And it may not be the one you think it is. Instead of being the mutha others look up to for just being strong or the guy for whom they are forever pulling weights of kit for after you've done with it you have a better deal.
The pic here is of the Gloucester gym as was. I actually found it on google images when searching under the 'put your weights away' term. Ha! Someone had used our image on their blog.
One can only hope that by becoming the best of the best at something you might one day inspire others to do something close or, god forbid, beat you (whhaatttt! ha ha - it'll happen). You can also show those that come after you that you don't have to be a bad ass in doing it. So leading by example and with Planet Fitness's 'Lunk alarm' in mind try the following as potentially helpful suggestions.
- Put your weights away. I've been guilty., we all have but the argument goes if you're strong enough to lift them them you're strong enough to rack them.
- Note when you're fooling around and being a jack ass. By all means have fun but be aware that others watching you might copy you. I'm sure a few of you have seen posts on forums on idiots who, having 'juiced' allowed themselves to become aggressive morons.
- Wipe shit down. Yes your sweat may well be imbued with testosterone the gym users might benefit from but it's also just plain nasty. Use either the wipes provided or, if the gym is a little more hardcore, just a hand towel you brought with you. Hell, even the summer time sweat box that is Metroflex (110+ degrees according to one article) in Texas has members that don't want to swap sweat.
- Most of all - share. I mean info and time. A minute here and there with other members isn't becoming a member of the social club some gyms seem to be but it's also an opportunity for them to see the big strong lump who maybe even scares them a little as a nice (if not nice at least sociable) guy.
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