Gym etiquette

[S.Shepherd]

I'm not sure how many here work out on a regular basis, but for those that do I hope you understand where I'm coming from.
I don't care if you grunt , yell, whatever if your lifting heavy. Do your thing.
But FFS, quit throwing the damn barbells on the floor! There's an asshole in the gym that thinks it's ok to drop the damn things no matter what he doing- even just taking them off the rack. I don't know if he thinks it's cool, but it's pissing me off to the point i've told the gym owner.

Anyone else deal with the same crap ?

[colubrid]

That does not bother me in the least. That is part of working out hard.

What bothers me are people talking and having long conversations while I am working out. Imagine lifting 500lb deadlift and trying to get mentally motivated while you here some BS talk. IMO that is very inconsderate and rude. Thses types of people only come in to do 3 or 4 excerises and spend most of their time chit chatting. They also look like shit.

Other things that bother me in the gym are people who talk LOUD and laugh LOUD. Same thing as talking, but more annoying. Even if they are on the other end of the gym and i am trying to do 405lb for 10 reps on the squat. I can hear one guy who has a voice ten times the octave of a normal person yelling and laughing non stop.

The third thing that bothers me is people who get to the water fountain right in front of me and fill up a 1/2 gallon of water while i am standing there for 2 months just wanting a sip inbetween hard sets. Please be considerate and let the person who does not have a water bottle go and get his sip before you fill up your barrel.

Fourth thing are old people. They sit on a machine and daydream for 10 minutes inbetween their sets. If you politly ask if you can work in with them while they are resting , they get indignant and storm off and never go come back to that exercise and tie up another machine (which has nothing to do with the proper order of bodyparts) for 15-20 minutes..

Fifth thing is on cardio machine. if you are on one and want to listen to your headset and someone with a cough comes and uses the treadmill/stairmaster right next to you and coughs 1x very 15 seconds is enough to drive you nuts.

Bottom line. If you are lifting hard you will sometimes drop weights on SOME excercises (like deadlifts, inline DB presses etc) that is what the rubber mats are for.

but please people STFU in the gym already and take your woman gossip outside. It is okay to chat a little inbetwen sets. But to sit there and continually talk w/o working out for a 15-30 minutes. Gimme a break! The gym is to work out. Not a social club@!

[TPetsch]

I've come to the conclusion over the years that the guys your referring to who drop the weights are:

1. Just Fucking Ignorant with no concern for others. This is also the same person who doesn't wipe a machine down after he sweats all over it.

2. Picking up way too much weight with terrible form to boot.

3. Letting everyone else in the gym behold how strong they are by doing the He-Man weight slam.

4. Angry at their Boss or significant other and taking it out on the weights.

5. Newbies who see others do it and some how think it's all part of their new "Sport"

This goes for your basic Bally's type general all round gym, I belong to a Bally's BTW, and have also been a Member of Gold's too.

Now, if you work out at a Gold's or a Powerhouse Gym than that's a little different, these places are more focused on hard core lifting. People there do tend to drop weights after a clean-Jerk or a power lift because putting the kind of weigh their lifting down in a controlled manner can cause an injury. ...So, in the end it really depends on the type of gym and the individual who's doing the dropping.

[ratstuph]

All you other fuckers at the gym piss me off. All y'all.
damnit,
rats...

[Ken Brock]

when I used to work out at the gym, the ones who pissed me off were the guys who would spend 10 seconds doing a set and then 2 minutes flexing in the mirror

fucking retards

I'm glad I work out at home now

[colubrid]

.... and the last thing pertains to those larger super clubs.

Those brown subs left in the jacuzzi and pool is getting old. I have seen that in clubs all over the nation and over the last 40+ years I have been working out and worked in clubs. I guess there is always some guy who has to pull his pants down and shit in the jacuzzi and later kiss his wife and kids when he gets home.

[colubrid]

I've come to the conclusion over the years that the guys your referring to who drop the weights are:

1. Just Fucking Ignorant with no concern for others. This is also the same person who doesn't wipe a machine down after he sweats all over it.

