I need advice on how to get rid of gym distractions.

Ever since the new owner has taken over the local gym I frequent, it has slowly went down hill since she's too damned picky about everything. I've been going there for a long time and if I show up without my card, she won't let me lift or else I pay $5 which is bullshit. You can't pay in check anymore, has to be cash. Shit like that is what gets to me. The music they play is another distraction. One day Elton John was on followed by some slow song by REM.

Here's my Q: Changing gyms isn't a choice now since it'll be one big PITA with the gym a good 35 minutes away with my tight schedule. Would a minidisc player solve my problems? All I really need to do is zone out, focus on my workout and not have to worry about what the owner is doing and I'm hoping the other people will be less socialable with me while I lift.

Help the bro out!

Thanks

bringing your own music should be a big help. Beyond that, if you can take time before each lift to visualize it, that'd be a big help as well. Also, before you go to the gym, like when you are going to sleep the night before, visualize your entire next workout. Takes practice, but it can be amazing. I should do this more.

Why would she charge $5 if you forgot your card? Don't they have a freakin' computer that they can use to check your account to see if it's current?

bigshug,

Yup, they do but this what the place has turned into. They know me really well and know that I am a member but chose to be dicks about it.

Once they tell me I can't lift because my card is at home or elsewhere and want $5, I will seriously consider going to another gym.

Sounds like they're trying to go out of business.

yeah. sounds like they are being dicks. Why is going to another gym not an option? Too far?

Well... I would think your own music will help if you can stand to have the MD on ya and earphones in.

I'd have to agree with the women comment. They are my only distraction, as well. All the japanese hotties in their skimpy outfits around me while I work out... Yikes. Just have to make sure my wife doesn't catch me watchin them.

-j69

I really don't want to give the name of the gym since it is a popular chain and would hate for some people to stereotype the certain gym.

More then half the gym has went elsewhere but in order for me to do that, I'll end up spending more for gas money, monthly fee, etc.; plus it's another 20-minute drive.

I really need to find a training partner along with an MP3 player and that should help me as far as keeping my head straight and not being bothered with the nonsense floating around that place.

Oh yeah, they're closed for EVERY single holiday, including Labor Day on Monday. I guess my body is supposed to know it's Labor Day and it cannot lift.

I think the answer is obvious.

Kill her. With love. Next time she talks badly to you, softly stroke her arm once, and smile, never letting your eyes leave hers. Then lick your lips and ask her what she's doing later.

I swear I have never done that.