Last evening I went to the gym. I was ready to get in a good workout and was hopeful it wouldn't be too busy. The past few weekends have been really quiet. Well the first thing I noticed as I pulled in to park as there were quite a few cars. I again was hopeful that maybe it was just people using the pool as the weather has been a bit rainy to be outside. As I walked into the gym I noticed that the cardio area was mostly deserted - Yea! The weights area was busy, but it wasn't too bad. I go straight to the stair master as usual, I made sure the fan was on as it blows directly on me there and really helps to keep my cool. There were a few young men doing some stretches with poles nearby, but I just concentrated on my music I was listening to and of course watching my steps. About fifteen minutes in I was getting quite warm, I realized that one of those lads had turned off the fan... WHY? It wasn't impacting them, it was directed to blow on the stair masters. It was very inconsiderate thing for them to do. I paused my workout and went and turned it back on... cursing them under my breath. About this same time a couple came in to workout... three kids under 7 in tow. The kids are left unsupervised while the parents go into the weight area. They are messing with the treadmills, climbing on equipment, just being kids. The dad eventually gets some rackets and balls and puts them in to one of the racquetball rooms. Well at least they were off the equipment. I am now getting up over 1000 steps and someone cranks up the volume on the "boombox" . I can hear it plainly over my music with my earbuds. So frustrating especially as 95% of the people that are working out have earbuds/headphones on to listen to their own music. Why are people so freeking inconsiderate? It was not a staff member that turned up the music. It was also not for a exercise class ( I know to avoid the gym when those are scheduled). I did do my 1350 steps and then thirty minutes on the treadmill, luckily there wasn't anyone around me then, but I could still hear the boombox blaring.
I know I am an introvert. I like it peaceful and quiet around me. I have zero tolerance for inconsiderate oafs. I really don't understand people like that. I've raised my kids. I have no interest in yours. Keep your kids at home or in control. The gym is not their playground. The fan is not blowing on you, I need it to blow on me as I am doing cardio in a hot gym, don't turn it off (or least ask if you need it off). I have my own music to listen to. I don't want to listen to yours on top of mine. You don't need it blasting to hear it... if you want loud music bring your own with headphones, don't subject everyone else to your noise.
I am looking into getting noise cancelling headphones. Maybe a cattle prod for misbehaving kids?
Oh I need to get back on the trails and out of the gym.
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