Dear people that happen to be in the gym at the same time as me,
As a lifelong runner who has spent years avoiding the gym in favor of keeping my skinny runner bod, going to the gym is something relatively new to me.
But as someone who is new to the gym, I am just now gaining a foothold in the vast culture of fitness.
And so, I must speak in honor of all others still slightly intimidated by the atmosphere in the gym.
To the screamers: I don't care how much weight you are lifting, how swole you are, or how often you inject steroids into your system. Shut up, and stop disrupting others around you. It's rude and careless to be so loud and inconsiderate towards those around you. I understand that not all people with serious gains are like this. And to you guys I give mad props. However, for everyone else, this has got to stop. People like you make me never want to go to the gym.
To the wannabe fitness instructors: STOP! I don't care if my form is slightly off. I am new to the gym so my form will likely not be perfect. But that is for me to discover on my own. So please, get over yourself and stop assuming that everyone needs your piece of advice. I ONLY NEED HELP IF I ASK FOR IT!
To the people who won't stop talking to me: Go away. I am in the gym to workout. Not to interact with anything other than some free weights and machines. I suggest you do the same.
To those random naked old men in the locker rooms: Get out! I have never understood why there always seems to be at least one disgusting old dude confidently strutting naked around the locker rooms of the gym. Are you guys actually here to work out, or are you just here to scar people for the rest of their lives? I never actually see any of you working out, so I'll assume the later.
To the gym regulars that mind their own business: I love you. Thank you for not bothering me while I am working out. Thank you for not letting your massive body shape get to your head. Thank you for just doing you and letting me do me.
To the other new people in the gym trying to make a positive change in their lives: More power to you. I respect you a whole lot more than the arrogant meatheads on steroids. I want more people like you and me to feel comfortable going to the gym without being bothered by all the arrogant tools who feel like they own all the pieces of equipment available. Just go in with a plan and execute it without worrying about your surroundings.
Sincerely,
New guy in the gym
