They stand around machines and talk as opposed to working out, they dont put their weights back (I cant lift 100lb weights off the squat machine) and they wear shoes on the mats when there are signs posted everywhere that say, "No shoes on mats." I spend more time thinking about what I want to say to these people rather than concentrating on my workout. I correct some of them some of the time, but the rules are posted and im not a hall moniter. I was wondering if anyone has a tecnique for igonoring these people??? The reason I care is because I have to work out there, too, and having dirty mats, weights all over the place, and extra bodies just standing around is distracting.
218436
This is mostly a gym problem and not your problem. You need to get the employees to lift those weights off the machines. Take the dirty mats up to the desk and say, these mats are all dirty, can you clean one while I go do a set of whatever and I'll be right back for it. Ask nicely. Ask nicely all the time . Eventually it'll get brought up at some type of meeting because they will get tired of doing the extra work and will find a way to enforce the rules for everyone. Posting rules does not work, when gym patrons see a gym employee having to lift the big weights around while you stand there (nicely) that works.\nAs for the standing around in your way, just march up and say cheerfully, Excuse me, may I work in a set here? Do this often enough and they will part the waters whenever they see you approach. Works for me! Hope it works for you too.\nIf none of this works, it may be that the gym environment is just to far from what you want in a gym and maybe it's time to move on.
486423
We guys were not even allowed in the gym when the girls were in there, much less being stuck dancing with them.  Once in high school I saw a class of girls in their gym clothes - they were out on the archery range.  Us guys were not even allowed out of the building while the girls were doing that.  Guess administration thought they were guarding our morals or some such foolishness.  Didn't do much good; our community had one of the highest rates of teenage illegitimate pregnancy in the country...which really teed me off, 'cause I couldn't get a date with the sluttiest girl in a graduating class of six hundred all through my four years of high school.
672277
this mostly happens with people who are not fit for anything.\nthey do this because they want to show us that they are fit for every thing.
629994
Unfortunately not uncommon.  Those people can be charitably described as "jerks" and "freeloaders."  There are other names I've used, not for public consumption.
382379
srry but it is called "wod problems" not algebreic question and plus, some of the infos r not revelant
297569
Lol that's funny! Well, it's really no one's business what's going on with your body.  Just say, "Don't worry about it, let's go play kickball!" Change the subject or be direct and tell them it's personal! Giving out too much information about yourself makes you come off as not valuing yourself.
643232
i know...how stupid!!!!!!!!\n\npeople who think gymnastics is not a sport should try it and see how long they last!\n\nMaybe Yahoo people thinks\n it is too uncommon......\n\nyou should file a complaint:)
626068
They charge a lot for the same reason the healthier foods are expensive at the grocery store: Because they can! People who "really" want to lose weight will spend the extra buck to get that hot bod (trust me, I'm broke trying to look good for the summer months!) Anyway, just because a gym has a fancy name that doesn't mean it's the "best". Notice how the equipment at your local park is pretty much the same as at Bally's? Yeah, that's the idea! If you can't afford to do Bally's or 24 Hr Fitness, try an at home program, the local Y or local park. :-) If you work hard enough, the results will be the same no matter where you go! (IMO)
174820
Dohhh is that why all those guys are looking at me outside the gym ?? hahahaha\n\nWell that does put my pre workout exposure in a whole other light lol
660704
Any of the machines work,  If you use it.... It's the self discipline that is hard.... I have alot of machines and I have always exercised and I swear by it, but I also found I end up doing more floor exercises then the machines and they seem to work better for me... I get faster results.... So It's up to the individual on buying the machines... Have fun!!!
280696
That device is bull sh**.\nUse your brains, how can a machine be working and a human be losing fat.\nAnd if that machine worked then there would not be any gyms in the world. Instead of going to gyms, people would wear the belt all day and become fit.
675898
Woah you are right. I think it's kinda weird too. Um I see a lot of shows and most of the guys jump around. Good way to burn fat lol. But seriously, that is pretty weird.
251009
While I can certainly understand your anger (my sister's a nurse and regularily vents about chronically absent collegues) , I believe that punishing people by reducing their earnings/disability/whatever based on a perceived responsibility for their own health problems strikes me as the first step on a slippery slope. \nWeight gain can be caused by diseases or medication - it isn't always clear cut. A fair share of normal weight people are basically unhealthy couch potatoes, they are just genetically favoured not to put weight on easily. They could just as easily fall prey to "self-induced" diseases brought on by unfitness and inactivity. How about people suffering from sports-related accidents? Scuba- or sky-diving, skiing - should they be punished? How about the jogger that breaks a leg? \nWhere does it stop? A lot of people get sick from side-effects of medication (and get medicated some more for those symptoms) - are they responsible? How about someone working in a highly allergenic environment who is prone to allergies? Their own fault? How about all those older people? Why should young, healthy people pick up their physical slack?\nI am sure you can see where I am heading. While I agree with you that it isn't always fair, many things aren't. At some point in our life we all are relying on other to help us over a hard spot til we get back on our feet. \nI believe this is the price we pay for living in a decent society, not in an absolutely cutthroat one where you are expendable trash when you don't function perfectly any more.
233347
It's a power struggle with people like that...they really want to drag you down to their level. I just never let them.....it pisses them off, you can tell. Gotta love it!
434638
sure it's fine! but do whatever you feel most comfortable doing, obviously.  Or maybe join another gym? Heck, try and get and friend to get a membership at your gym so you can work out together. I would be quite pleased to work out in an empty gym, actually.
394816
I have been a member of 24 Hour Fitness (a large chain in Southern California) a couple of times, and both times, they stopped charging me right when I asked them to. There weren't any more "snooty" people there than there are at your average mall. I paid in the neighborhood of $20/month, but it can be much more expensive depending on the gym you join.
36175
I hope you realize that any person can claim to be a fitness athlete or a gymnast, but "heavy" persons who claim to belong to this category are going to be unconvincing examples.\nYou'd probably do better trying to motivate them by expounding on the benefits of a healthy body and a healthy lifestyle. Don't resort to cheap gimmicks.