Do you like going to the gym when it's busy or empty?

[Anonymous]

I like going on empty days. One because I don't feel like I'm constantly being stared at, two because I can check myself out in the mirrors without feeling embarrassed and three I can take pictures without getting judged.

[zeitgeist057]

I used to work at a gym, and I almost never used it when it was open, or if it was open, when busy. I do not like waiting for the equipment I want to use; when I am working out, I like to keep my heart rate up, and work consistently at an elevated pace. I want to optimize the fatigue of my muscles and not give them a chance to fully recover, so that my body is trained for sustained effort with little to no rest. People sitting around on the equipment staring at their phones gets in the way of my objectives. I also am not a huge fan of the grunters, screamers, and weight droppers. Some do it to enhance their technique or involuntarily, others do it as a bid for attention. I wear earbuds with music in, so anything that comes in above and beyond my music blasting in my ears, I feel justified in calling it excessively and inappropriately distracting for a communal gym setting.

taking up equipment

I would open the gym, and workout before my shift started and I unlocked the doors. Other times, I would work the afternoon/night shift, and close and lock the doors, blast the music, and work out alone. I would also come in on my off days and use the classroom training area when there were no classes, and I could have it as my private workout area. There were drop down heavy bags, kettlebells, and other equipment for classes, that were great for a good workout. The large room also had a beautiful wood dance floor, a full mirror wall and ballet barre, and was a perfect set up to practice dance or capoeira.

kind of like this, but better mirrors

I don't mind a few respectful people, and there's plenty of equipment to go around when people are considerate. Unfortunately, we have some people who are not, and the gym is this odd place culturally where there's a lot of subtle and inappropriate space-claiming and not much regulation by the business itself.

[Asker]

I also hate waiting for equipment by the time I get it I feel weaker and can't do what I normally do.

I don't like the loud people too. I know it isn't a library so I don't say anything. I just use headphones.

Those are good job perks! The gym I go to has a small classrom area too I like to go in there for stretches and lunges. Having mirrors everywhere helps with my form to for certain exercises

[zeitgeist057]

The feeling weaker is totally what I’m talking about. A good workout has to have a certain flow to it, and that flow is disrupted by the less-than-optimal waiting.

I use headphones too, it’s just the over the top loud people that get through, or the ones who drop heavy weights that shake the whole structure and vibrate through the concrete. If you can’t handle the weight and have to drop it, you should be using an Olympic designed area or use less weight.

[Massageman]

Almost empty.
I'd like to have at least a few people there to fight off anyone if needed, or to call 911 if anything happened to me. Strictly a safety thing, otherwise I'd say "alone".

[Asker]

I agree with that actually sometimes I do need a spot and if no one is around I can't improve without possibly injuring myself

[Massageman]

Thanks for the MHO.

[Screenwriter]

I like going when there's fewer people because I don't have to wait for machines and it's quieter. I like a peaceful workout , unless it's a group class.

Don't worry about people judging you or staring at you. 95% of people are completely wrapped up in their workouts and are disinterested in anything around them. They re humping to get finished, get on with their lives. Snap as many pictures and look at yourself as much as you like Few are interested., and if they are, it's likely in a complimentary way. Stop worrying, girl! .

[its_amelia_c]

If I had to choose I’d also choose empty. But not for the same reasons. I don’t take pics or check myself out. But don’t like crowds, hate waiting for machines, and just prefer quite times over busy.


But I also have a gym set up in my home so I don’t need to go to a gym. I can do my workout at home and avoid people altogether.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

My gym is mostly rock climbing. I prefer going when it's emptier. Means I get more routes, don't have to worry about getting in others' way and vice versa, and there's less witnesses to my terrible form.

[Asker]

Lmaoo yes I always get self-conscious of my form at the gym too. I've never been corrected but still self conscious

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I hear that.

Honestly, though, I've found climbers are such a positive crowd. My friends and I who climb together are all socially anxious messes, but we've made friends and gained a lot of confidence because the older climbers give us tips and teach us things. Climbing is a sport that actually benefits from a lot of feedback, especially when it comes to problem solving on the wall. So it's actually been really nice getting feedback.

But yeah, form is big for me, too. I hurt myself a couple times with bad form and that was enough to teach me to take it more seriously.

[CarolineW]

Empty. I can't stand all the "Look at me" posers showing off. Bunch of idiots.

[Asker]

Or the "I'm going to yell as loud as I can" attention guys

[nachosaresexy]

Somewhere in between. An empty gym is kinda the energy of working out in a library. But crowded sucks even more.

Somewhere in the middle provides just... a gym vibe, other people pushing themselves, somewhat infectious. Plus being able to ask someone for a spot is ideal.

[ChrisMaster69]

I prefer it empty, only because it’s easier to just get on equipment and you don’t have people standing around that you have to walk around.

I tend not to go to gym these days as it’s too far to drive really.

i have a home one and some stuff we put up in the forest.

[TheFlak38]

yes of course this is the only thing women want to do in the gym. Take pictures of themselves and fully express their narcissism as they are dressed like prostitutes hoping that men will masturbate to them. That's why I stopped going to the gym and train in the wild instead. Gyms have become brothels.

