Ever had something turn you off (or even ‘tick’ you off) while working out at the gym?

I bet you had.

Whether it’s a small thing that’s easy to ignore… or something that made your workout go downhill… there are things you’d simply wish not to happen every so often.

How about running threw some of the most common things that ‘tick’ me off? Better yet, do any of these come up on your list?

Let’s have a look:

1. The Mirror Syndrome:

   I’ve got no problem with people checking the mirror as they workout and getting all excited as they’re muscles flex and tighten.In fact, at times that can help you get an extra rep or two.It’s just that… well… when someone’s sticking so close to the dumbbells rack, a few inches from hugging the mirror… and well, blocking those dumbbells from everyone else’s reach!

   You ever noticed this? Well, it can get pretty bad when more than one person is doing this!

2. Trippin’ You At Your Max:
   
   I usually notice this with workout partners who are just starting out (can’t blame them, yet it can cause some serious problems).

   Here’s the scenario: you’ve just finished two sets of a heavy workout (let’s say squats or dips on the bench). Now you’re focusing on the next set. It’s a heavy set, you’re muscles are sore and you really need to concentrate and get your last set done to completion properly.

   As you get into it… as you start… someone starts talking to you (or asking you some question that could certainly wait for later)!Most times, speaking a few words in the midst of an intense workout is No Option. Sometimes you can end up hurting yourself because you loose focus and coordination.

   I usually ignore the chit chat… answer it when I’m done and mention something about the “focus during workout” to minimize that from happening again.

   If this ever happens (or happened) to you, how do you handle this?

3. Hugging The Equipment:

   Well, not really “hugging”… just more like wanting to own it for a while.

   Everybody’s gotta’ rest a while between sets… and… with certain equipment (or dumbbells) two people can share it without much impact on your overall workout (sure, there has to be some basic understanding and sync in timing).You guessed it, right?

   It’s the case where someone works out on a resistance machine… rests on the machine… works out on the same machine… rests on the machine with an attitude that no one else can share… and so on.

   There are a few exceptions to this one, but generally speaking, those rest phases can be enough for a second person to workout on the same machine without much problems.
   
   Another version of this one is working out with dumbbells and simply keeping them besides you even when you’re resting.

Well, that’s probably my top 3 list.

Surely, most of these can be resolved depending where you workout… and… more importantly, the attitude of people who frequent that gym. Moreover, being around a group of like minded people with positive attitudes can actually help drive your workouts further – even when you thought your body was all out and on empty.

Have a great workout,

M. Jamal

P.S. So what’s your top 3 list of things that ‘tick’ you off during your workout? Go on, let us know (hit ‘comment’).

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