Whooping during a class at the gym - Page 3

Sophie · 07-22-11, 10:55 AM

I'm slightly surprised for a different reason - I'm from the era of 80's and 90's aerobic and step classes with lots of whooping from the instructors and participants. I refrained from whooping along, but more or less accepted that it was going to happen

I haven't been to an aerobics class in ages till Zumba recently, and the instructor actively invites whooping! I was a bit taken aback (and exchanged worried glances with the women in my row) but hey, eventually everyone warmed up to it.

I don't think I'd do it anywhere else, though.

Indy · 07-22-11, 10:58 AM

I have do sometimes "whoop" in the privacy of my home - and I make sure husband is not there to hear. I would never do this at a gym.

The step portion of "Push" with Kari Anderson has a background exerciser who continues to "whoop" and I want to wrestle her to the floor and force feed her lard - that would shut her up.

htimpaired · 07-22-11, 02:49 PM

There is a whooper in my step class, but she pulled her knee so she hasn't been there recently.
I was in one spin class where there was a whooper. I haven't returned to that class.

There is an aerobics studio in the mall (yes, the mall) and the doors are wiiiide open, I think to try to entice people to join. They have a screen so you can't see the class, but boy can you hear them and they ALL whoop during Zumba. My husband walks by every time and laughs. They sound like a bunch of howler monkies.

Loretta S. · 07-23-11, 12:54 PM

Oh man, that would be a deal breaker for me. A spontaneous whoop here or there is OK, but in excess I don't think I could handle it. I also hate it when there are moaners or excessively loud breathers in yoga class.

Kathryn · 07-23-11, 01:10 PM

Is it a "Cedie in Cathe's Bootcamp" type whooping? I'd be yelling at her (in my head, probably) to put a sock in it.

One of the reasons I work out at home!

gigi · 07-24-11, 07:06 AM

There is a lady in my most of my classes who does this low whooping noise and what makes me crazy is I can't figure out who it is!

DachsieDogMom · 07-24-11, 12:21 PM

I would find that annoying. I was recently at a casual social meeting and some one kept doing something similar. She was the only one yelling out cheers.

tigger · 07-25-11, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Eibhinn

I must admit, I'm sort of shocked by this thread. Being a confirmed at-home exerciser, I had NO idea people actually whooped during group classes. I thought that was some nonsense invented by Kathy Smith and Crunch background exercisers. It may sound extreme, but I think I would be mortified (not to mention annoyed) to witness someone doing that in public.

OK- I'm just the opposite. I also was used to 80s-90s (even early 2000s) classes with lots of whooping. I think it is done in part to bring up the energy level of the class???

I was always a non-whooper though. When I started working out with videos, I thought "who the heck are they whooping at???"

Jennifer R · 07-25-11, 01:47 AM

Another who has been taking part in group exercise classes since the early 80's. Honestly, yelling or whooping in a live class doesn't really bother me unless it's excessive, and that has been a rare occurrence. Sometimes it does act to bring up the energy in a group.

The few Crunch videos I've seen have IMO forced vocalizations that seem ridiculous to me. However, I have been known to shout "yeah!" or "all riiight!" when nailing a particularly challenging segment during a workout. All by myself. In my exercise room. So I guess I'm firmly on the middle of the fence.

But for those who don't think whooping occurs in real life, it does. It really does.

MomOf2Gremlins · 07-25-11, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by susan p

SO many VFers would say "that's why I don't go to the gym!"The unfortunate thing about public places is that they have the public in them Such a shame.

LOL, very true!

Constant whooping and all would make me nuts too!

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07-22-11, 10:55 AM
Sophie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Alberta	I'm slightly surprised for a different reason - I'm from the era of 80's and 90's aerobic and step classes with lots of whooping from the instructors and participants. I refrained from whooping along, but more or less accepted that it was going to happen I haven't been to an aerobics class in ages till Zumba recently, and the instructor actively invites whooping! I was a bit taken aback (and exchanged worried glances with the women in my row) but hey, eventually everyone warmed up to it. I don't think I'd do it anywhere else, though. __________________ Sophie be as relaxed as you can be, as you do what you gotta do. ~erich schiffman

07-22-11, 10:58 AM
Indy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	I have do sometimes "whoop" in the privacy of my home - and I make sure husband is not there to hear. I would never do this at a gym. The step portion of "Push" with Kari Anderson has a background exerciser who continues to "whoop" and I want to wrestle her to the floor and force feed her lard - that would shut her up.

07-22-11, 02:49 PM
htimpaired Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western NY	There is a whooper in my step class, but she pulled her knee so she hasn't been there recently. I was in one spin class where there was a whooper. I haven't returned to that class. There is an aerobics studio in the mall (yes, the mall) and the doors are wiiiide open, I think to try to entice people to join. They have a screen so you can't see the class, but boy can you hear them and they ALL whoop during Zumba. My husband walks by every time and laughs. They sound like a bunch of howler monkies.

07-23-11, 12:54 PM
Loretta S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Oh man, that would be a deal breaker for me. A spontaneous whoop here or there is OK, but in excess I don't think I could handle it. I also hate it when there are moaners or excessively loud breathers in yoga class. __________________ Loretta "The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing, would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."- Gandhi

07-23-11, 01:10 PM
Kathryn VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	Is it a "Cedie in Cathe's Bootcamp" type whooping? I'd be yelling at her (in my head, probably) to put a sock in it. One of the reasons I work out at home! __________________ Kathryn ^. .^ > ^ < 2010 season speed-walking 5K PR: 35:47 2011 season race-walking 5K PR: 34:42

07-24-11, 07:06 AM
gigi Join Date: Jun 2003	There is a lady in my most of my classes who does this low whooping noise and what makes me crazy is I can't figure out who it is! __________________ Angela

07-24-11, 12:21 PM
DachsieDogMom Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida	I would find that annoying. I was recently at a casual social meeting and some one kept doing something similar. She was the only one yelling out cheers.

07-25-11, 01:47 AM
Jennifer R VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sonoma County, CA	Another who has been taking part in group exercise classes since the early 80's. Honestly, yelling or whooping in a live class doesn't really bother me unless it's excessive, and that has been a rare occurrence. Sometimes it does act to bring up the energy in a group. The few Crunch videos I've seen have IMO forced vocalizations that seem ridiculous to me. However, I have been known to shout "yeah!" or "all riiight!" when nailing a particularly challenging segment during a workout. All by myself. In my exercise room. So I guess I'm firmly on the middle of the fence. But for those who don't think whooping occurs in real life, it does. It really does. __________________ Jennifer R Dancin' in Paradise "I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused"--Elvis Costello