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Every day, the same man comes to talk to me between sets. He greets everyone at the gym the same way and loves to critique fitness and talk about his family. Not everyone entertains him, which I find is sad. Today, he said something to me that I think... show more
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He comes from a time when people actually talked to each other in person, socialized, etc. I got a comment from an older woman at my previous gym, probably my moms age. She wanted to tell me she saw and appreciated my progress, I had never met or seen this woman before. Women from prior generations have a different energy about them. Modern women don't do this, generally.

There is an energy that really can’t be explained with human connection. It’s lost online and will never be duplicated. Small gestures in real life matter more than we know.

Also - dude looks great for 86!

Most certainly! Everyday he starts off with, “Did I tell you I’ve been coming to the gym everyday for 50 years?” Bless his heart.

Love this, Gia. I’ve found the older fellas in the gym are looking for community. The least we can do is offer a few minutes to make their day and share inspiration.

@Sherwood_Writes If you actually take their advice it’s bonus points 😏😆

You have a good heart Gia! I wish everyone would be like this. I like when someone comes up and talks to me or asks for advice. Even though half the time it’s a 45 year old man saying “I used to look just like you when I was younger” and I never have the heart to tell them I’m 41 haha

That made me laugh out loud 😂🙌

Some people want to just workout though

It's astonishing to me that people spend six hours a day mindlessly scrolling social media or watching trivial content, yet struggle to engage with someone sharing a real-life story in real time?! This shift towards self-absorption in gym culture is concerning. Everyone has the same 24 hrs in a day, how you choose to use your time sets you apart from others.
