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By *irthandgirth OP   Man
10 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

Loud 1980s style gym grunting and swearing and weight slamming in the gym today.

Simply because some guy had erected not one, but two tripod/ringlight/phone setups to record himself performing a generic full body warm up routine on the only deadlift platform, while taking up a bench for his kit bag.

I really detest people who use the public space like this.

Anyway. Got that off my chest. Carry on

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By *obilebottomMan
10 weeks ago

All over

Some very entitled people anywhere you go these days sadly.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
10 weeks ago

East Northamptonshire

This is the 1 reason I won’t hit the gyms, they need to ban phones, I don’t want to end up somewhere on the net slating my wobbly arse

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By *iker JackMan
10 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

I’ve just had a lovely cycle

Rain in the area. Set a record for my 10 and 20km time

A great head clear

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By *a LunaWoman
10 weeks ago

South Wales

Obviously thinks they are an “influencer”.

Surely that much equipment shouldn’t be allowed. Trip hazard etc.

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By *elix SightedMan
10 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"This is the 1 reason I won’t hit the gyms, they need to ban phones, I don’t want to end up somewhere on the net slating my wobbly arse"

Nice arse

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By *irthandgirth OP   Man
10 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"Obviously thinks they are an “influencer”.

Surely that much equipment shouldn’t be allowed. Trip hazard etc.

"

It is an obstacle and also forces people to take more circuitous routes carrying equipment around the gym to avoid getting 'in shot'. Which increases the risk of injury to others.

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By *ed MartinMan
10 weeks ago

Shefford

A while ago I was at the gym and got to watch my local wannabe gymfluencer recording herself on various bits of equipment before nipping off to the changing rooms to change outfits and pose for further pics…then repeat this process!

I noticed the staff were laughing behind her back so wandered over for a chat-turns out she’s well known for popping down the gym occasionally and taking a month’s worth of gym selfies in one go, but never actually doing any real exercise.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago


"This is the 1 reason I won’t hit the gyms, they need to ban phones, I don’t want to end up somewhere on the net slating my wobbly arse"

This. No recording should be allowed in gyms. There's no purpose to it anyway other than the IG circlejerk.

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By *irthandgirth OP   Man
10 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"This is the 1 reason I won’t hit the gyms, they need to ban phones, I don’t want to end up somewhere on the net slating my wobbly arse

This. No recording should be allowed in gyms. There's no purpose to it anyway other than the IG circlejerk."

There are some legitimate reasons like checking form. But you don't need a tripod and ringlight for that. If my form feels squirrely, I prop my phone on my water bottle. It's good enough.

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By *ellhungvweMan
10 weeks ago

Cheltenham

I think you need to find yourself a proper gym OP. If it only has one deadlift platform then that tells you everything.

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By *irthandgirth OP   Man
10 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"I think you need to find yourself a proper gym OP. If it only has one deadlift platform then that tells you everything."

Unfortunately its the only gym close to me with 24 hour access. On weekdays I'm in the gym at about 0530.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago


"This is the 1 reason I won’t hit the gyms, they need to ban phones, I don’t want to end up somewhere on the net slating my wobbly arse

This. No recording should be allowed in gyms. There's no purpose to it anyway other than the IG circlejerk.

There are some legitimate reasons like checking form. But you don't need a tripod and ringlight for that. If my form feels squirrely, I prop my phone on my water bottle. It's good enough."

Indeed. Furthermore, gym walls are usually lined with mirrors for that very reason. Or one could ask a more experienced member or a PT to have a look, I always found other gym-goers to be extraordinarily helpful towards neophytes.

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By *r John WickMan
10 weeks ago

The Continental

I have no brain to mouth filter so I’d have just walked up and asked him to shift it all, because others might like to use the equipment some time today.

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By *eordieJeansCouple
10 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

We’ve got a proper hardcore gym nearby and it’s got tripods set up near all the equipment to film your workouts. One of the world’s best powerlifters trains there. As much as I dislike tripods in gyms I don’t think any of us here would walk into that gym and dare tell any of them they’re doing it wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
10 weeks ago


"Obviously thinks they are an “influencer”.

Surely that much equipment shouldn’t be allowed. Trip hazard etc.

It is an obstacle and also forces people to take more circuitous routes carrying equipment around the gym to avoid getting 'in shot'. Which increases the risk of injury to others.

"

In which case why wouldn't you point this out to either the person or complain to gym management and ask them to resolve?

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By *aramel.desiresMan
10 weeks ago

London

It should not be allowed. I want to train quickly and efficiently without having to tiptoe around tripods.

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By *irthandgirth OP   Man
10 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"This is the 1 reason I won’t hit the gyms, they need to ban phones, I don’t want to end up somewhere on the net slating my wobbly arse

This. No recording should be allowed in gyms. There's no purpose to it anyway other than the IG circlejerk.

There are some legitimate reasons like checking form. But you don't need a tripod and ringlight for that. If my form feels squirrely, I prop my phone on my water bottle. It's good enough.

Indeed. Furthermore, gym walls are usually lined with mirrors for that very reason. Or one could ask a more experienced member or a PT to have a look, I always found other gym-goers to be extraordinarily helpful towards neophytes. "

For lifts like the squat it is useful to see from the side to check the bar path. Difficult to see when thr mirror is in front of you.

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By *irthandgirth OP   Man
10 weeks ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"Obviously thinks they are an “influencer”.

Surely that much equipment shouldn’t be allowed. Trip hazard etc.

It is an obstacle and also forces people to take more circuitous routes carrying equipment around the gym to avoid getting 'in shot'. Which increases the risk of injury to others.

In which case why wouldn't you point this out to either the person or complain to gym management and ask them to resolve? "

Good luck finding gym staff on a Sunday.

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