Phones in the gym.

[1972girl]

When I'm at the gym , I log my workouts into my phone as I go, I sometimes change the pod cast and once or twice I have used it to look up the proper way to do an exercise. I know that it is by etiquette to text, but now people use it for other things.

[Jtbny]

Thanks for sharing.

[acrawlingchaos]

I don't really give a sh*t what people do on the phone at the gym. I also don't give a sh*t if people don't like me on the the phone at the gym... so yeah. (shrugs)

Thanks for sharing.

And this.... thank you.

[dbx]

Long time member...legit. Haven't seen her post in a minute. Tread lightly, guys. C'mon'...

[waco]

I have my earphones in while streaming Pandora, my SL app is in use and log my routine watching the rest timer. I could give a rats ass what people think im doing with my cellphone. I tune everyone out anyways.

[Corbi]

I don't really give a sh*t what people do on the phone at the gym. I also don't give a sh*t if people don't like me on the the phone at the gym... so yeah. (shrugs)


And this.... thank you.

I agree with one exception, if they are sitting and yakking on equipment I would like to use then they can get their ass up and go talk elsewhere.

[decz]

You have to follow protocol: you standup, tell everyone your name, then you share.

yeah, I had an older guy complaining to me last week about kids sitting on equipment while playing on their phones. Honestly, I don't know why this guy was so pissed off. Before the smart phone craze people would just sit on equipment and talk for 20 minutes between sets. Nothing has really changed. They are still taking just as long except now they are looking at a screen.

[Fishman15]

I don't really give a sh*t what people do on the phone at the gym. I also don't give a sh*t if people don't like me on the the phone at the gym... so yeah. (shrugs)


And this.... thank you.

Yea, it really doesn't matter what they are using it for. Either they are holding someone up or they aren't...

[Brackneyc]

What about hogging the squat rack.

[acrawlingchaos]

I agree with one exception, if they are sitting and yakking on equipment I would like to use then they can get their ass up and go talk elsewhere.

Yea, it really doesn't matter what they are using it for. Either they are holding someone up or they aren't...

"Hey, mind if I get in here." Not once have I been told no... and I'm not even a bad ass.

[Bo_Flecks]

I know that it is by etiquette to text...

Just curious why you think it's bad etiquette to text.

I've been known to text, post on bb.com, search for music, take selfies, respond to e-mail, make shopping lists, etc. while at the gym. All of that pretty much has nothing to do with my workout other than messing around while recovering between sets.

Are there people in my gym judging me for this?

[x-trainer ben]

The only people that i notice on the phone are the cute women in the tights and sports bras. You know... to see which type of mobile phone they use...lool

[Brackneyc]

Just curious why you think it's bad etiquette to text.

I've been known to text, post on bb.com, search for music, take selfies, respond to e-mail, make shopping lists, etc. while at the gym. All of that pretty much has nothing to do with my workout other than messing around while recovering between sets.

Are there people in my gym judging me for this?

Yes. And they are texting their friends about it during rest periods. Wait, wut.

[DuracellBunny]

I don't take a phone on to the gym floor due to the fact that I keep breaking them.

[Bo_Flecks]

Yes. And they are texting their friends about it during rest periods. Wait, wut.

They must think they're better than me. It's go time.

[majorbanjo]

I don't like folks talking on phones around me period; I don't care about their personal stuff; especially when I'm forced to listen to their loud ass; they should take it outside......texting....I don't care......but I'm an old angry fart....

[Fishman15]

What about hogging the squat rack.

That sounds new. You should start a new topic on that one...

[Fishman15]

I don't take a phone on to the gym floor due to the fact that I keep breaking them.

Thrown, dropped, or crushed? We really need to know...

[Fishman15]

They must think they're better than me. It's go time.

I still thought you could lift it...

[Bo_Flecks]

I still thought you could lift it...

I could. I choose not to.

[DuracellBunny]

Thrown, dropped, or crushed? We really need to know...

Crushed. If your phone is in your pants pocket (the most practical place to keep it), it gets hit by the bar a lot. Keeping it in any other pocket is just wrong, as is putting it down on equipment.

If you break enough of them, you decide fk it and leave it in the locker.

[Brackneyc]

I could. I choose not to.

I choose not to run.


Signed, Butterbean.

[Kewbrah]

If you don't bring your phone then how do you take creeper shots of chicks on booty shorts.

[ArchAngel'73]

I don't have a cell phone, I don't want a cell phone and I sure don't "need" a cell phone-especially when I'm training.

IMO, there are very few people who can keep their intensity in the gym and go from talking to their buddy straight into a brutal set, that's an Arnold gift.
In between sets I do what I did before cell phones...I pace and prepare to do my next set but better than the last.

[Mark1T]

I don't care who is in the gym, whether they are big, small, fat, wasting their own time or not, or on the phone or what. I don't care.

I do what I do.

[SteveWright1]

Only ever have my phone in the gym if I am working out during typical work time (rarely)
most sessions are at 6 am and at that time nobody is going to call me, and I will not need to call anyone either


I did once see a young dude sat on the end of the bench using his phone to text or e mail
I asked if I could use the bench
he stood up and moved away for me
so I sat on the bench and started sending my text messages

so for anyone else who has an issue , don't worry, most people in the gym are very approachable
and if you want to work in with someone who is texting or e mailing, just ask, and I am sure they will accomodate

[x-trainer ben]

I don't have a cell phone, I don't want a cell phone and I sure don't "need" a cell phone-especially when I'm training.

IMO, there are very few people who can keep their intensity in the gym and go from talking to their buddy straight into a brutal set, that's an Arnold gift.
In between sets I do what I did before cell phones...I pace and prepare to do my next set but better than the last.

So did you keep your Sony Walkman and cassette tapes? :P

[Fishman15]

Only ever have my phone in the gym if I am working out during typical work time (rarely)
most sessions are at 6 am and at that time nobody is going to call me, and I will not need to call anyone either


I did once see a young dude sat on the end of the bench using his phone to text or e mail
I asked if I could use the bench
he stood up and moved away for me
so I sat on the bench and started sending my text messages

so for anyone else who has an issue , don't worry, most people in the gym are very approachable
and if you want to work in with someone who is texting or e mailing, just ask, and I am sure they will accomodate

Oh, this is genius and I'm not just saying that. Asking someone playing on their phone to "work in" and then you just sit down and do the same thing they were...playing on their phone. I mean it's only fitting and just makes sense. I like things that make sense...I'm a common sense kind of guy. Now I don't bring a phone in myself...too bulky... but I suppose I could run through my little Shuffle thingy.

[Fishman15]

So did you keep your Sony Walkman and cassette tapes? :P

Better to go with the portable 8-track player...

[Jtbny]

IDK its really not "just" a phone these days. I record lifts, play music, and record my workouts (apple notes) with my personal handheld device. I also use the phone option if I need to. I have yet to have any intensity issues related to having my PHD with me