Thread: Gym Etiquette & New Breed of Pussy Gyms

Originally Posted by UpTooYou

Buy your own and work out at home and take the rage out on the missus.

I do my cardio at home, and I didn't exhibit any rage (though I was pretty annoyed), and that's how I felt when I first posted- I've since calmed down a bit- it's too late to wind me up (though you're welcome to try- I'm pretty bored this morning).

Does taking out your anger on your woman work for you? That's really something I find reprehensible- I hope you're joking...

Originally Posted by Milkman

Originally Posted by FailSafe

My point is this- in most gyms in Thailand, it's up to the members to rack their weights- the staff doesn't do it as the gym owners usually aren't around to tell them to- it's a pretty typical attitude.

I think it's up to members all over the world to put their shit away.

It should be this way, but it isn't always this way.

Absolutely- in the States, though, a manager will actually come out of their office to ask you to clean up you weights if you're an habitual abuser of the rules- here that never happens.

I don't have too many "pet peeves" but this is definitely one of them.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Originally Posted by Milkman

Originally Posted by FailSafe

My point is this- in most gyms in Thailand, it's up to the members to rack their weights- the staff doesn't do it as the gym owners usually aren't around to tell them to- it's a pretty typical attitude.

I think it's up to members all over the world to put their shit away.

It should be this way, but it isn't always this way.

Absolutely- in the States, though, a manager will actually come out of their office to ask you to clean up you weights if you're an habitual abuser of the rules- here that never happens.

I don't have too many "pet peeves" but this is definitely one of them.

Yes, good point.

I have to scan the floor across the entire gym, to find a matching barbell.

Lazy. Stupid.

The price makes me accept it, though. But if it wasn't "cheap," it'd be an issue.

Originally Posted by Milkman

Here is a vid of a guy losing his temper. We don't know what it's about. Maybe he was dropping the weights and the guy working there had a tizzy.

Remember kids - here's why steroids are bad for you. Bad temper control...

Originally Posted by Milkman

Good deal as they have dumbbells, barbells, cables, ropes, lots of nautilus, and cardio stuff on 2 floors.

But people scatter weigh all over. X barbell is on one side of the gym, and the matching X dumbbell is on the other side.

And it's like this for almost all of them. Hard not to fall over them.

Are you in Hamburg? This sounds like the gym I am going to.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Originally Posted by Milkman

Here is a vid of a guy losing his temper. We don't know what it's about. Maybe he was dropping the weights and the guy working there had a tizzy.

Remember kids - here's why steroids are bad for you. Bad temper control...

Bollox

Originally Posted by zanebody

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Originally Posted by Milkman

Here is a vid of a guy losing his temper. We don't know what it's about. Maybe he was dropping the weights and the guy working there had a tizzy.

Remember kids - here's why steroids are bad for you. Bad temper control...

Bollox

Does your user-name imply you are a fan of Frank Zane? Best build ever, as far as I'm concerned.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Speaking of gyms, why don't many Europeans rack their weights when they're done? I almost came to blows with a guy today (and still might when I see him tomorrow) because I asked him (politely) to put his shit away before he left- THAT makes me agro.

Your sample of 'Europeans' must be limited to those exercising at that gym.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Speaking of gyms, why don't many Europeans rack their weights when they're done? I almost came to blows with a guy today (and still might when I see him tomorrow) because I asked him (politely) to put his shit away before he left- THAT makes me agro.

Your sample of 'Europeans' must be limited to those exercising at that gym.

More like five gyms over the years.

Maybe things are different in their home countries and it's something about Thailand- I would concede that.

Originally Posted by Ghandi

The best are the pussy gyms with signs that say "No Grunting"

California Wow comes to mind here in Thailand

I've never been in a gym since I left school but I have to say that's got to be a joke.

California Wow in Pattaya has a noise level of around 116 dB and that's outside.

You could scream you head off and nobody would notice.

Anyway I thought gyms were places to hang out, looking cool wearing the "right" gear and looking at men's bodies.

Fabian, I'm not in Hamburbe, but cheers.

