Is there such a thing as Gym Culture? If so give some examples of good and bad things about it?

[thegreenyogi]

[Zack-Bann]

Sure it’s definitely a thing.


The good:
People motivate each other, set up challenges and competition to drive one another to get stronger and in better shape and health.
It’s also a relaxing hobby that empties the mind and releases dopamine making people less likely to look for those stimulants in other, more harmful activities.


The bad:
Lazy people will alway have an issue with those who workout. They will point fingers and make inflammatory statements about how it’s toxic or superficial or harmful to society.
It’s mostly jealousy and envy


And yes I am implying that there is nothing bad with gym culture itself. Because there isn’t.


The only thing that can be considered a bad outcome is the people who stoop to using steroids to get unnatural results at the cost of their own health.
But these people do not represent “the culture” and are not even a part of it.


The second you start juicing people will no longer admire your work ethics and dedication, they will attribute 100% of your success to he substance

[MisterWack]

Well it can motivate people to try new things to become more fit, take their health seriously and start doing something about it, or just allow the person to engage their mind in exercise and focus.

On the flip side, people can get really into it and push themselves too hard on the premises of body negativity, competition/attention, or to impress their gym friends rather than care about their bodies.

That is how I see it from my little bit of research, I’m sure someone can give a more insightful and impactful answer though this is all I got.

[Nikki1989]

Gyms are, for the most part, are for men with homoerotic tendencies or creepy perverts.

This is why female-only hours are very common for gyms in this country.

[katiesmuff]

Only thing I can think of is don't stare at others working out near you.

[soe11]

• To me not only culture, in fact it's a religion.
• There are no good or bad, but good intentions and bad intentions.
• If someone go for health reasons then absolutely fine.

[DrPepper12]

If someone left their CAR KEYS in the tray JUST FUCKING LEAVE IT THERE!! No need to turn in to the desk!!! They can recall what machine they were on less than an hour ago!!!

[dragoblack]

Obviously. There are those who support others, there's etiquette, and there are those that spot when newboes are about to hurt themselves, plus there are the verbal slang. If there is a clicks/ there's a culture.

[Anonymous]

Gym culture? Like what, some sort of sub-culture?

I don't know, maybe some people who wear sporty outfits are members of Gym Culture.

It's ok, I actually like girls in sporty outfits.

[Shiprex]

Helping and encouraging others in the space to achieve goals without judgement.