plex]that seems like a pretty absurd gym policy...
anyone that knows the human body and has done bodybuilding and or powerlifting knows that you dont need to vocalize on your exhale when you are pushing weight up. that shit is annoying and is a big "look at me, and how badass i am" no performace increase. its been studied.
breathing heavy is different is just that though.. breathing heavy. grunting and screaming is useless and annoying.