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Summer is almost here, so gyms are packed with people. (Maybe not as many as in January after all the New Year's resolutionists flock in, but still.) Everyone is getting their beach body.
However, pumping iron isn't just about building muscles; it's also a test of patience when you have to wait for a dumbbell hoarder to finish their set before you can use the weight you need or when you hit the showers only to discover there's no hot water.
As the subreddit 'Mildly Infuriating' shows, there are plenty of moments that can make gym-goers rethink their memberships.
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#1
Apparently This Gym Has A Sauna-Pisser Problem
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#2
"24 Hour Gym"
The Rogue Adventurers. 1 year ago
I like that in the second picture it looks like he has a speech bubble
Suby 1 year ago
So what happened? Did he get out, or did he have to wait until the morning crew showed up?
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Lene 1 year ago
Oh well..... that's an oppoetunity to work out all night and find a nice spot to sleep in whenever you want. I guess there's still functioning toilets and perhaps a vending machine with some granola bars or something. Perhaps one could find the remote for the TV. Imagine a whole night's worth of workouts and you wouldn't have to wait in line for machines or feel like somebody's watching you all the time. Lol.
Libstak 1 year ago (edited)
The worst part of this is that because staff failed to check the pool it's blatantly obvious someone could have drowned in there and nobody would know until the next day. I hope someone was fired. Also, the sauna, spa, toilets, changerooms....imagine a heart attack or stroke but nobody knows for 8 hours?
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
I'm surprised you didn't set off the security system, if it has motion detection lol. I got locked in at my previous job and set off the alarms on accident. I didn't even know everyone had left...
Hopefully, these situations didn't discourage people from getting and staying in shape.
A 2019 study conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Isopure examined the fitness habits and trends of 2,000 Americans and found that 37 percent of those who have never worked out think they are too unhealthy to even start exercising.
But when it comes to the intimidation factor (or the so-called "gymtimidation"), as many as 50 percent feel the idea of working out among other people in a gym environment is a daunting prospect.
#3
The Gym I Use Threw Out A Ton Of Good Tennis Balls. There Is A Dog Shelter Next Door
Me Oh My (He/They) 1 year ago
Hear me out: steal the tennis balls. Give them to the dog shelter.
Load More Replies... Kari Panda 1 year ago
For what it’s worth, tennis balls aren’t good for dogs. They damage their teeth. Maybe the shelter just didn’t want them.
Kat 1 year ago
I didn't know that, thank you for the knowledge.....🤔 how's about for the bottom of cane's and walkers for those who have mobility issues?
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TheForrestGreene (he/they/it) 1 year ago
take the balls out, clean em off, give em to the doggos
#4
Lady At The Gym Who Moved And Pointed All Three Fans At Herself
Upstaged75 1 year ago
I understand it since I am experiencing the joys of menopause hot flashes. But this is seriously rude! I have several personal fans that I carry with me (to hang around my neck) for this exact reason. Just because I'm hot doesn't mean everyone else has to suffer!
Richienotsorich 1 year ago
She's probably one of those who makes a lot of noise to let you know she's working out harder than you are.
#5
Some Scrag Left Her Fake Nails In The Gym Treadmill. Colour Is Trash Too Btw
That tiny x on the pop up add 1 year ago
I am pleasantly surprised. There isn't anyone who tried to 'correct' it to color.
Bexxxx 1 year ago
“Butterscotch poopsies” is what my old roommate called that shade lol
Load More Replies...A further 31 percent admit to feeling anxious even when thinking about trying to get into shape overall.
Furthermore, 48 percent of Americans feel intimidated by the number of fitness workouts and classes out there.
#6
Parents Don’t Leave Your Kids Unattended At A Gym
Robin Roper 1 year ago
Where is the staff? They should take the kids to their parents and advise them that children are not to be lift unattended.
Grumpy Old Broad 1 year ago
And those parents would be the first ones to sue when the kid gets hurt.
