Question on Gym Bullies

[Graffiti]

So, I work out at the local YMCA. Wonderful gym. Plenty of friendly people, BUT, I have noticed a GYM BULLY. I have recently had 2 run ins with him. First off, I am by no mean a small guy. I am 5'10 and as of today 280. I could stand to stop drinking the beers to help the ole stomach. Anyway, on monday I show up and I see this fellow running over a BLIND gentleman that is being escorted in the gym to get to the machine he was at. That got me going. I held my tongue though. 30 minutes later I see him off on a shoulder machine across the gym. I was watching the smith machine and after about 10 minutes I went over there to switch things out so I could use the machine. He runs over literally and gets in my face. I stood my ground and didnt back down. Wasnt trying to antaginize him at all. I was just stating the facts. He literally told me to fuck off and bulled past me and throw the bench i was gonna use and replaced it with the other bench. So I held my mouth and just infromed the staff. Tuesday I didnt see him. So no problems. Then today, I go to the squat rack. He was nowere around, next thing i see him going to the preacher curl machine and starts loading the bar. He takes the weight clips and throws them on the ground. I stand there for a second looking at him, waiting for him to pick them up. Nothing. He just gives a quirky grin. So I ignore it. I start to do my workout. Not even 2 sets in, he intentionaly gets in my way to mess up my reps. That set me off. I went to the staff and informed them. 1 of the people wanted to pull him away and talk to him, and he got a attitude with them. 5 minutes go bye and he walks by and calls me a coward, a fucking coward. That got my goat. I called him out. He just laughed and kept walking. He continues to be a hostile threat. So I get the staff involved again.

Here is my problem, I cant change the times I go to the gym. I sometimes bring my son with me to the gym. I do not want him to see that kind of enviroment in the gym. 99.999% of the people are friendly and are more then happy to help, let you work in and such. Thats what I want him to see. But if this fellow does something while my son is there, I am liable to revert to training that I have tried to block out and pretend it never happened. It doesnt always work. sadly. I am trying to be the bigger person, and not create a hostile enviroment in the gym, and work with everyone.

What would you do if this was in your gym? If your son was there and this happened? I seriously need input to this wonderful problem. If this is the wrong thread I am sorry.

Graffiti

 

[noodles1010]

If it was me... I woulda probably did what you did. If it continues to not work... I'd wait until my son wasn't around and catch him outside and make him piss on himself. Do what you gotta do. Your a man, and one day your son will be too, and what would u tell him to do... That's me tho.


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[Graffiti]

I just wanted to make sure I wasnt losing my mind. I know it takes a big man to walk away, and a bigger man to help you pick you up. Will see how the rest of the week goes. fingers crossed. Or might be on the front page of the newpaper. lol, lets hope its not that one.

 

[noodles1010]

I just wanted to make sure I wasnt losing my mind. I know it takes a big man to walk away, and a bigger man to help you pick you up. Will see how the rest of the week goes. fingers crossed. Or might be on the front page of the newpaper. lol, lets hope its not that one.

It's different when you son is there. If mine wasn't I'd slap him across the face with a 10lb dumbbell. I'm a man at the end of the day... The first twor insults are on the house, the third YOU WILL be held accountable for. That's all


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[MrSinister]

Open hand him. That's a real spirit breaker to a bully.

 

[oxymoron]

Find out who the president/ceo for that Y is. Get their email from the staff. Email the Pres and nicely tell them that u have tried on several occasions to have the staff fix the situation and he has an opportunity or else ur taking it to Y nationals. He'll fix it. Make sure u mention that he has been warned more than once and include that the guy uses extreme cursing when he addresses u.

Save the punches for a time when ur kid, and other kids, aren't around.

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[TheRippedReverend]

So, I work out at the local YMCA. Wonderful gym. Plenty of friendly people, BUT, I have noticed a GYM BULLY. I have recently had 2 run ins with him. First off, I am by no mean a small guy. I am 5'10 and as of today 280. I could stand to stop drinking the beers to help the ole stomach. Anyway, on monday I show up and I see this fellow running over a BLIND gentleman that is being escorted in the gym to get to the machine he was at. That got me going. I held my tongue though. 30 minutes later I see him off on a shoulder machine across the gym. I was watching the smith machine and after about 10 minutes I went over there to switch things out so I could use the machine. He runs over literally and gets in my face. I stood my ground and didnt back down. Wasnt trying to antaginize him at all. I was just stating the facts. He literally told me to fuck off and bulled past me and throw the bench i was gonna use and replaced it with the other bench. So I held my mouth and just infromed the staff. Tuesday I didnt see him. So no problems. Then today, I go to the squat rack. He was nowere around, next thing i see him going to the preacher curl machine and starts loading the bar. He takes the weight clips and throws them on the ground. I stand there for a second looking at him, waiting for him to pick them up. Nothing. He just gives a quirky grin. So I ignore it. I start to do my workout. Not even 2 sets in, he intentionaly gets in my way to mess up my reps. That set me off. I went to the staff and informed them. 1 of the people wanted to pull him away and talk to him, and he got a attitude with them. 5 minutes go bye and he walks by and calls me a coward, a fucking coward. That got my goat. I called him out. He just laughed and kept walking. He continues to be a hostile threat. So I get the staff involved again.

Here is my problem, I cant change the times I go to the gym. I sometimes bring my son with me to the gym. I do not want him to see that kind of enviroment in the gym. 99.999% of the people are friendly and are more then happy to help, let you work in and such. Thats what I want him to see. But if this fellow does something while my son is there, I am liable to revert to training that I have tried to block out and pretend it never happened. It doesnt always work. sadly. I am trying to be the bigger person, and not create a hostile enviroment in the gym, and work with everyone.

What would you do if this was in your gym? If your son was there and this happened? I seriously need input to this wonderful problem. If this is the wrong thread I am sorry.

Graffiti

Rub butter all over the bathroom floor and watch him walk in 

 

[Fitguy308]

Ok so next time he messes with you get right in his face as close as you can and firmly say who the fuck do you think you are? Problem solved

 

[buddhabuilder]

One of the problems with getting physical with this jerk is he will run to the mgmt. in one second and get you banned. Unfortunately, although smacking a turd like this down feels good, it also puts you on his level. His mom is probably paying his dues, and wiping his ass too. Take the high road, go to the manager.

 

[keepnitreal]

Yeah bro alot of ppl hit the nail in the head...deal with it through mgmt...you would likely lose ur job if you get physical...also im sure if u brought ur son there one day and he pushes over ur son to get by and u saw that...no doubt ud pull a punch.....and lose ur job...etc etc... Talk to ur facility manager or email the head manager in charge and tell them about tje incidents with the old man etc.

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