GYM grievances

It’s January and we’ll all be diving into the nearest gym to realize our new year’s resolutions. I have visited many different gyms during my life.  And I can tell you, I used to only shower at home. The gym showers were far too dirty. It was at one of those student discount places, know what I mean?  Another grievance was that while chilling out in the sauna an enormous piece of equipment walked in, I left in a hurry. Thank goodness, I have also seen gyms with private shower cubicles, hairdryers, swimming pools, water fountains everywhere, fresh towels and without coin operated lockers. Wonderful. Still there are certain grievances that I take with me to the bar to share with my friends so we can all have a laugh.  I’m going to share some of them with you. You’ll know what I’m talking about.

• Mixed showers. Not a problem as long as they are clean. When a young woman walks in with a razor and decides to do a bit of gardening, that’s cutting it close, and crossing the line.
• It’s also disgusting to step onto a machine that has dried sweat drops all over it. Doesn’t take but a minute to clean a machine after use, right?
• Very sweaty people are definitely on my list, the smell can be killing.
• People standing in front of the mirror intensely checking out your body. Strange.
• Gyms often have separate areas for stomach exercises, and there always seems to be someone who has hogged all the equipement. Very selfish.
• Elaborate conversations are not cool. I don’t want to talk,  I’m there for me-time and to relax. To be sure I am left alone I usually have Usher on and earphones.
• Men checking you out. Hello!
• Another thing that makes me laugh are those manly caveman noises while  men are lifting weights.

Phew, that felt great.