Monday, May 29, 2023

Dear Gym coach

I just got back from the gym and this is what I want to say to the oh-so-helpful coach I met today. 

Thank you so much for your comments. Thank you for introducing yourself to me and my mom and then chastising us because we're, no sorry I'm, not allowed to coach. Thank you for encouraging us in our workout by informing me that I was teaching and using improper form and double thank you for not offering to teach or show me the correct way. Thank you for making me feel self-conscious about my place at the gym, for making me feel uncomfortable bringing my Mom in and trying to help her. Thank you for getting me in my head about what I'm doing and why I'm even there. Thank you for the interruption and for derailing the remainder of our workout. Thank you for not offering training to either myself or my Mom despite the obvious need. Thank you for making the gym a safe space that I want to be at and most of all thank you for showing me that gym girls really are b*tches. 
 
Next time I need help at the gym you'll be the first I don't call! And if I ever need coaching again- you're gonna be at the very tippy top of my don't call list. If I ever see you again (which let's be real I won't because now I know exactly which gym to avoid and at what time) I hope you'll feel proud of how you helped not only myself but also my Mom on our fitness journey. 
Xoxo you're a B 😘