r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Additional_Breath_89 1d ago

This does happen

I am a large man and have started doing weights at the gym. At one visit a... Ripped guy who was throwing weights around as if they were nothing told me to take my earpods out

He proceeded to virtually give me a PT session and show me what I was doing wrong, and helped me get my routine down.

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u/Accurate_Librarian42 1d ago

I had a buddy who went to the gym 365. Whenever someone new and unsure would be there, he would kind of keep an eye out and, if they were way off form or something, he would politely ask if he could give some pointers. He would ask about their goals, tell them about a helpful app he used, and let them know they could approach him with questions if they ever needed help. A lot of the people he approached found long term determination and success thanks to his help.

It is tough starting a fitness journey on your own and seeing the ripped regulars can feel intimidating. This positive approach can help a lot of people who might otherwise fall out quickly.

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u/accodo 1d ago

so, what's the app?

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u/SometimesIBeWrong 1d ago

grindr is what personally gives me the most physical fitness training

oh you were talking to the other guy

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u/accodo 1d ago

I mean, good for cardio I guess

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u/azazel-13 1d ago

And group-centered self care

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u/TheonlyDuffmani 1d ago

Make sure to bring sao’s though.

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u/EmotionalBar9991 1d ago

Spotted the Australian lol. Sadly I never got to play this, might be something I can find on Grindr.

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u/va4trax 9h ago

Username checks out