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Gym etiquette
September 26 2017
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Supernova
7 years ago
I manage a few gyms myself (family business) and I find that very strange and disappointing! I always make way for the ladies in my gym space! Maybe you should join my gym instead rogue....I'll give you a "private PT session" if you like ;)
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MsJonesy
7 years ago
Politely tell them to bugger off. If you have started, then you finish. You are as entitled to the equipment as thry are.
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Freaky_Fun
7 years ago
They could give it a try but I'm probably not as polite as MsJonesey. What do they say to you?
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RHP User
7 years ago
Of course its rude. Goes against all gym etiquette. Im in gym around 5-6 days a week, mostly in the weights section. Never had a problem, maybe because they see me there often and respect me as a fellow strength training junkie? or maybe because I wouldn't allow it? Maybe its the culture of the space? My gym has a very respectful inclusive culture. As HS says, thats really disappointing. And for you very frustrating.
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boobsandbusted
7 years ago
that would never happen ,or that dude would be asked to leave ,no excuses , its plain rude ,and shouldn't be tolerated mr b - Posted from rhpmobile
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Mischeviouslad
7 years ago
Just wait about 45 seconds. Most of those types of guys are no more than 45 seconds from gazing at themselves in the mirror.Like a rabbit in the headlights of their own magnificence lol they seem to be rather fond of it ion here too hahaha Speak up... shame them if you must, because gyms are sadly becoming temples of Doucheness, so calling out such behaviour may be the only way to change it.
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MsJonesy
7 years ago
I might start politely but it will ramp up quickly if their shonky behaviour continues 🤣
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RHP User
7 years ago
that is really odd, I've never seen it happen either Can you provide examples of how you're being "cut off"; if the equipment you're using is in short supply e.g. a squat rack; and how long you're using it for? its pretty common and reasonable to "work in" with someone else if the equipment is limited. e.g. a bench press - if they're working in and you're already there, they load the bar and do their set while you're resting, then they reload the bar to your weight so it's ready for you to use.
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RHP User
7 years ago
How about I come and keep them busy while you're finishing 😛 Probably a good thing I can't afford a gym membership 😇 Agree with the others. I'd hold my ground if it were me. Rude and not acceptable 👎
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RHP User
7 years ago
Good point. They might be thinking like that. I'll do that often on the sled, as there's only one.
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gazpacho
7 years ago
Gym etiquette for me means making the machine you're using available between your sets. There's always time between sets for one person to do the same. If I'm doing a rotation thingy using a number of different machines in the routine, I think it's up to me to choose a less busy time.... and then be a little flexible with the order of elements. I really get irked by people who just sit there on a piece of equipment for a big break between sets. That's just rude. Anyway, I hope your workout improves. Hugs G - Posted from rhpmobile
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MsSuperFoxy
7 years ago
It has happened to me a few times. Especially while I am doing my reps/routine. I have learnt now, to just stand by the equipment, watch them and wait. If they get up to walk away, well, I am a bitch and ask them to wipe down the equipment. I do not give them time inbetween their reps to facebook or take selfies. They quickly soon learnt, their rudeness didnt sit well with me. Ms Foxy
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MsSuperFoxy
7 years ago
You are just up the road from me. Ms Foxy
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RHP User
7 years ago
Hotstepper85 sign me up 😉 Yeah there is limited machines. I do 3 sets of 12. No time sitting between sets just 30 secs. He always try's to cut in. No idea why he wants my machine at that moment. Yeah I'll stand my ground. But he is massive. Into the roids a bit much I think. It's a great gym with pool and sauna and steam room. I have just joined so very different from council pool/gym one I just left from. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
7 years ago
I've never seen that happen. Everyone's equal at ours. - Posted from rhpmobile
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Eiliethiya
7 years ago
Because at 4:30am it's usually only me and 1-2 other people and we don't have to wait or share. But now it's warming up, it's getting a lot busier. My issue isn't with the guys though. There's one blonde bombshell that's started coming in the morning and she has 2 towels that she puts on different benches or machines...but then she goes and does something else! Twice I've just picked up her towel and sat it on the next machine. She's given me dirty looks but hasn't said anything...but I'm waiting for it! - Posted from rhpmobile
