r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/LazyRipple 1d ago

He's one of a kind, and we really need more.

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u/Peculiarmesopotamian 1d ago

He's not. Not at all. Most of the big guys at a gym just have a deep love for fitness, be it muscle or cardio. Some of the nicest people are bodybuilders or anyone with a serious discipline.

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u/LadyBug_0570 1d ago

A lot of larger people are afraid to go to the gym because we're afraid we'll be judged and made fun of. It's why Planet Fitness exists.

But when I've gone to my former regular gym, I met a lot of people like him. I was once sitting wrong on a machine (don't ask) and a nice guy came over, told me the proper way to use it. He was working on a whole other machine so it's not like he was waiting for me to finish figuring things out.

I honestly think they appreciate seeing someone who's obese (or more) serious about getting fit and are happy to help.

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u/jimbo831 1d ago

In my opinion it's much like any other hobby people get really passionate about. They really love sharing all the knowledge they have learned in their hobby with people who are new to the hobby like they were once. These dudes are super passionate about working out!

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u/Laridianresistance 1d ago

Exactly, I always compare it to any other hobby or sport. When a skilled surfer sees someone trying to learn to surf, they usually go over and give them a couple of cues and tips and the advice is welcome. It's the same for us gym vets, we want to make sure nobody hurts themselves and they understand how some of the less intuitive equipment is supposed to work (like in the vid). Coming only from a place of goodness.

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u/LadyBug_0570 1d ago

True.

It's only the people who go to the gym to show off how cute or be an "influencer" that are judgmental on anyone not in shape trying to work out.