2. Picking up way too much weight with terrible form to boot.

3. Letting everyone else in the gym behold how strong they are by doing the He-Man weight slam.

4. Angry at their Boss or significant other and taking it out on the weights.

5. Newbies who see others do it and some how think it's all part of their new "Sport"

This goes for your basic Bally's type general all round gym, I belong to a Bally's BTW, and have also been a Member of Gold's too.

Now, if you work out at a Gold's or a Powerhouse Gym than that's a little different, these places are more focused on hard core lifting. People there do tend to drop weights after a clean-Jerk or a power lift because putting the kind of weigh their lifting down in a controlled manner can cause an injury. ...So, in the end it really depends on the type of gym and the individual who's doing the dropping.

That's what you get when you work out at those pansy gyms.

gyms an weights are meant to be used. if you work out in an atmosphere that promotes heavy lifting and people getting into shape you will see some weight dropping and less talking.

that is why i prefer the old school Rocky-type gyms with sweat and good old basic equipment and good hard rock music playing over the speakers to motivate you.

[S.Shepherd]

theres a big difference between being used ( deadlifts, etc) and abusing shit. Dropping dumbbells from waist level shows your an ignorant asshole, and a danger to other people in the gym. Oh, and rerack your fucking plates lazy bastards. There's usually 3 or 4 people who think they work out and people get to pick up behind them. I guess common courtesy isn't so common

[S.Shepherd]

when I used to work out at the gym, the ones who pissed me off were the guys who would spend 10 seconds doing a set and then 2 minutes flexing in the mirror

fucking retards

I'm glad I work out at home now

ya, those are the same dickheads who camp on equipment. They're off talking, and they leave their shit on a bench "oh, I'm on that"-

I left the last gym because of that crap.

[colubrid]

theres a big difference between being used ( deadlifts, etc) and abusing shit. Dropping dumbbells from waist level shows your an ignorant asshole, and a danger to other people in the gym.

I have been working out in gyms for the last 40 years . My first job was in a gym in Santa monica in 1977. Then I worked in the gym business managing mega chains for over 20 years. i never saw a person just drop dumbells from their waist for no reason.

I do see guys who drop them while seated on an incline bench. Usually because the heavy dumbells they can lift over head would reck havoc on their bicep tendons if they lowered them slowly. So instead they just allow them to drop so they don't injure they biceps tendons.

As far as saftey while dropping the weights. I would think one should be aware of their surroundings and when someone is doing a certain lift with max intensisty to stay clear until after they are done.

Unless you are one of those guys who walks in between the mirror and a person while they are doing a set to block the view. LOL!

[colubrid]

ya, those are the same dickheads who camp on equipment. They're off talking, and they leave their shit on a bench "oh, I'm on that"-

I left the last gym because of that crap.

Proper gym ettiquette would be to simply ask them if you can work in. They are not mind readers and don't know what you are waiting on.

[S.Shepherd]

I have been working out in gyms for the last 40 years . My first job was in a gym in Santa monica in 1977. Then I worked in the gym business managing mega chains for over 20 years. i never saw a person just drop dumbells from their waist for no reason.

I do see guys who drop them while seated on an incline bench. Usually because the heavy dumbells they can lift over head would reck havoc on their bicep tendons if they lowered them slowly. So instead they just allow them to drop so they don't injure they biceps tendons.

As far as saftey while dropping the weights. I would think one should be aware of their surroundings and when someone is doing a certain lift with max intensisty to stay clear until after they are done.

Unless you are one of those guys who walks in between the mirror and a person while they are doing a set to block the view. LOL!

you obviously missed the "dropping dumbells from waist high" comment.
I understand lifting heavy, I understand sometimes shit happens. But this is the kind of asshole the gets the dumbells off the rack, walks over to the bench and drops them.

[S.Shepherd]

Proper gym ettiquette would be to simply ask them if you can work in. They are not mind readers and don't know what you are waiting on.

you missed the "oh, I'm on that" comment.......

i have no problem asking if I can work in , but watching people spend 20min. on a cable pull and having them act like the own it is too much.

Same gym, different episode- I got to watch 2 50yr old men fistfight over a bench, Seems 1 guy thought throwing stuff was appropriate in the gym.

