In all of the fiery pits in Hell, the deepest pit gives off the stench of axe cologne and is bubbling over with hair-gel- sharin’, T-shirt tearin’, sister’s cousin marryin’ men that specialize in giving gym advice the exact moment you’re not seeking it.
Every. Single. Damn. Time. My friends, this letter is for them; you’re welcome.
Dear Unsolicited Advice Gym Guy,
This letter is for you – most people knew that from the title; but I wanted to be clear since you had a hard time picking up on the screamingly subtle, “Leave me alone, I’m wearing headphones” vibe.
I’ll blame it on your big, dumb heart or your crusade to correct all-things-bad-form but dear unsolicited advice gym guy, you’ve made my shit list.
It’s not that you’re a bad guy, but it’s more of the fact that you’re a guy with bad timing.
So you know how I’ve never approached you for advice during the entire four year span we’ve known each other?
Well I was thinking, I’ve could have gone a lifetime without your advice.
I wanted to go a lifetime without your advice.
Believe me, I wasn’t dying to hear the secrets of the leg extension machine and how adjusting the seat position will “Blow my muscles right off the fucking bone.”
Nor did I care to learn about your crusade to fix all-things-bad-form.
I plead with you, it’s 6AM.
It’s 6 fucking AM.
Spare me. Please.
But I digress.
Here’s the truth:
I never asked you for your advice.
Nobody has ever asked you for your advice.
So why are handing it out like smuggled cookies at a fat camp?
As I sit here putting my head into the wall disturbing the sleep of my innocent neighbors; I’m pondering why today of all days you’ve decided to share your worldly insights about the proper way to push a barbell with me; and then I had a revelation.
I’ve decided that I’m going to give you advice that will change your-fucking-life.
Are your nipples hard yet?
Perfect.
Here it is:
When someone wants advice on proper form, they’ll ask you for it.
Now take the advice to the bank and cash it in! You Monopoly Man you.
I know you want to save the world one deep squat at a time, but
*Save the saving for the superheroes, chief!*
Your heart is in a good place but your timing is all over the place.
Sincerely,
The head-phone wearing public.
Clearly this is a satire and not to be taken seriously. Be sure to comment, share and tell me what you think. Tell me about your best unsolicited gym advice encounter.
Usually the wearing of headphones is a deterrent for unsolicited advice givers… this is why I kind of avoid the gym and exercise out of doors. If I’d want to be given advice on my “gym performance” I’d take a class.
Exactly!
Love the Uncle Rico pic for this 🙂
Thank you Amelia!
Yah, but iff u really vant to bahlk ahhp, und not be a girly man…. just kidding, your post was hilarious and spot on. Reminded me of both Buff Dudes -gym gentlemen, from Youtube, and of our beloved Hans und Franz from SNL. The amazing thing is the person who’s being helpful doesn’t realize he’s being obnoxious. Headphones, man, I can’t hear you with the death metal blasting in my ears! ~DM (who never actually goes to the gym)
Hahah thanks brother
If the earbuds didn’t work how about the “stop hand” and just saying when I want advice I’ll ask. Compassion can be harsh.
Indeed, compassion can be hard
I feel we could take this post and use it in the context of those people that have to talk to you while you are reading a book. Because deep down you are only reading because you want to talk /facepalm
Oh yes we should!
What’s a gym? 😉
When I darken the door of a gym, no one seems to bother me, BUT, let me pick up a golf clubbed every guy within 700 feet feel compelled to tell me how to swing, hold a club, place my feet, and twist my body. No, we aren’t talking about sex positions here.
Hahah
That was funny – well hopefully you got some good tips!
sadly this doesn’t only happen at the gym… but yea…
It’s particularly amazing to get advice from guys that don’t even train…
(Me: Thanks…I want to look just like you.)
Oh my gosh, we go to the same gym? My guy has a name. Paul. My husband will say, “Let’s go to the gym” and I have to simply say, “Paul”. I have memorized his schedule and avoid him at all costs. Too funny! Great post.
Hahaha Paul…. SMH
Does he always come up and give advice?
Worse. He just wants to talk. I’m doing cardio and he wants to have a conversation. Headphones are no match for Paul. I’m not even sure he works out. Just cruises for conversation.
Omg
I hate that! We actually might go to the same gym- you’re describing half the members
Have my treadmill at home, use it as a hanger occasionally. Those guys ruined gym for me
I’m sorry
Nuh, I use it for running too. Did it just the other day, honest 🖖
Hilarious, love It.
Hahaha I’d always video poor form before I corrected it
Ah, every gym has at least one! Back in October, my Unsolicited Advice Gym Guy (UAGG) took a break from gym advice and started telling everyone how great Donald Trump was.
I wish I was joking.
Hahah sounds like a piece of work!
Will I haven’t ever being too the gym, so no way to have the unsolicited gym advisors. I however know about people. A lot of them, that don’t understand that when you got your ears plugged, you really don’t wanna be disturbed.