#7
New Couple At My Gym Thinks It's Perfectly Fine To Set Up Multiple Phones On Tripods Throughout The Gym To Film Themselves
I understand wanting to record a set or two to check your form but this is just going a bit too far
William Teach 1 year ago
Why do you have to film any set? You won't watch it to check your form.
Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago
I'd "accidentally" stumble into it, and hope that the resulting knock-over also damages their phone. teach them a lesson. >.>
Anna Drever 1 year ago
And the worst thing is they’re recording in portrait and not landscape!
Adam Belaire 1 year ago
That's when you carry a barbell around level with the phones. Or stand in front of it and touch your toes.
#8
The Dumbell Rack At My Local Gym
Brian Droste 1 year ago
Why can't people put back things take down instead of leaving them laying around.
Just-4-2day 1 year ago
Because they are heavy, (whine) and I'm too tired (sigh) from working out.
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Whatever 1 year ago
This. This is one of the major reasons I stopped going to the gym. I deeply resented having to clean up after the men before I could even use the equipment. Just another reason women are sick of men.
#9
At The Gym During The Busiest Time Of Day
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I honestly think it is rooted in childhood and how one’s parental figures treat them. If you are the special precious golden child who never gets told “no”, then you might grow up to be an adult like this. If you have my mother, who told me from age 6 that I was worthless white trash like my bio mother, you grow up to be a mess who is afraid to talk to other people or even write a note like this XD
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Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago
I see people all the time sitting and scrolling on their phones between sets. Not paying any attention that other people may want the machines. People, your muscles don't need that long to recover. And you're being hella rude!
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
4-6 minutes?? Personally, I wouldn't do more than 2 minutes to increase muscle growth
It turns out that 32 percent of those who experience intimidation at the gym do so when they are exercising next to someone who is extremely fit.
Another 17 percent experience intimidation when exercising in front of the opposite sex, while a further 15 percent experience intimidation during their actual exercise routine.
#10
These Two Guys At My Gym Who Hoard All The Dumbells
#11
To Cancel My Gym Membership I Have To Know The "Staff Name" First
And I also MUST wait 30 days for the request to be accepted...meaning I am getting charged just for wanting to cancel my membership. Yay!
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
Its name is Richard, and I find this question wholly inappropriate.
Delta Dawn 1 year ago
Yes I remember it now, the staff member is called “charge me for another month and you’ll be dealing with a charge-back”
Display_Name 1 year ago
This reminds me of my current situation. If anyone can supply me with the address for the Verizon Internet equipment gets sent back to please tell me. We received the stuff over a month ago and canceled immediately. We’ve been waiting on the label and calling them to be sure we are not being charged.
#12
My Local Gym Is Selling Free Samples Of Protein For 2$ Each
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
What the heck is one sample going to do for you lol. Unless it's a taste thing?
Bexxxx 1 year ago
Samples are usually given out so people can taste the product and decide if they’d like to purchase it. But….that’s not the actual point here - it’s the fact that they’re trying to sell free samples. They’re trying to make money off of samples that were provided for their patrons for free. Gross money-grab.
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Spent My Whole Gym Session Looking For The 25 Lb Dumbbells. Turns Out Someone Left Them In The Locker Room
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
(Arnold voice) "Silly me, I was walking around with these puny dumbbells, I forgot I had them."
All of this makes sense; nobody likes feeling uncomfortable or inadequate. Luckily there are things you can do to set yourself up for success (and minimize the chances of infuriating others).
A study by Fitrated.com found that 32 percent of men and 23 percent of women say the biggest boost to their confidence is basic equipment knowledge.
An additional 30 percent of men and 22 percent of women reported it was music — building a playlist that motivates and inspires you is one of the easiest ways to beat the dread of going to the gym.
