I’ve learned to just hit up the person in the rack if I’m not sure how many more sets they’ve got, and just say “Hey man, do you mind signaling me when you’re done so I can jump in next? No rush, take all the time you want, but just throw me a nod when you’re finished so I grab the rack.” And people are always cool…

Working in with someone who is, presumably, not your actual friend needs to be handled with some common sense courtesy. As others have said, sometimes it’s just impractical depending on the kind of equipment and how much time you waste un-plating to accommodate that person (like, I’m not pulling 6 plates off the…

The same guy who made these movies iconic has now made them unbearable, because he won’t stop making the same damn thing. Nobody needs this movie. Also, “The Irishman” starring a bunch of really Italian guys - ok.... And that digital de-aging shit looks horrible. 

On the issue of mansplaining: Keep in mind, most of the dudebros who dole out advice to women in the gym are just straight up hitting on them, and trying to use the advice as an ice breaker. Yes, there’s the added ego-perk for such douchebags of getting to feel wise while offering unsolicited form tips, but there’s…

Thank you! It’s hilarious to see comments denouncing “snake oil” cures, yet overlooking the greatest, most prolific sham of the ages - religion. If people can fall for that epic rouse en masse, you’ve got to expect them to drink bleach as well.

My father has had a sunflower seed allergy since his mid 20's. It induces severe vomiting, gut cramps, and although it doesn’t appear to be “lethal” (we’ve never tested heavy doses, obviously), even a handful of sunflower seeds mixed in with something can cause those severe symptoms. Seems like seed allergies are a…

Right, but then you take that towel that you’ve sweated on, and put it down on the next machine and sweat on it more, and the next, etc. It’s not the end of the world, but by no means does it qualify as cleaning the equipment for the next person. I hate the waste of disposable wipes, but I don’t want to be sitting in…

Towels are kind of a debatable thing. If you are genuinely only wiping your own brow or whatever, and keeping the towel to yourself, then fine. But laying the towel on equipment while you use it after also wiping yourself down is not hygienic, it’s the opposite. Gyms all supply disinfectant wipes or a spray bottle and…

If there’s a wellness/weight room person on staff, get them to do it. I mean, you can try to initiate a conversation with the person on the phone by asking them how many more sets they’ve got, but if they’re patently oblivious to proper etiquette, let the gym staff do it for you. Most decent gyms have some kind of…

As a barefoot runner, I can tell you that I’d never use a treadmill without shoes. It’s harder on your feet than running on pavement - might as well put a power sander to your toes. People who go barefoot on a treadmill are idiots, but don’t lump all barefoot runners in with those douche-nozzles - I promise most of us…

Our weight room floor staff will politely but promptly shut that shit down. Almost as bad are the wannabe rappers who think they should sing along to whatever music is on their earbuds. Nobody wants to hear your rendition of Lil Uzi, asshole.

Unless someone signals to you that they want to hop on the bench after you with weight loaded, then clear your plates. Don’t assume anyone lifts as much as you do as a “starting weight.” Hell, I know power lifters who comfortably bench 485 who still start with an empty bar for a quick warm-up pump, so just clear your…

I work at a gym. Our only stipulation on shirts is just some basic coverage of skin - like, no nips-out tanktops, and at least some portion of your back covered so you’re not putting your whole sweaty torso on the equipment.

I’ve always been a big advocate of building healthy calluses, particularly for anyone who lifts regularly. Years ago when I worked as a landscaper, the best thing I ever did for myself was buy a nail brush to clean my hands after those days getting them filthy. But one of the side benefits I noticed was that if I…

I think the point to remember about a pre workout is that it’s ultimately and primarily a stimulant, bundled with BCAA, creatine, or any number of a few other supplements that supposedly aid muscle recovery/development. But again, it’s basically meant to get you kinda tweaked before you go exercise, and it will…

That’s the entire agenda of Tr_mp and everyone defending these detention centers: Warp the narrative by turning a massive act of hateful, race-based imprisonment into a semantics debate that the public can get tangled up in while the detainees sit there wasting away. Get our focus aimed at each-other, instead of at…

Instead of that reddit sub r/murderedbywords, we’ll have to start a r/murderedbyOJ .

Every waiter with a twitter account just preemptively blocked him... 

The physics of the smith machine’s plane of travel simply don’t demand as much from your stabilizing muscles as a free weight barbell - that’s not a myth, nor debatable opinion. The free bar subtly twists side to side, sways/arcs forward or backward, and in general has more range of movement beyond the strict up/down…

Except in the rarest of situations, there is almost always someone who will spot you, if only you get over the fear of asking. And the benefit of a spotter isn’t merely the safety aspect. Working with someone who can provide that subtle yet vital tap or guidance on the bar while you’re struggling 1/3 or 1/2 up that…