As a faithful member of the local YMCA, I usually get there 3 times a week in an effort to stay in shape. For the most part, it's usually a good experience. There is a running track, weight room, clean restrooms and a swimming pool and it's just down the road.
Now that I have told you what I like about the gym, let me tell you what I don't like. If you go to a local gym, I guarantee you will see inconsiderate people. If you look around and don’t see this person, it's probably you.
This may seem harsh but when you pay for a gym membership, you expect fellow members to abide by the rules and be respectful of other members. Here is a casting call of some of the characters at my gym.
Work in Guy: This guy tries to muscle in while you are working. Yes, I mind you "working in a set." There are nearly 100 exercises you can do but you choose to stalk me and use the same weight machine I am using. If you ignore the “Work in Guy,” they will stand over your machine until you finish. Hey "Work in Guy, "Why don't you do 10 laps around the track and leave me alone?
The Social Animals: You have seen these people. They do everything except exercise. They have designer workout gear, water bottles and partners. They sit on the machines and talk to each other about their families and new cell phones. These are the people I wish would get a Bowflex and stay home.
Smelly People: These people avoid deodorant like the plague. After about 5 minutes of working out, they are sweating profusely and giving off a foul odor. It’s been so bad I have to move away because it smells like I am standing next to a dead animal.
Grunt Guy: Ok, this is always a guy. Mr. Grunt Guy, you probably weigh 100 pounds...so why are you trying to bench 250? These guys are grunting, yelling and dropping dumbbells like bread crumbs. It can be a grisly site watching veins pop out of these guys as their skin turns every shade of red. I just wish these guys would stop showing off and lift what’s manageable and spare us the drama.
The Non-Wiper: This applies to men and women. For God’s sake, when you are done with the equipment, please use the sanitizer bottles. There is nothing worse than sitting in a pool of sweat or some other questionable fluid. There are always paper towels and bottles of sanitizers...please use them.
The Trainer: This is the guy who weighs over 300 pounds and is 5 foot something. Please keep your unsolicited training and diet tips to yourself.
Bikini Babes: Ladies, you know your own bodies. If not, you need to know that if you are 4’ 2’’ and weigh over 225 pounds, you shouldn’t be in a bikini. The designers make nice 1 piece outfits for your body shape.
Parents without Babysitters: If you bring your kids, please keep them out of the weight room. Most weight rooms don’t permit young children. It’s a dangerous place for children to be running around and one of them could easily be hurt. It’s a weight room, not Romper Room.
And finally, there is flex guy!
Everyone knows this guy. He walks around the weight room looking at himself every chance he gets. Arnold, we know you have big muscles. We can see how dedicated you are but we don’t care, now get over yourself and spray off that sweaty machine!
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