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boobsandbusted
7 years ago
yes that's s problem we are getting frustrated with and it seems more prevalent of late,it's called super setting ,some people try and hold 2 or 3 things at once,yeah nah, grrr - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
7 years ago
Ooh the bitches, that chick would be the one sabotaging my coffee 😠 or a chick just like her. Nobody ever calls them out over their behavior, employers included, they seem to fool the world. Arrogant assholes. Another example are the young chicks who block the path, either with prams or not, but walking side by side, look straight at you but stand their ground, so expect you to get completely off the path for them 👎this is a wide path, for bikes and pedestrians so plenty of room for normal people lol you can guess their shock when I hold my ground, play chicken with them, since I have right of way on that side of the path. There have been a few collisions 😂😂 I knocked shoulders really hard with this one chick, she arrogantly was expecting me to get out of her way. Her reaction was priceless 😇
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RHP User
7 years ago
the guy I knocked off his bike oops sorry, that was an innocent mistake 😕 Taught me a lesson, I've never made a sudden movement across the path since, not without looking behind me and all around, to make sure it's clear
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RHP User
7 years ago
I had a woman do that to me on a bike path, ended up on my face in the bushes ! She ran off, never said a word, luckily bike was ok, I was about 10k from home.
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RHP User
7 years ago
Omg really? Well can't have been me because he never ended up in the bushes 😂 Did that really happen to you? Did you have any injuries?
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PurePeony
7 years ago
... Totally rude and inconsiderate! I think it's age, or I've reached my lifetime quota of putting up with shoddy mistreatment from others but I've of late, found myself responding pretty quickly to rude gestures like being bumped roughly (akin to being rugby-tackled). I think I'd let it go if it happened once. But if it's a repeat offence, I'd be assertive, walk up to the guy and state the obvious by framing the situation for him. Something like, "Excuse me! I'm sure you didn't intend to, but you've just butted into / interrupted my routine. I'd like to complete it and I'm sure you'll let me do so." Say it real loud and confidently, square your shoulders, do not avert your gaze, and make sure there are other men around within hearing distance (just in case the man gets aggressive, hopefully a "hero" of imposing build will issue a strong warning on your behalf). Or... you could walk away and take it out on a punching bag. 😛 Several times when I've had to call people out on their rude behavior, they are usually apologetic (and very shocked that I'd actually be so assertive). To be fair though OP, you aren't spending too much time on the machine, are you? I recall there are people who "hog" machines. Elliethiya, you go girl! Some people think that the world revolves around them. 😆 If she ever tries to be rude to you, throw her this question, "Did your towel pay membership too?" 😁 Or... "Oh! I didn't see the "Reserved" word on your towel". Or... just workout ON her towel or double stack your towel over hers and if she throws a hissy fit, say something smartarse like, "The towel didn't seem to be doing any workout so I decided to carry on with mine. " 🤣
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PurePeony
7 years ago
Next time you see the almighty VIP mothers with their tram tanks about to make roadkill out of you, whip out your mobile, pretend a friend is calling you but there's bad reception and yell into the phone, "Sorry! I can't hear you but right now, there's a menacing-looking mother with a pram about to run into me and mow me down! Give me one minute to make sure I don't get fatally wounded and shoved off the path!" I've ever yelled after someone who rugby- tackled me on the city streets and simply walked off. I yelled, "Hey, you! Learn to say, "Excuse me!" and "Sorry!" The look of surprise on the other pedestrians' faces... priceless! 🤣
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RHP User
7 years ago
Sure did, on the coastal path down near Woodmans Point, I was heading back towards Freo and had the sea breeze behind so was moving quick, as I got close she did that frightened "oh shit what do I do" thing and stepped right in front of me. All she had to do was keep left as she was but she panicked, I speared off the track to miss her, front wheel sank in the soft sand and I face planted. By the time I picked myself up she was running off into the distance. But she wasn't running as I approached. I think she was trying to get off the track altogether and my side had less bushes but she clearly didn't judge my speed well and stepped right in front of me. I was male, it was an isolated spot so she bolted.
