I don’t dwell on the negative. I don’t dwell on the negative. Sometimes I have to bust loose and blow off steam though.
Top Ten
10. Too much water on the rocks in the sauna. (Usually by people who spend two minutes in there after pouring a half gallon on the rocks of a ‘dry sauna’)
9.Cell Phones – Ok, this isn’t just at the gym, but for goodness sake, do you really think you are putting an effort in on the treadmill if you have you phone glued to your ear and you are #8
8. Gabbing loudly. Wow. can you talk any louder, yet still glare at me because I am nosy about your conversation? I am trying not to listen. I am trying to concentrate and make the most of my time. These people are usually also #7’s
7. People hogging up equipment – Yes, they aren’t even using it, except as a leaning post. This is the bull session, as well.
Guys + These Shorts = Don't go there
6. The Beauty Contest. Are we here to lift or to prance about on a runway. If you have to spend an hour on your “look” before getting to the gym, perhaps that time would be better spent lifting weights?
5. The opposite of the beauty contest. Um, when a shirt is ripped so we can see nipples, or if your outfit would work for flashdance or your shorts expose your balls, um, think about an upgrade to this century. Also, and I have to say it, are we treated to seeing most of your underwear and your pants are on the ground and your crotch is at your knees, knock it off already.
4. Slamming the weights down at the end of your amazingly awesome set. Usually because you either want to brag about the amount of weight or it’s so darn heavy you can’t control it. Control is about form and function. Hello #3.
3. Improper form – Oh my gosh. use a little less weight and do the rep correctly. You’ll get more out of it, really!
2. The faces of excess – these folks are straining and struggling and their faces reflect every bit of it. I’ve seen tongues sticking out, jaws gaping open, eyes closed, eyes bugging out,etc. this is usually accompanied by the #1 pet peeve.
1. People who grunt excessively while they lift – I’m pretty sure this is to let everyone know how much weight they are lifting incorrectly and with poor form
