Mandelbaum causing trouble again

Gym Etiquette : ? Running in the weights area ..........
? If you saw someone Running in the weights area in your gym would you think this was #1 Dangerous.#2 An Accident waiting to happen cos of Weights, Bars and Machines. #3 Total lack of consideration for others working out. #4 Just Plain Dumb #5 Total Lack of Gym Etiquette ....Answers on a postcard ;-)

Comments from people who ARE NOT members
                Insane - howzabout skipping in the weights area with lunatic incompetent staff watching!!

                Hope they trip and and knock their teeth out on a sleeping member of staff.

Comments from Mandelbaum's wife also not a member

for what is worth....I don't think this post makes you seem like a jerk. Can't help it if other people don't share the same gym etiquette. Some people are just inconsiderate of others around them. Keep offering your advice to those who really want it. Don't waste your time on jerks. They ARE NOT worth it! 

And furthermore, only the guilty speak. Mandelbaum's statement did not say what gym.  

Comments from our actual members and the instructor who jogged through the area (which happens to be right outside the fitness room) to go outside and run laps around the bldg.

 If you have a problem, take it up with me instead of looking like a jerk and posting a passive aggressive comment like this.

Does streaking count? If so, I apologize....

I like watching you run! Motivating! :)

 

The thread:

Wife: I have one more thing to say then I am done! The above comment was a question NOT a statement. No names were mentioned. Read carefully....IT IS A QUESTION!!!!!!!

Member: I was chasing her with a knife.

Instructor: Just to clarify-this was for a boot camp class. We were not running through the weight machines, we were jogging, or lunging AROUND the perimeter to get to the stairs. And to Wife-what annoys me about the post is that he tagged my friends and co-workers at the gym, but not me. So, obviously he was being passive aggressive about me knowing his opinion, because I heard about this post through one of them. If he has an issue, take it up directly with that person. You have to agree with that.

Another member: Instructor's AMAZING!!! I love the gym that hasn't been mentioned!

Mandelbaum:  Yup folk No Names No Pack Drill. Well until J opened it up for comments. It was not aimed at a person it was an open ? RE : ? Running in the weights area ..weight training folks Do Not go into the group room in the middle of a class, so if one wants to Lunge or other wise why not stay within said room or take the group outside where they will not be a danger of someone tripping /falling into weights or machines or taking into account other gym members. If this had been done there would have been no need for the initial post........ next

Instructor:  Then I am dying to know why you tagged my friends in co-workers in this post? Why not just come talk to me?

Instructor:  You obviously wanted it known, or for me to get in trouble...so, why not just come and ask me about it?  I'm done with this.  If you don't want to talk to me, take it up with Serena.

Mandelbaum:  If you notice Serena was not included

 

FYI... Serena knows everything.  I've put up with him for months because he is 76 and I felt bad for him. He's british and does not use any punctuation.  He has no clients and spends his time in the gym pointing and laughing at people.  That's his method of gaining new clients - you'd think since he has zero clients he would try a different tactic.   Funny thing is it could have only been one gym, because mine is the only gym in a 30 mile radius that he has not been kicked out of... until today!

If your boss is your FB friend and you are supposed to be at work...

you may NOT want to update your status to:

My landing gear is about to touch down in Atlanta. Ready to party!

That is how I accidentally found out that this employee closed the gym two hours early. 

Showers used as Toilets?

Someone took a dump in the men's shower! Who the heck would do that? The cleaning crew wants a raise, LOL

Have I mentioned how much I love owning a gym?

Hire Tat's Wife??

So today Tat's wife calls and starts telling me her woes about Tat and Triple D and she has no place to live, blah, blah, blah...  As the conversation wore on, I had to cut her off...

I'm real good at the computer, maybe I could do some secretary stuff (with a fake southern acccent, she's from MD)

I'm real good with kids, I can work in the kids' club (same fake southern accent and should I remind her that DFACS doesn't think she's capable of having custody of her own kids)

I'm a people person, how about I can be the receptionist (same fake southern accent and have I mentioned the weapons charges?)

Ok, so, you'll keep me in mind in case anything comes up (same fake southern accent and have I mentioned we have a restraining order on her and she can't come within 100 ft. of the facility?)

Dentist... STAT!

Has anyone noticed Tat's teeth? 

Serena, those are meth teeth!  He's been back with Triple D and the rumor is she's in business again.

Miss Serena, you look like a vampire!

Hmmm, perhaps I should rethink the red lipstick after 40 thing.

This is a FITNESS CENTER not a GENTLEMEN'S CLUB

Hi,

I came in on Monday with an intent to locate a personal trainer and sign up for membership.

Your female trainer has not called me and your staff was not helpful nor prepared to encourage my joining.

You could sign up a lot more members if you worked on how prospective customers are handled.

I won't join your gym now and I have no desire to work with that trainer. If you want to improve and can take honest feedback then feel free to call me.

Kind regards, 

(SuperObese, Sweating Profusely, Creepy Guy)

Since I make it a habitat to respond to everyone, I have included my response below. Above is the actual original email - without his actual name of course. 
(Note:  He has not taken me up on my offer for a free training session and fitness evaluation.  I did research that strip clubs in the area may cost more than a 30 minute session with a "hot"  female trainer.)


We strive to encourage potential members to join because they truly want to improve their level of health and fitness.  The best thing we can do is provide you with the best options to get you to your goal the quickest. Our female trainer has specialized in training females and she is not suited to train a male client. Men will typically lift heavier weights and as a business owner, I need trainers to be able to spot their clients without injury to the client or to themselves. So it seemed we were at a crossroads in proceeding because a male trainer is best suited for your training and goal accomplishment and you specifically requested a "hot" female trainer. We would like to have your business but not at the expense of potential injury to my staff. If you would like to reconsider, I'm quite sure any of our male trainers would be happy to provide you with a complimentary training session and fitness evaluation.

Thank you for your consideration.

Serena

TRANSLATION:  YOU ARE REALLY EFFING CREEPY... GO GAWK SOMEWHERE ELSE!