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RHP User
7 years ago
Is it the one fella who is doing it to you or multiple guys? Cuz if it's multiple, that sounds like.a shitty gym atmosphere. It's general gym etiquette to either ask how many more sets you have left or if they can work in. How is he taking your machine? Do you leave the machine to do anything else in your rest break? - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
7 years ago
Shit. She could have checked you were okay. Must have been the nervous sort? Bit off topic here, but high speed bike crashes can be nasty. Well, I've managed to take us out of the gym and over to the beach lol hopeless at staying on topic 😉
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RHP User
7 years ago
I feel like a whiny baby tonight but jeez, where have hotlists gone 👎 Goddamn, if it's not broke, why fix it? I loved hotlisting people, subtle way of giving approval without annoying them. Well tallandsmall, I was trying to hotlist you guys, hot hot hot 👍
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RHP User
7 years ago
Yeah he just pushes in and says it's his turn when Iam actually pulling the weight. I generally wait between sets but Iam ok to move. I don't hog it with a towel. I fully walk away from a machine. It's generally the lat pull down machine. Ok maybe I could move around and mix up the routine with a one or two sets here and there and back for a third. Not sure if it's cock rage or roid rage there. He practically fell down the stairs when I walked up the stairs. Asked him if he was ok. Just grunted at me. No idea with him and he is massive (muscles)He is quite intimidating to stand your ground btw. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
7 years ago
Just looked at your profile. Wow very hot. XX - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
7 years ago
Quoting 'redrouge' Yeah he just pushes in and says it's his turn when Iam actually pulling the weight. If I were you I would be complaining to gym management about it.
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cat_n_the_hatter
7 years ago
Mr Hutter says here- "How come you don't understand? Those are clear signs that he would rather take you by the hair and drag you into his cave."
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RHP User
7 years ago
fuck em, i just worked out two minutes ago and whenever i was asked about how many sets i have left i always give it to the person, you dont move or leave for douche bags infact you should obstruct them. if being polite gets you no where then you just grab whatevers free and move when you want to move. the camaraderie is gone, thats a shame. the only people who annoy me are the people giant setting between 5 pieces of equipment at once and when niceness gets me nowhere and i see them on their phone it makes me want to throw it into oncoming traffic. which i've been dying to do for so long. i get looked at alot when i workout so people tend to trip on the ellipticals and stairmasters. the girls are better towards eachother than the guys are though. because if there on some tren or halo they'll have no fuse and bite your head off but most guys you can just politely ask, most women you can just politely ask although 90% of the women i approach when i ask how long they have left there skinny tall ''considered big'' boyfriends tell me to fuck off which is hilarious, so i dont argue i only had the chance to use one side f a cable crossover today but i made it work :)
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RHP User
7 years ago
sorry it just occurred to me this was a womens only section, but still the point is valid i think.
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RHP User
7 years ago
This is not a women's only forum category 😃
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RHP User
7 years ago
Women only I meant
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RHP User
7 years ago
ahh, swell, obviously not everyones watching the game then i assume, so what are everyones biggest issues gymwise anyway? i swear everyone has a different pet hate..... mines definately the 15 minute rest periods and barely even using the machine i want to use, THOSE PEOPLE..... make me want to grab something even more dense than a brick and throw it at them, a nokia phone! :) i cant be the only one.
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RHP User
7 years ago
That is just plain rude and inconsiderate. I would never do that to anyone, regardless of what sex they are. Never seen anyone do that where I go. People will ask if you are finished but are happy to do something else while waiting or I offer to let them work in between sets with me.
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Dallas1975
7 years ago
If it's not a Goodlife (I hope it's not!) I can organise a cheap membership for you 😊 It sounds like you're on equipment for the absolute minimum time! Next time he comes over just calmly tell him how many sets you have left. People who think they're entitled to things get my back up and I try making it a point that they wait their turn. - Posted from rhpmobile
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