Social Calls at the Gym...Why?- Page 3

[mirramar]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 12:59pm

It doesn't bother me at all when people talk on their cells at the gym. Walking on a treadmill is extremely boring, you do whatever you can to get yourself through those grueling moments of boredom. It's not that different than talking to your buddy that's on the treadmill next to you.

I DO feel that phone etiquette (or lack thereof) has gotten completely out of hand. DON'T keep your phone on the table while I'm hanging out with you at a bar or restaurant! DON'T talk on your phone while you're being rung up at the checkout lane.

I also think it's so funny when EVERYONE turns their phones on the second the plane lands. It's especially amusing when people feel the need to call someone immediately after landing and yell out all their personal business. They want everyone on the plane to think, "Oh that guy on his phone is SO important - look at him - he has people to call right away!"

[AC126748]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 1:05pm

Cell phones are banned on the floor at Equinox, where I go. It's wonderful. At my old gym, you could use a cell phone anywhere in the building, including the gym floor and in classes. Once, what was supposed to be a very quiet and introspective moment towards the end of a yoga class was interrupted by the sounds of "Fur Elise". The woman answered her phone and didn't even leave the class space while she was talking. Myself and other members complained numerous times to the management at my old gym, but nothing was done. I like my current zero tolerance gym much better!

[Calvin]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 1:12pm

Phones are banned only in the locker room at Crunch, but I still see people chatting on them in there all the time. I think the ban is more to keep people from using them to take photos.

[RobbO]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 3:37pm

no, confessionals have.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 3:46pm

Love4Cheno--meet me at the gym?

[Dark_Angel]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 3:54pm

i got back from the gym and had a convo with my friend in nyc and guess what?

no one cared.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 4:00pm

Does that mean that you just got back from "making a social call" in the steamroom and no one cared?

[Dark_Angel]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 4:11pm

Joey - - -

you dirty, nasty man.

i love the thought.

but no, it was an actual cell phone conversation.

[HumATune]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 4:19pm

Oh I care, I just keep it quiet about it. :)

[Dark_Angel]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 4:52pm

gee, i had no idea you even went to my gym....

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:00pm

PalJoey - why do I never run into you? I'm at Equinox everyday.

And I don't get the fuss over Anderson Cooper. I've worked out next to him. He's short and skinny. He's never done it for me.

[Dark_Angel]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:01pm

cheno - it's his money and fame.
didn't you know that?

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:04pm

I get the celeb factor, but a lot of people think he's REALLY cute.

[Dark_Angel]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:13pm

he looks cute on the tele.
but you've seen him in person so you've got one over on me.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:13pm

Cheno--50th Street/Bway is closer to my office, but I'll make a special trip to Columbus Circle for you.

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:18pm

; )

Plus, so many B'way performers work out at Columbus Circle.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:26pm

We can sit in the steamroom and watch them come and go.

[HumATune]

Posted: 4/25/07 at 5:37pm

Wow, can we ever have a thread that doesn't degenerate into something dirty? Guess not .
Updated On: 4/25/07 at 05:37 PM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 4/26/07 at 12:02am

My membership is up in June. I'm starting to consider a switch to Equinox. Thanks, guys.