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Going to the gym is supposed to be fun. Challenging, but fun. After all, exercise ramps up the production of endorphins and leaves you feeling like a Greek god.
But sometimes, just as you're about to finish your warmup, they show up. The characters. The ones who turn your workout haven into a real-life sitcom or horror film, depending on your mood.
To remind everyone about proper etiquette, we have rounded up a list of the most annoying behaviors at the gym. Think of it as a fitness field guide of what not to do.
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#1
Never Understand Why Dudes Do That
Bored Seagull 7 months ago
In my opinion, the only valid reasons to use a phone inside a gym is to listen to music or to watch a show while working out. With headphones, of course. No phoning (except to call emergency services), no taking of pictures.
ucp 7 months ago
I will also add the esoteric/specific situation of social distancing PT session during Covid. But this nasty man needs to be taken outside.
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Cerridwn d'Wyse 7 months ago
But it's okay when the female influencer is doing it? No it's not okay if anybody is doing it it's not exclusive to coed
nuberiffic 7 months ago
I dunno. This one's hard to judge. Is he just holding his phone? Also, you're filming him too. Context would be really helpful here.
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#2
Karen (Attempting To) Shame A Man For Using A Water Fountain In The Gym
Ironically once this was picked up on social media and she started getting shamed for her gatekeeping water fountains, the Karen deleted her account
Winnie the Moo 7 months ago
This is literally the purpose of such a fountain…. There is a second one next to it to fill bottles up with water
Bret Sander 7 months ago
Asked above, why should there be only female gyms, creepy. I'll tell you now, this is why there should be male only gyms. The amount of Instagram "models" complaining about the male gaze at the gym, when no such thing has happened is insane. Please look up the blind guy accused of staring at a female gym goer. I also recommend looking up Joey Swole on YouTube where you can watch countless examples of women being as toxic as any man by making unfounded accusations about male gym goers.
MalayDragon 7 months ago (edited)
Ahh a fellow member of the Joey Swoll Army I see. He's an awesome guy, I need to correct a little bit of what you said though, he doesn't just cover Women being toxic he does the same with the Men. He covers disrespectful, entitled and downright moronic "gymfluencers", filming themselves in the gym or filming others in the gym, making baseless claims and even sometimes posting pictures and video of themselves in the change rooms with innocent people in the background changing clothes.
Load More Replies... George Costanza 7 months ago
This isn't a "Karen". It's just some idiot woman with weird ideas of toxic masculinity.
Beth Wheeler 7 months ago
She's an idiot, the man can drink from a water fountain if he wants to.
#3
My Gym Is Trying To Catch A Phantom P**ser
#4
You Get A Free, Clean Towel Every Time You Visit This Gym. All You Need To Do Is Thrown It In A Basket When You Leave And They Will Look After It
What does it say about a person who can’t even be bothered to do that? It takes zero effort!
Beth Wheeler 7 months ago
People that are either 2 stupid or 2 lazy to either put it in the cart rack.... Big pet peeve of mine.
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#5
At The Local Gym
#6
Some Scrag Left Her Fake Nails In The Gym Treadmill
Tucker Cahooter 7 months ago
"Scrag" Great word! I haven't heard that since I saw Michelle and Ferret on "Fast Forward"
Subaru645 7 months ago
Take one if you need it, leave some for someone else…like the free pennies in a tray at a gas station
#7
A Woman Has Just Left 3 Young Kids To Run Around An Adult Gym Like It's A Play Area. It's Been 20 Minutes
Ariadne Toms 7 months ago
Probably is the staff ….at our gym they wouldn’t Ben get through the door. There’s a creche
Load More Replies... ucp 7 months ago
It’s a danger. My two nieces were left unattended by their grandmother (sister’s ex inlaws) on a treadmill. Need up with serious burns. It’s why most gyms here have an over 14 years old requirement
Fire Singer 7 months ago
My dad left my bro and I in the gym so he could go play basketball. Bro and I played on a treadmill and I got thrown into a wall and burned by the treadmill belt. 100% totally our fault, and other than a small scar no lasting issues, but yeah. That's why you don't leave kids alone in gyms. Even "good" kids are gonna do something unsafe.
Load More Replies... Robin Roper 7 months ago
The staff should find the mom, eject them all and cancel her membership. This is rude and dangerous.
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 7 months ago
Hopefully they'll fall and knock their front teeth out.
