The lack of an official camera policy (for the gym floor) is starting to be taken advantage of and I’m feeling uncomfortable…?
My Crunch just recently opened in the past year and I know Crunch has no official camera policy for the gym floor. I also understand that recording yourself to assess your form is critical. I also know people may even record themselves for their socials.. whatever, that’s fine.
However, a few people at my gym have started bringing tripods to hold their phones, some even with the selfie ring light. It was a minor annoyance for a while, mostly just having to make sure I didn’t bump into them or hit them since they usually place them in the middle of the walkway - but now, several people are recording their workouts/live streaming on TikTok while I’m there, each with their own tripod. I’ve tried adjusting the time I go the best to my ability, but each time, there’s always 3-7 people filming/streaming. Plus, my local Crunch’s social media is reposting things people post and tag them in, which not only says “yea, we’re okay with this behavior,” but actively encourages it.
What’s even more annoying is that some of the serial recorders/streamers is positioning his tripod with other machines clearly in the background. He went to record himself on a machine this morning and I was already using a machine next to him. He positioned his tripod where I was clearly in frame. I quickly stopped and moved along. I shouldn’t have to stop and move because I don’t want to be recorded for whatever he’s doing, nor should I have to ask him to position his setup at another angle. It’s just all around annoying.