r/gymsnark • • Dec 12 '22

MOD POST MOD POST: Snark Vs Shame - a reminder that Rule 8 exists.

197 Upvotes

It's time for another reminder about the difference between snark and shame because lately there have been a lot of posts that are overrun with negative comments about a person's appearance.

To be perfectly clear, here is Rule 8 (but you should really go read the rest of them too): Appearance snark and shaming - We avoid snarky commentary around things about a person's appearance that they cannot change in a few seconds. This includes negative comments about a person's weight, face, boob job, stretch marks, cellulite, rolls, body shape, height, etc. Posts about camel toe will be removed (we don't need entire posts for this); individual comments are allowed as long as they are not vulgar. Do not snark on the appearance of children.

An influencer's plastic surgery choices do not impact their (in)ability to provide fitness content, so saying that someone looks like Voldemort because you don't like their nose is nasty and unacceptable. If they deny having plastic surgery, then that is absolutely snarkable in itself, but you must be respectful and do not need to bash the way they look.

The sub started out as a place to call out influencers on their BS, their scams, their blatant dishonesty, etc etc. In the early days of Gymsnark, we actually did some pretty significant things. For example, we collectively called out Balance Athletica (now Vitality) on their dishonest practices and were loud enough that they were forced to notice. This sub calling out influencers as often as we do made them realize they’re not as invincible and adored as they think they are. Perhaps even more importantly, I think it made them realize that when they scam and lie, we not only notice but speak up about it, and WILL warn others about them.

Unfortunately, the sub periodically slips back into a pattern of BECs and appearance shaming, the moderators get busy removing everything, and people start fighting in the comments about how "it's a snark sub". The sub name is a play on words based on Gymshark, not an invitation for mean girl behaviour.

NO posts on:

  • Size shaming (like which size someone chooses)
  • Body shaming of ANY sort
  • Guessing someone’s size
  • Making fun of what someone looks like
  • Negative comments about someone's plastic surgery

Allowable posts on:

  • Back breaking poses
  • Obvious photoshop (but only in the weekly thread, otherwise they will be removed)
  • False claims about bodies (e.g. claiming to be natural despite an obvious BBL, or claiming that they got their body from a workout they are peddling when this obviously isn't true)
  • Shady marketing related to bodies

MORE posts on:

  • the lies and scams influencers think we’re too stupid to catch on to.

Before participating, you need to refamiliarise yourselves with the rules. None of them have changed since our last update, yet they are constantly being broken.

Please note that if you are in violation of these rules, the post will be deleted and you may face a ban. You can snark and call influencers out on their BS without being downright nasty. If you see content that you think breaks the rules, please report it so that it comes to our attention and we can deal with it.

As always, reach out if you have Qs. Snark on (but read the rules first)!


r/gymsnark • • Jun 10 '24

MOD POST RULE 7 REMINDER: Pregnancy speculation is not allowed

101 Upvotes

Over the last few days this rule has been broken more times than we can keep up with. If you break this rule you will receive a temporary ban, or a permanent ban if you have been warned before.

This is the only warning. Read the rules.


r/gymsnark • • 7h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Soheefit and Abby Pollock

19 Upvotes

Does anyone think they’re lowkey posting in response to each other? Abby has been posting her 4am morning routines for a while, and recently Sohee posted a sarcastic 4am morning routine reel before her baby wakes up and it’s just her sleeping (and there were associated IG stories around that time about how unrealistic certain influencers are with their morning routine videos). And now Abby is going in on explaining how she’s able to do it. It could just be me but I feel like they’re directed at each other.


r/gymsnark • • 5h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mallorykingfitness update

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I know a few of yall were up for discussing her last time I posted and she’s finally back with an update! Seems like a lot of word salad? Looks like she and her husband are still together. Hope she’s doing okay.


r/gymsnark • • 6h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Brenda Anton fake girls girl

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9 Upvotes

Just uncovered this… Brenda commented on her pic (Jovanys ex of 6 years) calling her “so pretty” right before she stole her man. Brenda is the worst type of girl. Claims to be a girls girl but was friends with jovanys gf and used her to get close to jovany then started dating him. He probably cheated on her with Brenda. Brendas karma will be when she finds out Jovany is using her for clout.


