What do you do about it?

[NumeroUno]

I know a lot of you guys who have had the same gym for a long time get this. I've made a lot of progress, (I still ain't huge) I've done a massive amount of weight loss and some muscle gains. I had someone come up to me while I was doing shrugs and asked me if I was the gain that had lost a lot of weight. I finished up that set and told him yeah. He started picking me brain mid-workout. He talked so long I started losing my pump. I was honored he'd ask me for advice and stuff but shit, that brought down my workout. Would you guys just tell him to not bother you right now? Take a time out? Or tell him to talk you after you get done. He seemed sincerely interested, but he just wouldn't shut up. You guys have any similar experiences?

-Daniel

[karmazon]

If he seemed sincerely interested, I would tell him to talk to you after your workout. Gotta help out each other!

[BeastofBurden]

Yes.. very awkward situations when it does happen. I've had people talk to me about my college/military future and forget about it 15 mintues later my arm workout was shot.. i was pissed. but what are you gonna do. I SHOULD OF told him I need to get my workout done and then maybe i'll think about going to college haha..

[Idlethoughts]

if you don't want anybody to mess with you during your workout, the thing i found out which works for my is headphones. Just jack whatever you own (Ipod, Cd player, etc) and no one will bother you. Just give it a try.

[RowdyRobby]

Head phones work well, sometimes I dont even have music playing just having them on is a good barrier, not making contact is another good way to avoid possible distractions, however I always try to answer peoples questions because its important to be a positive impact for the sport whenever possible.

[Karma]

I know a lot of you guys who have had the same gym for a long time get this. I've made a lot of progress, (I still ain't huge) I've done a massive amount of weight loss and some muscle gains. I had someone come up to me while I was doing shrugs and asked me if I was the gain that had lost a lot of weight. I finished up that set and told him yeah. He started picking me brain mid-workout. He talked so long I started losing my pump. I was honored he'd ask me for advice and stuff but shit, that brought down my workout. Would you guys just tell him to not bother you right now? Take a time out? Or tell him to talk you after you get done. He seemed sincerely interested, but he just wouldn't shut up. You guys have any similar experiences?

-Daniel
“Talk to the hand because the face don’t care”

First My train after that, socializing stuff and all kind of bullshit.

[jatta palu]

Headphones, scully to the eyelids, Animal shirt that says "I'm not here to talk". If you're the polite type..."I'll be done in ____minutes, then we can talk"

[NumeroUno]

I need to invest in a "I'm Not Here To Talk" shirt...

They oughta make one that's more specific... "I'm Not Here To Talk - While I'm Lifting, Please Talk To Me When I'm Done" ;-)

[hscrugger]

finish your set, then politely tell explain how the pump works, and that if you talk to him right now, it'll kill your workout, but you'd LOVE to talk to him when you're finished or perhaps another time.

brennan

[TheNaturalG]

I know a lot of you guys who have had the same gym for a long time get this. I've made a lot of progress, (I still ain't huge) I've done a massive amount of weight loss and some muscle gains. I had someone come up to me while I was doing shrugs and asked me if I was the gain that had lost a lot of weight. I finished up that set and told him yeah. He started picking me brain mid-workout. He talked so long I started losing my pump. I was honored he'd ask me for advice and stuff but shit, that brought down my workout. Would you guys just tell him to not bother you right now? Take a time out? Or tell him to talk you after you get done. He seemed sincerely interested, but he just wouldn't shut up. You guys have any similar experiences?

-Daniel

When it is time to do a set then just tell him you gotta do it and he has to wait a minute. Unless you don't like talking in between sets and you like to keep your workouts between you and the weights and noone else then be like I will talk to you about it after my workout.

[naturalguy]

You can politely tell him that your in the middle of your workout and you need to concentrate. If he can't respect that then there are other ways.

[The Wanderer]

Always be polite. When some guy or kid ask me how to do something I will answer, as long as it's not in the middle of a set. But if it's some dumb little kid just rattling on about the same thing while im trying to deadlift, I will politely tell them to Shup Up and wait for my set to be done. It's cool if they want to know something but damm, timeing people. Another thing, just tell people you have a set to do, they will understand and do your set, your not obliged to do anything for these people. They are asking for your advice or your help, the least they could do is earn it and respect you.

[Powerfreak]

I find that most people are too fucking scared to approach me while I am training,for whatever reason. Intensity,focus and blood generally keep them at bay 'til after the workout.Although a few do get bit.
When I am done I always make an effort to lend a helping hand or answer questions from anyone interested enough to stick around.

[Pokoritel]

Usually I am very straight up if a guy walks up and starts talking to me i just quickly say one second. Afterwards i tell him i dont usaully talk during trainings so if you want we can talk after I am done. So far everyone said ok and i got there emails or screenames and iam helping these guys out and they are very thankful. Just dont be rude or anything just tell em like it is.

[Tron]

Usually I am very straight up if a guy walks up and starts talking to me i just quickly say one second. Afterwards i tell him i dont usaully talk during trainings so if you want we can talk after I am done. So far everyone said ok and i got there emails or screenames and iam helping these guys out and they are very thankful. Just dont be rude or anything just tell em like it is.

I never really thought about discussing things later in emails or on an instant messenger. That's pretty clever.