Ok I know I’m not the only one that gets annoyed by certain things other people do at the gym that distract you from your workout. So I’m going to speak out about it and most of you probably feel the same way. Others will probably be guilty of one or two of these offenses, but hopefully not all. If you do any of the following while at the gym you need to stop now, before one pissed off iron warrior decides they have had enough and you pay the price.
1.)Talking on the cell phone-If you use your cell phone for a music player or need it in case of emergencies then fine, but don’t start having a conversation on it in the middle of the gym. And definitely don be on the phone while your sitting on a piece of equipment.
2.)Texting on your phone-This is getting to be worse than the first offense of talking on the phone. If you really want to have a chat with someone that bad, go to the locker room or better yet just leave! I’m sure your wasting your time being there anyways and your definitely wasting mine and other gym goers while we wait fo the equipment your not using.
3.)Wearing cologne or scented body lotions-Now this one really applies to the guys, but strong perfumes should be avoided as well. I don’t want to smell a bunch of flowers or strong smells every time you walk past while I’m working out. I knwo you want to smell great and don’t want to smell like a sweaty gym bag, but leave it at some simple deoderant and we will all be better off.
4.)Crowding my space- If there are other machines or areas to perform your desired exercises, don’t come workout on the machine or area right next to me. You stay in yoru space and I will stay in mine.
5.)Talking to me in the middle of my set-I have my headphones in for a reason I don’t want to be bothered. If you really need to ask something then wait until I finish the set and remove my headphones. That is the signal that I don’t mind listening now, but if I keep them in then just stay away, because I don’t want to be bothered. The gym is not the place for social time anyways, but if it must be done limit it to short conversation breaks in between sets while you rest.
Well those are the top 5 right now, there are plenty more and i will speak on them latter as as I notice them occurring. Just remember maybe your at the gym to have fun and socialize or looking for a date, but I’m there to WORK!
