At the Gym: Cell Phone Ban

BY ROBERT ESSIG How annoying is it to go to the gym, know what workouts you want to accomplish for the day just to get there and find somebody talking on their phone saying they are using that machine. I don't know why people feel the gym is a place to socialize, and act like it’s a Friday night at a local bar.

I read a story once, a man was working out and every time during his "break" period, he would play with his phone. While doing his exercise, his phone went off and while trying to juggle the weight and pick up, he dropped the barbell on his foot! He never brought his phone to the gym again. I have a tendency to tell people about this as they chat on their cells at the gym. Some look at me in disgust while some get a good laugh and continue talking on their phone. Do yourself a favor, talk on your phone before or after the gym. While your there accomplish your goal of staying in shape!