The sign as you enter the Tully Center, clearly states, SHUT OFF ALL CELL PHONES.
Many gym rats have ear phones and listen to their favorite music mix while they work out. Given the mix of people at the gym, I'd suspect Stayin'Alive by the Bee Gees is big.
Well until today the rules were being adhered to, no one on the phone, texting or tweeting. Today a woman in her 30's was using a stationary bike and while she was she was talking on her iPhone. Next to her was a gentleman of a certain age, in gym shorts, circa 1970, with a sweat band (complete with Nike swoosh) knee socks and velcro sneakers. He was reading the NYTimes while he was obviously upset with the woman and her complete disregard for the No Cell rule. He was looking for some authority to blow the whistle on our 30 something but no one was around. He was so upset he missed a cycle on his cycle and almost fell off the seat.
In due time our rule breaker completed her call and then spent the rest of her time multi tasking, texting and cycling.
I think the No Cell rule is a good one and perhaps there should be a dress code.
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