Are You a Dirty, Smelly, Rude Gym Rat?by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 12 Mar 2009 10:50 PM Be honest, do you have a habit of leaving gym cardio machines dripping with sweat? Are you guilty of stacking dozens of plates on pieces of gym equipment, then sashaying away without ever stripping down the machine and putting them away? Or, are you the type of gym member, who works out in the same sweat-stained, smelly rotten clothes day after day, and pretends no one else has a nose? A recent survey of fitness instructors reveals that there are more dirty, smelly, rude, gym members than ever before. But, why? Experts say the stress of the times could be one factor fueling this type of behavior. While exercise can be a great stress-reliever and mood-booster, some people's rude and self-centered behavior might be worse if sports or other forms of physical activity bring out obnoxious tendencies, according to experts. While stress may underlie some bad gym behavior, it's a poor excuse nonetheless. Just because you're more stressed doesn't give you a free pass to be rude. We're all stressed! And, I'm talking specifically to you, tall, blonde chick, who hogs the TV remote at my tiny gym. Seriously, not only does this particular gym member (who happens to work out at the exact same time of day I do) refuse to release the one and only TV clicker (which controls both TV sets) from her sweaty paws, she also refuses to turn down the volume on the monitor she is watching, so regardless of what's airing on the set she isn't watching, the rest of us are forced to listen to "Everybody Loves Raymond" reruns while we run on the other treadmills. Did I mention she also smells really bad? Regardless of your gym's size, divas make their presence felt everywhere--from the cardio equipment to yoga class. Gym employees say they would rather not get involved in petty squabbles. Instead, they suggest that if someone is hogging the lat-pull down machine you should politely ask if you could work in with them. Or if they've left huge weight plates on the bench press, you should ask them to please remove them. Then, save the bigger complaints for gym employees to handle. How's your gym etiquette? Related Articles: Gyms Catering to Members with Health Issues How Often Do You Use Your Home Gym? Bad Things Happen When You Stop Going to the Gym Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantfitness tags ideas | Kids | weight loss | family | children | holidays | Food | relationships | parenting | pregnancy User Comments drdad |
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