Pam Wilson-Walter 6 months ago
Some gyms have a minimum age limit. I believe Planet Fitness is 12.
#8
These Screws Hanging Off This Workout Machine That Hit My Knee 2 Times
Julie S 7 months ago
I'll probably be downvoted for this, but why doesn't anyone use the word "Twice" any more? It's always 2 times. I see it everywhere. Maybe I'm the odd one out for using it.
Don Adams 7 months ago (edited)
I once caused a minor furor using the word thrice in an email.
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I Am In The Shower At My Gym Then Look Up And See This
Megalodon Meg 7 months ago
It's illegal to have a camera in a public bathroom/locker room. And it's also f*****g gross. Wtf is wrong with you?
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Clipping Your Nails At The Gym
#11
She's Cutting His Hair... At The The Gym Pool
Anthony Elmore 7 months ago
... In case you get a call? Then again, I suppose it depends on how crowded the pool is. I can keep a phone relatively dry by keeping it in a baggy, but I probably wouldn't risk someone walking off with it while I'm in the pool if it's too crowded. Hell, who am I kidding, I'd probably lock it up in the changing room since I'm going to ignore any call I get just like when I'm not at the pool.
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These Two Guys At My Gym Who Hoard All The Dumbells
Robin Roper 7 months ago
I'd go and get what I wanted to use, "Dude, you have 2 hands and so you need only 2 weights at a time. I also pay for the use of the gym's equipment."
ucp 7 months ago
Time and place do need consideration when doing drop sets. If someone’s taking a photo of you, the gym is too busy
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Someone Left Dumbells In The Sauna At My Gym
#14
Working Out My Neck Muscles At The Local Gym
#15
All The Weights... Just For Me
Robin Roper 7 months ago
Ask the staff to retrieve the weights you want - no way does this guy have 10 arms
#16
People Sweat, That's Fine, But Who Leaves Their Puddles Behind Like This Without Wiping Down?
#17
One Of The Two Only Functioning Workout Bikes On This Cruise Ship's Gym And She's Standing On It To Play Solitaire
Martin König 7 months ago
From the position of her left feet I can clearly see she's exercising.
Megalodon Meg 7 months ago
But then what lists would you read for a distraction from your cold barren life? Where else would you post your s****y comments because nobody in the real world listens to the barely formed sentences that leave your mouth?
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Found At My Gym Today
KatSaidWhat 7 months ago
There's a couple of facebook groups about disclaimers that came about because of this kind of person.
Load More Replies... Martin König 7 months ago
"Friendly reminder" tells me that there was a talk about it already.
Robin Roper 7 months ago
"Can" result in membership termination, it should result in membership termination.
#19
When You’re At The Gym, This Guy Is Talking On His Phone On Speaker
Apachebathmat 7 months ago
I can’t stand having to listen to other people’s conversations when their phone is on loud speaker. I don’t need to know Donna lost a pound at slimming world despite that eclair
KatSaidWhat 7 months ago
Lol, one of our patients was stupid enough to tell us they had lost a little weight despite eating a lot of fried chicken in Japan on mounjaro. Then asked for a higher dose when their weight plateaued soon after. The doctor sent her diet and exercise sheets. Savage, but she got the point.
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Guy At Gym Always Takes Up 4 Spots
#21
Bite Marks On Public Gym Equipment
Pam Wilson-Walter 6 months ago
That's NASTY! Why would anyone want to do that? Do they realize how many people have touched that?
#22
You Want People To Workout In Jeans And A Sweater
Brittania Kelli 7 months ago (edited)
Isn't it dangerous to wear such loose fitting clothes on a lot of equipment? All that hanging fabric can easily get caught up in the equipment, it's a hazard. Also he is such a $lut in his tight top, not modest, not demure!
Ghostpotato 7 months ago
Look at those loose pants hanging low on his hips, no self respect!
Load More Replies... Wintermute 7 months ago
The look on that guy's face tells me he listens to an alpha amount of bro-based podcasts.
Another Panda 7 months ago
Because getting loose clothing caught in equipment is a such fun Darwin dare.
#23
This Dude At The Gym Playing Call Of Duty With A Whole Monitor & Xbox… He Said His Girl Don't Let Him Play At Home
#24
People Who Just Leave Their Stuff On A Workout Machine And Disappear For 15 Min! I Only Needed 10 Min I Could Have Been Done Already
Beth Wheeler 7 months ago
Move their c**p out of the way, wipe it off, do your thing and wipe it again when done.
