I thought it would be fun to compile a list of annoying things that people do (or don’t do) at the gym. Feel free to comment and add your own. These are in no particular order:

1. People who don’t wipe down the machines after they use them. I love having to wipe down a machine before AND after because the sweaty ass lady before me was too lazy to do it.
2. People who mull around the machine you’re on and occasionally stare at you as if to say “are you FINISHED yet?” Look, lady. I’m trying to complete my 4 sets with a minute of rest in between. I’m sure you can go find another machine to use in the meantime. GTFOH.
3. People who sing loudly with headphones on when they have no singing capabilities whatsoever. I encountered 3 of these yesterday, all of which were completely out of tune. It was like American Idol tryouts.
4. People who walk dangerously near or around the machine you’re on while you’re using it. I had this old guy almost get hit in the ribs once while I was on the leg press. He walked next to the foot plate as I was pushing out.
5. People who don’t put the weight pins in properly and end up bending them. I can point out like 3 or 4 machines at the gym I attend where you can’t use the weight increment add-ons (the 5lb, 10lb, etc.) on the side because someone put the pin in half way and then used the machine before realizing the pin is sticking out. Ugh.

There you have it. My gym pet peeves. What are yours? Please feel free to comment and let me know. I’m curious to see what everyone encounters at the gym.