#14
Walk Into The Gym And Find This S**t In The Power Rack
Richienotsorich 1 year ago
I'd post it in the gym saying "if you can't rerack, please ask a petite lady to do it for you😡"
#15
Psa - Please Don't Bring Your Boat To The Gym And Take Up 7 Stalls!
megasmacky 1 year ago
Keys really do an excellent job of f***ing up a car's paint. Pickup trucks are my favourite victims.
#16
A Woman Has Just Left 3 Young Kids To Run Around An Adult Gym Like Its A Play Area. It's Been 20 Minutes
kath morgan 1 year ago
My mums gym had to be convinced to let me in WITH her at 16 because of the potential liability. What are all these gyms doing letting multiple small children in at all?
Petra 1 year ago
It's probably the gyms where every member gets a key fob to let themselves in and no workers are there most of the time.
Load More Replies... Sleepy Giant 1 year ago
I had a random kid (4yrs) running to me when I was on elliptical. If I hadn’t stopped in time, the kid would run into the machine and hurt himself. After about a good 10 seconds a grandma came and took him away. Still they stayed in the gym for a solid 10 minutes. What were they even doing there is beyond me?
Brian Droste 1 year ago
If the kids are using the equipment, the management should charge her 3 times as much. That will probably pretty quick from her bringing her kids.
Brent Amador 1 year ago
“Here, YOUUUU guys watch them for awhile. Then I’ll lose it when you tell them to move so you can work out.”
#17
The Gym I Go To Put A Piece Of Paper Over The Water Filter Status
kath morgan 1 year ago
Whoops I seem to have accidentally knocked it off, right into the trash too. Dang.
You can make the new gym experience more manageable by learning one thing at a time rather than trying everything at the same time.
"It’s like renting a car and having to learn where every button is all at once — it’s overwhelming,” said Pam Moore, a personal trainer in Boulder, Colorado. "The same thing applies to the gym. Come up with one small marker for success, like mastering one machine or move."
#18
Message I Received When Attempting To Cancel My Gym Membership
The Original Bruno 1 year ago (edited)
A lot of places will give you low rates if you agree to a minimum contract length. It's usual in such contracts to include that they have to let you out of the contract IF you have a valid reason, such as moving. If NOT, you simply have already agreed to pay the amount you agreed to pay when you started going there. This is common with any form of subscription, lease, or rental. Where this is a little dicey is that they seem to be hinting that maybe they might reject your claim if they offer you a gym near your new location. Given the fact that contract laws are different in every state, I don't know that this is legal (their hesitancy to state so directly makes me guess that it is NOT)l it would seem normal for it to be up to the buyer to decide if an alternative gym suits their needs and in contract law anything not clearly set in stone goes to the buyer; even if it were legal, they'd at least have to put that there must be a franchise within x miles or something like that. I do know that telecom companies, for instance, will not hold you to a contract even if they offer the same service in your new location. And they're usually the epitome of evil.
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Petra 1 year ago
😂 Unfortunately, destruction of property is a crime. Still, there's loads of a-hole things that aren't illegal one can do to get yourself banned.
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Tim Douglass 1 year ago
That might stop the charges, but it doesn't release you from the contractual obligation to pay. When you sign a contract agreeing to pay for a service for a particular time period you are legally obligated to pay for the entire length of the contract - even if you stop using the service. There are generally escape clauses, such as what is shown here, but you can't just say "I don't want to keep paying". People need to learn to read what they sign.
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J. Oliver Scott 1 year ago
Anytime Fitness. Interesting how this approach precludes the concept of someone falling on hard times and losing their residence, forcing them to crash on a friend or family member's sofa (so no lease) but absolutely they're going to need to keep paying for their gym membership. Ask me how I know.
#19
Told My Gym Trainer I Wanted To Finish With Him
Gwyn 1 year ago
That's not the way to do it dude. He's probably losing clients all the time and wonders why?
Comedy Clumbers 1 year ago
I HOPE SO, the creeper "alpha" misprinted muppet.
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tori Ohno 1 year ago
That dude is 100% ick. Why do men want to look deformed like that?
