Hello again, so today is going to be a little rant about some of the people that go to the particular gym I go to. I am sure this happens at other gyms too but this is my experience.
Parking lot people - These are the people that will wait near the front of the lot, or drive around in circles waiting for someone to leave, so they can get a close spot. This drives me insane! You are at the Gym! Walking an extra 20 yards or even more isn't going to kill you. It's actually good for you, adds to your workout. I just don't understand sometimes what people are thinking. Yes, I like a close spot just as much as the other guy, but if I am heading to the gym at a busy time and see the front of the lot is basically full, I will take the first and probably farthest away spot I see. Also, this parking lot is not that big, so wherever you park, you aren't that far away.
Sweaters - I'm not talking about the scratchy thing you wear on special occasions or to work, I am talking about the guy wearing a spaghetti strap "muscle" shirt that looks like he just stepped out of the shower. I admit I sweat a lot, but, I wear enough workout clothing to capture most of the sweat. Sweating is fine, but sweating as much as some of the people so and then not wiping down the machine or weights when you are done is not. There is one guy in particular that seems to be on the same schedule as me at the gym, he sweats so much it splashes. He has his hands and arms all over the treadmill, leaving sweat shaped arm and hand prints, then just walks away from the machine... NASTY!
Walkers/Sitters - These are not the people on treadmills walking for exercise. (that's what I mostly do with a little running here and there) These are the people that are constantly walking around the equipment, showing off their muscles, but seems like they are never doing anything to get the muscles. Maybe they are there all the time, when it isn't busy working hard, but when it is busy, with maximum number of ladies there, walking around and looking buff is their way of trying to "pick them ladies up". This group also includes the people that sit on the weight machines and look at their phone forever and then get up after not doing anything, but keep their towel or muscle milk there so no one else can use it. Waste my damn time waiting for you to move so someone can actually use it for the purpose it was intended.
As most of us know that have been to a workout center, wherever it is, there are all types of people, but this last one gets me the most.
Locker room danglers - Okay, I get it, it's a locker room, there are going to be people that are in different stages of undress even naked at times. That doesn't make me uncomfortable, what does is the guy who takes a shower, or is going to take a shower, then decides he needs to floss at the sink...naked, or he needs to clip his toenails on the bench next to your locker...naked. when a naked guy and another naked guy talk about their day or politics...naked. Or they just sit with their socks and shirt on letting their junk "air dry" doing god knows what with their underwear and pants. Yes, I understand, there is a need for showers in these places, but there are also other people around. This isn't your house
Oh, and by the way, I have been doing well, set new goals, started a new challenge and I am feeling great. Sorry again about the rant, but I had to say it out loud. Thanks again for reading this and for your support!
- Husky Runner