r/gymsnark • • 22h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Where is the progress besides planting your foot back 6 inches? || @teagan.kirin

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135 Upvotes

Manipulating angles in the incomparable ≠ progress, including bodybuilding where it’s all about the pose


r/gymsnark • • 58m ago

Reviews and recommendations Postpartum program/app

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Has anyone tried a post partum program/app that they really enjoyed and found to be helpful?! I’ve been working out for 10+ years and feel pretty confident in the gym/with movements, but I’d love to follow a program once I’m 6 weeks postpartum that specializes in movement after pregnancy to rebuild my strength/core before going back to my usual routine.

It would also be nice to just have something to follow and not think about it on my own lol. Any recs appreciated!!


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Hey so what’s up with constantly getting flashed (Buffunicorn)

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106 Upvotes

She’s not the only one who does it, but holy shite I do not want to see your pubic area 🥀


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Did someone pre write this for Krissy

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73 Upvotes

The quotation marks are giving someone typed it and sent to her and she didn’t edit it at all


r/gymsnark • • 5h ago

Reviews and recommendations Nontoxic/positive fitness content creators

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I’m currently on a fitness journey of sorts while losing weight and looking for creators who aren’t toxic and provide advice for routines and science based content. Jeff Nippard has been a great source but wondering if there’s any more like him that provide that kind of content. I’d love to hear recommendations


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Torey Braly

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45 Upvotes

This was a hard hard watch. I don’t know what is going on with her, but I really hope she has someone in her real life to talk to and ground her because if my friends were ever posting this crazy shit, I would be encouraging HEAVY therapy


r/gymsnark • • 8h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Califullerfit Program Pals

1 Upvotes

Hey guys! I’ve been following this fitness influencer for a few years now, and she offers a $15/month subscription to a private Instagram account where subscribers are supposed to receive a new set of workouts every week.

She was pretty consistent with posting for the first few years, but this summer she started going weeks at a time without uploading anything. Now, she’s gone completely MIA for the past 6 weeks but is still charging subscribers every month. I know a few people have been asking for refunds and still haven’t received them for the months she’s missed.

I’ve tried reaching out through DMs multiple times with no response. I know some other people are having issues as well…..with both her gym program and home program. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this or had a similar issue with this fitness subscription?


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat bummer to see her deflect on this @kellylmatthews

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52 Upvotes

clearly AI was used for at least some of this, no matter how u feel about AI, it’s sad to see creative shoots not being done by creatives imo. but disappointed in kelly just saying “i obviously was not present for the editing process” - she’s usually super transparent about everything so seeing her put it more on the editors/ brand as if this isn’t a collab she would’ve had a say on creative process in is frustrating


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

@kk_fit_ It’s unfortunate that Kk Fit hasn’t given up the distracted driving since 2022.

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59 Upvotes

Driving handsfree filming some content no biggie, no regard for anyone else💕


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat @juliaernst why did YLA start sponsoring her when everyone know she photoshops

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29 Upvotes

bffr shes been doing bulgarians in all her workout vids with 15lb dumbbells for over a year and edits all her pics but somehow is enough of a gym influencer for a sponsorship???? not to mention shes also racist ????


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Your hormones don’t flatline… Hope this helps 🫶Megsfit/hormonebigsis

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171 Upvotes

I cannot understand who in their right mind would trust someone who is an unlicensed, uneducated person who’s only credentials are they they are an IFBB pro and that has absolutely zero correlation to working with women’s health, it’s actually incredibly unhealthy to get to that level of conditioning. The mere fact that she says hormones “flatline” is the biggest red flag. 🚩


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Ayria tryna say our future employers can see our comments, while people h8 on her in the comments, and that apparently we are no life mfs

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38 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Anyone know what’s going on with Torey Braly and RevHealth?

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34 Upvotes

Torey just posted that she’s immediately separating from RevHealth, and also mentioned on her story that she needs to get out of Arizona. Does anyone know what happened or have any context? Haven’t seen anything about it yet.


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Kacey Green abs

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35 Upvotes

Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask this but are these etched abs?


