It’s a pet peeve those of us have who have been going to gyms for a long time, are there mostly for business (with just a bit of social distraction) and need to focus and get our work done…
We’re right in the middle of some pretty tough reps, basically going an 80% to all-out 100%, and someone will ask if we’re going to the next machine or (whatever other question).
It is frustrating, since we can’t understand how the third party can’t tell that we’re in a mode of concentrated exertion.
And that being distracted could even lead to injury under certain circumstances.
So please…it’s important:
Just let the person finish out what they’re doing, and allow them a few seconds to catch their breath and recover. If you interfere in the middle of their set you will either frustrate them a great deal, or possibly even create an injury situation, neither of which you want to do.
It seems like common sense, but it happens just often enough that it needs to be mentioned. Perhaps some people are not at the gym working as hard or seriously as others. So there may be a lack of perspective and understanding in that regard.
Just know that a great many of us there ARE serious about what we’re doing, and to always wait until we’ve finished a set and taken a few breaths before you ask them anything or comment.
And please don’t stand next to the machine as if you’re impatiently waiting.
That often just outright pisses us off. Find something else to do just like we do in the same situation. The body parts do NOT have follow exact sequences the vast majority of the time.
Enough said.
Love, Happiness, Health and Peace……………Tim