I hate that: A: I don't live close to a gym anymore. B: I don't have the time or money to join anyway with 2 kids now.
Sam, I'm sure you wouldn't understand what a real gym looks like. It's probably not typical of the fru-fru glamor parlors that you must frequent in midtown manhattan to get in your challenging yoga sessions. I go to a real gym. Why? Because bigtexxx needs a full complement of free weights and experienced lifters to accommodate his needs. I lift a lot of weight. A lot. Probably 2-3x what your capabilities dictate. I need spotters and plenty of lifting equipment to aid my body molding activities. Most of these places do not have such a luxury item as free towels laying around.
mine is mainly chicks that wear shorts that would be too tight to wear even after they drop that extra 75 pounds.
My worst gym moment . Now I am always very careful when reracking my dumbells: http://bbs2.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67592
Man I had forgotten about that incident. It pains me to even consider the possibility of that happening to myself. I may start wearing a jock strap again, similar to Rice alumnus B-Bob's method of using duct tape.
People waiting for the piece of equipment you're on just because it's next on their "list". Process the next line item, robot.
LOL free towels are a luxury item? Yes, for those who can't afford the princely sum of $80 a month (Manhattan prices) for the "chi-chi" NYSC- they are indeed luxurious. I won't even mention the thai boxing place I go to, its various accoutrements, such as hot and cold running water, would make a spartan powerlifter such as yourself cringe as well as its comparatively hefty price tag.
1) Older guys at the gym have no sense of shame. They refuse to cover up in the locker room. I mean they're so casual about it and talk to each other in the buff. If you're showering, then fine. Afterwards, covering your junk should be minimal. Plus, some people shave in the nude. Their freakin doogie's are touching the counter. 2) Women who are not fit should stay out of the free weight area. Please stick to the machines and don't hog up space doing 10 lb curls. 3) Screamers and weight bangers. An occasional grunt and accidental banging of dbs is okay, but stop the construction noises. 4) Adonis mirror freaks. Stop checking yourself out. You look like a jerk 10 seconds ago, you still look like a jerk now.
Foas, I'm glad to see that old wounds die hard; I'm sorry that you can't afford to belong to a gym that has towels and am willing to host a fundraiser on your behalf if you'd like, Foas.
What about people who get dressed up to go to the gym (male or female)? They are only there to pose, not work out. I hate that.
I haven't been to the gym in about three years. But i have a screaming deal on my monthly dues (less than 20% of the current going rate). So i keep paying. I hate that.
Sam, I've been to numerous gyms here in H-town and I have yet to get a complimentary towel. Some do require you to bring your own though, which is good.
