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Intriguing revelations. Confessions. Hilarious, risqué, and incredibly wonderful things. Things That Happen in Gyms reveals the human side of industry experts and fitness enthusiasts through entertaining stories that everyone, even non-gym-fans, will enjoy. Join award-winning personal trainer Elaine Huba and exciting special guests for thoughtful discussions and inevitable laughs while celebrating the captivating, yet imperfect aspects of fitness culture. New episodes published every 1st and ...
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A dangerous member, booties, a pit-bull in the gym, and the traits of successful personal trainers. TOPICS Work with a baby (1:45) A cohesive client group (5:28) Pushy & disruptive members (8:49) Cardio dangers (13:23) A dangerous member (15:26) Traits of a successful trainer (18:58) Newbie Soreness & Bootie talk (22:22) Evasive clients (26:41) She…
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The truth of owning a gym, shocking things that happen at staff events, ‘borrowing’ gym equipment, and awkward conversations with unpleasant-smelling members. TOPICS Cleaning towels for showering (1:02) Building a team (2:49) Events that reveal a person’s character (5:29) An alternative to mugs (13:52) Borrowing and stealing equipment (16:49) The m…
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Random and bizarre things gym managers deal with and do themselves, clients that name exercises, things that happen with shoes, and dealing with trainer stereotypes. TOPICS Elaine Lands a plane (2:35) Inappropriate water bottle use (8:04) Gym management & shoe thieving (14:59) Sex with demon, vegetable medley, or Brad Pitt? (31) We love our clients…
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Guys focus on upper-body and girls work on legs, the simple aspect of fitness and nutrition, Ryan reveals the purpose of life, and Elaine literally rescues a friend on the bench press. TOPICS The motivation for athletes & everyday life (3:20) Keeping wellness simple (8:17) Goals in perspective (10:29) The purpose of life & spiritual musings (12:12)…
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Awkward things that happen in yoga, misusing gym trial passes, a big ball experience, and controversial diversity topics. TOPICS Guinness world records (1:50) Kids say the cutest things (5:25) Trying new things (9:35) A beginner yogi (12:33) Awkward yoga things (16:06) Zoom set-ups (18:15) Travelling & trial passes 22:26) Diversity controversy (27:…
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The bad form dilemma, an innocent boob grab situation, a yoga pant related mishap, and Elaine stresses about mistakenly thinking she almost killed a client. TOPICS Pre-surgery & recovery (1:24) Self-inflicted injuries & impressing workout buddies (7:10) Elaine’s yoga pant mishap (10:36) Throwing dumbbells, bad form, and incorrect corrections (12:02…
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Intimidating people in the gym, athletic wear malfunctions, junk food innocence, and noises that happen in gyms. TOPICS Fitness and nutrition in the Philippines (2:28) Junk food innocence (7:09) The mind-body link (10:08) Keeping your hood up (12:29) Are you intimidating? (14:09) Working out in jeans, ‘string’ tops & see-through leggings (17:38) Gr…
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Confirmation biases, why Curtis would date a digital entity, injuring clients physically and emotionally, and things that happen on treadmills. TOPICS Search analytics manipulate product reviews and fitness advice (1:50) How Curtis really feels about masks (7:28) Clients beating you at your own game (8:25) Making clients cry & bleed (10:42) Falling…
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Cardio in trainers' own workouts, extreme inappropriate talk, welcoming every body type into the fitness world, and Elaine shocks Liana with a secret. TOPICS Liana discusses the C word (0:55) Steady-state cardio VS intervals (3:39) Favorite interval routines (6:09) Mental health & cardio (9:22) Lean muscle & boosting your metabolism (10:50) Elaine …
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Hello, my name is Elaine Huba and I’m excited you are here! This launch trailer is a sneak peek into the fun and entertaining gym things coming your way. What's your story? We love listener gym stories & comments. Contact Elaine at thingsingyms.com/contact, email thingsingyms@gmail.com, or follow/comment on Instagram @thingsingyms. Thank you for li…
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