Things That Happen in Gyms

My bankrupt gym, a  rare reaction to anti-inflammatories, post-covid workouts,  meal prep methods, and plastic shaming Curtis.    

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My gym is gone (2:27)
Ibuprofen almost killed me (5:08)
Back to working out; Strength level two (8:14)
Meal prep & things you can freeze (13:41)
Plastic shaming (27:40)
Figuring out macros (34:22)
More treadmill dangers (37:39)

Note: There will be a new release schedule due to covid-related changes in my work and life.  Most significant is that my gym has permanently closed:(  Updates will be posted on Instagram @thingsingyms and in the podcast main description.  Thank you for your continued support!  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Curtis Anderson is a gym manager and personal trainer certified in nutrition and weight loss  @curtzy50 Curtis is also a guest on Please Don't Cry on Dec 15th & Sex with Demon on March 2nd.  A special thanks to Curtis for always being dependable, reliable, and a consistent friend and guest on my podcast:)

A dangerous member, booties, a pit-bull in the gym, and the traits of successful personal trainers. 

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Work with a baby (1:45)
 A cohesive client group (5:28)
Pushy & disruptive members (8:49)
Cardio dangers (13:23)
A dangerous member (15:26) 
Traits of a successful trainer (18:58) 
Newbie Soreness & Bootie talk (22:22) 
Evasive clients (26:41) 
She won’t switch sides(35:28) 
Dealing with ‘Mikes’ (40:06)

Next episode July 6th!  We are taking a break to make some formatting changes.  Please let us know what you like about the podcast and suggestions on how to improve.  Your feedback and reviews are valuable.  Thank you so much!

Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.  I can't wait to hear from you:)

Hansen is a certified personal trainer with 10 + years of experience who trains at @afcore 

The truth of owning a gym, shocking things that happen at staff events, ‘borrowing’ gym equipment, and awkward conversations with unpleasant-smelling members.    

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Cleaning towels for showering (1:02)
Building a team (2:49)
Events that reveal a person’s character (5:29)
An alternative to mugs (13:52)
Borrowing and stealing equipment (16:49)
The most common complaint (21:18)
Shocking aspects of owning a gym (26:18)
Would Scott do anything differently? (31:27)
It’s a hard NO to business partners (32:31)
She Won't Switch Sides| Next episode April 6 (44:54)

What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Scott Stewart owns two Anytime Fitness gyms in downtown Calgary, Canada  @afcore & @afbeltline

Random and bizarre things gym managers deal with and do themselves, clients that name exercises, things that happen with shoes, and dealing with trainer stereotypes.  

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Elaine Lands a plane (2:35)
Inappropriate water bottle use (8:04)
Gym management & shoe thieving (14:59)
Sex with demon, vegetable medley, or Brad Pitt? (31)
We love our clients (35:31)
The first time Curtis was hit on (39:47)
Swearing with your eyes (42:10)
Clients hiding cake (44:01)
Trainers are not judging you (45:39)
My Ex-Boss |   Next episode March 16 (50:02)

What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Curtis Anderson is a gym manager and personal trainer certified in nutrition and weight loss  @curtzy50 Curtis is also a guest on Dec 15th episode Please Don't Cry

Guys focus on upper-body and girls work on legs, the simple aspect of fitness and nutrition,  Ryan reveals the purpose of life, and Elaine literally rescues a friend on the bench press. 

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The motivation for athletes & everyday life (3:20)
Keeping wellness simple (8:17)
 Goals in perspective (10:29)
The purpose of life & spiritual musings (12:12)
Cooking eggs into your oatmeal (17:23)
Self-built gyms & solo vs companion training (19:26)
Trainers do dumb stuff (27:07)
Overly ambitious leg training & symmetry (34:41)
Elaine saves her friends’ life (40:34)
Sex with Demon | Next episode March 2nd (44:14)

 
What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Ryan Volk is an international semi-professional fastpitch softball player and coach
facebook.com/ryanthaddeus

Awkward things that happen in yoga, misusing gym trial passes, a big ball experience, and controversial diversity topics.   

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Guinness world records  (1:50)
Kids say the cutest things  (5:25)
Trying new things  (9:35)
A beginner yogi  (12:33)
Awkward yoga things  (16:06)
Zoom set-ups  (18:15)
Travelling & trial passes  22:26)
Diversity controversy  (27:20)
Dangerous team building activities  (38:15)
Elaine’s big ball experience  (40:52)
Not many people know this about Rob  (42:50)
Next episode teaser | The Purpose Of Life Feb 16th  (45:42)

What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Rob McLeod, also known as ‘Frisbee Rob’, is a motivational speaker and frisbee ambassador  @frisbeerob

The bad form dilemma, an innocent boob grab situation, a yoga pant related mishap, and Elaine stresses about mistakenly thinking she almost killed a client. 

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Pre-surgery & recovery (1:24)
Self-inflicted injuries & impressing workout buddies (7:10)
Elaine’s yoga pant mishap (10:36)
Throwing dumbbells, bad form, and incorrect corrections (12:02)
Workout masks existed pre-Covid (22:28)
Gossiping about co-workers & analyzing training styles (25:06)
The Boob Grab Story (29:37)
We're all human (34:04)
Elaine thinks she killed her client (39:08)
Physical stress and tea vs coffee (43:44)

What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Chris Henderson is a bodybuilding and personal training specialist @iamhendy

Intimidating people in the gym, athletic wear malfunctions, junk food innocence, and noises that happen in gyms. 

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Fitness and nutrition in the Philippines (2:28)
Junk food innocence (7:09)
The mind-body link (10:08)
Keeping your hood up (12:29)
Are you intimidating? (14:09)
Working out in jeans, ‘string’ tops & see-through leggings (17:38)
Grunting and ‘excited’ noise (27:51)
A tricky question and dancing (30:44)
Unyielding focus & “don’t look at me”! (37:37)
Next Episode Teaser | The Boob Grab Coming Jan 19th! (43:10)

What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Lance Mocsoy is a competitive freestyle dancer and canfitpro personal trainer specialist @voodoopop 

Confirmation biases, why Curtis would date a digital entity, injuring clients physically and emotionally, and things that happen on treadmills. 

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Search analytics manipulate product reviews and fitness advice (1:50)
How Curtis really feels about masks (7:28)
Clients beating you at your own game (8:25)
Making clients cry & bleed (10:42)
Falling off treadmills (17:56)
Lamenting about cardio (19:30)
Realistic goals for long-term results (23:50)

What's your story?   We love listener gym stories & comments.  Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email [email protected], or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms.   Thank you for listening, I can't wait to hear from you!

Curtis Anderson is a gym manager and personal trainer certified in nutrition and weight loss  @curtzy50