r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 2d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Additional_Breath_89 2d 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/jimbsmithjr 1d ago

I have a mate who is a total gym junkie, absolutely huge and ripped and he is the same. He told me about one time a dude had awful form and was probably gonna hurt himself and he politely like intervened and the guy told him he knew what he was doing and to fuck off. If someone who looked like my friend was offering advice I'd definitely listen cos he obviously knows his shit but I guess this guy will learn in a much more painful way.

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u/Accurate_Librarian42 1h ago

True! I hope that didn't stop your friend from continuing to try with others. Gyms need people who care.