Thread: The “fitness culture” — women dressing like sluts and men begging for attention

Yeah, I know the broad majority of Americans are overweight and lazy. However, for that ~10-15% that start revolving a large part of life around fitness and “looking better”…I find most of them super annoying. I would even say many of them would qualify as having body dysmorphia.

Most of the women at my local YMCA show up in ultra tight spandex and sports bras…obviously craving attention. I asked about this on a city data forum and one of the mods banned me for questioning her logic about needing to wear a sports bra to better see her form during certain exercises. Yeah right! These women wear the least amount of clothing as possible and get on the stairclimber thingy in front of everyone to get attention.

The men are in on too now. A lot of the men are now wearing short shorts (I’ve heard the phrase hoochie daddy shorts) and barely there tank tops. They primp, flex and take videos/pictures in front of the mirrors. They use words like “bro” in every sentence. I’m old enough to remember a time when dudes showed up to the gym in whatever old gym clothes they had and some old sneakers…now it’s more like a fashion show. These dudes obsess over consuming enough protein, not skipping leg days, and many now take steroids…all in the pursuit of female validation if we cut through the BS.

I’m not saying staying fit is bad…I go 2-3x a week for 45 minutes, but the whole idea of thinking we need to work out to change our looks is annoying to me. I kinda feel sorry for the dudes that are at the gym 5-6 days a weeks for hours at a time…for what? Functionally in everyday life there’s really only so much strength a person needs unless you’re a pro athlete or something looking for an advantage.

I liked it when the gym had baggy clothes, sweat pants, and hoodies.

Now it’s 100% spandex, sluts in full makeup, and latte machines.

Bring back the old school gyms that had heavy iron things you picked up and down.

I understand your rant about sexuality inside gyms. I hate that too. Girls with latex's and etc..

Originally Posted by Edwardhaskell

I kinda feel sorry for the dudes that are at the gym 5-6 days a weeks for hours at a time…for what?

But it gives you no right or what so ever to disrespect people that everybody has different choices in their life. I rather go on gym and workout 5 hours a day (I do) 6 times a week than sit and play video games or watch porn and eat burger.It keeps me both healthy and happy. Maybe try to grow up and understand that not everybody has to live the same life.

Originally Posted by DangZagnut

I liked it when the gym had baggy clothes, sweat pants, and hoodies.

Now it’s 100% spandex, sluts in full makeup, and latte machines.

Bring back the old school gyms that had heavy iron things you picked up and down.

Its the goddamn reason I am trying to collect money to start my own home gym. I also hate the fact that you have to be quiet (no yelling when lifting) and very clean (I can't use magnesium/chalk ?) SMH

I quit going for these reasons. The thing that pushed me over the top was one of these spandex wearing whores started getting on the machine next to me every day with a perfume cloud around her that could put down a buzzard. Ever try doing a heavy cardio workout while breathing 500 PPM of channel #5???? Screw that. I couldn’t adapt.

Weight room should be like it was when I was playing football. Torn sweats, grunts, groans, sweat and yelling. Gyms now are a joke. Just like most everything else.

Originally Posted by user97972

I understand your rant about sexuality inside gyms. I hate that too. Girls with latex's and etc..



But it gives you no right or what so ever to disrespect people that everybody has different choices in their life. I rather go on gym and workout 5 hours a day (I do) 6 times a week than sit and play video games or watch porn and eat burger.It keeps me both healthy and happy. Maybe try to grow up and understand that not everybody has to live the same life.

Not really disrespecting anyone or saying everyone should live the same…on that point just trying to understand the psychology of those that live in a gym as an intellectual curiosity. What’s the end goal if it isn’t trying to meet or obtain a physique women will approve of? Is the alternative to being in the gym so much really just playing video games or watching porn?

Never done a commercial gym before but one thing I can add is the women you see tagging themselves "at the gym" on Facebook. It seems an extension of the attention seeking described above.

One women I know has been tagging herself for years but is still overweight and hasn't lost an ounce in the best part of a decade.

Originally Posted by Edwardhaskell

Not really disrespecting anyone or saying everyone should live the same…on that point just trying to understand the psychology of those that live in a gym as an intellectual curiosity. What’s the end goal if it isn’t trying to meet or obtain a physique women will approve of? Is the alternative to being in the gym so much really just playing video games or watching porn?

I think initially some join for that reason and people do use it these days for dating and social time, but then some people get into as it has extremely goal directed, and attainable, outcomes, like a video game.

“Oh I can hit 350 on the bench in six months.”

As with anything some take it too far.

