Excessive noise in the gym
You said you dissuade from taking the shirt off and flexing and groaning out loud under heavy weight. Coming from the era you did where guys and gals alike did just that, and often, why would you dissuade at least from the groaning out loud? I have been asked to please keep it down after being kinda vocal during a heavy set of benches, and I never understood it. Can you please give your opinion on this?
When in the greater majority of public gyms we are responsible to control our personal habits that might distress our neighbors. No one wants his or her space invaded by undo sounds, nearness, gestures or odors in mutual work areas. We must be respectful of those around us.
That said, one’s behavior is determined by commonsense and unspoken mutual agreement with one’s co-inhabitants. Vocal response to heavy exertion while lifting is sometimes helpful and unavoidable and generally acceptable on selected occasion. Excessive and frequent noise-making is disturbing, annoying and irritating. It is also unnecessary, careless, often selfish and just plain dumb.
Dig in and enjoy yourself; keep the noise to a minimum so those nearby can do the same. They’ll love ya for it.
Godspeed… Dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on May 11th, 2008 in Weight Training by Dave Draper