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat thoughts on sophiereidfit?

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37 Upvotes

I followed her back when she had around 20k followers a few yesrs back, its pretty crazy how fast shes gotten big. I liked her bc she made (still does to some extent) videos for skinny people who struggle to gain weight, shes shared a video which is in her pinned of her before and after. and it resonated with me a lot bc i never bought into the whole skinny trend bc i was always bullied for it when i was younger, and i still struggle to this day with maintaining a healthy weight due to low appetite, so it was a breath of fresh air seeing another woman who understood how i felt as so many ppl in the fitness communtiy either push for unhealthy habits or want to lose weight.

about year or 2 ago she started sharing her christian journey, i dont mind most christians, so it didnt bother me too much lol. im not parasocial, i dont know these people so i just ignore it.

but i cant help but be putt off by "jesus is king", she recently just added that. most people who have that in their bio are usually bigots. every time i see something hateful said by people on instagram have that in their bio. shes irish not american as well which is even weirder as its usually used by americans. and i dont think shes hateful at all.

also im not religious but i feel like jesus would not like to be called king? i could be wrong though. its getting to the point that i may unfollow. and fyi i only follow 2 other fitness influencers, so im not one to be into that sort of thing to begin with


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat I am sorry Gymshark but that’s not built at the gy

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0 Upvotes

Today’s Email from gymshark announcing their new athlete felt a bit like they are trying too hard to prove she doesnt have a bbl


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

kassi mansfield/@kassimansfield Kassi must be the way bigger person(despite being so smol🥹)to be able to co-parent with these crazies after everything that's went on between them. Reposted without kids faces.

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46 Upvotes

Good for her and the kids though.


r/gymsnark • • 5d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Greg Doucette Is A Bully

77 Upvotes

I really don't like Greg Doucette. He's a bully who just makes attack videos on people. He's made like a million videos on Mike Israetel and Larry Wheels and when they get annoyed (anyone will get annoyed if people are making attack videos on them) he acts like he's the victim.

Back when Larry Wheels was exposed for being a cuck and responded to the cuck allegations Greg Doucette got so angry and butthurt. Now look yes Larry Wheels is a cuck but any human being will get annoyed if people are making videos on them and Greg was acting like he was the victim just because Larry got annoyed at Greg and Jon Bravo making videos on him.

Larry Responds To The Cuck Allegations (@14:23)

Greg has also made like a million attack videos on Mike Israetel. They squashed the beef last year and even hugged it out then Greg made a video attacking Mike saying that the beef is back and keeps making attack videos on him till date. And again I'm not defending Larry or Mike, I'm just saying that Greg is being a bully here which he is.

Mike Israetel The End of an Era

Mike Israetel Beef is Back

Also Greg Doucette is defending Hussein Farhat who's obviously a fake natty. He and Hussein also have been with Anabolic Stick. Anabolic Stick made a video on Greg five months ago and Greg still hasn't responded. It's funny how Greg is always attacking people yet when someone makes a video attacking him that blows up he keeps quiet like a coward and doesn't even respond.

Finishing On Greg Doucette Once And For All

Speaking of fake natties Greg is a retroactive fake natty himself. He claims he started taking steroids in 2009 when in reality he failed a drug test at a natural bodybuilding competition. So which seems more likely? Greg Doucette was natural and coincidentally started taking steroids when he entered a natural bodybuilding show or Greg was always on steroids and claimed he started taking them when he failed a drug test. The latter is much more likely.

He also says people like David Dobrik are on steroids when he was much bigger than them when he claimed to be natty. So yeah Greg Doucette was never natural; he was always on steroids and he just lied about when he started taking them when it was convenient for him.

David Dobrik Natty or Not


r/gymsnark • • 6d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Leana Deeb

34 Upvotes

Why do I feel like Leana Deeb’s engagement is fake? Idk it feels performative. No proof/sign of any ring in her pics/videos… weird.


r/gymsnark • • 6d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Ramzyfit doesn't get enough snark whatsoever

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27 Upvotes

He is the biggest douche canoe and I've seen reels of him mocking people for not weighting their food or whatever other BS he is on