Daffy, that guy in the video was likely a d*ck that had other issues. That said, Planet Fatness does have a rep of annoying members over the slightest of little noises, and putting weights down.

I use a couple of gyms around the Rayong area. I'd always kept myself reasonably fit before, but to be honest I'd never really used weight gyms at all until a few years ago.
Having no real prior instruction on gym etiquette, i used to leave the weights out after use, and didn't really twig about this until some German guy got angry with me one time.. He must have been wanting to say something before, I imagine..

Anyway, he was okay about it, and helped me with a lot of other lifting stuff I was doing wrong as well. Good bloke, ackshully.

A lot of the Thais who use (pose, mainly) in the gym expect their Mum probably to come and clean up after them, I think.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Maybe things are different in their home countries and it's something about Thailand- I would concede that.

Consider the demographics.

I'm just using my anecdotal experience working out at gyms in the States (where people clean up after themselves for the most part- it's a habit I've managed to retain outside US borders) and my experience over here in Thailand as my basis for comparison- it is true, though, that most foreign members at Thai gyms are from Europe, and I see the point you're making- do you see mine?

I've never seen someone go off like that after being politely (and rightfully) asked to clean up after themselves, though, which is what brought on my strong reaction and comments in this thread.

I would leave my various bels all over the place, just to get MrMuscles annoyed

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I would leave my various bels all over the place, just to get MrMuscles annoyed

There's where we differ- in my mind, a man takes care of his responsibilities (small and large) and doesn't let the actions of others sway him from that- I've spent more than my fair share of time straightening up the weight room before I leave it as I would hate for anyone to see it in poor condition after my departure and think I was responsible for it, and I certainly wouldn't feel right leaving a mess for someone else to deal with ("Do unto others..." and all that).

Musculature has nothing to do with it- respect has everything to do with it.

Why are so many weight lifters also shirt lifters?

Originally Posted by teddy

Why are so many weight lifters also shirt lifters?

As long as they tuck them in again after use, not a problem.

do the ones on roids have roids from all that straining too? can some of the lifters here enlighten us please?

I'll ask again, and I'm directing my questions at roid boy failsafe, why does lifting weights turn ordinary men gay?

Originally Posted by teddy

I'll ask again, and I'm directing my questions at roid boy failsafe, why does lifting weights turn ordinary men gay?

'Roid boy? I disclosed my minor attempt at a steroid cycle (many years ago- wasn't for me- look back several posts if you really want to know)- while I still love the gym, I'm really more 'Cardio Boy' these days (though I rarely wear my cape as I tend to trip over it).

As far as lifting weights turning ordinary men gay- well, the way you're pushing the issue kinda makes it seem like you're "trolling" the forum looking for guys- I personally don't swing that way (no judgment on your choice of lifestyle, of course- 'live and let live' and all that), but it's pretty inappropriate- I'm sure a few minutes searching on Google will point you in the right direction.

Originally Posted by FailSafe

Originally Posted by teddy

I'll ask again, and I'm directing my questions at roid boy failsafe, why does lifting weights turn ordinary men gay?

'Roid boy? I disclosed my minor attempt at a steroid cycle (many years ago- wasn't for me- look back several posts if you really want to know)- while I still love the gym, I'm really more 'Cardio Boy' these days (though I rarely wear my cape as I tend to trip over it).

As far as lifting weights turning ordinary men gay- well, the way you're pushing the issue kinda makes it seem like you're "trolling" the forum looking for guys- I personally don't swing that way (no judgment on your choice of lifestyle, of course- 'live and let live' and all that), but it's pretty inappropriate- I'm sure a few minutes searching on Google will point you in the right direction.

well honky tonks I'm not gay and here's a video of my gym to poove it

Originally Posted by teddy

well honky tonks I'm not gay

If you say so- I guess from all the gay references in your previous posts that it seemed like you might be repressing something- hey, good for you- I'm glad that's not the case (not that there's anything wrong with that... I'm just trying to lend a little support and help you convince yourself).

Anyway, best of luck with however your issues end up being resolved.