[colubrid]

you obviously missed the "dropping dumbells from waist high" comment.
I understand lifting heavy, I understand sometimes shit happens. But this is the kind of asshole the gets the dumbells off the rack, walks over to the bench and drops them.

Like this guy..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fls8Uegb07Y&feature=related

[mag1]

Like this guy..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fls8Uegb07Y&feature=related

With a net worth of 10 million and 8 time Mr. O, Ronnie can do whatever the fuck he wants...:jdwink2:

[ratstuph]

...all y'all.

[S.Shepherd]

that vid has nothing to do with what I'm talking about....

[gzb]

All I know is that this whole thread makes me glad I get my workouts without subjecting myself to any gym... :devilroll:

[tubtar]

when I used to work out at the gym, the ones who pissed me off were the guys who would spend 10 seconds doing a set and then 2 minutes flexing in the mirror

fucking retards

I'm glad I work out at home now

This. :bwah:
I've eaten sandwiches heavier than these fucks can lift ............... None of them are " Charles Atlas ".
I was always in the gym to enhance my physical state of being , not to improve my physique.
The activities I engaged in gave me all the strength I would ever require , so I mostly worked on improving endurance.

[jdnewbie]

I don't particularly like anyone in the gym...all they do is get in my way :bwah: No, seriously.

I can think of two exercises that I drop weights on (I don't actually drop them, but I don't let them down softly either). One would be the dumbbell press, the other would be after my last rep of romanian deadlifts.

[Clydetz]

I really hate the guys who fart when they lift.

[mag1]

Just got back from the gym and guess what I saw..

2 little fucks throwing down 60 lb dumbells after pressing 2-3 times..:devilcorn:
If you can't control the weight, leave it alone..
Wonder why so many dumbells are bent...

[colubrid]

If you can't control the weight, leave it alone..
Wonder why so many dumbells are bent...

Maybe because i grew up working out in the gyms in venice beach, Marina del rey and West L.A. I was indoctrinated differently..

In the real hardcore gyms they keep the dumbells tightened down so that when you drop them they don't get ruined.

Rubber mats are there for a reason.

[TacoMan5000]

That's just TOO hardcore for ME. I'll never be man enough to draw attention to myself while at the gym. It's a rite of passage I'll never be able to attain.:cry:

That said, I just turn my headphones up loud enough to tune everyone else out without disturbing my neighbors and pretend everyone else doesn't exist.

[S.Shepherd]

Maybe because i grew up working out in the gyms in venice beach, Marina del rey and West L.A. I was indoctrinated differently..

In the real hardcore gyms they keep the dumbells tightened down so that when you drop them they don't get ruined.

Rubber mats are there for a reason.

oh brother....here we go
any dumbells over 80lbs are welded on our gym...

like I said, you must not have read anything of what I posted.
Listen, you can't control it, get a spotter. I already told the owner, some asshole throws them down because he thinks he's a stud/Mr.Hardcore and my wife or i get hit and there's going to be a major issue.

[S.Shepherd]

This. :bwah:
I've eaten sandwiches heavier than these fucks can lift ............... None of them are " Charles Atlas ".
I was always in the gym to enhance my physical state of being , not to improve my physique.
The activities I engaged in gave me all the strength I would ever require , so I mostly worked on improving endurance.

I have to lift, if I don't my shoulders/knees hurt pretty bad. Plus it's a good stress reliever.

[50calmike]

While you all are at the gym, I'm fucking your girlfriends:bwah:

[colubrid]

While you all are at the gym, I'm fucking your girlfriends:bwah:

be my guest

82589

[tubtar]

I'd hit it. :bwah::bwah:

[TPetsch]

Well said newbie,

I'm in and out of the gym in under 45 Min. these days. I know exactly what I want to. I almost never wait or work-in on a piece of equipment. I just jump to the next available piece of equipment that fits into my routine. If you try to use specific benches or machines in a specific order you'll be there all day.

But on nice days I'm on the Bicycle 9 out of 10 times.http://ms-people.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/bicycle.gif



I don't particularly like anyone in the gym...all they do is get in my way :bwah: No, seriously.

