OCU is a health-conscious university, and since there is only one small gym for everyone, it’s usually full of a wide variety of people. A day at the Aduddell Fitness Center truly showcases the diversity OCU has to offer. Here are some generalized profiles:
1. The Bro
Location: Weights all day every day
Love language: Grunts and head nods
Looking for: someone to push me but also constantly compliment the progress of my muscles
For fun: Rugby, whey protein, Animal House
Description: I shouldn’t say that I want to be objectified, but if an agency is searching for a hunky babe, I’m your guy.
Goal: Get ripped
2. The Elderly Powerhouse
Location: Rowing machine
Love language: A cheek pinch that crushes your face
Looking for: Someone my own age who doesn’t own a LifeAlert button
For fun: Running marathons with grandchildren, making millennials feel inadequate
Description: More abs than teeth
Goal: Live forever
3. The Lovers
Location: Yoga mats
Love language: Literally making out
Looking for: Nothing – we have each other
For fun: Doing these exact same “exercises” at home, in the car, at a restaurant, etc.
Description: Just some workout more-than-buddies XOXO <3 We only have this account to promote our partner workout videos!
Goal: Show the world how much we are in love
4. The Employee on lunch break
Location: Stationary bicycles
Love language: Grammatically well-structured compliments
Looking for: Someone to babysit my children so I have time to do real exercise like tennis or kayaking
For fun: Helping students that aren’t idiots, teaching my children to not be idiots
Description: I’m skipping out on the lunch staff meeting to get out of my desk and have an hour to myself. Please don’t speak to me.
Goal: Squeeze in a workout without getting sweaty enough to mandate a clothing change.
5. The Nervous Self-Helper
Location: The gym rules poster
Love language: A gentle smile
Looking for: A workout partner who knows how the machines work, so I can spend more time using them than researching them
For fun: Reading, walking my cat, planning birthday get-togethers, baking cinnamon rolls but not eating them
Description: I read a self-help book that said working out could increase my health and happiness, so I decided to expand my horizons, take some risks, and give it a try!
Goal: Improve my life and therefore the lives of those around me
6. The reluctant friend
Location: Elliptical
Love language: Food
Looking for: Someone who doesn’t force me to go to the gym with them
For fun: Movies, short walks on the beach, relaxation
Description: I’ll just watch Netflix and walk slowly until you’re ready to go
Goal: Do as little as possible and leave as soon as possible
7. The Performer
Location: Treadmill
Love language: Riffs
Looking for: Someone who will support me emotionally and also financially
For fun: I can’t – I have rehearsal.
Description: My voice teacher suggested that I sing while running to prepare myself for the heavy choreo I’ll encounter when I book a tour. You’re welcome.
Goal: Broadway bod
Disclaimer: These are stereotyped generalizations. Some people may fit in to multiple profiles or none. Comment below if you would like to add to these profiles or create one that I missed.
HannahTaliaferroLampi says
“The poser.” Claims a bench, un-racks weights, weights sit at his feet for an hour while he’s searching for just the right music to fuel his workout…or just replying to this text real quick…or actually talking on the phone. Annoys everyone.
Source: the many hours I used to spend in the OCU gym
MediaOCU says
Totally true! We love that. Thanks for reading Hannah!