1. Not wiping off equipment. While I rarely use the machines, I witness many people not wiping down the equipment after they hop off. It takes 2 seconds to wipe it off, so just do it. No one wants to sit down in your sweat!
2. Holding onto the treadmill handles. I see this alllllllllll the time. And not just with walkers, but with sprinters!!!! The only time I don't mind seeing this is if the person is older or if the person has balance issues. Otherwise, if you are a perfectly healthy person, pick a speed or incline in which you don't have to hold on. Holding onto the handles makes you not work as hard and gives you bad form. I've seen sprinters holding on to the very top while leaning back or leaning way forward. It hurts just looking at them.
3. Taking someones equipment without asking. Unlike some, I put my stuff away when i'm done. If it's not put away, i'm still using it. I have no problem sharing equipment while i'm doing a different exercise. Just be polite and ask first :)
4. Cardio queens. I see so many woman from week to week using the same cardio machine for at least an hour. Same machine. Same Pace. Same amount of time. Every week. And no strength training. I understand everyone has their "favorite". But i've seen girls before hop on a different machine because their normal ones weren't available. And the minute someone gets off they run to it. While cardio is important for our health, our bodies are great at adapting. That means if you only do 1 machine at the same pace and the same amount of time week after week after week, your body will get so used to it and it won't be as effective anymore which means you won't be burning as many calories. Best advice is to change up your cardio on a weekly basis. Do different machines and intervals so it'll keep your body guessing. And add in strength training!
5. The people drinking a soda or eating M&M's while working out. Yes, i've seen it.
6. Reading or watching the tv while on a machine. This wouldn't be so bad if you were working hard enough, but everyone I see who is "reading" or really getting into what their watching are going at a very slow pace. Try making a playlist with some good beats, and leave the book/magazine at home and turn off the tv. You'll push yourself more when you aren't distracted!
7. Healthy people taking the elevator. Really?!?
What are your gym pet peeves?
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ReplyDelete"Using" a machine by sitting on it and texting. I just want to yell, 'get off your phone'!
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