[EyeKnowMeNahYou]

I don't know it depends on the mood. If it's like early morning yeah I don't like but a handful of people in there. If it's in the later afternoon yeah give me good vibe and energy with a good amount of people

[Flower7]

An empty gym would be fun! But unfortunately, every gym I’ve ever belonged to is always full of people.

[Sirenboobzilla]

More during slow hours. Don't have to wait for any machines ir areas. And if I fart there's no one around to hear it

[Adivabbaby]

I rather Be stared at than ignored any day. I hate being ignored. I like it full

[Adivabbaby]

I’m literally the opposite I stare in the mirror check out the guys and like to be looked at in an attention whore. My body isn’t good enough to take gym pics yet so I stay away from that LOL

[Asker]

Not yet! But you'll get there :)

[Adivabbaby]

Thanks (;

[Phoenix98]

I like there to be a few people there in case I need a spotter. But it be empty enough that I don’t have to wait around for a bench, weight or machine because it ruins my flow/rhythm.

[ohshee]

Well number one you are being stared at everybody in there staring at that because it's hot number two even you were staring at yourself in the mirror and number three somebody better take some pictures of that hot hot thing

[Anonymous]

Why do girls take photos of themselves in the gym?

To show everyone else what they are doing.

Why?

Because you’re seeking approval and external validation from other people.

So it really doesn’t make any difference whether the gym is full or empty. If it’s full you “feel” like you’re constantly being stared at, and if it is empty you’re going to take photos for people to—wait for it—stare at.

It’s almost like you’re the star of your own show.

[EllaNella]

i love empty days/hours when the machines are free and i don't have to wait until it's my turn

[MCheetah]

I HATE the gym when it's busy! I don't even want to use it when it's packed.

[Beatrix7]

i like busy but mostly not busy because you can get a shot of the excersize stuff more the diffrent ones instead of having to wait ages for a shot of something

[SlothySlob]

I don't understand how you can be ok with posting these pictures online, but aren't ok when you take these pictures in public.
If you were to keep these pictures private, I'd understand.

[bowenw]

Yes, I always try to go when it's dead, like after the lunch hour rush.

[Reaper1985]

typically when it's under half full so their are people around in case something goes wrong. but not to many that all the equipment is taking up so it fells like a huge waste of time.

[Honesttguy]

Empty no one stares at me, girls dont put their butts in my face and more free weights and machines to do what i want when i want.

[RobT312]

Empty. was always there to work out and not be bothered.
we made a home gym during Covid and haven’t been back for a while!

[Dinklex3]

Empty.
I miss the gym at my old hospital.
It was easy to find times when no one would be there.

[JSmuve]

I like going when it's not too busy and not too dead. That way I can use what I went when I want while also giving the little gym bunnies something to gawk over.

[Sorbay]

apparently being a girl in the gym is very stressful I saw a YouTube video on it. Guys be staring holes through leggings. It’s actually really funny when the mega dime walks in the gym notice how many necks break lol

[exitseven]

I workout t 5AM because it is not crowded. At 5PM kit turns into a dating bar.

[Kristenxoxo]

I like it when it’s almost empty, I get my workout done quicker

[Kim7mik]

What you mean?

[PessicaJeter]

Hard agree, times when the gym is empty are the best to go!

[Doom880]

I don't like going to the gym
I prefer exercising outdoors, cycling or swimming

[Th3ft]

I like it quieter too but I am trying to become a trainer so it is better when it is busier.

[MrJMM]

I never go to the gym because I just don't find it important to work out for me but if I was going I would rather go if it's empty. I really don't like people.

[AsunderingNova]

I workout in my own place :)
I have all sorts of equipment! its fun!
and I dont feel like I need to worry about others

[Bklynbadboy12]

Girl your gorgeous get use to it I love going when it's not busy to but for different reasons. I don't like to wait to get on the machines cause I feel like I'm losing my burn

[RebeccaBITex2000]

I like empty but seeing people there also motivate me

[Iron_Man]

Empty I don’t like waiting in line to use machines or dumbbells

[Freyke]

Yes. It's like it's all yours. Like you rented out the place.

[Jackson619]

Why should anyone feel embarrassed. you should like you look doesn't matter wh as t other people say. I like going when there nobody there easier to get on a machine

[Christian65]

I like when it's busy with mostly attractive women, Usually set a PR on those days 😂.

[Wise4myage]

Not a fan of gyms, but Id prefer to go when its empty.

[TheMajesticKing777]

Empty, I hate crowds smh

[Marianna546]

When it is bust and your body is great :))

[Marianna546]

busy

[Fireguy17]

Empty, easier to do what it want to do.

[jamesgoldman]

Empty but I have got a home gym

[Waldoe]

empty, all the equipment is available

[Waldoe]

afterthought... maybe a few people, incase I have a heart attack or something...

[User_69]

empty would be better i think

[Xtendable]

So much…all the equipment to myself

[Smashingdoozy]

Looking good 🤩

[melanieeeB]

Empty

[Haroonsajid]

empty because you use all machine without waiting

[Lostpearl]

When it is empty

[Sia_nee]

Empty

[TacosRAwesome]

Somewhat empty.

[XXblack88]

I like empty better.

[Anonymous]

found your pictures on google

[Crankor]

Empty

[Nahid1707]

Same

[JamesRandiDebates]

I prefer empty