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We’ve all been there—what annoys you most at the gym?

From equipment hoggers to bad gym etiquette, everyone has their gym pet peeves. Vent about your experiences, share advice on handling these situations, and let’s brainstorm ways to make the gym a better place for everyone.

Let’s keep it fun and constructive—no negativity here!

Oh, Ivo, where do I even start? For me, it’s people who sit on machines scrolling through their phones. Like, I get it, we all need breaks, but come on! Use that time to hydrate or stretch, not to check Instagram while someone else is waiting to use the machine.

Yes, Jake! That drives me nuts too. My biggest pet peeve has to be people who don’t re-rack their weights. It’s not that hard to put the dumbbells back where you found them. I once spent five minutes looking for a matching 15-pound dumbbell because someone left it under the bench!

Totally agree, Sophia. Re-racking weights should be Gym Etiquette 101. For me, it’s people who talk loudly on their phones. Like, I’m trying to focus on my set, and someone’s having a full-blown conversation about their weekend plans right next to me.

Oh, Ethan, the loud talkers are the worst! I’d add people who don’t wipe down equipment after using it. It’s just gross. I always carry my own towel and sanitizer, but it’s still frustrating when people ignore basic hygiene.