Gyms and cameras have become a very parallel concept. And no, it is not about CCTV cameras, but people filming other individuals has become the most common issue in many gyms. While the saga of such TikToks continues, bodybuilding influencer Joey Swoll does not restrain from taking a dig against these TikTokers.
Recently, he reacted to another similar video, where a woman trolled a grandpa for his low and weak kicks. As Swoll also shared the video on Twitter, the bodybuilding community shared their displeasure about the same.
Joey Swoll’s reaction to the video
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For several months, the fitness guru has been sharing various videos where several gym-goers become a victim of other people filming videos in the gym. While it began as a trend to film their own workout, people have now started trolling others instead.
Recently, Joey Swoll called out another TikToker for making fun of an elderly person, who was just trying to practice some kicks on the punching bag. He wrote, “Making fun of an old man working out for likes and attention? Really? #MYOB”
Making fun of an old man working out for likes and attention? Really? #MYOB pic.twitter.com/C9aOoPuSdW
— Joey Swoll (@TheJoeySwoll) January 31, 2023
In his video, Swoll looked extremely frustrated and asked the woman to apologize to the old man. He also warned the gym to take better action against such people, as it has become a nuisance everywhere.
But looks like the fitness influencer is not the only one to lose his temper against the problematic video. The bodybuilding community and several others have backed Swoll’s comments and shared their opinions on the bird app.
The bodybuilding world reacts to Swoll’s video
Like Swoll, several people seem irritated by such TikTokers who non-consensually film others at the gym. And some even go ahead to make fun of them, just like the girl who filmed the grandpa. The whole bodybuilding world has supported the grandpa and called out the video owner.
That's so disappointing to see someone making fun of anyone at the gym. Nobody's perfect and some have struggles not identifiable through looks alone. Shame on her.
— Cat in the Hat (@DomesticCEOCat) February 1, 2023
I’m convinced some of these girls literally only have a gym membership to exploit other people for views
— alexa ts (@alexa_tsx) January 31, 2023
Even the legendary Phil Heath could not restrain himself from commenting on Swoll’s reaction video.
She's trash for this period.
— PHIL HEATH (@PHILHEATH) January 31, 2023
After watching the video, many favored the demand ‘filming ban’ at the gyms.
Suddenly the proposed TikTok ban makes sense
— Anil (@AnilGanti) January 31, 2023
Honestly think filming at the gym should be banned. Sucks for the people who really want to record there own things but I’m sick of people embarrassing others who are trying to better themselves
— Bato (@itz_bato) January 31, 2023
A number of people appreciated and empathized with the old man, who seemed to be completely unaware of the situation.
The guy is having a decent workout 🏋️♀️, kudos to him for looking after himself.
He looked to have been a bit of a boy in his day 💪.
He is a living time travel for the eyes, and she could learn from the experience— ⚡️☠️⚡️Sigma18⚡️☠️⚡️ (@alanambyth) February 1, 2023
Martial artist here – one of my favorite sayings is “if you can do it LIGHT, you can do it RIGHT.”
What this gentleman is doing here isn’t flashy or badass. But it’s how you get better. Slow down the movement before you can speed it up.
— WhiteBeltCentral (@belt_central) January 31, 2023
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Do you know who is the strongest person in the gym? The oldest! No matter what life has thrown at them they still show up for themselves! Way more then a lot of us will ever do!
— Cory’s Cards (@CoryFoss2) February 1, 2023
Besides this, there are several other such videos where people do not shy away from unnecessarily mocking others. What started as a trend for personal growth has become a problem for others. And Swoll never fails to call such people out for their absurd behavior.
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Hopefully, after Joey Swoll’s this tweet and the bodybuilding world’s outrage, gyms will start taking action against such trollers.