The Social Hotspot

I don't know how it is at your gym, but at mine it's social hour. At least for the regulars. There's this group of guys who put their (stationary) bikes together and just talk the whole time. Yesterday, there was a guy who just sat on the bike (read: not using the bike, just sitting there) near his friend (I'm guessing) and talking. And there's always people who see someone they know and just stand by the other person's machine talking to them for a long time (read: a long time. Seriously, I've seen people stand there talking to someone trying to exercise for like 20 minutes). I am SO glad I don't know anyone who goes to the gym when I go. It also helps if you always have your earbuds on. People won't bother you then either I think, as the talkers generally don't exercise with an iPod or anything, so they probably talk to entertain themselves while exercising or whatever. Pay attention next time you're at the gym. See if your gym hosts social hour or not.