gym class stereotypes

with short-sleeve season somewhat upon us, i've decided to go back to the weightlifting classes at the gym.  i really like these classes - weightlifting mixed up with squats and ab work, led by a russian-american lady with a big butt (this makes me feel good about myself - instructors who have perfect bodies piss me off) who plays great music.  using weights intimidated me before this class, but it makes me appreciate how good you can feel after concentrating on specific muscles.  i used to go to this class frequently but i've slacked off recently.  now i'm back!  mondays at 4:30pm.  hooray.  as i was waiting for the class to start i wrote this post in my head.

in every gym class the following stereotypes exist.  (yoga classes have different stereotypes, which i will discuss at a later date.)  let me introduce you to them.

stereotypical person [henceforth abbreviated SP] #1: the person who has no rhythm and does the steps exactly opposite from the rest of the class.  as the class steps left then right, she steps right then left.  left arm up?  she puts her right arm up.  it's as if she HAS rhythm, just can't get on the beat.  today SP#1 was combined with SP#2: the person who isn't wearing enough clothing for her body size.  a sports bra and skintight pants with some fat rolls spilling over?  not okay.  NOT OKAY ON A SKINNY PERSON, LET ALONE A LARGER PERSON.

SP#3: the old man in a class full of women.  i remember our old man from when i went to this class in the fall.  he looks exactly like mr. magoo, but with big glasses.  he is nonthreatening and entertaining to watch.

[from here]

SP#4: some really fit old ladies who can do the moves twelve times better than you.  infuriating.

SP#5: person who is so fit that the normal class isn't enough for her and her bulging leg muscles, so she attaches weights to her wrists and ankles.

what stereotypes am i missing??