The gym is a weird place; a bunch of people all exercising in the same place and, often, doing their best to pretend that no one else is there. However, it is impossible to ignore the fact that there are indeed other people who workout with you and you may notice that there are certain kinds of people regardless of how many gyms you've been to. Sometimes this isn't a bad thing - every gym does seem to have a certain percentage of people who are ridiculously attractive - but other times it can very much be a bad thing. But here are some of the types of people that you'll likely encounter at the gym
The guy who takes up way too much space
This is the person who has so much equipment that it doesn't seem like they could possibly use it all, and it's taking up way too much room. This is especially frustrating during peak times when there isn't all that much space to exercise to begin with.
The person who thinks they're way cooler than they are
This person is doing their own thing and they love it. Everyone else? Not so much. Usually, they think they're way cooler than they actually are, but at least they're having fun with whatever it is their doing. Most people have no idea what this person is trying to do.
The grunter
This person makes everyone else around them pretty uncomfortable. With the amount of noise they're making, you'd think that they were being tortured and not working out. No one wants to stand too close to them.
The person who is way older than you, but in way better shape
Your workout is basically their warm-up despite the fact they look old enough to have children your age. It's usually pretty embarrassing realizing that this person who is way older than you is in much better shape. They're basically #lifegoals
The shirtless guy
It doesn't matter what time of year it is or what kind of shape this guy is in, he's going to workout without a shirt on. Nothing will stop him. He may have six pack abs, but that doesn't make it okay and it's a little weird that someone would workout shirtless in the middle of winter, but it still happens.
The selfie-taker
This person is especially annoying when the gym is crowded and they're wasting valuable mirror space to take mirror selfies. You hardly ever see this person workout and you'd probably be willing to bet that they only come to the gym to write a Facebook status about it.
The reader
This person has places to go and people to see. Working out is something that matters to them, but obviously they have a mile long to do list because they always seem to be doing a minimum of two things at once. After all, it is pretty tough to workout and read at the same time.
The person who doesn't pick up their equipment
So you never actually see this person, but you do see the aftermath of this person. They usually leave their equipment everywhere and it seems like they used way more than any normal person ever should.
The do-nothing
This person may be at the gym, but they are not working out. They may be sitting around on their phone, laying down on the floor, or even sleeping. It's always confusing as to why they're doing these things at the gym when the floor is certainly not comfortable.
The flamingo
Also known as the guy who does not believe in leg day. He may love to lift weights, but he never seems to do anything for his legs and the results can be a bit funny. This guy is a reminder to never skip leg day.
Overall, the gym is a weird place, but it seems like there is just no way to avoid it if you want to workout. Maybe try to enjoy the weirdness a little more or embrace your own strange gym habits. Just remember to never skip leg day.
