There are loads of reasons you might not go to the gym. Maybe you have all the equipment you need at home and know you’ll be more consistent that way. Maybe you dislike smelling other people. Maybe there’s no good facility near you or the price is unappealing.

These are all completely legitimate reasons. Today I want to take a look at another one, no less legitimate, but maybe one that I can offer a different perspective on: gym culture!

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I'm Shannon Kirk, a desk-working writer, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. My goal is to help you find your "fit"—the ideal practice (or collection of practices) that is actually sustainable within your ...