Fire Singer 7 months ago
I agree with all your comments, though the problem is you don't know when this person is coming back. Maybe they just ran to the restroom or something. You don't want to be 2 minutes into your 10 minutes workout and have them show back up. But I agree, leaving your stuff just seems rude if you're not literally coming right back!
#25
This Guy At The Gym
#26
I See Your Unsafe Gym Exercise And Raise You This
#27
Can I Use The Bench You’re Not Using? No
Guy’s doing squats which doesn’t require the bench. There’s one bench between two racks. I need to do bench press and see he’s not using it so I ask if it’s ok if I can use it and he abruptly says no. So I struggled to carry a heavy bench from the other side of the gym and back. It’s been 30-45 minutes and I’m on my third exercise (different equipment) already and he’s still doing squats and not using it.
It’s not his personal equipment, he’s not using it so what’s his problem?
Bonnie Blue Bird 7 months ago
Why is the bench over the edge of the platform? And is that a tripod at the front?
ucp 7 months ago
To answer your questions in order: so it can be kicked over easily, because; yes, that person is “creating content” at the gym.
Load More Replies... Martin König 7 months ago
Is there a janitor or other personal? Somebody with bigger balls or so, I mean.
#28
I Work A Shift At A Gym On The Weekend. This Is The Shower In The Mens Locker Room
Sally Moen 7 months ago
Well that's a maintenance problem. Need to use heavy-duty cleanser, possibly a scrubber attachment on a drill, CLR on the soap scum, and rust remover on the metal. Doesn't take much to keep it clean afterwards
Beth Wheeler 7 months ago
You couldn't pay me to step in that thing wearing a hazmat suit. It hasn't been cleaned in years! I would report them to the health department or whoever does the inspections.
#29
Someone Left This At The Gym
Sally Moen 7 months ago
I get that alot when I clean bathroom sinks. Totally get the need to groom, but at the very least, run your towel over this disgusting mess. It's a biohazard because there's skin shaved off as well as potential blood.
Susan Raskin 6 months ago
this makes me hate people. Makes you wonder what their home looks like
#30
Spent My Whole Gym Session Looking For The 25 Lb Dumbbells. Turns Out Someone Left Them In The Locker Room
#31
Someone Dropped (And Left) Noodles On This Piece Of Gym Equipment
Victoria Silvas 5 months ago
Imagine your just on the bench doing some bench presses and all of a sudden you got sick and you puke and out came a tapeworm eeeeeewwwwwww!!!
#32
Using Every 10 Lb Weight In The Barbell Area And Music On Speakerphone So We Must All Endure Your Favorite Music?
Kristiina Männiste 7 months ago
I have gotten into fights because of that😅 I hate hate hate loud noises and unnecessary music. I actually bough a portable speaker so that when the next time Im gonna be stuck hearing shty pop music I can whip out my speaker and we all are gonna listen Bach
KatSaidWhat 7 months ago
If she was doing gradient increase, fine. But this just the attention she was seeking.
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Gym Refused To Change Water Filter And Instead Covered Up The "Filter Status" Section
Tostones 7 months ago (edited)
Got those same fountains where I work and the plumber said they were basically useless. Looked it up and found their own before and after analyses and yeah, if you havea problem with low levels of lead or copper, they can help. They do absolutely nothing else. I ignore them too. Edit: also the lights change on a timer. No relation to usage.
#34
The Gift Left In The Gym Shower
Skywitness 7 months ago
I'll top that. I was visiting another location from my usual. Someone left feces in the shower! I was naive and didn't even know waffle stopping was a thing.
#35
The Sauna In The Gym In Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada. Classy People Doing Classy Things
Don Adams 7 months ago
Seems to be either a theme, or one guy that travels a lot...
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#36
Love At First Deadlift Is Wild
#37
Me Waiting For The Machine To Free Up While She Record And Read A Book
#38
What Is Wrong With People
King Of Birbz 6 months ago
Uh, people go to gyms frequently??? literally like the woman in both photos? you dont go to a gym just once unless you have zero motivation to workout
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Meeliasi 7 months ago
Babe, it's the creep who took the photos. He's holding the phone.
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This Gym Doesn't Allow Fat People In
#40
When Your Gym Tries Hard To Motivate You But Fails To Make Any Sense
Sam Trudeau 7 months ago
"From now three months you will hit yourself at third floor. Thank us" - Yoda-ese
#41
To Put Mirrors On The Gym Walls
Winnie the Moo 7 months ago
When you practice weight lifting mirrors on the wall is necessary to check your posture.