I can think of two exercises that I drop weights on (I don't actually drop them, but I don't let them down softly either). One would be the dumbbell press, the other would be after my last rep of romanian deadlifts.

[RoyalM]

Where to start:


Spitting
Not wiping down equipment
Wiping down equipment and leaving the paper towels etc behind
Hanging around in groups hogging equipment and never lifting a damn thing
Wearing your street/work clothes to work out then heading back out without a shower
Poor personal hygiene
Zero manners about other people's personal space


That's the tip of the ice berg. The shit I've seen people try and get away with in big commercial gyms is unreal. Shaving in the steam room, shitting in the showers, trying to wear their underwear in the hot tub. The list goes on and on.

For these reasons and more I workout in a couple of crossfit gyms that have a zero tolerance for any kind of bullshit. No contracts so if you fuck up or piss people off you're out.

[mag1]

I hate they leave their used juice syringes in the locker room. They can't do that shit at home?

[S.Shepherd]

Where to start:


Spitting
Not wiping down equipment
Wiping down equipment and leaving the paper towels etc behind
Hanging around in groups hogging equipment and never lifting a damn thing
Wearing your street/work clothes to work out then heading back out without a shower
Poor personal hygiene
Zero manners about other people's personal space


That's the tip of the ice berg. The shit I've seen people try and get away with in big commercial gyms is unreal. Shaving in the steam room, shitting in the showers, trying to wear their underwear in the hot tub. The list goes on and on.

For these reasons and more I workout in a couple of crossfit gyms that have a zero tolerance for any kind of bullshit. No contracts so if you fuck up or piss people off you're out.

shitting.....in the shower?????:devilzeek

[Ken Brock]

I have to lift, if I don't my shoulders/knees hurt pretty bad. Plus it's a good stress reliever.

tubtar was referring to my post about the douchebags who lift for a few seconds and then flex in the mirror for two minutes

[falcon125]

Wearing your street/work clothes to work out then heading back out without a shower
.

Some of us got a job to get to. Would be nice to get a shower and a change of clothes, BUT sometimes time does not permit.

Wifey-Poo got us a family membership so I am back in the gym.

If you can't pick it up and put it down properly, You're just hurting youself. Your back will be wrecked and you will be a cripple early on in life.

The rubber mat is there for accidents, not tough guy drama.

[Tinysd]

I have been working out in gyms for the last 40 years . My first job was in a gym in Santa monica in 1977. Then I worked in the gym business managing mega chains for over 20 years.

Then you will remember having to wipe Jheri curl oil off of the bench that the inconsiderate lifter prior to you forgot to do. :bwah: I'll take dropping weights over that shit any day. :manganr:

[TPetsch]

That's what you get when you work out at those pansy gyms.

gyms an weights are meant to be used. if you work out in an atmosphere that promotes heavy lifting and people getting into shape you will see some weight dropping and less talking.

that is why i prefer the old school Rocky-type gyms with sweat and good old basic equipment and good hard rock music playing over the speakers to motivate you.

BTW: It's a quality of life thing as I get older. I work out in that "Panzy" Gym because it's new, multi-level and has tall ceilings with huge windows all around the perimeter that let in huge amounts of sunlight.

I've grown tired of dank, dark basement gyms or gyms in warehouse type buildings with no or very little natural light, it's depressing. Unfortunately, this resembles the more "focused" gyms by me.

[snowreaper1]

Thats why I just bought a bench like this one plus a squat rack.....now
I don't have to deal with the knuckle heads in the gym taking up
space. :manganr:

http://www.fitnessweights.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/powertec-half-rack.jpg

[snowreaper1]

I really hate the guys who fart when they lift.

Protein farts are the worst... :P

[Fenlore]

I sure as hell am a workout nut... now... to the original post.
If a guy drops his weights if he's power lifting I've no problem with it, they gadda do it really cause a few hundred pounds ain't easy to set down... but if a guy is just picking them up off the rack, yeah, he's a dick.

And my only problems while working out are people in front of me at the water fountain and people using the equipement I want to use.

