People who try to 'claim' more than one machine at the gym at a time.

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And when I say 'people,' it's only ever been dudes who I have personally seen do this (go figure). They'll be using one machine but leave their personal items on another, to ensure it'll be free when they want to use it again. Got in a rather heated exchange with a man at the gym about this today. Has anyone else had to deal with this??

Marina Weber · Answer

I know your intentions are to keep yourself healthy and having to deal with such can be aggravating and disruptive to something that you enjoy. I've had it happen to me once. I approached it by saying, 'Hey, I know you are on a crunch and have your repertoire of exercises you need to complete within certain time; but, I am wondering if I could increase both of our challenges ...' I ended proposing me jumping in and pushing him to do it faster and having certain times of sets.  We did this for the next few months when we both met. A sort of friendship arose from it.

People who try to "claim" more than one machine at the gym at a time.

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