A lifting buddy of mine got MRSA from that, it is an important hygiene issue and our gym even has a rule about it. Personally, it really bothers when people do not clean equipment that they use. But "cleaning up after yourself is important and it is frustrating when people don't do it" is not gatekeeping, it is frustration at people not following basic etiquette. Like it IS an activity that people try and gatekeep sometimes and it super sucks when they do. Gatekeeping the weight room is bullshit like "using machines is pointless, you have to use the barbell to make any real difference" or "if you're not sweating at the end have you even done anything". I don't think it's gatekeeping to be frustrated when people don't follow basic etiquette. Talking about the former doesn't negate the latter. There are also a lot of sweet, polite, new gym goers. If you do all of that, and february first rolls around and you stop coming in, we're going to be sad to see you go.įor those who go to the gym regularly, it is easy to observe that in January, every year, for about a month or two, there are weights left all over the ground and many more people than usual not cleaning their equipment after they use it. Just make an effort to clean up after yourself, don't spend all day hogging equipment you aren't using, and just be a generally polite gym patron. I've been 300lbs, and 15 minutes of walking on a treadmill at 300lbs is harder than my entire fucking workout at 160lbs. Seeing people who are struggling with their health come in and put in the effort and stick with it, inspires me. When we bitch about the "new years crowd" coming through and "not sticking with it" what were complaining about is how for the next month we're going to have to go out of our way to clean up after a bunch of people who are only coming in as an "experiment" in taking better care of themselves, knowing that there wont be a payoff because most of them aren't even going to stick around long enough to learn the rules.įor anyone reading this, please do not be self conscious about going to the gym on new years. We dont want you to show up, refuse to wipe anything down, leave weights out, and sit on the bench on your phone for 20 minutes between sets so that no one else can use it. We want you to learn, to get in shape, to better yourself and to live a healthy and active life. We want you to ask for help when you need help. We (grumpy gym guys) want you to come to the gym. The point of irritation is the lack of commitment specifically combined with the lack of effort to adhere to the gym rules. I have never, nor has anyone I know, been upset about new people coming to the gym. I'm not going to try and defend myself for being grumpy about the crowd either, I just want to clarify the intent behind my statements Ok, I feel like I should clarify something here because I've been "that guy" complaining on new years before. Honestly I hate seeing these comments and it makes me super self conscious to go to the gym. Century Club - For those who have lost or would like to lose 100lb+. Foodie Friday: Share your favorite recipes and meal pics.Track with Me Thursday: Make new friends and find accountability buddies.Weigh-In Wednesday: Share your weigh-in progress and graphs.Tantrum Tuesday: Share your complaints, vents and gripes.Day 1 Monday: Introduce yourself and share your goals and strategies.Daily Q&A Thread - No question too small.SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Celebrate victories.Quick Start Guide - How to start losing weight Review the subreddit rules here before posting Whether you need to lose 2 lbs or 200 lbs, you are welcome here! A place for people of all sizes to discuss healthy and sustainable methods of weight loss.
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