Load More Replies... Comedy Clumbers 1 year ago
Creep who cannot spell, type, grammar, nor understand that the phrase is "I couldn't care less". Dropping words changes meaning, you swollen narcissistic misprinted muppet. *grammar can be a verb if it wants
Paul Brown 1 year ago
In my younger days, 68yo now, I used to lift weights regularly, 5 days a week, 2 hours a day. I can tell you, that for sure, you don't get to look like that guy in the picture without steroids.
#20
"Busy Gym? Naw, I Need A Hole For Every Particle Of Clothing I Own"
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
*article. I presume you haven't reduced your gym clothes to particles.
SilverSkyCloud 1 year ago
*take all the clothes out then throw them to the other side of the room
#21
My Apartment Has A Free Gym For Residents, Complete With Treadmills!
Rahul Pawa 1 year ago
I remember this from Malcolm in the Middle. For it to be walking, you always have to have at least one foot on the ground.
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Some gyms offer trial memberships, in which potential members can also get several one-on-one sessions to familiarize themselves not just with exercise movements, but also with equipment and the overall vibe of the place.
But before you even begin the trial period or pay a visit, carefully read reviews of local establishments. This can help you learn which gyms roll out the welcome mat to new members and which might be less tolerable.
#22
This Is A Gym Trash Can, Not Your Personal Shelf
Bexxxx 1 year ago
I would scoop the keys into the hat, put it on the floor and then continue to use the garbage can for what it was meant for 😊
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#23
I'm Gonna Be At The Gym After 8:30 Pm So It's Empty. So I Thought
#24
Gym Douche Hogs 15 Dumbbells For Over An Hour
#25
Our Gym Has Been Promising Us A New Gym With A Running Track. After An 8 Month Delay, We Finally Got The “Track”
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
What was the name of that TV show where the hero’s car was making 90° turns?
As you work up the courage to try a new gym, remind yourself that getting comfortable in an unfamiliar setting may take more than just a few visits. Doing so will help you better ease into the routine. According to Moor, "If you’re staying away because you're afraid take the time to get comfortable and observe — maybe walk on the treadmill for a few days, to people-watch and learn."
Maybe they're not so infuriating after all!
#26
My School’s Decision To Put Office Tiles In A Gym
Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago
my school had these metal beam/trusses things in the sports hall, but they'd always end up with balls wedged in them.
Comedy Clumbers 1 year ago
I'm in my mid-50s and looking at this gives *me* a strong urge to bounce dodgeballs at the tiles! Betcha' it happened the other way 'round, though. The blueprints originally had offices or drama +stages there and then they changed the plans midstream or something like that.
#27
Someone Left Dumbells In The Sauna At My Gym
Bexxxx 1 year ago
The weights were too heavy for him, that’s why he was peeing :)
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arthbach 1 year ago
Ah, that would be the place where they are offering free gym membership for a year if the patron reports the pee-er.
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When You’re At The Gym, This Guy Is Talking On His Phone On Speaker
#29
My Gym Won’t Let You Cancel A Membership Over Phone Or In Person And Won’t Respond To Their Email Forms. 3 Months - Ongoing Issue
tori Ohno 1 year ago
Posters need to let the public know who these businesses/people are so we can avoid them.
AnkleByter 1 year ago
I can pretty much guarantee you that will go absolutely nowhere in your lifetime, lol. Unless you're some big wig and/or company yourself, or you have a hell of a lot of other people willing to join you in the complaint(with evidence), the FTC can't be assed to deal with issues like this.
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Guess Undheit 1 year ago
This is why you NEVER sign up with any "gym" that demands credit card payment. Cash only.
#30
All The TV's In The Gym On This Channel Were Stuck Like This My Entire Workout
#31
After Months Of Healthier Habits, I Was So Excited Yesterday When I Stepped On The Scale At The Gym At Reached My Goal Weight! Came Back Today To See This
#32
Someone At My Gym Regularly Eats An Orange In The Shower Then Leaves It Like This
#33
When This Happens So Much They Have To Put This On The Trash In A Gym
Roan The Demon Kitty 1 year ago
the same person who's pissing in the sauna, i'd imagine.