Thank the lord I work out at an athletes/power lifter gym. No Tv's aside from the one in the front which is perpetually on sports and only rock music playing. Without that place I'd still be a fat ass, so I'll always lift there... anyone who works out at Iron Works is there for the reason to workout, no bullshit "look out great I look"

[ster91b]

I saw this thought it works here enjoy

http://www.trutv.com/dumb_as_a_blog/gallery/15-dumbest-things-about-going-to-the-gym.html

[englishmark]

A few years ago my brother in law asked me if I wanted to go to the gym with him and a couple of his friends, I was thinking about it until he mentioned that we could have a sauna together after the workout.

I declined.

I always had my supspicions about him...............:bwah:

[mag1]

A few years ago my brother in law asked me if I wanted to go to the gym with him and a couple of his friends, I was thinking about it until he mentioned that we could have a sauna together after the workout.

I declined.

I always had my supspicions about him...............:bwah:

GTFOOH:bwah:

[Tank Buster]

I'm not sure how many here work out on a regular basis, but for those that do I hope you understand where I'm coming from.
I don't care if you grunt , yell, whatever if your lifting heavy. Do your thing.
But FFS, quit throwing the damn barbells on the floor! There's an asshole in the gym that thinks it's ok to drop the damn things no matter what he doing- even just taking them off the rack. I don't know if he thinks it's cool, but it's pissing me off to the point i've told the gym owner.

Anyone else deal with the same crap ?

If that pisses you off. You would go on a rampage if you trained at my old gym.

I used to be very dedicated to body building. For a while I was pretty fucking beefy. I used to work out at a gym that was very well known for training the biggest guys in the city. Most of the people that trained there were people that compete in body building shows. Some of them were really good people but most of them were a bunch of roided out jerk offs.

To sum it up easier.... Every fucking day there would be 300 pound guys in posing in the mirror in their underwear right in front of me as I was working out. There would also be guys obnoxiously screaming while working out. I would also have to listen to douche bag "alpha male" types bicker with each other regarding who has the bigger muscles or who was first in using a certain exercise machine. Lastly of course you would always hear barbells and bars being thrown on the floor. I do agree with you. After a while all that shit does get pretty annoying. :bwah:

Now, instead of lifting weights I just cycle often. I used to weigh 196 when I was working out, but I now weigh 155. Yeah, huge change in weight huh?

[englishmark]

I really hate the guys who fart when they lift.


Thank fuck you don't train with this fella then....................http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/showthread.php/108126-Emergency-surgery-....welll

Sorry..............I had to...............:bwah:

[Fenlore]

I was about 260lbs when I started working out, I'm around 230lbs these days... but in reality I'm about 50-60lbs less fat and a shit load more muscle... right now the plan is to drop the last 30lbs of excess fat and put on another 10-20 lbs of muscle.

[mag1]

I was about 260lbs when I started working out, I'm around 230lbs these days... but in reality I'm about 50-60lbs less fat and a shit load more muscle... right now the plan is to drop the last 30lbs of excess fat and put on another 10-20 lbs of muscle.

Let's here how you are gonna do this?:devilcorn:

[Ren the Devilz Trailboss]

My personal bitch about the gym...OK blackmguys...I know your dick looks like a fucking anaconda ...but for fucks sake wrap a towel around your waist like the rest of us white and asian guys please for the love of god...I dont need to see it....

[SugarSkull]

Damn.

Everything has changed from the old days if the gyms are as you guys described them.

It was fun back then. Wait your turn for the incline bench if it's occupied. Do something else.

Guys and gals posing to check out if the routine is working was never a bother. WTF?

Weight gyms were co-ed, everyone knew who the steroid boys were, so expect silly shit from them.

The idea is to focus on your workout. You will not succeed if you do not. FOCUS. :ross:

To each their own I reckon.

[mag1]

Damn.

Everything has changed from the old days if the gyms are as you guys described them.

It was fun back then. Wait your turn for the incline bench if it's occupied. Do something else.

Guys and gals posing to check out if the routine is working was never a bother. WTF?

Weight gyms were co-ed, everyone knew who the steroid boys were, so expect silly shit from them.

