bobbie   10 #1 Posted January 8, 2011 So here we go, at the gym we have the 6 week wonders. In other words, they are all over the place in january, and by the 2nd week in February, you wonder where they have gone - six week wonders.  Six week wonders are a pain at the gym because.....  1) They cannot work out how to use the gym equipment.  2) on the machines, struggle to work out where the on/off button is for the running machines.  3) smell of BO + leave sweat puddles on the machines. In normal life, they don't smell or leave puddles everywhere, but a bit of excercise and they sweat.  4) At the lane swimming, they cannot work out where the slow lane is, and often decide to swim in the fast lane.  5) slow the classes down, the instructor has to repeat the same instructions 20 times, and keep an eye on these people in case they die of exhaustion after doing 2 pressups.  SO roll on February, and hope many of the six weekers give up and clear off. Do you hate the six week wonders at your gym? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Flowersfade   10 #2 Posted January 8, 2011 A bit harsh of you they're paying for their membership not you they deserve the same rights as anyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bobbie   10 #3 Posted January 8, 2011 A bit harsh of you they're paying for their membership not you they deserve the same rights as anyone else.    Fair enough.  I'll be glad to see the back of these lazy lard bottoms by February Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tpowell   10 #4 Posted January 8, 2011 yes..i agree..harsh...you must be so perfect .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jimbob321 Â Â 10 #5 Posted January 8, 2011 im sure when you first went to the gym people thought you were a '6 week wonder'.... Everyones got to start somewhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sid Umpley   10 #6 Posted January 8, 2011 those people are the ones who keep the gyms open.  they pay their dues, sign up for a yearly membership then never come. the gym gets the money from 1000 people but only has to equip it for 200. if they all kept coming the gyms would go bust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
deltorso   10 #7 Posted January 8, 2011 Iv'e no problem with someone trying to get fit , try giving them some encouragement instead of criticism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bobbie   10 #8 Posted January 8, 2011 those people are the ones who keep the gyms open. they pay their dues, sign up for a yearly membership then never come. the gym gets the money from 1000 people but only has to equip it for 200. if they all kept coming the gyms would go bust.    True, but the terms and conditions are clearly laid out so it is their own fault Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
megalithic   10 #9 Posted January 8, 2011 And with this thread we're supposed to tolerate the intolerant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
quisquose   10 #10 Posted January 8, 2011 You're dissing the biggest profit contributors to your gym.  Without them your membership fees would be twice as much, or the gym closed down. Besides, do you really want it to be this busy all year?  If you really don't want these "six week wonders" to subsidise your membership, then have a word with the management, I just put the 5th "turn over a new leaf, feel fantastic, look like a model, special offer" health club flyer in the bin this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tpowell   10 #11 Posted January 8, 2011 True, but the terms and conditions are clearly laid out so it is their own fault  glad i,m not trying to compete with you on the treadmill !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
4Leaf Clover   10 #12 Posted January 8, 2011 So here we go, at the gym we have the 6 week wonders. In other words, they are all over the place in january, and by the 2nd week in February, you wonder where they have gone - six week wonders. Six week wonders are a pain at the gym because.....  1) They cannot work out how to use the gym equipment.  2) on the machines, struggle to work out where the on/off button is for the running machines.  3) smell of BO + leave sweat puddles on the machines. In normal life, they don't smell or leave puddles everywhere, but a bit of excercise and they sweat.  4) At the lane swimming, they cannot work out where the slow lane is, and often decide to swim in the fast lane.  5) slow the classes down, the instructor has to repeat the same instructions 20 times, and keep an eye on these people in case they die of exhaustion after doing 2 pressups.  SO roll on February, and hope many of the six weekers give up and clear off. Do you hate the six week wonders at your gym?  And a happy new year to you too. What a cheering message for Sheffield, that newcomers are not welcome at gyms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...