Things I've seen at the gym: Who and what the hell are you wearing?

It's been an eternity since I've updated this category which is not reflective of my gym attendance of late.  I've actually been very good ever since switching health clubs back in January '09 and ran into a friend on my first visit.  He and his girlfriend were there, we chatted a bit, and he asked, "Dude, my girlfriend thinks I'm getting fat.  Can we be workout partners?"  I high-fived his girlfriend, fist-bumped my buddy to seal the deal, and the last 15 months he and I have been going three to four times a week together.  My recommendation to anyone who hates going to the gym is find someone to workout with.  It's made all the difference to both of us.  Today was our chest workout and as I quietly recited I must, I must improve my bust.  The bigger the better the tighter the sweater, I caught a glimpse of this guy and all else faded away.

I saw him about thirty feet away, dressed in head to toe black, and at first glimpse it looked like he was wearing some sort of Elizabethan/ Project Runway avant-garde workout challenge outfit.  Lets just jump over the fact that he was working out with sunglasses on and get right to that collar.  I had to get a closer peak and see if this 6'3" surly looking fella had raided Lady GaGa's closet so I told my workout partner I needed a drink of water.  Getting closer I observed that he'd taken a large black bathroom towel, twisted it, placed the ends inside the front of his shirt, and hoisted up the back part so high it was almost above his head.  Why?  Why not!  I marveled for a moment, got a drink of water, and then returned to the bench press.  I took another look at him and then benched the most weight I've ever lifted.  Did his bold outfit give me extra strength?  Maybe.  Did his sunglasses bother me?  Yes.  Do wacky people at the gym inspire me?  Hell yes!  I live for that stuff. 

Thank you gym dude.

The above drawing was done with pen, micron pens, and black & brown india ink on sketchbook paper.  No photoshop needed.

For previous entries in this category, please follow these links:

The leader of the hair herd at my previous gym.

A two-toned fella in the locker room.  :)  This is my favorite out of the bunch.

A possible former showgirl.

 

And an actual weeble wobble.

Thanks everyone for looking and hopefully laughing.

xoxo

Comments

[Michele]

Towel? Whatever, bitch looks totally fierce. I'm giiving it to him.

Hilarious, but this post includes a majorly important tip. I hate to workout mainly because I work so much that I don't budget that extra hour daily but in the past I've had workout buddies and it works. It really does. Of course I cook less, but hey something has got to give somewhere.

Sorry for the disjointed thoughts and grammar "issues", this is a case of blogging while drinking. Pretty simple.

[Bueller]

If I could get a workout buddy that would turn into a fuck buddy after .. and I mean right after because the scent of sweat turns me on .. I would be all over that.

Anyone?

[Suz]

Funny about gym fashion
Remember the 80's gym wear (what was that horrible movie with John Travolta and Jamie Leigh Curtis)?
The head bands- I even did the matching with my clothes.
I can't remember what I wore in the 90's.
But then the 2000's the tight, tight! tight !! midriff tops- (I had to pass on that fashion -too old to show my stomach.
I did wear those tight bike shorts but now I have to wear bike skorts-
Some people's gym fashion is better than my "going out " fashion
Darn.

[dbr]

Towel guy was expressing his boxer side. A towel around the head tucked into a thick cotton sweatshirt is boxer/wrastler fasion projecting a "I am gettin my sweat on" kind of vibe. Like "I gotta lose 3 lbs in the next 30 mins to make weight for the match."

All black cloths and sunglasses? Hmmm. Maybe he is also a Blade fan. Do you have vampires at your gym?

[Angela]

That was so funny....I like the possibly former showgirl. Thanks for the laugh my sweet David...I was feeling mighty bad because this guy hurt my feelings and....anyway thanks for that sweetness.

Love you always and
Ciao Bella,

Angela

[Jennifer]

please keep these coming. hilarious.

[Mary Claire]

Loves it! I have been amazed at the gym fashions I have been treated to since coming back on the scene. I am all for individuality, but some kids at my gym wear loafers and khaki shorts to work out in?! My favorite is probably the lady in the soccer shorts and actual tights. Pretty tame here in the south, but I will be keeping a better eye out.

DG - I live for the housewives recaps, but that doesn't make these stories and drawings about the rest of your life any less enjoyable. You inspire me! So, please, keep it up!

[Kim]

There's this lady who goes to my gym who appears to be in her mid-50's...and I'm guessing the last time she bought exercise clothes was around 30 years ago, because she dresses straight out of the "Let's Get Physical" video...no lie. Headband, leggings with really, really, really high cut leotard over, high tops with scrunchy socks...

[Victoria]

Dude! Seriously! JUST the other day I was telling someone about your site and how you draw people you see in the gym! I stop by to check on you and you've done and new "people you see at the gym" sketch! LOVE IT! I totally agree with needing a gym partner! That's why when Im not following my work out buddies to aerobics class Im following them to the gym! Thank you!

:)

V

[Sydney]

Oh the 80 year old lady in the high -cut leotard.colored tights and bright green leg warmers,the 80's earrings and a FULL face of make-up,pink lipstick and some ornate glasses.Oh and matching reeboks.She was a nice old lady

Things that went on in my former gym.How about blow drying ones pubic hair with community blowdryers so everyone can watch-after they had dyed it the gyms locker room!

Or the guy that worked out in boxers and a tee shirt and farted so much he cleared the weight room-everyday.

Thanks god I switched to Equinox!

[Fitness Maidstone]

Lol @ Sydney - that's appalling! (but funny)