The idea is to focus on your workout. You will not succeed if you do not. FOCUS. :ross:

To each their own I reckon.
If it is occupied, most people move on...It is these ignorant trainers that put a fucking towel on the bench or machine because they are using it within the next half hour to train someone. The things that gets me is that these trainer fuckers haven't touched a weight in the past 10 years, but they wear the spandex shit and think they own the place. Gets me thinking...Next time I see that....Nevermind...

[S.Shepherd]

My personal bitch about the gym...OK blackmguys...I know your dick looks like a fucking anaconda ...but for fucks sake wrap a towel around your waist like the rest of us white and asian guys please for the love of god...I dont need to see it....

meat gazer

[SugarSkull]

Fuck that, if it is occupied, most people move on...It is these fucking loser trainers that put a fucking towel on the bench or machine because they are using it within the next half hour to train someone. The things that gets me is that these trainer fuckers haven't touched a weight in the past 10 years, but they wear the spandex shit and think they own the place. Gets me thinking...Next time I see that....Nevermind...

Ah, I see now.

Trainers. Never had one, but are they required today? FTS.

We read M&F, books, and found what worked for ourselves.

Schwataneggar's 'Education of a Bodybuilder' was the stimulus for me to get started with weight training.

Screw trainers.

[TacoMan5000]

meat gazer

Lol.

[colubrid]

Schwataneggar's 'Education of a Bodybuilder' was the stimulus for me to get started with weight training.




I got that book when it first came out in the 70's and I must of read it 100x.


I really that he suggests people do free hand excersises (pushups-dips, bodyweight squats-linges, chins, headstand shoulder presses, etc) as a precursor before hitting the weights. if people followed his advice they would get in shape much quicker than if they start with weight training.



basics are always the best!

[SugarSkull]

I got that book when it first came out in the 70's and I must of read it 100x.


I really that he suggests people do free hand excersises (pushups-dips, bodyweight squats-linges, chins, headstand shoulder presses, etc) as a precursor before hitting the weights. if people followed his advice they would get in shape much quicker than if they start with weight training.



basics are always the best!

I agree whole hardily. Very much a common sense approach for muscle strength improvement.:thumbsup:

[Norm]

My personal bitch about the gym...OK blackmguys...I know your dick looks like a fucking anaconda ...but for fucks sake wrap a towel around your waist like the rest of us white and asian guys please for the love of god...I dont need to see it....

And Puh Leez! Wear a speedo in the shower. :pissedevil:

[knifezoid]

I'm not sure how many here work out on a regular basis, but for those that do I hope you understand where I'm coming from.
I don't care if you grunt , yell, whatever if your lifting heavy. Do your thing.
But FFS, quit throwing the damn barbells on the floor! There's an asshole in the gym that thinks it's ok to drop the damn things no matter what he doing- even just taking them off the rack. I don't know if he thinks it's cool, but it's pissing me off to the point i've told the gym owner.

Anyone else deal with the same crap ?

It totally bothers me. You should be able to set weight down
with out slamming them to the floor/rack.

It's even worse with dumbells. It's unsafe and it damages them
by bending them. I see them bent all the time because people
throw them to the floor after a set on a bench.

In my opinion people who do this just try to get attention.
"Hey look at me, look how much weight I'm doing over here,
no really look at me..." <-- LAME

[tubtar]

I joined a gym ( Lifetime Fitness ) years ago to work on my cardio and core strength , with legs as a side benefit.
I was racing motorcycle enduros and took it seriously.
It was going to be a matter of which gym to join , but this was the first I went into.
They had the exercycles and some stair master things backed up to the railing on the second floor.......just above the front desk.
There were four spandex clad asses pumping away ( female , you queers ) and it was nearly enough to make me turgid.
I couldn't sign fast enough.:bwah::bwah:
It was a fashion show / meat market compared to most gyms.
But I mostly went there after work and was working 2nd. shift , so I missed out on most of the nonsense that took place when they were packed.
Far less eye candy , but far less dip shits too.

[falcon125]

In my opinion people who do this just try to get attention.
"Hey look at me, look how much weight I'm doing over here,
no really look at me..." <-- LAME

Trying desperetly to get the attention their Daddy never gave them.:devilcorn:

[Fenlore]

It totally bothers me. You should be able to set weight down
with out slamming them to the floor/rack.

