Gym snob?
I guess you can say I’m a gym snob. Yep, I walk in there, do my time and get out. I’m not there to socialize, smile or make friends. This being said, there is this one guy at my gym that’s been keeping his eye on me for quite some time. Last week he got the nerve to come up to me and attempted to have a conversation. I did what I normally do, I gave him a peace sign and kept walking. I’ve been feeling like shit ever since. I can tell you it took alot for him to come up to me and the expression on his face was terrible. It’s never bothered me before, so what’s the deal? So there’s this other guy at my gym who approached me two weeks ago. I had my headphones on and gave him my peace sign, but, he wasn’t going anywhere and waited for me to finish what I was doing, watching me the entire time. After I was done he proceeded to tell me I was doing my tricep cable push-downs wrong. Ever since he’s always close to where I’m at. You know what I’m talking about, making his presence known. Avoiding the man was inevitable today. He brought a friend. His friend approached me from the left, he approached me from the right and I had no place to go. Out come my headphones and there came the questions. Age? Children? The disbelief. They had bet I was 28 with no children. The compliments followed. Then he proceeds to say I probably get complimented all the time. I told him it never gets old and we all laughed. So, I went back to working out and they went back to their business. It went well and that was that, right? Nope, he came back for a final chat, asked if I was married (funny, I always wear my wedding ring) and for how long. I answered his questions, he complimented me once more and told me he’d tell the guys I am unavialable. I told him I’d appreciate it. So I’m questioning myself here, have my aloof ways been creating more harm than good? Is it possible? And why do some women behave this way? For me, it’s fear based, you just never know…there are some crazy people out there and not all crazy people look crazy. Which brings to mind, sometimes our own crazy fears has us acting crazy ourselves! Then there are those times where it’s not so crazy. Jury still out on this one for me, I’m working on putting it in some sane perspective.
As for my workout, it was great. Legs, cardio, abs and all….I give myself an A+ for today. Here’s what I did:
Legs: 3 sets of each, 20 reps each
- Ball Squats
- Dumbbell Walking Lunge
- Ball leg curl-up
- Dumbbell step up
- Deadlift
- Plie squats
- Reverse Lunge with 2 lb. ball ab twist
- Leg Extension
- Hamstring Curl
- Calves
ABS
- Medicine Ball Hip Thrust
- Core Cable Trunk Twist
- Plank (1 minute)
October 16, 2007 at 2:20 am
Girl I’m so happy i workout at home just for these reasons. Workout looks good.I have been following the 3×3 to add mass .
October 16, 2007 at 2:30 am
Well, there are some guys that go to the gym to check out the ladies, and if you go to a public gym, you just have to accept it as an inevitablilty, but you shouldnt feel bad for embarrassing one. He’ll get over it. And as for the other ones that trapped you, lol. You just gotta be short and simple to them. Although some women go to the gym, scantily clad and wearing make up and perfume, looking for the oglers and like the compliments, and they are also a big reason why men will tend to try and pick you up during your workout. I dont think it’s being a snob to be all about your business there, though.
October 16, 2007 at 8:55 am
you did right… guys dont get the hint… especially the pushy ones… your husband should go with you once an awhile to show that you are with someone and dont wanna be bothered when hes not there… its also rude, if you have your headphones on and they bug you… i hate that shyt! cuz get in and get out… anyways, have a great workout today…!
October 31, 2007 at 8:32 pm
YEP! I work out in my garage and there’s just enough space for me and my stuff and NO ONE else. Guys, why do you go up to a gal and try to correct her form? NEVER do that! Are you trying to pick up or show off your knowledge? And the ladies try that on my man!!!!They ask if he’s there alone while I’m doing my sets!! Sheesh….Hey you are not a gym snob because you are doing your work! I would feel bad for that one guy too but it’s his problem. Don’t let it get to you. The gym is not a bar or a place to put on a beauty pageant. Thanks for vent.