't think bad of someone for grunting while going heavy.
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I agree that it depends on the weight being lifted If i see a 200lb guy benching 275 or a 150lb guy benching 2 plates taking a long rest i'll understand If i see 185lb guy benching 135 and resting that long I might think different
 
Delita420 said:
We've got that orange mildew stuff all over our water fountain, and half the time it comes out rusty. It's our secret to gettin' huge!
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That's almost as bad as when you see people put their mouth right on the fountain. You guys should get that looked at.
 
Jaegernaut said:
Not so much something I hate at the gym, but I hate people who don't know how genetically lucky they are, you know your friends that eat like crap and only lift when they feel like it, but can still lift big with no problems
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Very true lol

In my gym it would be lack of toilet paper .Bad thing when you get hit by sudden diahrea and also paper towels.:worried:
 
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