Working out relieves stress and makes you look good. It’s procrastination that only takes an hour (two tops) and still makes you feel productive. As all OU students know, procrastination is the key to success. And Ping is free with tuition– score! The only problem? The other people.
1. The socialite
It’s obvious this person did not come to work out. You kind of want to shake them, because they’re louder than your headphones. Bonus: sometimes they take personal phone calls. Why?
2. The I-got-too-drunk-last-night guy
“Dude, I was at Palmer Place last night, and I don’t even know what happened. I accidentally took a 6 home. I’m going to go sweat out all my bad decisions, though.”
Right. ‘Cause that’s how that works.
3. The community member
They’re usually 60 or 70. It’s like seeing a unicorn: so incredible, yet strange at the same time.
4. The phone user
I just need to scan Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter before I start this workout… *two hours later* Man, I can’t believe I’m still at the gym.
5. Too ripped to quit
How does this person fit through doors? They’re so muscular! I’m just going to copy everything they do, and I’ll be that mus- Oh, how much are they lifting? Never mind.
6. The one that makes too much noise
Dude, we get it. This song is the best/you’re killing it on the stair master. However, keep it quieter than you are right now. It’s annoying. (Looking at you, guy that sings at 7 a.m. in the little weight room next to the racquet ball courts on the first floor. That’s right, it’s annoying.)
7. The gazelle
This person has been on the treadmill since you got there, and 45 minutes later, they’re still on the treadmill… not walking, either! How can this person stay on for so long??
8. Personal trainers
I know they’re students, but they have to be freaking genies. How does their hair stay so perfect after doing all those moves? I know they only do a few reps at a time, but they still do them!
9. The one that came to look at people
Yikes. Please don’t look at me. It’s creepy.
10. The weight lifting class goer
I’m just here to get credit, and try and motivate myself to workout (like, actually workout. This doesn’t count.) And complain about how I did this to myself. That too.
11. The one that thinks two weeks before spring break is an awesome time to work out
News flash: we all know you’re not “just trying to be healthier.” Your body needs more than two weeks to adjust. Nice try.
12. The semester resolutionist
Ping opens at 6 a.m., so I’ll be sure to be there at 5:30 a.m. (Once. You’ll do this once, and never again.)
13. The too intense baller
“FOUL. FOUUULLLLL.” Then the bickering commences. Always heard in the little balcony area above the courts. (Yes, we can all hear you.)
14. The rock wall hippie
Put shoes on when you’re not climbing; I’m sure the floor is gross.
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