“Is That a Fuc***g Joke?”: Fitness Influencer and Pro Surfer Disgusted by Barbells Labeled for “Men” and “Women” in the Gym

The bodybuilding world revolves around lifting heavy weights and building muscles. Often bodybuilders push their limits to lift heavy at the gym. With the gyms becoming a cornerstone of a more active lifestyle, women also started lifting weights to build a more toned physique. However, the primordial gender stereotypes surrounding strength still exist, and a fitness influencer was shocked to witness it at a gym.

Elle Sampiere is an elite athlete whose love for surfing and gyming is often witnessed on her Instagram feed. But the 23-year-old was taken aback when she noticed gender labels at the gym she visited.

Elle Sampiere addresses gender stereotypes at the gym

The modern technologically influenced lifestyle has compromised on active living as people shifted to sedentary routines, in the recent past. Gyms have become the hub for fitness now, and fitness enthusiasts get their daily dose of workout here. While men and women lift weights at the gym, the belief that passed since ages is men have more power to lift heavy weights than women.

Elle Sampiere, the pro surfer, recently had an encounter with such gender-specific labels at the gym that has taken her aback. In a clip shared by SWNS, the fitness influencer was shocked to see the barbell section at the gym, which has labeled 15 Kg for “women” and 20 Kg for “men”. “Is that a fuc***g joke?” she exclaimed.

Sampiere also mentioned, ”I know that they make 20 kg barbells, and I know that they make 15 kg barbells, and I know why they do that. However, I’ve never seen it labeled as like women and men.” To the unversed, the International Weightlifting Federation-sanctioned barbell weights for official usage are 20 Kg for men and 15 Kg for women. Once, even the 4x Mr. Universe Mike O’Hearn suggested that women should lift heavy.

Mike O’Hearn’s advice for women for a fit life

The Titan first started lifting weights in his teens and has been in the bodybuilding community for four decades. The 4x Mr. Universe often shares his wisdom about fitness with his followers and actively takes part in discussions involving the sport.

In an interview with Ed Mylett, the bodybuilding icon reflected on some important dimensions of lifting weights that might affect health in a better way. “The bone density, which women need to weight lift more than men do because of bone density. And that is Health okay,” he declared.

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Fitness has become an important facet of life with ever-changing world orders. As the cases of lifestyle diseases and mental health issues are on the rise, fitness is the only way to move forward. And many believe the gym is not a place for gender stereotypes. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below! 

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