It's even worse with dumbells. It's unsafe and it damages them
by bending them. I see them bent all the time because people
throw them to the floor after a set on a bench.

In my opinion people who do this just try to get attention.
"Hey look at me, look how much weight I'm doing over here,
no really look at me..." <-- LAME

As before, I'll give you the dumbells, because there's no reason to slam those down... but I do got a lot of buddies who are power lifters and for some things it's just not possible to set the weights down easily, and if you got a couple sheets of plywood set down then why the hell not just drop it, it might slam, but it's not a big deal.

That said, me, I'll always work out at iron works(locally owned). my company is thinking about getting corporate rates for us installers at some chain place because it's a smart idea to have fit installers. Good idea, but I don't give a damn if they get us free memberships elsewhere. There's a little something called loyalty. I know for a fact that my gym membership was up at the beginning of november, when I went to renew it he said I was good till mid december. Plus he always gives me like 10-20% off protein and workout gear.

[Fenlore]

Let's here how you are gonna do this?:devilcorn:

Simple reallly... well, the theory is simple anyway. Cut out the refined sugars, half my breads, reduce my salt intake, and of course, no deep fried foods. Drink 1-2 cups of green tea a day to help boost metabolism and help the body filter out toxins. Drink more water, and add chia seed to my morning shake to replace the energy I'd get from the coca-cola I'd usually have in the morning(not to mention all the fibre, protein and the anti-oxidants in chia seed).
As well as follow my regular work out regiment... did I forget to mention I play floor hockey twice a week aside from my 1-2 mile run before every workout.

[keroshinigami]

worst thing for me in dealing with a gym is unwiped benches or seats, and yes, people who hog a machine and chatter away and dont let anyone else use it. this isn't as much of a problem if the gym is large enough with enough machines though.

as for dropping weights, excessively it is annoying at most. i tend to think about myself more then who drops weights, after the first surprise you kind of know itll be happening a bit more often from the same fella.

i think the thing that bothers me the most of everything, is if im lifting weights, watching my form in the mirror minding my own business, and some idiot comes right next to me and does their own lift as well. seriously, there are TONS of areas you can do this but you have to do it this close to me? not safe friend. back off.

[Clydetz]

According to what it says on my Snapple bottle cap... 'After working out, it takes five hours for your body temperature to return to normal'. Just thought I'd pass that information along.

[SugarSkull]

According to what it says on my Snapple bottle cap... 'After working out, it takes five hours for your body temperature to return to normal'. Just thought I'd pass that information along.

With all due respect Mr. G, I can't find that to be true.

A shower will cool you down quickly, cold drinks start a core temperature cool down immediately. Cold cloths on a couple of pulse points does the job also.

If a person is weak from overheating themselves, they have the wrong approach. :cry:

[The Coach]

One thing that I never understood was when a chick was working out on the hip abductor machine and she would get all pissed off when I buried my face in her crotch. What's up with that?!?!?



:devilcorn:

[Clydetz]

With all due respect Mr. G, I can't find that to be true.

A shower will cool you down quickly, cold drinks start a core temperature cool down immediately. Cold cloths on a couple of pulse points does the job also.

If a person is weak from overheating themselves, they have the wrong approach. :cry:

Hey c'mon... I only drink the stuff; I don't write what goes on the bottle caps! :manganr:

[SugarSkull]

Oh Snap!-ple :ross:

[AJD1]

According to what it says on my Snapple bottle cap... 'After working out, it takes five hours for your body temperature to return to normal'. Just thought I'd pass that information along.

Well,if snapple says it,it MUST be true!:manganr:

[Norm]

Hey, wait an hour after yer last ciggy before coming into the gym and hyperventilating, would ya? I really hate it when some dufe takes the last big puff on the way across the parking lot and then jumps on the elliptical next to me.

[VampyreWolf]

Hey, wait an hour after yer last ciggy before coming into the gym and hyperventilating, would ya? I really hate it when some dufe takes the last big puff on the way across the parking lot and then jumps on the elliptical next to me.

... but... then it'd be about time for thier next smoke. fucking smokers :doublefu: