JessamyGym courtesy
April 21st 2008 01:43
Being the regular gym crazed fanatic that I am (or am usually called), I've realised that there are just some things that you do and don't do whilst sweating out what feels like half of China. There are simpler courtesies, and unfortunatly I've been the victim, and sometimes perpetrator of a few of these rules.
Firstly, don't on any accounts do any blatant checking-out of other gym patrons. Subtle is fine, absolutely, but an outright pervy stare is not the nicest thing to encounter when you're puffing, panting, and your hair is flying everywhere. Although, who knows, perhaps you're into that. But in general, look, sure, just make it a little subtle. Anyone who is cruising for babes in the gym is in depserate need of a good smack, in my opinion.
Secondly, don't steal machines. You know what I mean-you're walking towards the last bike in the row, and Mr. Muscles bolts over from the weights room in order to get there before you. This is a variation of the basic rule of 'shotgun'-you'd had the bike the minute you steered towards it, no matter what some mini-Hulk is saying.
Thirdly, don't try and have actual discussion with others when they're attempting to exercise. This has happened toi me countless time- I'm depserately trying to run on the treadmill, my arms are flailing wildly, my legs are literally buckling every second step, and then some acquaintance will pop up out of nowhere and decide to have a five minute discussion about what they had for breakfast. If I barely have tiem to draw breath, how on earth do you expect me to have an in-depth conversation about the pros and cons of bacon before the gym? My mind is literally screaming 'NO MORE, DEAR SWEET GOD'-do you reeeeally think I have time for you?
Fourthly, the Rule of The Ipod-if it's in, let them be. This goes hand in hand with the above rule. If a person is exercising AND has an Ipod in, why are you even trying? It means they have to pull out their earbuds, to listen to you, and keep running/cycling/lifting 250000 kilos all at once. But even if someone is stretching or doing stomach crunches- it's a no-go zone. You'd be amazed at how many don't understand that.
Firstly, don't on any accounts do any blatant checking-out of other gym patrons. Subtle is fine, absolutely, but an outright pervy stare is not the nicest thing to encounter when you're puffing, panting, and your hair is flying everywhere. Although, who knows, perhaps you're into that. But in general, look, sure, just make it a little subtle. Anyone who is cruising for babes in the gym is in depserate need of a good smack, in my opinion.
Secondly, don't steal machines. You know what I mean-you're walking towards the last bike in the row, and Mr. Muscles bolts over from the weights room in order to get there before you. This is a variation of the basic rule of 'shotgun'-you'd had the bike the minute you steered towards it, no matter what some mini-Hulk is saying.
Thirdly, don't try and have actual discussion with others when they're attempting to exercise. This has happened toi me countless time- I'm depserately trying to run on the treadmill, my arms are flailing wildly, my legs are literally buckling every second step, and then some acquaintance will pop up out of nowhere and decide to have a five minute discussion about what they had for breakfast. If I barely have tiem to draw breath, how on earth do you expect me to have an in-depth conversation about the pros and cons of bacon before the gym? My mind is literally screaming 'NO MORE, DEAR SWEET GOD'-do you reeeeally think I have time for you?
Fourthly, the Rule of The Ipod-if it's in, let them be. This goes hand in hand with the above rule. If a person is exercising AND has an Ipod in, why are you even trying? It means they have to pull out their earbuds, to listen to you, and keep running/cycling/lifting 250000 kilos all at once. But even if someone is stretching or doing stomach crunches- it's a no-go zone. You'd be amazed at how many don't understand that.
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