Which Gym Type Are You?

"That's my bench, bro! Get the $#%@ outta here!" Dude. You need. To take a breath. Remember, this is not YOUR gym -- it's EVERYONE'S gym. You deserve credit for your dedicated workout ethic and discipline, but please try to exercise the same self-control when dealing with other members. Just because you're an intimidating presence doesn't mean you should push around the scrawny ones!

"You want to use my machine? Oh, I don't need it anymore, here you go, just don't beat me up!" Come on, pal, you have to learn to assert yourself! Just because someone may have more body mass than you, doesn't mean they will physically assault you in a public location. If you arrived at a machine first, it's your right to use it. So practice saying, "Sorry, I just started on this machine and have a lot more sets," and before long, you'll be a force to be reckoned with.

"Ahhhh." You hear that? It's the sound of relief people emit once they run into a down-to-earth person like yourself, who has no trouble letting people switch in on the best machine. While others at the gym come off as hardened ex-cons, you have a relaxed aura that puts others at ease. Just keep on smiling as you exercise, and the whole gym will smile with you.

You are... an interesting breed. You glide through the gym doing your own thing, and come off as a mystery to everyone. It is definitely admirable that you're able to avoid the confrontations other gym members have, but still... a little interaction never hurt. Going forward, feel free to stick to your unique routines, but say hello to others every now and then!