The #1 Thing You Need To Know About A Swole Sista
Today's Tuesday Training Tip is being intentionally launched to give some clarity on a topic most people are both mesmerized and intimidated by: A Swole Sista.
A Swole Sista’ is a woman like no other. Her work ethic and drive match her physique. The energy she brings is palpable. She is a supercharged ion of strength and power, and her laser-like focus blocks out all distractions.
The #1 Thing You Must Know Is That She Is At The Gym To Work.
She is not there to pick up a man, and definitely not to chit chat. That doesn’t mean she’s an untouchable, she is a normal everyday human being-just like you. She's a busy woman, inside and outside of the gym; respect for her time is a requirement.
She will absolutely spot you if you ask. She will absolutely answer an intelligent question if you ask. She will absolutely appreciate an honest complement or word of encouragement that you offer. She will even allow you to work in (most times) if you ask.
But before you go just trompsin on in there, thinkin you're all full of swag, the next thing you need to be aware of are the Rules of Respect.
First of all: Pay attention to the basic tenets of body language.
A Swole Sista’:
1. Wears a lid with the visor pulled so low you can barely see her eyes
2. Wears headphones
3. Does not make eye contact with anyone
This is what is called CLOSED BODY LANGUAGE.
Clearly.
This is done ON PURPOSE to indicate she is 100% in work-mode and as a physical measure to prevent idle time-wasters from contaminating her space.
She's not watching you pose in the mirror, and she's not watching you put on your best Oscar Winning Act while you train. Hell, that lid's pulled down so low she can barely see where she's going (and if you ever do talk to her, you'll learn how many times she's banged her head on the interchangeable bars of an overhead cable machine! lol), much less pay attention to YOU.
She will not respond to subtleties, like a flash of your pearly whites, a head nod or a "s'up?" because she cannot see OR HEAR YOU.
We know that you like a good challenge, and undoubtedly, if you are reading this, you probably do have some swag.
Real Recognizes Real.
What you need to know upfront is that Sister Girl gets an exorbitant amount of attention (good and bad) from people who are merely fascinated by her physique, her discipline and drive. She's got a keen sense of smell and is not gonna fall for B.S. which you are trying to hide behind your mask.
So while you're trying to figure out how to be a normal human, here’s some absolutes on what NOT to do:
Do not interrupt her set. Ever.
Maintain your situational awareness and do not walk through what is the expected range of motion of her exercise.
Do not be ***Gross Gym Guy***.
