Personalities

Today my chiropractor and I were discussing the gym. I made mention how I have been observing the many different personalities. He agreed with my observations for the most part.

Here are some of the personality traits I have observed.

Look Important Guy: This is the guy who has obviously joined the gym so people can see him there. He spends much time walking around to and fro. We rarely see him doing much exercise. A lot of time is spent drinking water and looking worn out.

Man I look good guy: This guy does exercise but much of his time is spent flexing in front of the mirror. He does look around a lot and tries to see if people are checking him out. He does have some of the traits as look important guy.

Man I look good girl: Same as Man I look good guy.

Never out done guy: This is the guy who is already working out on the same machine as you are. God only knows how long he has been working out when you show up. No matter how long you exercise he will hang in there till you finish. Just so he is not out done. One often wonders how he does not drop over from exhaustion.

The Librarian: 95 percent of the time this applies only to women. No matter what machine they are on. They somehow are able to read their book. One wonders if this is for looks only or if they are really able to keep their place in the book they are reading. I can see a little bit of Look important guy in this person.

The Hopper: This usually applies to people in their early 20’s. I also refer to these people as the ADHD Exerciser. They rarely spend more than 5 mins on a machine before moving on to something else.

Cell Phone people: This does not seem to be gender specific. I think the men and women are split 50/50 on this one. I am amazed that they are able to talk on a phone and work out at the same time. I must admit that in my home gym I am able to talk on the phone while riding my stationary bike. But how anyone can accomplish this on a machine that obviously requires the use of both arms. Well this is just an art form.

The Water Boy: OK this is gender specific. I have only observed this trait in the men only. These are the guys who carry a gallon jug of water with them from station to station. The jug always has a strap attached to the handle for portable ease. I have yet to see anyone drink from the water jug. One can only conclude that the Water boy is nothing more than a converted Man I look good guy.

The lost: These people are rare. And I must admit that it is again gender specific. This is without fail a male trait. They look like they are lost. They can sometimes be spotted doing some exercise. But mostly they are wandering around as if they have lost something or are waiting for someone to ask them if they need help. I have yet to observe any of the lost work up a sweat. They often times have that somber look on their face as if they are there to serve a life sentence. The lost is a friend of the look important guy. After all he is only there for an audience. What better audience than the lost!

Blessings till I post again.