Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and couldn't figure out how to use any of the equipment. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and tried to act like I belonged there. I used the wrong machine, adjusted something I shouldn’t have, and had to ask a teenager how to reset it. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. I was so out of shape that I couldn't even finish my warm-up. FML
Today, after I finally joined a gym, I was feeling pretty good until I attempted to use a machine I'd never seen before. After 10 minutes of awkwardly pressing random buttons and trying to figure out how it worked, the instructor walked over and asked if I needed help. I had been on the rowing machine, trying to use it as a leg press. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in quite a while. I was feeling pretty good about myself until I realized I'd been on the elliptical machine for twenty minutes without having actually turned it on. I was just moving the pedals and wondering why I wasn’t getting tired. FML
Today, I went to the gym and approached a machine I had never used before. After a few minutes of awkward attempts, an instructor came over and politely informed me I was using it completely wrong. The worst part? It was the stretching machine, and I thought it was for abs. FML
Today, I went to the gym. I tried out a new machine where you do one-arm weightlifting. I took my time to get into a good position, then set the machine to the lowest weight possible. I couldn't even lift it an inch. A bunch of buff guys nearby saw me and burst out laughing. FML
Today, I went to my gym and tried a new workout machine that had just been installed. I set the weight too high and ended up stuck halfway through a lift, making weird struggling noises. Most people around me stopped and stared as I awkwardly dropped the weights. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I tried to bench press, my arms gave out instantly, and I ended up dropping the bar onto my chest. The dudes in the gym around me gave me the wide-eyed WTF face, while I tried to laugh it off and failed. FML
Today, I went to the gym to lift weights because my arm muscles are pathetic. In order to use a machine, I needed to pull out a knob to adjust the seat setting. After an embarassing struggle, a worker came over and helped me. Turns out I'm not even strong enough to adjust the seat settings. FML
Today, I spent five minutes trying to figure out how to use a new machine at my gym. I finally gave up, muttered, “Screw this thing,” and walked away. A staff member came over, tapped the “ON” button, and the whole thing lit up. He’d been watching the entire time. FML
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Anderling 33
People don’t usually mind explaining if you ask politely, in my experience. Failing that, you could ask an employee to give you pointers. Failing *that*, stick around and wait for someone to use one of the machines and watch what they’re doing?
Yudith 28
Must have been Econofitness. There's typically one (1) employee at each location, and he/she's at the desk taking reservations for the massage tables and unlocking the tanning booths.
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Anderling 33
People don’t usually mind explaining if you ask politely, in my experience. Failing that, you could ask an employee to give you pointers. Failing *that*, stick around and wait for someone to use one of the machines and watch what they’re doing?
TomeDr 25
Your first time there an no employee was willing to help you? Weird!
Yudith 28
Must have been Econofitness. There's typically one (1) employee at each location, and he/she's at the desk taking reservations for the massage tables and unlocking the tanning booths.
RichardPencil 32
Maybe you ought to stick with the bells that match your level of intelligence.