Am I rude?
Chest and arms today. For CHEST: Flat, decline and incline bench presses. Then flys. Bis and Tris exercises were supersetted. Arms were so pumped at the end of workout - I had hard time straightening them:) What I great feeling! Please, don’t leave me…pump! ::::::
Food-wise: did well. Took enough protein, carbs and fats to sustain my rigorous training and to promote the muscle growth.:::::
Today someone at the gym considered me rude. I am NOT a rude person. Some called me heard-headed before, but not rude. For me gym is not the place to participate in prolonged conversations, hanging out, and exchanging phone calls. When at the gym I don’t believe in wasting time. That’s why I try not to return eye contact I sometimes feel I am getting. I just walk around with the earphones in my ears quietly singing along….at times I might sing a line or two out loud. ::::
Gotta get me a T-shirt saying something like "I am focused. Don’t break my concentration!"
October 24, 2007 at 4:54 am
That’s exactly what I’ve been saying at my gym!! I try to tell people that I’m not here to waste my time. I have an hour and a half everyday…I need to make it count! I do try to make time after my session to schmooze, cause I know the ladies just want to pick my brain for training ideas. YOU ARE NOT RUDE! You are determined; you are focused; YOU ROCK! Keep it up!
October 24, 2007 at 5:01 am
I have to agree with urbanmommy. Workout comes first and then chatting. Your there for a purpose. I have two t-shirt slogans that I use…this is a gym not a bar and Yes! I am workout. Now shut up and spot me or go away.
October 25, 2007 at 3:15 am
I get the same crap that you get about being rude…but, I have to focus and if I have to be a little rude while in the gym so that I can get my point across- sorry!
But if we meet outside of the gym or after my workout…you’ll find that I’m the sweetest person.
October 25, 2007 at 6:21 am
Gotta love the pump!
Regarding the chit-chat in the gym, I usually tell people that I’d like to talk to them, but only when I’m done with my training. My training sessions aren’t that long - 45 minutes MAX! I train with intensity, and love it when I can feel the sweat run down my forehead and down my chest. I hate getting cold - especially if it’s someone else’s fault.
Considering you are the one wearing earplugs trying hard to focus on your training, THEY are the rude ones for interupting!
October 25, 2007 at 1:53 pm
I’m with you girl! This is place and time for everything…:)
November 20, 2007 at 10:12 am
Girl,
I put my game face on. I focus internally and am in zone before I walk in. When I walk in, I will say my salutations, but everyone knows that I won’t talk when I’m working out.
Some newbies try, but they learn eventually, to just leave me alone.
More power to ya.