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#42
My Local Gym Changed All The Inspirational Health-Inspired Quotes For A Static Commercial For Chocolate Candy
My gym usually has "inspirational" health related stuff and some commercials for protein and low calorie stuff cycling these screens but today it changed to a chocolate commercial that didn't change for an entire hour.
It infuriates me that even here where people come to work on their health, people get bombarded with unhealthy stuff.
#43
Someone Cut Their... Hair In The Gym Shower
Bored Sailor 7 months ago (edited)
In the shower, I do not want to know what part of the body it came from.
#44
Apparently Nobody At My Gym Cleans The Dumbells
#45
Someone Brought A Rabbit To My Local Gym
Blue Bunny of Happiness 7 months ago
That is not what they meant when they refer to someone being a gym bunny.
#46
Found This At My Gym
Bored Seagull 7 months ago
Cover plate and socket aren't damaged, so were likely replaced. Apart from the wall not being washed, this is fine.
#48
Guy At The Gym Took My Basketball And Wrote His Name On It
When I found out, he just crossed his name off. And no, I don’t intend to change my name to Ryan.
Jk 7 months ago
Acetone might damage the coating on the ball. Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) would be much better to try first
Load More Replies... Sally Moen 7 months ago
Used to be a problem in my elementary school playground. The school provided these round red rubber balls for "4-square", and some students would take them home, label them with their name, and then bring "their own 4-square ball" to school the next day. It's pretty easy to wipe off marker ink with the right chemical
#49
Weight Machine That Measures In Kg, But Additional Weight In Lbs
#51
My Friend’s “24 Hour Gym” Was Closed
#53
Locker At Local Bouldering Gym
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#55
Bringing Vodka To The Gym
Astrobloom (they/them) 5 months ago
Wasn't there a thing here earlier about someone who used a bottle like that just to confuse people?
Chewie Baron 7 months ago
Grey Goose vodka no less. Sainsbury’s do their own label version which is better and less than half the price of Grey Goose.
#56
Someone Brought Their Dog Into The Weight Room And It's Taking Up A Spot On A Machine
arthbach 7 months ago
Service animals are required to be admitted in my country
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Bored Botanist 7 months ago
Did you consider that the Marine sitting at the machine might have come with his companion /service dog? That was my first thought.
#57
The Shower At My Gym
#59
This Sign Indicating The Colors And Weights Of Dumbbells In My Local Gym
arthbach 7 months ago
Lyop, I had to go a searching to find out what the weight would be in alphabetical order, rather than numeric. But that would be cinco, dez, nove, oito, qustro, seis, sete, tres, and that's not the order on the poster.
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Dude Placed His Toothbrush On The Step Into The Gym Shower
#61
He’s Gone Too Far
Lukas (he/him, it/its) 7 months ago
I'd do the same thing just to take a picture and send it to my friends before hanging it up right
#62
Some Jerk Stuck Their Gum In The Gym Shower. I Almost Stepped In It
Sally Moen 7 months ago
Another dbag attitude Out of my sight, out of mind. Gotta wonder if their mommy cleans their room for them
#63
Seen At My Local Gym
#64
How Many Sets Is He Doing?
KatSaidWhat 7 months ago
Depending on the music, might not be too upset. But doubt he's making HIIT people happy.
#65
This Urinal Separators At My Gym
Sally Moen 7 months ago
Strange, but it looks like these direct the urine splashes downwards and not outwards.
Anthony Elmore 7 months ago
That is *so* not why men care about urinal separators. I'm going to be peeing at home and my bladder's going to get PTSD flashbacks from this image. Even without a shy bladder some privacy doesn't go unappreciated.
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This Inspirational Scale At My University’s Gym
#67
"Cheat Yonur GF Not Yonur Workouts"
SCP 4666 7 months ago
To neglect your gf and cheat on her rather than neglecting your workouts
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Found At Local Gym. Probably An Incentive To Lose Weight
#69
The Weightlifting Machines In My Apartment's Gym Are Numbered Rather Than Having The Total Weight
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Robin Roper 7 months ago
Where is the staff in these gyms where users horde weights and machines. They staff should not allow it. Peoplo are horrible if you let them be.
Robin Roper 7 months ago
Where is the staff in these gyms where users horde weights and machines. They staff should not allow it. Peoplo are horrible if you let them be.
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