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I Finally Filled Out My Loyalty Card For A Free Smoothie At My Local Gym! The Next Day I Went, The Smoothie Bar Was Permanently Closed
#35
Triangular Lockers At The Local Gym
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
well, not supposed to live here, so good enough for me, and original
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
I think it's great design: a locker half the height but square would take up the same area, but you wouldn't be able to store tall things in it,
#36
Someone Dropped (And Left) Noodles On This Piece Of Gym Equipment!
#37
Imagine Going To The Gym To Make A Positive Change In Your Life And Your First Day Someone Steals All Of Your S**t While You're Working Out
#38
This Person At The Gym Hogging Dumbells
#39
The General Waste And Recycling Bins All Go Into One Bag At My Gym
G A 1 year ago
Clearly not as the hand goes underneath showing its one bin.
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Vents At The 24 Hour Fitness
Gwyn 1 year ago (edited)
It's like this at my gym too. Every few months I have to email them to clean it too, they can't seem to figure out how to put it in a schedule. I also have had to tell them to clean the floor in the sauna when I realized the same dust bunnies and paper scraps had been sitting there for months (I don't use it that often). As soon as I have any other options for a gym I'm leaving.
featherytoad 1 year ago
I looks like they need to do a full duct work cleaning.
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The Trashcan The Hotel I Stayed At Had Next To The Water Cooler In The Gym
OneHappyPuppy 1 year ago
If you try to dispose of the plastic cup that you get from the water cooler into the garbage bin next to mentioned water cooler, it gets stuck in the opening of the bin instead of falling into it
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A Random Guy At My Gym Tracked Mud All Over The Treadmill And The Floor And Didn’t Tell Anyone About The Mess
Sleepy Giant 1 year ago
A bunch of kids came to the gym, wreaked havoc and left with their footprints on the carpet, mats and didn’t even clean the stuff they used. Horrors!!
#43
This Motivational Quote At My Gym
Mimi La Souris 1 year ago
Given the male representations on the right, I would say yes
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#45
Guy Taking Up Four Parking Spots At My Gym
Guess Undheit 1 year ago
Another emotional support vehicle. With suspension that high, the brake lines are easily accessible.
#46
Maybe Mirrors Facing East Weren’t The Best Addition To This Gym
#47
These Weights In The Gym. Those 10 Grams Make All The Difference
Performingyak 1 year ago
But then that would round up to 2.27 kg, wouldn't it?
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Non-Handicapped People Parking In Handicapped Spots At The Gym
tori Ohno 1 year ago
Unfortunately, it's up to the property owner to call a tow truck. It's not technically a crime, just a violation of the management's rules, the cops won't get involved. Now, if it's a handicapped spot on a public street? That's a whole different story.
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Edward Finger Hands 1 year ago
God this makes me so grateful for my gym. Nice people, clean facilities, membership cap so it’s never too full.
Will Cable 1 year ago
Kind of surprised that those who have to video themselves working out for their social media but get all miffed that someone else gets in the way isn't number 1
megasmacky 1 year ago
I love walking/hiking and I used to be a competitive cyclist. I've actually never been in a gym in my entire life. They look and sound like hell to me, but thanks for reminding me why I can't stand people.
Edward Finger Hands 1 year ago
God this makes me so grateful for my gym. Nice people, clean facilities, membership cap so it’s never too full.
Will Cable 1 year ago
Kind of surprised that those who have to video themselves working out for their social media but get all miffed that someone else gets in the way isn't number 1
megasmacky 1 year ago
I love walking/hiking and I used to be a competitive cyclist. I've actually never been in a gym in my entire life. They look and sound like hell to me, but thanks for reminding me why I can't stand people.
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