Gym Pet Peeves (Part 2)

I need to get off my chest something I have been complaining about for quite some time. I LOVE my spin class every Tuesday and Thursday morning. It's one of the most amazing work outs, especially after eating a ridiculously large brunch. 

But as long as I've been going to this particular class, there has been something that has been bothering me. Actually, it's someone. And I think after I describe him, you will know exactly what I'm talking about and say "a-ha!" because EVERY gym has this guy.

It's the guy who thinks he's encouraging you by screaming out loud in the middle of class, but he's really just annoying and embarrassing himself. First off, this guy's outfit is completely Spandex. Which, I'm sorry, should make anyone uncomfortable. Unless you're a Cirque du Soleil performer, leave the Spandex at home. Second, the guy gets to class AT LEAST 15 minutes late every class. Come on ... If you come every week, you should know when the class starts. Really? 

But the most annoying part about this guy is that he feels the need to yell out in the middle of class. Sometimes it's "yeah, yeah, yeah!" or "come on!" which is fine for the class instructor to say (and even when she does it, it gets annoying). But then he seems to get irritated when no one else in the class is being as loud and annoying as him. "Come on, am I the only one awake this morning? I must be the only one really working hard!" Now, when I'm in spin class, I usually get in a zone and it would take a lot for me to get off the bike. But there have been multiple occasions where I've wanted to leap off my bike and slap this guy silly. 

He also feels the need to say comments (which I imagine he thinks are funny, but they are just altogether lame) about the songs we are spinning to. Like one time we were spinning to "Lady Marmalade" and the part where Christina Aguilera sings about "all her sisters," this guy also feels the need to yell out "come on all my sisters!" (because he's the only guy in class. Yes, I think it's weird for a guy to be in spin class. Doesn't it hurt your junk? Really?) Plus, this guy couldn't get any whiter, so for him to be yelling out stuff like "you go girl" and "there you go sister" is just plain inappropriate. 

Again, I love this spin class, but having this guy in there ruins my workouts. On the rare occasion that he doesn't show up, my work outs are so much better. So Spandex guy, if you're out there please - a) wear looser clothes and b) keep your cheering to a minimum.