There are always ways to take it extreme. But some like to enjoy lifestyle. It does not hurt to bench with gymbuddies lol

Originally Posted by Edwardhaskell

Not really disrespecting anyone or saying everyone should live the same…on that point just trying to understand the psychology of those that live in a gym as an intellectual curiosity. What’s the end goal if it isn’t trying to meet or obtain a physique women will approve of? Is the alternative to being in the gym so much really just playing video games or watching porn?

I am the last person you ask lol. I live minimalistic lifestyle,plus i live in an island so I have what i want mostly. Few close buddies,gym with most occupiants men,good food and etc...
Its your mission to discover what you want to do. I am sure there are lot of gentlemen here that can help hou.

Originally Posted by user97972

I am the last person you ask lol. I live minimalistic lifestyle,plus i live in an island so I have what i want mostly. Few close buddies,gym with most occupiants men,good food and etc...
It’s your mission to discover what you want to do. I am sure there are lot of gentlemen here that can help hou.

THIS^^ guy! SMH

Women wear revealing tight clothes and do stretches to get attention, but when a man looks, she acts like he's sexually harassing her. It's a trap!

I have a mini gym in my basement which I will move to the garage after my dad's estate is done. The only thing the public gym has that I don't is cable machines, a running track, push/pull sled, men's only hot tub, steam room saunas.

Originally Posted by WanderLuster

THIS^^ guy! SMH

I don't understand,whats the issue? Maybe it is misunderstood as negative so I will clear it up.

I am not an experienced person on finding new hobbies. There are way more experienced gentlemen here.

Originally Posted by DangZagnut

I think initially some join for that reason and people do use it these days for dating and social time, but then some people get into as it has extremely goal directed, and attainable, outcomes, like a video game.

“Oh I can hit 350 on the bench in six months.”

As with anything some take it too far.

Yeah I get that and I’ve been there.

However, I’ve come to think the line between general fitness and body dysmorphia can become a blurry one. I think of all the men I’ve known that have spent years and years trying to get this body part and that body part bigger/more defined…untold hours spent in the gym trying to change those body parts, all the time spent on meals, eating enough calories, making sure to get 150-200+ grams of protein, the supplements, the bonds made with people through sharing the pursuit of a different look, etc.

Pursuing strength and “health” is like an area society doesn’t critique because going to the gym, lifting heavy weights and getting bigger is something you aren’t allowed to question the goodness of. I say “health” because I question if most of those people wanting a different body are really healthier (mentally/physically) than someone who just casually exercises to maintain fitness. It’s like a category of body dysmorphia that is shielded by society. Those that have the “mental illness” dismiss any critique by saying they just like being strong or just like seeing their body change or just like to have goals….and people just accept that reasoning.

Originally Posted by Edwardhaskell

Pursuing strength and “health” is like an area society doesn’t critique because going to the gym, lifting heavy weights and getting bigger is something you aren’t allowed to question the goodness of. I say “health” because I question if most of those people wanting a different body are really healthier (mentally/physically) than someone who just casually exercises to maintain fitness. It’s like a category of body dysmorphia that is shielded by society. Those that have the “mental illness” dismiss any critique by saying they just like being strong or just like seeing their body change or just like to have goals….and people just accept that reasoning.

Thats a true one. I know what you are talking about.I am seeing these guys consume "protein" wheys, creatines, lose excessive weights. My old gym instructor was a bodybuilding mentor,but he was barely able to jog 1-2 km's but he called it healthy. Same with my new gym owner . Guy has excessive injuries, but can't stop talking about how bodybuilder does this and that.. You usually stumble upon them in mainstream sports. Eat clean,do intermittitent fasting,rest enough. Stop working out when pain gets excessive.
Most of the powerlifters around (including my close friends) are caffeine addicts. They can hardly pull a workout if they don't drink coffee. But let me tell you,these guys don't go around talking they workout healthy. They know their bullshit.

I am trying so hard to stay away from these people's brainwashes. I have been researching all around to find the healthiest way . Good rest,good sleep, clean eating and constant fasting is what I have came to conclusion.

I guess its down to finding a purpose. We all try to, because thats how little society left of us. You can't expect everyone to do all well as there is little to no role models around.

Originally Posted by Edwardhaskell

Yeah, I know the broad majority of Americans are overweight and lazy. However, for that ~10-15% that start revolving a large part of life around fitness and “looking better”…I find most of them super annoying. I would even say many of them would qualify as having body dysmorphia.

Most of the women at my local YMCA show up in ultra tight spandex and sports bras…obviously craving attention. I asked about this on a city data forum and one of the mods banned me for questioning her logic about needing to wear a sports bra to better see her form during certain exercises. Yeah right! These women wear the least amount of clothing as possible and get on the stairclimber thingy in front of everyone to get attention.

