Gym Etiquette - When to back off?

[WoNderWoMan25]

I was going to suggest the mp3/walkman route. Worked for HT and Elana who got hit on by trainers constantly. Just keep the music on and ignore them. Give a dirty look and they will walk.

This guy was pretty persistent ... I originally posted because the iPod didn't deter him. He's a new employee, and he just over-did it with me. To top it all off: His 'women-life-the-pink-five-pounders' attitude really rubbed me the wrong way.

Thanks

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Awesome.

Does he do this to everyone? Do you see him "helping" others?

I know... I really wanted to tell him to back off but ended up being pretty polite about it. (I'm proud of me, actually!)

Subtle hints didn't work with this dude. And I've noticed that he 'helps' women, mostly.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

And I've noticed that he 'helps' women, mostly.

Jackass. Dude is so trying to put his moves on the ladies.

If he keeps doing it to you, I really would say something to the manager - you don't have to be irate and ranting. Just a simple stop by and say "I just wanted to let you know that one of your employees seems to be irritating some of the women here, you might want to talk to him."

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Also, this is the MAIN reason I love my new gym. It is a small-ish place that just has equipment, restrooms, and NO STAFF. It is open 24 hours a day with member keycard access. We have basic, simple stuff ...... cardio equipment, selectorized machines, plate-loaded Hammer stuff, free weights, Smith and squat racks, one cable cross (multi-station one). The most people I have seen in there was last night - and there was me and TWELVE other people. That is it - at 7:30pm. LOVE IT.

 

[al420]

Can I ask one question though - if a girl is wearing Bebe sprot clothing to the gym she wants to be hit on, or at least looked at right? I try to stay as far away from the ladies in the gym as possible as I don't want to get my chalk or sweat on them, but I always wonder. If I hang one of my balls out of my shorts or scream bloody murder while squatting I'm pretty sure some would look. I hope so at least.

Just wondering.

 

[FFQuads]

Can I ask one question though - if a girl is wearing Bebe sprot clothing to the gym she wants to be hit on, or at least looked at right? I try to stay as far away from the ladies in the gym as possible as I don't want to get my chalk or sweat on them, but I always wonder. If I hang one of my balls out of my shorts or scream bloody murder while squatting I'm pretty sure some would look. I hope so at least.

Just wondering.

I just can't see one thing wrong with anything you said!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I just can't see one thing wrong with anything you said!

C'mon .... It's BS and you know it! Just because I wear Victoria's Secret yoga pants to the gym doesn't mean I'm a walking lingerie ad.

Maybe the girl in the Bebe with the perfect make-up and hair who doesn't sweat, is always chewing gum AND can't stay away from the mirror... maybe...

 

[FFQuads]

C'mon .... It's BS and you know it! Just because I wear Victoria's Secret yoga pants to the gym doesn't mean I'm a walking lingerie ad.

Maybe the girl in the Bebe with the perfect make-up and hair who doesn't sweat, is always chewing gum AND can't stay away from the mirror... maybe...

Me and Al420 MUST know just were in Texas are you moving???

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Me and Al420 MUST know just were in Texas are you moving???

Not exactly sure where I will end up - Will want to rent an apartment for the first six months to a year before I look into buying something out there. But the job that is bringing me from NY is in Dallas...

Were are you guys? (y'all) <-- practicing

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Also, this is the MAIN reason I love my new gym. It is a small-ish place that just has equipment, restrooms, and NO STAFF. It is open 24 hours a day with member keycard access. We have basic, simple stuff ...... cardio equipment, selectorized machines, plate-loaded Hammer stuff, free weights, Smith and squat racks, one cable cross (multi-station one). The most people I have seen in there was last night - and there was me and TWELVE other people. That is it - at 7:30pm. LOVE IT.

Awesome!

That is part of the problem w/my gym. It is one of three locations. I happen to live down the street from the location with the older crowd - Their niche is the slightly overweight 40-something year old who will gobble up the personal training. There aren't many younger girls there .... So Mr-Floor-Trianer is paying close attention to the few of us that are there. Anyway, their aren't many regulars, and it is quiet, especially after 6 PM (5-15 people tops).