My pet gym class peeves!

You'll already know that I have a mild obsession with the gym if you follow me on Twitter or on Instagram. Don't be fooled too much by my complaining... I do love it really!

I've started altering my routine and going to more gym classes during the last six months as I was getting bored of doing the same old workout every time I went to the gym and not seeing transformational results. I now go to Spin, Body Pump and Body Combat every week. Although I'm pleased that my gym visits are a lot more varied and I've seen a real difference in my body shape since I started doing regular classes, I do have some pet peeves about gym classes which I thought I'd share on my blog. I'm writing this post after a particularly annoying Body Combat class so I have plenty of ammunition!


1. The space invader

I always get to my classes early to make sure I get a good space. This is especially important for Body Pump as there's a lot of equipment to collect and set up before you even start the class. It's also important for Body Combat as you need lots of room to perfect your side kicks and jump kicks. I walk in, choose my spot, make sure I've got lots of space around me... then at the last minute, someone comes and plonks themselves right next to me/in front of me/behind me. They're clearly going to be in my way for the entire class, and by this time there's nowhere else for me to move to as the room is full. I then spend the entire class dangerously close to the wall and can't put too much effort into my side kicks in case I accidentally kick something/someone. So irritating!


2. The supermodel 

This particular gym type will strut into the studio with perfect hair, perfect make up and a brand new outfit. Lo and behold, they'll also leave the studio an hour later with perfect hair, perfect make up and a brand new (not sweaty) outfit. This is particularly irritating when I leave every class with a red face and curly hair... please bear in mind that my hair is always poker straight when I enter the studio. I'd like to think I worked harder than they did, but possibly some people do really look that perfect all the time. I dislike those people.


2. The clique 

You know when you thought you'd left 'the clique' behind when you left secondary school? You didn't. 'The clique' is present in all its horrible glory in every gym class. These irritating gaggles will giggle for the entire class, won't take the class seriously, will blankly stare at anyone outside of the 'the clique' who dares to look their way or step into their circle, and will suck up to the instructor as if there's no tomorrow. They will occasionally increase their giggles to cackles if they feel that they haven't quite made their presence felt. You're usually only permitted to join 'the clique' if you're a supermodel.


4. The arrogant expert

You'll get one of these (or more than one, if you're unlucky)  in every gym class. They'll march straight to the front to the space they've stood in for the last year, even if they're late and there's already someone in their space... yes, the arrogant expert can also be a space invader. They'll then proceed to make every move a split second before the instructor does in order to prove that they know the entire routine off by heart. All their moves will be executed with a slightly too enthusiastic flourish. The arrogant expert also enjoys sucking up to the instructors, even though they probably irritate the instructors more than they irritate me. The arrogant expert usually yearns to be a member of 'the clique' but can't bring themselves to giggle and mess around during the class as this would tarnish their 'expert' status.  


Have you come across any of these people in your gym classes? Please let me know that I'm not alone in my frustrations!

Everyone loves a good questionnaire... tag, you're it!

Earlier this week, Liz tagged me in her Tag You're It! post. When I realised it involved me filling in a questionnaire about myself, I was pretty excited. I used to love filling these things in when I was younger and haven't done one for years. I'm new to the whole blogging scene so I haven't actually tagged anyone, but feel free to answer the questions I was set if you want to! Here goes...


The rules:Answer the 11 questions set.
Mention the blog who tagged you.


Here are my questions from Liz:

What really irritates you?
Lots of things... I'm not very tolerant sometimes! My top three pet peeves are probably bad grammar and punctuation, bad drivers and attention seekers.

What have you done that's made you feel really proud?
I think the proudest I've ever been of myself was when I got my 3 As in my A Levels which meant I could go to Cardiff University to study English Literature. I was genuinely worried that I wasn't going to get the grades, even though I'd worked my socks off. 

What's your favourite flavour of crisps?
This is a difficult one... I LOVE CRISPS. I'll say good old Salt and Vinegar. 

Snog, marry, push off a cliff: Ross, Chandler, Joey.
Hmm... I love all three, but I think Ross would be the most annoying if I was friends with him, even though I do really love his character. So I'd have to push Ross off a cliff, snog Joey and marry Chandler. 

Cats or dogs?
Dogs. Cats are easier to look after, but I love the way dogs are so loyal and always so pleased to see you even if you've only been gone for five minutes. 

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, which would you choose?
Radioactive, McFly

Have you ever been on TV?
I was on a few S4C programmes when I was younger, nothing major. Is there actually anything major on S4C these days? I've also been shown on TV in various rugby matches over the years... the most embarrassing was when there was a big close up of me crying when Cardiff played their last game at the Arms Park (before moving back again last year). They'd just made a big speech about Rhys Williams, Jamie Robinson and Nicky Robinson having to retire/leave the club, of course I was crying! 

Which four fictional characters would you like to go to the pub with?
Little Cousin Scampy, The Beast, Ron Weasley and Dougal from Father Ted. What an interesting crew we'd be. 

If you won £20,000, what would you spend it on?
If I was being responsible, a deposit for a house. Otherwise, I'd buy some kind of tablet (probably not an iPad though), all the Disney DVDs I need, a Superdry coat, a new car (I love mine but he's slowly dying and costing me a fortune), and laser eye surgery. 

If you could make one food completely fat and calorie free, which food would you choose?
Crisps!

Tell me about a time when you laughed so hard that you could hardly breathe.
Most work nights out, mostly as a result of Jen, Montgomery Clift or both... You kind of have to be there though, so I won't try to explain why! Also many occasions in uni, again too many to mention. Cop out answer, I know.

Go on, you answer them too!