Hate these New years resolution chumps at the gym (rant)

[RaginCajun]

It seems like a lot of the new years resolutioners are
a)Not at all into being at the gym, as it's a chore to them. They're pissy because they don't want to do the work.
b)They think that the 'Healthy' regular gym goers feel that they have priority in the gym as they've clearly been going there for some time.

This last one is true sometimes, I'm guilty of acting this way myself towards these people because they have no clue about gym etiquette. I'll do the same as op, politely ask them to curl somewhere other than the squat rack or what not. If they give me attitude, I'll walk away and talk to the front desk. Those guys know who the regulars are, and want to keep your business. They usually ask the guy/girl/fat-ass whiner know-nothing to move on. They'll either get it, or be pissed and not come back. Either way you win.

what pissed me off yesterday was that there were no open lockers!!!!!!!!!!

and the other thing, i had a small section (just enough room to stretch my body) in which i was doing a kettlebell circuit workout and some asswhipe comes and stands right where i was and starts doing curls!

i gave him a mean look and he moved. he clearly saw that i was stationed there but had to move in my space!

[Bigshotvictoria]

what pissed me off yesterday was that there were no open lockers!!!!!!!!!!

and the other thing, i had a small section (just enough room to stretch my body) in which i was doing a kettlebell circuit workout and some asswhipe comes and stands right where i was and starts doing curls!

i gave him a mean look and he moved. he clearly saw that i was stationed there but had to move in my space!

I totally agree. The problem is that most gyms just let you sign up and start working out. The most they do is a quick tour. There almost needs to be a mandatory orientation before you're allowed to use any equipment. It should include instruction for proper use of machines and free weights, a rundown on proper technique on the basic lifts, and gym rules/etiquette. The problem is that this would loose the gyms money because people wouldn't to bother with an orientation. This is sadly ironic because they'd be a lot happier in the gym, have an idea of what they're doing, and get better results because of it.