[Vikingjunior]

Why do we need huge TVs with the news on in fitness centers?

In today's polarizing media atmosphere is it really necessary to have the news on in The Village's fitness centers.

How about just putting on sports that more align with a gym atmosphere.

[alwann]

Not sure, but can't you ask to have the channel changed. I watch whatever is showing because looking out the window for a hour on the treadmill is boring.

[Stu from NYC]

You can always ask

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

Why do we need huge TVs with the news on in fitness centers?

In today's polarizing media atmosphere is it really necessary to have the news on in The Village's fitness centers.

How about just putting on sports that more align with a gym atmosphere.

As a poster on TOTV I/we don’t have the authority to change the station.

[Vikingjunior]

We asked them to change the channel and they said it's preset.

[tophcfa]

Here is a vote for non-stop re-runs of all the episodes of the Three Stooges with Curley.

[Vikingjunior]

I would be okay with anything but news.

A gym is a place for tranquility, clearing of your mind, and positivity.

Not the gloom and doom of news.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

I would be okay with anything but news.

A gym is a place for tranquility, clearing of your mind, and positivity.

Not the gloom and doom of news.

You didn’t mention which fitness center you are talking about specifically but I am at Seabreeze and Colony Cottage four times a week minimum and there are four tvs all on different channels. CNN, Fox News channel, ESPN and the other is usually on the channel that runs the home remodeling programs. At Seabreeze there is an old guy that does the treadmill only and when he comes in the door they switch one tv to the soap opera he likes with closed caption. Personally I am more interested in my workout and chatting with other people in the gym than watching anything on tv.

[Love2Swim]

I bring my iPad and watch Netflix or Amazon downloads.

[BostonRich]

I look forward to watching the news while I waste time on the treadmill. It's what you should have on there since people are joining the viewing at different times and for different duration. Just don't watch if you don't like it. There is no sound.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Here is a vote for non-stop re-runs of all the episodes of the Three Stooges with Curley.

[Arlington2]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

We asked them to change the channel and they said it's preset.

You need to speak to the rec center manager, not the RA. Rules are set by the manager and usually they can accommodate individual preferences (if you ask nicely).

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

When I belonged to a gym up north there were no TV screens on the walls. Individual treadmills had built-in screens where you could watch music videos from a pre-set playlist, the sound would come out of your headset or earbuds which you could plug into the "dashboard" of the treadmill.

They also had an actual movie theatre in the gym, which had more treadmills, a few ellipticals, a high seated rowing machine, and a x-country ski machine. It had stereo surround sound, and every day there was a 3-movie lineup. If it wasn't busy and no one else was in there you could ask them to play any of those movies for you.

I went to the gym to work out, not to be entertained or have chitchat with pals. Even now, when I go to the outdoor gym at Paradise, the only time I really "chat" with anyone is to help them use the machines. A lot of folks are new to them and don't really understand how to use them correctly and safely.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by Vikingjunior

Why do we need huge TVs with the news on in fitness centers?

In today's polarizing media atmosphere is it really necessary to have the news on in The Village's fitness centers.

How about just putting on sports that more align with a gym atmosphere.

I wonder what channel was on that bothered you.

[Vikingjunior]

I don't care if it's FOX or CNN no news in the gym please.