The men are in on too now. A lot of the men are now wearing short shorts (I’ve heard the phrase hoochie daddy shorts) and barely there tank tops. They primp, flex and take videos/pictures in front of the mirrors. They use words like “bro” in every sentence. I’m old enough to remember a time when dudes showed up to the gym in whatever old gym clothes they had and some old sneakers…now it’s more like a fashion show. These dudes obsess over consuming enough protein, not skipping leg days, and many now take steroids…all in the pursuit of female validation if we cut through the BS.

I’m not saying staying fit is bad…I go 2-3x a week for 45 minutes, but the whole idea of thinking we need to work out to change our looks is annoying to me. I kinda feel sorry for the dudes that are at the gym 5-6 days a weeks for hours at a time…for what? Functionally in everyday life there’s really only so much strength a person needs unless you’re a pro athlete or something looking for an advantage.

Yeah, I hear you on this. My nextdoor neighbor, a young blue collar guy no less, was asking me if I was going to the gym "Like That"
"Like what?"
"In that old t-shirt and those raggedy shorts"
"Hell yeah, why would I wear nice clothes to get all sweaty and salty?"

For the record, my old Jimi Hendrix t-shirt, oversized, lots of paint all over it, and a pair of cotton shorts also stained with white paint.

Last time I went to the gym, some butthead in a tank top and these expensive spandex shorts with some logo was taking 5 minutes between a set taking pictures of himself in the mirror. All the chicks wear these supertight shorts and sports bras with the logos around the edges of the bra. And have a "I'm hot, tough crap for you" look.

The worst though is the chubby chicks who do nothing but squats and that thigh cable machine thing where they abduct their legs. It just makes them look more pearshaped and disproportional.

When I move, I'll try to find a powerlifter gym with rusty machines and Old Classic Metal on a boombox. No BS.

Originally Posted by Montauk

When I move, I'll try to find a powerlifter gym with rusty machines and Old Classic Metal on a boombox. No BS.

I ONLY lift to Priest...nothing else gets me going enough!

Interesting thread though...I lift for power/strength and "looks" - but for me only. I just like looking a bit bigger and cut - I don't show it off (and I usually only lift at home as that is where I am 97.5% of the time). I've done the gym thing - no thanks, primarily for the reasons mentioned here, but I've also never understood the need for pervasive, full frontal male nudity strutting around in a locker room setting. It's ridiculous frankly.

I don't do much else - could probably use a bit more cardio but get plenty working with the horses. Jogging/running is boring to me....I'd rather walk and take in the scenery I guess.

Originally Posted by KRFJames

I ONLY lift to Priest...nothing else gets me going enough!

Interesting thread though...I lift for power/strength and "looks" - but for me only. I just like looking a bit bigger and cut - I don't show it off (and I usually only lift at home as that is where I am 97.5% of the time). I've done the gym thing - no thanks, primarily for the reasons mentioned here, but I've also never understood the need for pervasive, full frontal male nudity strutting around in a locker room setting. It's ridiculous frankly.

I don't do much else - could probably use a bit more cardio but get plenty working with the horses. Jogging/running is boring to me....I'd rather walk and take in the scenery I guess.

I went to one in South America for years run by one of the local pro contestants, just as you describe except mostly AC/DC and Def Leopard instead of Priest. 90% of the clientele were sports guys and amateur/semi-pro lifters so it was all business, with the occasional "Big Gains, Bro" backpat.

I'll be moving in a bit, and if I can't find a real old school lifter's gym, I'll probably turn the garage into personal gym and buy some used benches and weights.

So keep it up
Don't give in
Make a stand
We're gonna win


We can do it
We can do it and if they wanna they can try
But they'll never get near
Then they can get out of here


Gonna keep on driving
Never stop

United, united, united we stand
United we never shall fall
United, united, united we stand
United we stand one and all

So keep it up

I'd like to add it isn't just limited to the gym. They're wearing these revealing latex clothes bras and pants to the supermarket etc. All shapes and sizes as well. I had one the other day at my work bend over right in front me wearing tight latex shorts that hardly covered her ass. I mean wtf?? I looked away didn't want to see it. She also had fake eyelashes, tatts and make up. The ultimate thot.

To be honest these thots with no respect for themselves are out of control.

A word that came to mind at the gym today was “peacocking”. About half the men and 80% of the women come to the gym to get a pump and peacock around in the littlest outfits they can find.

I’m tempted to crack a joke with the dudes always wearing skin tight stringer tanks and shorts that come about 2 inches past their butt cheeks…dude do they not have clothes to fit you anywhere?

I won’t be surprised when the women start one upping each other until bikinis become the the common work out attire.