I am not a gym rat but I do try to make it to the gym at least five days a week. One reason is because I want to be healthy. When I went to the doctor for my physical during my younger years, my doctor would always tell me that I needed to be more active. She would then go on to explain how African American males have a higher chance of heart-related issues because of the lack of exercise and overconsumption of fried foods. It didn’t really hit me until my junior year of college but I decided to be a healthier person. Look good, feel good!
The second reason is the abundance of potential husbands strutting around the gym. There are bearded ones, muscly ones, short ones, tall ones, ginger ones, and every other type of sexy man candy. I don’t want to sound too thirsty, but I am. I might find my one true love at the gym. You never know.
In my few years of going to the gym, I have noticed that people carry themselves a certain way. People revert to their primal inclinations when they walk through the gym doors. Here are five animal instincts you will notice when you go the gym:
1. Heightened Senses
Like “four-eyed fish”, who actually only have two eyes, we see from all different angles. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve jerked my neck to see what was going on by the front door or who was passed out from going too hard (yeah, that really happen).
Our sense of smell is also oddly strong like parasitic worms, who use scent to find host. For some reason, Planet Fitness (http://www.planetfitness.com) hands out pizza once a month. I am overwhelmed by the amazing smell that I end my work out early just to get a slice. Please don’t judge me, blame my animal instincts.
2. Territorial
A variety of animals exhibit territorial behavior. They mark their territory in order to raise their young in a secure area or mate without interruption. We mark our territory at the gym by sitting our water bottles next to the machine we’re using, unintentionally sweating all over the machine we’re using, or leaving our towels on the machine we’re using (Note To The Public: I don’t bring a towel to the gym).
3. Travel In Packs
Like schools of fish and flocks of shorebirds, some people travel in groups at the gym. They migrate to that one machine for them to take turns using and laugh extremely loud, like hyenas, while they’re using it. Just the other day, I had my earphones in and I was distracted by a group of women laughing loudly while supposedly doing abs. What was so funny?
Maybe I just felt left out and I was bitter. Either way, I am not a big fan of this animal instinct.
4. The Alpha Competition
We’ve all noticed the guys grunting and dropping weights. Some guys have this innate animal instinct to be the biggest and the baddest. And I don’t necessarily mind watching the competition play out.
5. Stalking Our Prey
By prey, I mean hot boys. Like a cougar, I wait for the right moment to attack, which never happens. Like a grey wolf, I attempt to conceal myself. I hide behind machines and other people. Like a peregrine falcon, once I spot my prey, I keep him centered in my view.
I know I’m not alone out there. We all have that animal instinct kick in, even if it’s not at the gym.
The next time you are at the gym, try to see if you notice these animal instincts. Try to see if you notice them in yourself as well. If you’ve noticed some I didn’t mention, comment below. Remember the gym is your jungle, go play!
Bring this smart water bottle to the gym with you:
5 Animal Instincts You See While At The Gym
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