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Gym Pet Peeves: What Drives You Crazy?
Keep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fit ask fitness-related questions and share the best responses with you, we'll scour the Twittersphere for the latest buzz on everything from good eats to exercise routines gone bad.
Hauling your cookies to the gym is tough enough without the added stress of irritating workout habits from other gym-goers. From awkward staring to uncleaned exercise equipment, see what gym and workout pet peeves drive the fine folks on Twitter a little bonkers.
acthealthy
StaciAtTheGym
BeccaHeisler
TamaraKenyon
minimarsh6
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Hauling your cookies to the gym is tough enough without the added stress of irritating workout habits from other gym-goers. From awkward staring to uncleaned exercise equipment, see what gym and workout pet peeves drive the fine folks on Twitter a little bonkers.

acthealthy @Thats_Fit What are your biggest gym pet peeves? What drives you nuts when you are trying to work out? Hands down, bad form.

StaciAtTheGym @Thats_Fit my biggest gym pet peeve is when guys stop what they're doing to watch u. Stop it guys it's creepy.

BeccaHeisler One of my all time biggest pet peeves is when people do not clean their machine at the gym when they're a done. SO GROSS.

TamaraKenyon People who talk on their phones while at the gym annoy me.

minimarsh6 pet peeve: when people wear gym clothes (wicking shirt, workout pants, sneakers) and heavy makeup with clearly NO intention of working out
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Fitness Fashion Flashback, '80s Style
Photo: americanapparel.net
But, like any trend, you don't want to go overboard, or you'll risk looking less like a vixen and more like a fashion victim. Fortunately, when it comes to fitness apparel, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the '80s trend in a fun (not funny) way.
American Apparel is rocking this trend like nobody's business (just check out the tubular picture above!). And yes, you could definitely rock some leg warmers with tights or leggings. Or, take the style to the top with a baggy tee over a leotard (whether you tie it in a knot or use a scrunchie to gather the side is up to you).
Stifle the sweat
Several summers ago, I hosted a young boy from a Russian orphanage. He lived with me for nearly two months. During that time, I picked up quite a bit of Russian and he learned even more English. As 8-year-old boys are prone to do, he tended to fall off his bike and scooter quite a bit. Every time he'd get up and say "Ni chevo!" which roughly translates into something like "no big deal" or "no sweat!" Every time he'd say "Ni chevo," I'd nod and respond with the English colloquialisms. If anyone in his orphanage spoke English, they may wonder why he came back from America talking about not sweating! "No sweat" is one of those phrases that has worked its way into our culture. There's a subtle implication that sweating is a problem. But, in most cases, sweat is a good thing. While everyone sweats at a different rate, sweat during physical activity isn't a bad thing. But, unfortunately, it can be a bad thing for our noses. If you want to take the odor out of your sweaty workout, Good Housekeeping has a review on odor-free socks and sweat-wicking workout clothes.
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