Species you see at the gym
2.12.2017
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Is your New Year’s resolution to work out more? Congratulations on your excellent decision. But before you get that gym membership, find out what you’re in for. After all, those gymgoers are a colourful bunch.
The Hulk
Preferred habitat: The dumbell area, multigyms
The Gawker
Preferred habitat: The bar table next to the reception
Similar to the beefcake, this type spends the majority of his free time at the gym. However, the gawker is far more interested in the female gymgoers (see “Gym Beauty” below) than in his workout. He is most commonly spotted at the protein shake bar where he can go about scanning the area undisturbed and work on his flirting skills.
The Chatterbox
Preferred habitat: The leg press, rowing machine, bike trainer
You were planning on building your adductor/abductor muscles? Well forget it. All leg press machines have been invaded by the chatterbox. They commonly move in pairs (this is team sport after all) and notoriously occupy any weight machines you can sit on. Their workout is very extensive yet incredibly ineffective. By contrast, they are up to date about everyone and everything.
The Gym Beauty
Preferred habitat: The treadmill, the stretching corner
The Unmotivated
Preferred habitat: The exercise bike
Usually clutching a book or magazine, this species can often be spotted sauntering towards an endurance machine. The unmotivated type’s hangout of choice is the exercise bike. Unnoticed by himself, his legs become slower during the course of his workout. This is due to the fact that the treading motion impairs his reading fluency.
The Shameless
Preferred habitat: The changing room
The shameless are at their most comfortable in the changing room environment: This is where they go on and on about their children, their workout or recent amorous escapades – preferably au naturel. They blow-dry their hair stark naked which in turn causes embarrassment amongst the other gym members. The shameless species include particularly brazen individuals who shave all their body hair in the communal showers.
The Stinker
Preferred habitat: No preference
The Invisible
Preferred habitat: The sofa
This type of athlete makes an appearance just once a year. On 2 January, this species turns up at the gym in full workout gear, motivated to the hilt and delivers an impressive two-hour workout session, only never to be seen again.
Spotted any other gym types? Let us know in the comments.
Header image: Never sweats: The Gym Beauty
Léonie de Montmollin
Portfolio Development Manager
leonie.de.montmollin@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I’m not busy putting together home décor themes or planning marketing activities for Galaxus, I enjoy decorating my home with things I love and starting DIY projects I finish all too rarely. The inspiration I get comes from blogs, magazines and travels. My favourite home living styles: Nautical, Scandinavian and Nordic.
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