Woman Wants To Start Working Out But Is Worried That It Will Disturb Her Neighbor Below

A 28-year-old woman wanted to start working out in her apartment, but the idea came with a very real fear: she didn’t want to mess up her downstairs neighbor’s life.

She lived in a shared building where sound travels, and she had already seen how serious the neighbor could be about noise. The complication was simple but stressful, she wanted to use exercise time to feel better, but she was scared the machines and workouts would turn into another complaint.

Then she posted her dilemma online, and the replies turned her worries into a full-on plan, step by step.

OP starts off with explaining how old she is and what her living situation is.

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She goes on to explain her thought process behind this and what makes her want to start working out.

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She goes on to explain a bit more about why she wants to work out and what available time there is for her to work out.

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She wasn’t just “thinking about exercise,” she was actively calculating when she could work out without turning her apartment into a noise test for the neighbor below.

Many individuals feel a sense of responsibility towards others, especially in shared living situations. Research from the Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that our environments significantly impact our behaviors and feelings. In this case, the woman’s concern about disturbing her neighbor illustrates a common psychological phenomenon known as social anxiety, where individuals worry about the perceptions and reactions of others.

She says that she wants to work out but is worried that it will cause too much noise for her downstairs neighbor.

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Then she posted an update after receiving some really awesome responses.

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The first comment calls her NTA and gives her some advice on how to start and encourages her to just go ahead and do it.

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After she said she’d been worried about noise, the comments immediately started fighting for her side, with one person calling her NTA and urging her to just start.

It's essential to recognize that taking care of one's health and well-being should not be compromised due to concerns about others' reactions. Studies in health psychology emphasize the importance of self-care, suggesting that prioritizing one’s health can lead to better overall well-being and even improve relationships with others. Finding a balance between self-care and consideration for neighbors is crucial in maintaining a harmonious living environment.

This is similar to the neighbor pet-sitting dilemma, where the AITA poster debated refusing to walk a hyperactive dog: Should I Refuse to Walk Neighbors Hyperactive Dog While Pet Sitting? | AITA?.

This person asked for a little bit more information, and OP responded below.

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OP responded to the comment above and basically said that yes, she's complained before but not in a while.

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This comment makes a lot of sense and just lets her know to tell the neighbor so that she can listen and see if it creates any extra noise.

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When she added that the downstairs neighbor had complained before, just not recently, the whole situation shifted from “constant drama” to “maybe it’s preventable.”

Effective communication can alleviate many concerns about disturbing others.

This person even suggests putting gym pads underneath the machine to help absorb some of the sound it might create.

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This comment gives her a little peace of mind, knowing that it shouldn't create a lot of impact noise because of the type of machine it is.

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Everyone agrees that it's a pretty simple fix to just ask the neighbor and see if it causes a disturbance or let her know ahead of time so she can listen out or be prepared.

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Even better, someone suggested practical fixes, like putting gym pads under the machine, so her workouts could happen without turning into a downstairs disturbance.</p>

Additionally, exploring alternative workout options that are quieter could be beneficial. Incorporating these quieter forms of exercise could alleviate the woman's concerns about disturbing her neighbor while still supporting her health goals.

We love having a lighthearted post in the midst of the craziness that we usually see on these pages. The comments helped OP find a solution to avoid disturbing her neighbor in the morning if she begins working out.

The advice given was great, and she can now be less stressed about working out in the morning.

The situation presented in the Reddit post underscores the delicate balance between personal health and communal living.

She didn’t just want to work out, she wanted to prove she could do it without starting a new apartment feud.

Before you judge her, read how an AITA gym non-chat turned into awkward “gym buddy” silence: 'Guess People Don’t Talk Anymore' - AITA For Not Chatting At The Gym?.