Cruiser23490578 Posted December 22, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 22, 2008 On our former cruises I never had a hard time finding a chair by the pool, but oftentimes had a hard time finding an "open" treadmill in the gym. A good many were occupied by people while others were "saved" with a sweaty shirt, towel or someone's water bottle. I hesitate to move these items for fear of 1. Germs 2. Being pummeled by 200 lbs of muscle. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted December 22, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 22, 2008 It's a gym. People who go to the gym don't save machines...lol For some reason people on a cruise, like to pretend they work out. I go to the gym at home. I don't do the gym on a cruise ship. I vacation from everything, when I am on vacation :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenboi Posted December 22, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I agree; at least I don't go on a cruise to work out. Heck, I've got the treadmill I bought four years ago and bet it hasn't had four miles walked on it. I did feel healthier for buying it though!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au48 Posted December 22, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I work out regularly on land, and on a cruise. It is never "kosher" to save a treadmill in any shape or form. When you're done with your machine, you're done. Period. If more than 30 seconds to a minute goes by and the machine is unoccupied, it's yours, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck Posted December 22, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2008 ..you can take my time at the treadmill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cat Posted December 22, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Unless the treadmill is on "pause" and doing a 45 second countdown (before it turns off) it is fair game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 22, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Thanks for your suggestions! I did a search and did not find any info on this subject so I appreciate your recommendations. For you non-runners/exercisers.....if you are passing the gym sometime stop by and glance at the treadmills and you'll see what I'm talking about especially during peak times.....it looks like chair hogs on steroids!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa L Posted December 22, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 22, 2008 On our former cruises I never had a hard time finding a chair by the pool, but oftentimes had a hard time finding an "open" treadmill in the gym. A good many were occupied by people while others were "saved" with a sweaty shirt, towel or someone's water bottle. I hesitate to move these items for fear of 1. Germs 2. Being pummeled by 200 lbs of muscle. Any suggestions? They have treadmills on a cruise ship???????? Who the heck knew that one???? I'll have to look for those next time. NOT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JXR Posted December 22, 2008 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I had the same problem on my Freedom cruise. The treadmill, I could get one of those, but I couldn't seem to find an empty eliptical. Joanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebraSt Posted December 22, 2008 #10 Share Posted December 22, 2008 They have treadmills on a cruise ship???????? Who the heck knew that one???? I'll have to look for those next time. NOT!! LMAO, I agree whole heartly!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 22, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted December 22, 2008 LMAO, I agree whole heartly!!:D If I could LMAO I definitely would, but unfortunately it talks a lot more than laughing these days for the A to come off, hence the need for a treadmill:(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess2cruz Posted December 22, 2008 #12 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I just use the stairs instead of elevators, better than wasting my time having to wait for either the treadmill or elevator!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebraSt Posted December 22, 2008 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If I could LMAO I definitely would, but unfortunately it talks a lot more than laughing these days for the A to come off, hence the need for a treadmill:(. I really wasn't trying to be a smart a**. Sorry if it appeared that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 22, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I really wasn't trying to be a smart a**. Sorry if it appeared that way. No, no, not at all. Now I fell like a dumb A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebraSt Posted December 22, 2008 #15 Share Posted December 22, 2008 No, no, not at all. Now I fell like a dumb A. No,no, don't feel like that. I was just making sure I didn't hurt your feelings.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 23, 2008 #16 Share Posted December 23, 2008 If no one is on the treadmill, then feel free to move the sweaty t-shirt and start walkin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted December 23, 2008 #17 Share Posted December 23, 2008 On our former cruises I never had a hard time finding a chair by the pool, but oftentimes had a hard time finding an "open" treadmill in the gym. A good many were occupied by people while others were "saved" with a sweaty shirt, towel or someone's water bottle. I hesitate to move these items for fear of 1. Germs 2. Being pummeled by 200 lbs of muscle. Any suggestions? Go to the pool bar, drink beer until the treadmill urge passes. An it willl,,,,, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcguy9 Posted December 23, 2008 #18 Share Posted December 23, 2008 But seriously.....I think that if you wait for a couple of minutes and nobody comes to claim the treadmill, remove the towel or water. If (or when) the person comes back, and it only has been a minute or so I would give it back to them. Any longer and they are out of luck. You can tell them that you waited over 5 minutes and nobody came to claim it so you figured it was an open treadmill and someone must have lf their towel or bottle there. If they continue to argue they are self absorbed and you shouldn't care about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 23, 2008 Author #19 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Go to the pool bar, drink beer until the treadmill urge passes. An it willl,,,,, Dan OMG, you are so funny. You guys almost have me talked out of going to the gym on our next cruise. My husband, the original Cruisefanman, will not be happy. Usually HE'S the one drinking beer (or something) while I'm on the treadmill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 23, 2008 Author #20 Share Posted December 23, 2008 But seriously.....I think that if you wait for a couple of minutes and nobody comes to claim the treadmill, remove the towel or water. If (or when) the person comes back, and it only has been a minute or so I would give it back to them. Any longer and they are out of luck. You can tell them that you waited over 5 minutes and nobody came to claim it so you figured it was an open treadmill and someone must have lf their towel or bottle there. If they continue to argue they are self absorbed and you shouldn't care about them. This has happened before. I picked the machine that I thought was least likely to actually be occupied (the one with the empty bottle of water) got on and out of the corner of my eye saw someone come up and say "Ahem, I'm using that". I apologized, got off, and proceeded to watch them walk back to the mat to stretch. This is a vacation and the last thing I want to do is get in an argument with someone (not even my nature when I'm at home). I think I'll play it by ear and maybe ask one of the gym attendants to remove the objects and if the person has something to say I'll direct them to tell the attendant. Oh boy, all this planning for a workout is quite strenuous. I think I'll take Dan's suggestion right now, minus the pool but add a fireplace. Now you can't do that on a cruiseship!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted December 23, 2008 #21 Share Posted December 23, 2008 OMG, you are so funny. You guys almost have me talked out of going to the gym on our next cruise. My husband, the original Cruisefanman, will not be happy. Usually HE'S the one drinking beer (or something) while I'm on the treadmill. Then getcher buns back on the treadmill, girl. Beer drinkin is man's work. T, K, O, H, and a few other ladies excepted.:D Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted December 23, 2008 #22 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I like running the track every morning out in the morning sunshine.:)Only use the treadmill if the weather is bad. On the Triumph they installed lcd tv's on the mills, maybe that's why people stay on the treadmill a little to long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_firefighter Posted December 23, 2008 #23 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I pefer being out on the jogging/walking track.There's nothing like walking outdoors in the middle of the ocean.Lots of fresh air out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser23490578 Posted December 23, 2008 Author #24 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I pefer being out on the jogging/walking track.There's nothing like walking outdoors in the middle of the ocean.Lots of fresh air out there. I'm concerned that I may trip and fall off of the ship. If I fall on the treadmill then I'll just have a bruised ego and skid mark on my chin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusyl Posted December 23, 2008 #25 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Wouldn't it be much more fun to walk the track on the cruise ship instead of getting on a treadmill going nowhere? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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