Those of you who hit the gym regularly will appreciate the thinly
disguised "gym rat" personalities cleverly described below.
Horrors if they're describing you!
Borrowed
from Blueprint magazine, Fall 2006:
Four Gym Rats Scurrying Across a Mat Near You
The Seductress
Attire may include scandalously low-cut yoga pants paired with a bra
(worn as a top). Applies preworkout makeup and has never heard of a
ponytail holder.
The Competition
She is a better athlete than you -- now stand back and watch her prove
it. She'll alight on the treadmill next to you, look at your speed
gauge, and tip hers higher.
The Tiresome Trainee
The woman who views hiring a trainer as license to broadcast her life
to everyone within earshot -- using her trainer as a therapist, pouring
upon him nonstop verbal musings ranging from the state of her cellulite
to her recent clash with the mother-in-law.
The Less-Than-Dynamic Duo
Workout buddies who do a great job of motivating each other to do
less. They take 20 minutes to get changed while chatting, buy matching
flavored waters and wander the floor until they find side-by-side
machines, where they lounge and talk at length about they can't shed
those 15 pounds.
If you can't grab a tissue, sneeze into your elbow.