THIS. Like, Dude, I am wearing headphones and playing the music so loud they are bouncing when then bass comes on, what part of ‘I’m not interested’ don’t you get? >:(
Hey this was hilarious! Can understand the irritation with unsolicited advice at the very bad time.
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I’ll check it out today after work!
Thanks alot that’s very kind.
Love this, its so relevant!
Thank you
I almost wet my pants. Thank you. THIS is why I don’t go to the gym.
Just when I was going to go back to the gym…
The best satire is real. Good work.
I appreciate that!
haha because they aren’t giving the advice to help you man, they give it to make themselves feel like they helped the little guy, the sad truth is those types of dudes crave for the ego boost. thus i avoid the gym and live in the cheat day
#cheatcodes
Yikes, that sure was an unenjoyable rant. Next time, do not take your headphones off and just motion to the person that you are FOCUSED and don’t need adivice — FRANTICALLY point to your watch to indicate you are on a tight schedule! Works every time! Looks like you have some Jokes, heading to that category. 🙂
Fucking gold. #approved #tearsfromlaughter. Maybe check my blog out, on my experience in the gym as a ‘woman in a man’s world’
I shall!!
This was the best read! Have had this happen more times then I can count!
Thank you // I’m sorry you had to deal with the gym guy!!
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Michael.
Hey Tony, thanks for checking out my site. I am glad you enjoy some of what I write. I appreciate it.
Michael.
Good stuff. Would you mind writing a letter to my mother.? Something to get the point across that I don’t need to know that a left at the gas station past the Piggly Wiggly is the best route to the pharmacy. I have a GPS. P.S. I’m 56.
Here is some advice,
if you write fall-down-laughing advice, people will not be able to read your advice because they have fallen down laughing.
Hahah yassss!
The act of giving unsolicited advice is, unfortunately, not restricted to the gym alone!
I wish there was a ‘love’ button.
Thank you so much!
There was a dude who would always come talk to me while I was running on the treadmill. It was annoying, especially since I always wore earphones. Unsolicited and prolonged interactions can be so uncomfortable.
Yes, yes they can! Why can’t people take a hint?!
This is awesome! I know that guy, and he gets on my nerves, too. I just put on my mean as hell face and try not to change it; most people don’t try to talk to me, but there’s always that one.
There’s always gonna be one! Thanks for stopping by
XD…I just give such people my resting bitch face+fixated smile. It doesn’t scare most of them tho..
Bitch-face harder!!
The only reason I bought headphones. I don’t even charge them.
Niceeeee
There was a Buddhist monk he observed and questioned. All the whys. They sent him into the mountains. He did his dharmas to the rocks and they began to move. Because people may have been sitting on them. In Tibetan, context is different than English but I’m sure it was sitting. Direct translation is, hard. It always reminds me of satire. That. People find you if you’re funny or observant. They will follow you into the mountains.
Let’s grab our hiking shoes and go!!!! Hopefully we can catch a yeti
Lol this is great man.
Thanks my dude!
No one has ever given me unsolicited advice at the gym! Am I giving off powerful “don’t mess with me” vibes? Am I using the Force? Not sure. I once had a lady ask for my help adjusting the seat on a leg-lift machine, but that’s about it. At Planet Fitness, we’re all in the “no judgment zone,” you know, but that’s a giant load of garbage, because I judge people there constantly (silently).
You beat the System’ I’m no Jedi , but I’m pretty sure you’re using the force
Well, there is worse. The vegan on a crusade against ALL of the omnivores he/she can find. Some found me too, starting Jehova-like practices, and then …I made them stop with it. Quickly.
Thou hast shown thy fury!
Well, moderately, with sarcasm and wit…
I’d try something along the lines of, “I’m fucking this dog. If you want to help, you can hold the tail.” That usually gets the point across with the added benefit of giving them a visual of you having sex with a canine while they watch on creepily. Glad I found your blog, man.
Hahaha that’s awesome, I’ll have to try that forsure. I might change dog to donkey for the extra mental flattery
too funny Dude!..no..Seriously.. No means No.. thanks again.. I would have hated to miss this
Thanks dude I appreciate it!
I was interrupted while doing a single arm cable crossover mid set. I pulled off my earphones once I was approached and signalled to. “What are you working? Biceps?” “no I responded.. I’m working front delts” I said “give me you hand,” he took my hand and turned my palms over. “you should be doing it with you palms facing down” I was left embarrassed and insecure about what I was doing.. ruined my set so I moved on to another exercise. I went and did my homework came in the next day and photo and video evidence from professionals that that were performing the exercise the exact same way I was. I think by doing this I emasculated him because that day he left the gym without saying good bye (usually always greets and says goodbye) and now avoids eye contact. I also taught him what the word “Mansplaining” was. He left the convo learning several things 1 Where front delts were, 2 how to perform an exercise he came to correct me on and 3 what mansplaining means.
Ahhh that’s so cringeworthy- I feel for you – at least you ended up explaining your side of the story