The first thought that came into my mind when I heard the word “gym” were machines everywhere that helped one get more fit and muscular, people trudging around with earphones in physically drained out after finishing their workout, and the smell of mixed stale sweat releasing into the air. My imagination was limited to the common gym stereotypes since I had never stepped a foot inside a gym before. Coming to the University of California Riverside’s Student Recreation Center for the first time gave me a whole new perspective on gyms. More than only treadmills laid out, the gym had a variety of options that ranged from cardio machines to tennis courts, indoor rock walls to recreational classes, and even from a sand volleyball court to an indoor …show more content…
I was not surprised by the huge number of gym goers. The gym attracted even non-gym goers like me, just based on its appearance: the bright, luminous lights, the neatly polished cement floors, and the machines, sitting, waiting to be used. Assuming that working in such a nice gym as this one would involve hard work, I asked them what the hardest part of their job was. The worker responded, “I would say, knowing everything about the recreation center is tough because there are students who ask questions that might be out of the ordinary.” He kept going on about his responsibilities as a staff member, including being on time, having good customer service, and being courteous and patient with the gym members. I kept the conversation going until I finished signing up as an official new member. He informed me about the guest policy in which the guest was required to pay a ten dollar per day fee unless he or she from another UC school which then the gym would be free. Fascinated by how big the recreation center was, I asked him one last question. “Around how many workers are …show more content…
I admired the gym’s organization because the workers made sure that all the gym’s equipment was not lost or stolen by students telling them his or her student I.D. number and what he or she was borrowing. Subsequently, the four of us passed “The Rock” and the weight room to a hall. As we were going, we examined another clear, glass room where students were playing basketball on the basketball court. The outside was wired with fences and there were multiple tennis courts. We ambled to the first empty court we saw and played a short game until we were all worn
Another key strength for Planet Fitness is the Judgment Free Zone philosophy. This attracts the average person instead of the body builder type that typically dominates work out centers. By adopting this policy the gym can reach a larger demographic, since majority of the Oshkosh population would be considered average in terms of work out usage. Other key strengths that are associated with the Judgment Free Zone are a free personal training, and easier to use machines so that members feel comfortable in the gym. As a part of the marketing mix we plan to implement a new member orientation to help members feel more comfortable when they come into the gym. This would greatly improve our product and is a key strength to Planet Fitness
With 600,000 people across Australia who have participated in aerobics at one point in time, it can be manifested that aerobics is one of the most marginalized sports within the country (Ausport, 2000). With such a marginalized sport, there are many stereotypes that are associated with just the word aerobics. This is explored through the survey that was conducted and was answered by the students at StAC. Many of the stereotypes that are believed in society are that aerobics is a sport dominated by females and that it more of a dance class. This report will evaluate the possible influences that have shaped students’ perceptions using Figueroa’s Framework and Maslow’s hierarchy. Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness) (Balbach, 2013). It is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor. It can clearly be seen that with music and a fitness instructor leading the class that many people may have these common stereotypes fulfilled. Figueroa’s framework explains the concepts of equity, access and equality through the 5 levels constructed by Professor Figueroa (Crossley, 2013). Another significant piece of evidence held in this report is Maslow’s hierarchy and is the theory involving the psychology of human development (Macleod, 2007).
My teammates would cry and complain and quit. They could never see the appeal, and it was not until I took a weightlifting class during my freshman year that I found people who did; but they were all boys. For the first few weeks in the class, I continued to hid behind cardio machines and two pound weights, afraid to venture across an invisible barrier to the free weight section, bustling with sweaty boys in an assortment of Nike and Adidas. While other girls in my class sat texting on the recumbent bicycles, spouting gossip, I hovered closer and closer to the boy’s club, as I had dubbed them, rotating between weight stations. Then, on unexpected Friday afternoon, after an hour of listening to mindless drivel about fad diets and fake eyelashes, I breached the invisible line separating me from who I wanted to be. In doing so, I began a harsh journey of calloused hands, sweat stains, aching knees, and soreness in muscles I did not know existed. I has been two years since my evolution to heavy lifting
The gym is a place where a typical American college student goes to work out their bodies. Based on the fact that I personally could be considered a gym rat, a stereotypical name for someone who spends a lot of time in the work out area. This is partially by choice being on the swim team requires the strength training equipment that is available to our disposal in the gym. While I have been to the gym many times I haven’t really taken the time to take in the other people around me. Within this ethnographic exercise I will explore the college gym norms within Roger Williams University.
misconceptions. Stereotypes are a big image or idea of a particular group, type of person, or
A time that I did something that I thought I couldn't do, was to stick up for others. When I was in sixth grade, during recess, I saw a girl named Melissa crying. I went up to her and asked what was wrong. She said that people were talking about her behind her back, and that she felt awkward around them. I consoled her by letting her know that friends don't talk behind friends backs and that you have other people that you can talk to during recess. It bothered me how Melissa was sad. She felt a little better after we talked and then we played games.
