In my experience, most gyms tend to be social clubs for meeting people, particularly at certain times of the day. That's why I prefer working out at the off hours. I can get in my workout regimen without having to worry about other guys taking up time on the machines, preening and posing, in order to attract the attention of the women in the room.
I usually workout in the early morning before work or just after primetime, which ends around 8pm. Think of it like you would Happy Hour and the local bar. 4:30pm to 7:30pm is when most people are at the gym to see and be seen. It's also most crowded at that time. You can tell by the parking lot. Those who are serious about their workouts avoid these times as they can get more quality time on the equipment, instead of standing around waiting in lines, and cooling down too quickly between sets.
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