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Today at the gym some dude was yelling and screaming at the screen while running on his treadmill. I mean absolute yelling, screaming and clapping, flailing his arms around, being a male nuisance to everyone. The women on each side of him kept looking at him trying to politely gesture that he keep it down/get out of their personal space. He obviously didn’t care. I could hear it under my headphones down the row. So...

I finished my workout, walked over and hit the “stop” button on his treadmill and walked out.

A few snickers and thumbs up were given. The dude said nothing. I walked out unscathed.

Honestly I’m not trying to be the gym police here but he was being an asshole and he knew it. Intimidating everyone in the room and making all of us miserable. Now I have to decide if I’ll go back ?

Cadelyn 5 July 17
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A, "male nuisance?"

Well, sounds like he was being a nusiance and is "male"... Mentioning that it was a man is relevant. I'm larger than the average guy and find guys my size intimidating if they are acting aggressive. If I was my sister's size(shorter and minus like 80 pounds) I would likely find them all the more intimidating for good reason.

@ClaytonE83 the subject of this story had already been identified as male prior to the use of 'male nuisance'. If it was the case that this phrase was used merely to identify to the reader the gender of the subject, we are looking at mere issue of redundancy. I'm willing to accept that, but have to admit that I certainly would have come to that conclusion on my own, hence my seeking clarification from the author.

@ClaytonE83 (bit of a trump moment here...) I meant to say I wouldn't have come to that conclusion on my own. Wouldn't, not would.

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You should definitely go back.
If he says anything, tell him he was being an asshole and ask him if
he plans to continue?

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You have referred to a man behaving in an entitled and inconsiderate way negatively. I predict an avalanche of butthurt broflakes. In fact, I can already hear the distant cries of 'Misandry!' and 'Not all mensss!'

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If your gym tolerates that why go? Are there other options? I belonged to a $10/month planet fitness that didn't allow that kind of behavior.

@Cadelyn I’m guessing whoever was in charge at the time was young and didn’t feel comfortable calling the guy out on it. We often have college students who are on duty at the gyms around town and sometimes they don’t have the confidence to confront someone

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I have to wonder if this guy was over 20 years old!? Pretty juvenile on his part.

4

This is why I avoid gyms and run on the trails. There's always that one selfish person.

Strabo Level 6 July 17, 2018
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Well done!! I'm sure it was appreciated by many.
You totally have to go back, you're the Gym Hero!!

scurry Level 9 July 17, 2018
3

Well...some days we must exhibit courage! I guess this was your day! Stand as tall as you possibly can and walk right back in that place like you own it...for just a valuable moment you did own it !!! Lol

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Outstanding move! "Shield Maiden" worthy!!

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I knew where this was heading after the words "male nuisance" were used.
I notice no one approached him to ask him to quieten down, perhaps he is deaf and didn't know how loud he was or his earbuds were turned up too high.
If you believe you did the appropriate thing then why do you "have to decide if I’ll go back".
Yeah, you're a hero (sarcasm), congrats on the bullying.

She stated the women next to him tried to get his attention and gesture to him that he was being too loud. Much like the manspread or mansplaining this is the way some men show their dominance. And before you get upset, yes I realize not all men do this. But it is an inherently male characteristic that you just don’t see women doing.

@Marcie1974 "the women next to him tried to get his attention and gesture to him", why did no one tap him on the shoulder or approach him from the front?
The OP stated this about contacting management "We were upstairs and I didn’t really feel like adding on the extra cardio to show them."
Sounds like some one was looking for a confrontation or a chance to be a pseudo-hero.
Just saying.

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Sounds like he either has big dick energy or a little chode charge...

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If a dude attacks or gets physically confrontational with a woman in the gym he will probably get jumped pretty quick. Maybe if you are intimidated bring some pepper spray in with you. If he even tries to talk to you negatively tell the gym he is intimidating you and doesn't belong. But good job lol

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Have a guy at the gym that I go to does the same thing. People are now moving away from him.....

1

To be honest I would have to question the sanity of someone that feels a treadmill needs bitched at in a public place.(yes he's a moron)?

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uhggg... And that dude on the tredmill was probably the same kinda assholio that would go put in a complaint when people are deadlifting cause the bar touching the floor is too lous for his sensibilities.

1

Lol ? you should

1

Being rude and disrespectful seem to happen at the most inopportune times. The only person who loses if you quit working out is yourself.

Mokvon Level 8 July 18, 2018
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If he’s screaming and grunting on a treadmill, he’s either hilarious or pathetic!

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I congratulate you and applaud your bravery!

1

Well done... hopefully you’ll go back and able to avoid that bore.

Tomas Level 7 July 17, 2018
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He had too much energy... In my gym, many young guys also behave defiantly. But I know that it's all because of a lot of energy. They don't have enough training, so I always advise them to work with large weights. And every time to increase the load when it becomes easy. Coaches often give beginners supplements like this paradigmpeptides.com. I think this doesn't seem right because first, you need to look at its result without additives. And only then prescribe medications or supplements.

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For weight loss I used a slightly different option. I used supplements in addition to nutrition and the workouts themselves. I found out there was RAD 140 for Sale. My workout was for 5 months and included a calorie deficit diet. During that time I managed to lose 10 pounds while following all the prescriptions. It was the perfect speed at which I did not harm my health and lost fat. The workouts were done with my own weight. This helped to strengthen and increase my muscles. Strength training additionally increases testosterone. This hormone helps burn fat stores.

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Obviously the guy was being a jerk & maybe kind of nuts. I'd only say that if you didn't want to climb stairs while working out(?) You could have called management after leaving. I wouldnt doubt that that guy has had complaints filed on him before. Also, I'd love to have seen the look on his face when you turned his machine off 🙂

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well done i would have done jack shit being a coward and yes some hi strength pepper spray seems sensible

weeman Level 7 July 17, 2018
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