Are you Beyoncé, Kim K. or Bridget Jones at the gym?

Time for the test

For a few months now, I've been more often found at the gym. At Fit For Free to be precise. For a nice feeling, new energy, and of course to work off that muffin top from behind. I wish this were a joke. And look, when you come to the gym more often, you suddenly start to recognize (without generalizing too much) types. Behold: the celebrities you encounter in every gym.

The Bridget Jones

Yes, you were once (or still are) the Bridget, so you recognize this person all too well. The newbie looks a bit awkward. Probably has sports gear from four years ago and really has no clue what she is doing. The Bridget eats a croissant on the way home. ‘What? I did work out?’

The Arnold Schwarzenegger

The person who secretly takes great pleasure in telling other people how they should be working out. Unsolicited, of course. Usually a man who starts his sentence with ‘Wait, I'll show you how I...’ This ‘expert’ doesn't mean any harm, really. But you're not always waiting for his tips (which are shouted loudly across the gym). Especially if you're Bridget: stay away from Arnold.

The Kayla Itsines

The moment you look at Kayla, you actually want to turn up your treadmill ten notches. Kayla is usually found in the gym during the early morning hours. Hair in a ponytail, bare-faced, and smashing it. You still wonder what her secret is.

The Mariah Carey

Amidst the sweating crowd, Mariah is easy to recognize. She probably wears tight yoga pants from a trendy brand, a (actually a bit too small) sports bra, and wants to look flawless despite the workout. With makeup and all. Mariah often falls prey to the Arnold. And unlike Bridget, she doesn't mind at all.

The Kim Kardashian

Are you officially working out if the result isn't posted on social media? Not really sure. You can usually find Kim K. with her phone in hand. By the time you've finished your workout, she's still looking for the corner with the best lighting.

The Beyoncé & Jay-Z

With full confidence, they walk into the gym together. They are dressed in the trendiest sportswear, and it might take half an hour before they can even start because they first greet everyone. Together they do their daily round of exercises almost on autopilot, and secretly you wonder every time you see this couple where ‘da faque’ your Jay-Z is.