People At the Gym...

Let's talk about some generic people that are currently somewhere in the world working out and making you take notice of them.

All sorts of people go to gyms, but more often than not, you find that the majority fit into one major group that can be found at multiple gyms.

The Workout Barbie: The girl that doesn't do much exercising or lifting (or needs to), but is usually just on an ellyptical machine in front of a TV.  She usually has the latest in 'cute' workout outfits and just has a gym membership because her friends do.  They love to sign up for boot camps and zumba classes, but prior to those classes, probably played 0-1 sport in high school and college. 

The Fuckin' Huge Dude: the guy that weighs in at 280-300 pounds but is 6% body fat and usually has one tribal tattoo.  He probably spends 2 hours or more at the gym because he works a part time job selling time shares or something terrible.  He interacts with anyone and everyone within 15 feet of him and his weight bench.  Usually seen picking up the 70 lb dumbbells and doing 1 set of 5, and can sometimes grunt in between sets.

The "I'm just here because my doctor says so" guy: Typically older guy who is above 40 years old, never played any sports, and pays more for his gym membership because he didn't shop around.  Also wears glasses.  Can be seen talking to a lot of strangers around him and also talking to the TV.  Might have a weird old set of headphones on with a walkman around his waist.  Also might wear jean shorts while working out.

The "I'm here because there wasn't anyone at the beach, do you tan bro?" Guy: Young, dumb, usually wearing a white polo hat and played lacrosse, hockey, baseball, or any variation of those sports.  Goes to the gym because he needs to find girls to talk to.  Can also be seen lifting up his sleeveless summer baseballl shirt to itch his chest and flash his abs to other gym-goers.  Never really works out, but doesn't need to when he's working at his landscaping job and getting tan. 

The "I like reading, and that's why I'm not in shape" girl: usually on a bike, reading the latest Dan Brown/Nicholas Sparks/George R.R. Martin/E.L. James book because she has to finish the series because its important to her because no one is passionate like these characters and why did my boyfriend leave me and should I get another cat...you get the picture.  She brings water and a book and usually has more of one than the other.  Never sweats, unless she's read over 100 pages in 20 minutes.

The "DudeGuyBro" trainer: lives near a college town and knows every 20-something girl's in the gym phone number and has partied with them at least once.  Has gel in his hair.  Helps elderly by making sure they don't die on a curling machine.  Close friend with "Tan bro".  Has a house on a lake in New Hampshire and will surely invite the Workout Barbie if she's up for it.


Hope you all had a good laugh since most of these are true.  I will expand on these more as I get to find new character's of people at my local gym.  Enjoy!