This summer I have picked up a semi-religious gym habit. I went to my 9-5 internship and as soon as I came home I would head to the gym to work out my spreadsheet-induced stress levels. The gym can be an intimidating place. The gym I go to specifically is full of extremely fit people who have honed their workout down to almost a science. That being said, over the course of the summer I have derived a huge source of entertainment from watching the diverse and sometimes outright hilarious types of gym-goers. It has actually turned something of a hobby. Here are the highlights:
The Master of the Stair Master
All hail you impressive human specimen. When you turn up the speed to a light jog, do lunges, donkey kicks, walk up sideways while maintaining balance, and skip steps you are truly far more skilled than the rest of us cardio peasants. I strive to be like you with a 200 stair goal and thirty-minute stamina #goals.
Gym Barbie Ltd Edition
Everyone notices that one girl that shows up in fully done hair and makeup, uses the equipment wrong, and flirts with herself in the mirror. I actually laughed out loud watching this gym goer on several occasions because they totally miss the point of going to the gym.
Selfie Whore
Oh, does your bicep look so good that you need to take a selfie in the mirror flexing as much as you can in front of everyone else who is trying to concentrate on their own workout? Does it? Wow, you are right after doing those squats you should send a picture of your booty to your all your fitness fans! You go girl! I get that this type of person is really proud of their hard work, but come on people…
The Grunter
Are you constipated or working out? I cannot tell. I totally respect the grind though. Carry on.
Former High School Jocks
Those guys who still wear their muscle shirts and Sectional Champion T-Shirts are easily identifiable. They generally congregate in packs near the free weights area. The glory days were great guys, proud of you!
There are so many entertaining types of gym-goers. Instead of watching to TV screens, I have formed the habit of people watching because the entertainment value is much higher. Unless the Olympics are going on, then always watch the Olympics.
