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WHY IS GYM CULTURE SO TOXIC NOWADAYS?
I came across a tik tok slideshow the other day of this person posting a picture of her on the stairmaster and in the gym with caption saying “What im doing while you’re partying“ are people not allowed to have fun anymore?
I feel that nowadays gym culture is starting to be linked to ED culture due to the Beauty Apocalypse, which I will describe as the blatant over emphasis of looks in people rather than who they are as a person.
Going to the gym and exercising is about feeling good about yourself, it shouldn’t be a chore, it shouldn’t be something that is held over peoples head like an award for first place.
Mar 10, 2025
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I made a bunch of wild changes in my life recently. Went sober for a couple months, quit smoking and started exercising like crazy…highly recommend all three of these but specifically I found love for basic bitch fitness. For the first time I fully understand the fanaticism: the light filled mirrored room, Taylor swift remixes thumping in your sports bra bound chest, a tiny nasal bubblegum voice thick with vocal fry assuring you that you are so strong and powerful, ok ladies! Instills this nearly manic feeling of total control and capability and I walk out feeling psychotically euphoric.
Mar 8, 2023
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*unless it‘s something cool and interesting, like skiing or scuba diving.
every time I start going to the gym I become more uptight and less funny. plus, my taste in music goes to shit because I start listening to high-bpm edm while on the stairmaster. not to mention, we could use more chubby guys with a 70’s-character-actor type of look.
spend those 5 hours a week doing something more interesting. a weekly hike is enough exercise.
Dec 20, 2023
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This yellow & purple palace has made going to the gym feel stress-free and far more relaxing - no lunk heads, selfies, or filming allowed and I can exercise without fear of embarrassing myself in the background of someones video 🫠😇
Apr 2, 2025
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