Do YOU Comment on Poor Form at the Gym?

I went to the gym tonight and it was packed. I couldn't get on a treadmill, so the stairmaster was my chosen method of punishment instead. The woman next to me was doing the same level and started at the same time as I did, but was bracing herself on the rails with her palms. She had her butt stuck out and was slouching over a copy of Glamour.

This is a quote from The Best Body Ever:

"If you’re on a cardio machine, don’t slouch, or hang on to the equipment for support or assistance. I see slouching all the time on the Stairmaster and treadmill, and that isn’t good for your back. Stand up straight. And if you find that you’re tired and are starting to slouch and need to hang on for support, stop what you’re doing and take a short break. If you’re still tired when you get back on, maybe you need to wait and build up to that level of exercise without having the need for support."

Canada.com has a great article on the benefits and steps to better posture when working out as well.

I didn't comment to this woman how she was doing herself a disservice because I was worried about her reaction. Personally, I'd be embarassed, but I would appreciate the advice and research it when I got home from the gym. Would you have commented?

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Accountability Wk 2

The Plan:
Monday - Workout for 60mins at the gym
Tuesday - 90mins of Pole
Wednesday - Run w/ @tzenes for 45mins
Thursday - Rest Day w/ visit to Hot Tub at Rec Ctr
Friday - 8K solo run
Saturday - 90mins climbing
Sunday - 2hrs of coaching (5K run is family obligations are minimal)

Other News:
- JD is back on the 17th for 5 days and I am going to try to work in 2 or 3 runs with him. This has me ridiculously excited!
- Throwing my dad a HUGE birthday party on Saturday that includes relatives coming over from across the pond (UK)
- My scoliosis has been acting up lately and making running more painful

Review: Accountability Wk 1

The Plan:
Monday: 8-10K run in Oak Bay with @tzenes (BF)
Tuesday: 90mins of Advanced Pole Trix
Wednesday: 5K run downtown
Thursday: 90mins indoor climbing
Friday: 45mins at the gym on my lunch break *fingers crossed*
Saturday: 5K run in the morning
Sunday: 2hrs of coaching + 8K run with @tzenes

The Actual Results:
Monday: 7K run in Oak Bay by myself
Tuesday: 90mins of Advanced Pole Trix
Wednesday: 1.5K run with @tzenes and 2.5K walk (BF got super lightheaded)
Thursday: Homework too precedence over my workout
Friday: 45mins at the gym + 7K run to make up for Thursday
Saturday: 5K run
Sunday: 2hrs of coaching

Non-Fitness Announcement

I start a new job on November 30th. I put in my notice with my current employer last week, but they don't know about the new job yet. I was tired of being treated like a second class citizen when they failed to plan and couldn't make publishers do what they requested. The new job involved NO pager, after hours, or weekend commitments. It also doesn't involve marketing, which is disappointing. I have decided to do my marketing and event coordination on a contract basis on the side to stay current and creative. I've done some promo work recently for a few companies and hope to keep leveraging that. That's all for now.