For those of you who think that working at the gym is easy, THINK AGAIN!!! What makes it tough is not the work or the hours or the help that some people require when working out. What makes it tough are the stupid questions we get asked. And before you say it, there are stupid questions.

Here as just a sampling and the answers most of the staff wants to give:

Can you switch the channel on the TV? Sure, I'll switch the channel again for the 18th time in the past 10 minutes you have been on that bike because I have nothing better to do than to be your gym bitch.

Why aren't your towels softer? We like our towels to be both an exfoliating and drying implement.

Your classes are not really effective; can you do something to change that? Sorry, we always assume that most of the students might actually put some effort into a spinning class.

I'm sweating too much, can you turn the Air Conditioning up? Right away, I wouldn't want you to generate perspiration. After all, this is just a gym.

Can't you guys let me in before you open because I really would like to start working out earlier? You're right, we really should look into opening the gym at 4:00am because everyone else likes to work out at that time.

Why isn't there a juice bar and lounge area in here? Because the PAX deli and Starbucks next door don't have stairmasters and free weights.

Do I have to work out in athletic footwear? OH NO! Feel free to wear your open-toed stilleto-heeled Gucci shoes. You don't really need the support or protection, do you?

Are men allowed to use that weight machine? Only real men are, so you don't qualify.

Anyway, that is what we have to deal with. So if you come across a staff member who seems pissed off, you know now. Just smile at them, ask them how their doing, and wish them a nice day. Later.  ¶ 4:50 PM