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I’ve been a member at the YMCA for several years. While most people there are nice, normal folk, I’ve noticed that there are some who annoy everyone else through their behavior. These people generally fall into one of a few different categories:
1. The Jerk
The Jerk is generally an older male. He “jerks” his way through all the exercises, completely oblivious to the fact that when your back does all the work, you not only risk injuring yourself, but the muscle groups that *should* be affected are barely coming into play
2. The Lounger
The Lounger is there to socialize. He/she talks excessively loud to those around them, or (God forbid) takes up space on a treadmill or stair machine while talking on a cell phone. They are more interested in the game on TV, thinks the exercise equipment are suitable replacements for a chair or couch, and are generally oblivious to those around them who are actually there to *work* during their workout.
3. The Exhibitionist
The Exhibitionist is almost always female, usually in high school. They wear very little clothing, and what they do wear is about two sizes too small. They spend a good hour and a half on the different aerobic machines (treadmill/elliptical/bike) going full speed, despite the fact that they probably have 5% body fat as it is. Kind of sad to see a eating disorder in training.
4. The Newbie
The Newbie is, as the name suggests, new. Usually out of shape. Which isn’t a problem – everyone has to start somewhere. But the Newbie tends to wander around from station to station, generally doing exercises wrong/ineffectively. Which is easily corrected with a simple equipment orientation – if they would only take advantage of it.
5. The Snob
The Snob is a gym regular…. the weights are *his* domain, and woe unto those who interferes in his workout. He thinks everyone else should get out of his way, and not dare use a piece of equipment that he might need somewhere down the road.
In other words, me 🙂