Should I confront my gym trainer about this?

[Anonymous]

I was doing my exercise when my gym trainer came upto me and asked me to tie my hair from the next time I come to the gym.. There were so many people there, who started laughing.. I felt like I was being judged just for going to the gym with open hair.. There were some nasty expressions from a woman as well.. I felt really embarrassed.. I wear very decent clothes but I love to keep my hair open.. What should I do?

[Oliverlogan263]

Whoa that's really uncool of your trainer. It shouldn't matter what your hair looks like as long as you're there to workout. Some gyms have rules about tying back long hair for safety but it doesn't sound like that was the issue here.

I'd say talk to the trainer privately and let them know how embarrassed it made you feel to be called out in front of others like that. Keep it calm and just say something like "The other day when you mentioned my hair, it really discouraged me from wanting to workout here. I understand if there's rules but it felt like I was being judged."

If they're a decent person they'll apologize. But also maybe complain to the gym manager so they're aware of how their employees are treating customers. You pay good money to be there, you shouldn't have to feel uncomfortable.

Don't let some rude people stop you from working out girl! Keep doing you and your hair however you want. Their opinions don't matter.

[The_Sexpert]

What type of gym is this? I don't think they have the right to decide anything about your hair
Tell them to mind their own business or just change gym

[HelpfulWoman]

i mean, sounds like basic intelligence to tie your hair out of the way.
however check the gym rules for if this is stated. if its not, call them out on it next time.

[mbarsi01]

Over your hair being tied up? Lots of cringier things seen at the gym. I don’t think people remembered that by the end of the day

[dustybiker2]

Is it a rule?