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Going to gym early and safety
My gym is 24 hours. I leave for work at 630 due to traffic. I would be at gym really really early. Still dark out and empty I'm worried about safety in parking lot. Any tips
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Posted 12/4/11 12:40 PM  |
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Mrs213
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
I always hold my keys in my hand - panic button ready and ready to charge 
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| Posted 12/4/11 1:04 PM |
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liadorbs
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
A small can of pepper spray that attaches to your keychain.
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| Posted 12/4/11 4:21 PM |
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
I've had the same concerns at the yoga studio I go to, because I get out around 9:30 at night and the parking lot can be empty and dark at that hour. I try to make sure I walk out behind other people and try to find a spot near a light.
I know it's going to probably get crowded in the New Year with people and their resolutions so I may have to park on the street which makes me a lot more nervous because it's a residential area.
I think just trying to be aware of your surroundings is the best thing you can do overall.
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| Posted 12/4/11 5:13 PM |
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MrsMick
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
I hold my keys a certain way that if someone comes behind me I can just whip it in their face. Lol. And I park super close to the door. I go in before 6 am.
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| Posted 12/4/11 8:39 PM |
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luvmyReese
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
I back up into a well lit parking space even if its not the closest to the door. I also have auto start so my head and mirror lights come on.
Do not wear headphones entering or exiting gym you need to be aware of your surroundings.
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| Posted 12/5/11 8:24 PM |
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drpepper318
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
That's happened to me at night sometimes when I go after it's dark & DH doesn't feel like going. I have to park on the street, my gym has no parking lot, so I try to park in a well-lit spot, not too far away from the gym. I walk quickly with my key in my hand, look around & make sure noobody is following me, and lock the doors as soon as I get into the car. It can be scary!
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| Posted 12/5/11 8:46 PM |
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maymama
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Re: Going to gym early and safety
i go at 530 am and keep my key in hand - ready to slash a face if need be  but at 530 am, the parking lot is empty and I am pretty much parked in the first spot ... 12 feet from the front doors.
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| Posted 12/5/11 9:10 PM |
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