To the average person, when they think of a personal trainer they think of tough, muscular, and very strict people. That is not always the case with personal trainers. Many people get this stereotypes about personal fitness trainers from watching movies or television shows that show a morbidly obese man or woman in their late forties trying to get their life together and leave their past life of junk food, constant eating, and a sloppy unorganized life. Entertainment like this has given personal trainers a bad image and most people don’t see that personal trainer can be very helpful and want what's best for anyone's health. The public should not be not be afraid to speak or seek help from personal trainer because of the the stereotypes and
“All gymnasts are tall and skinny, they only care about winning, and they are all perfectionists”, is what I hear when people talk about gymnastics. When I tell people I’m a gymnast they always say “You’re too short to be a gymnast” or “How can you get yourself to flip when you are so close to the ground?” Also they always just assume I am very competitive or all I care about is winning. They also assume that I am a perfectionist. These are common stereotypes I hear the most about gymnastics.
“Success isn’t given. It is earned. On the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear”. Track and Field is one of the oldest sports invented. Track involved athletes competing in numerous events against one another to see who’s the best. With track and field comes misconceptions of the sport, which leads to people making stereotypes for the track athletes. A stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. A misconception is a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding. Many people have misconceptions of track and field, because many don’t see it as a sport, or believe it is just running. Once someone brings up
Bio fitness is known as a gym as well as a fitness center and as you enter the gym you are greeted by the receptionist, if you are already a member, you then swipe your card and proceed through the turnbuckle into the circuit area, directly across the circuit area is a glass door to the aerobic room there you can see the aerobic floor and the various aerobic equipment , or you can proceed to your right to the weights area where there is a combination of free weights and machines, to the right of the weight area is the cardio area ,where there are the bicycles ,treadmills steppers and walkers, all around the gym walls with the exception of the aerobic area, are huge flat screen televisions playing a variety of shows or music that you can ask the floor people to adjust to what channel you desire. My first session was on Monday 9th November at 9-10 am, my second session was on Wednesday 11th from 4-5pm and the last session on Friday 13th at 6-7
...tness interviewed Arnold in 2012 and asked him “How has the fitness industry changed in your lifetime?” Arnold replied, “Thirty years ago, I could be traveling for a movie and be in a hotel and there would be no gym. Today, nearly every hotel has a workout facility, or there’s a place right around the corner. The availability is much better.” (Hyson, 46-51).
The machines were full of students and community members. The gym is a very odd place to observe interactions. Everyone in the gym are participating in similar activities, but yet not one is having conversations. A simple head nod or smile is the main form of communication. Men would occasionally pump fist with each other and women would wave or give a simple “how are you?”.
As the media bombard the American public with unrealistic images, a new obsession with fitness has hit the markets. With more and more people aiming to lose weight, the fitness industry has been pressured to accommodate the high demands for efficient and entertaining workouts. This greater variety of work-outs hitting the market is a result of the diverse types of people who are trying to get in shape. Health clubs are no longer only for those 20-30 year olds who are in competitive training or those who need to be fit as a job requirement. Instead, these facilities are now packed with people of...
Extreme sports are popular among the rising generation, as these spots satisfy the mind with the excitement, that the mind has thirst for. Extreme sports are sports that require the athletes to have special traits, including thrill-taking, and adventuring, which differentiate extreme sports from any other sport. Unlike regular athletes, extreme athletes have a "spark" that attract audiences to them; as they involve physical and mental characteristics in their game (Whiteside). To add on, extreme athletes are stereotyped in literature with "drug-like and risky behavior," which is different from what the studies show, as the studies show that extreme athletes are super cautious compared to other athletes (Collard and Oboeuf). However, the studies
Year after year people all over the world set a goal for themselves to get in better shape. That goal comes along with the plans to workout. Some people make the decision to buy weights and other equipment to workout at home while others choose to get a gym membership. With a new gym membership comes a new experience. New experiences are often frightening.