to hate models in swimwear on the streets advertising gym membership

[agentEgypt]

Their looks and most of their body is down to good luck genetics and being paid to look good. Most people that go to the gym don't end up looking like models.

'Beyond reality'? How?

Assuming that someone who is perceived as 'pretty' isn't also intelligent is very very sexist.

I'm in manchester not too far off . Maybe you should take a trip to the Trafford center

hossenfeffer I don't think you take my point about University at all.

My point is, pretty/handsome promotion people often do the job while they're studying at uni for their degrees in all manner of subjects.

Of course education is a right in a developed democracy

While they're exercising that right, students normally get themselves a part time job unless they come from rich families who'll subsidise their spending money.

Just because someone is doing promo work, it does not necessarily mean they don't have an academic career lined up for the future.

Assuming that someone who is perceived as 'pretty' isn't also intelligent is very very sexist

Yes, this ^^ is what I mean.

Whose to say they're not handing out leaflets in their spare time, while training to be Doctors for example?

The reality is in your head. The body is something you'll drag about for as may years as you're lucky for.

Take a peep around the corner.

Does the gym have a pool? If so I'd class a swimming costume as gym gear.

Anyway you just sound

Vote with your feet and don't go there. Job done.

I never understand the focus on the models in this.

If you think there is a problem with objectification / objectification of women, then the focus is elsewhere (employers / society / media / whatever). If you don't think there's a problem with this stuff then you wouldn't have any probs with the models either.

I find OP perplexing.

Hossenfeffer, you're talking in riddles.

What is in my head is not necessarily reality.

I'm going to drag my body to the gym now for a yoga class and I'll be sure to look round corners.

Abusive? Really?

So what if you are an absolute stunner but your not that bright or academic? Your not supposed to use what you do have to your advantage?

Agent I kind of get what you're saying. The image I'm conjuring up from your description is that these women were more "glamour model" than "athlete", so seems more like they were hired purely for the sex appeal. I'm not keen on that and I'm happy in my skin so not jealous. They could just as easily hired really toned women and got them wearing gym outfits that showed the possible results of using gym equipment. When I think of gyms I don't automatically think swimsuits. Did they also have gorgeous long flowing wavy hair that was down to their waists, and have full faces of make-up including fake eyelashes? High heels?

I think you may well find that 'glamour models' work out in gyms as well. Gyms are for everyone, and not everyone who trains in them will appear muscular or athletic at a casual glance.

I understand that mummy, of course anyone and everyone of all shapes and sizes can go to the gym. I wasn't putting down glamour models. What I was trying to explain was that when I think of models there are different types; a glamour model tends to have a softer looking body and their aim is to look "sexy", eg biggish possibly enhanced boobs, whitened teeth, fake nails, hair extensions.

I would expect models that are advertising a gym to look more stereotypical "athlete", so probably less busty, attractive but less stereotypical "sexy", less "bling", probably with more muscle definition, hair up and shorts/crop top/trainers combo. Otherwise I would think the people behind the marketing were actually using sex to sell rather than physical fitness, and that does grate on me to be honest. Of course I'm not saying glamour models can't be athletes, just that it's possible to have a "sexy" body without stepping foot in a gym, yet it's pretty hard to get a toned body without working out in some way. I've been both shapes, minus the big boobs. Subtle difference I realise.

OP you sound very bitter

Wow, this is a sexist thread.

I don't have a "typical" gym goers body. I don't seem to build visible muscle, I don't tone that easily. I have managed to burn fat, and if I try hard, I can get a pretty flat stomach, but I don't tend to look like I live in the gym. I have good boobs. I can pull off a swimming costume.

I'd probably stand out on the street for £300, handing out leaflets. It's totally different to my day job, which is very corporate and boardroom, and where what I look like makes no difference.

It's okay to look at the models and be jealous. It was probably the point - the men would notice them, but so would the women, and the women would probably be more likely to join the gym and try and get that figure. Implying that they are somehow lesser people because they look good is not on, though. It isn't "whoring" themselves, because they aren't selling themselves any more than everyone else does. There's nothing unsavoury about it. Most people go out in swimwear in public a few times a year.

Exactly what. They were three almost identical glamour girls - slim, and looked like fake tan, hair, nails, teeth and boobs. If one of them even looked slightly athletic it would be different.

They were hired because of the way they look, nothing to do with going to the gym.

It's just your opinion, really AgentEgypt. Which absolutely no one else has to agree with or conform to.

Well no the fake tan, teeth, hair, nails is fact. The fake boobs is an educated guess.

whataloadofoldbollocks yes, but the image you describe (a more muscular athletic look) would probably put a lot of women off. Many women don't want to have that look. That doesn't mean they don't want to work out or be fit.

So are women not even allowed nice teeth or healthy looking hair now?? Are people only happy if we are in a sack with brown teeth, scraggly hair and no sign of fit toned flesh, as long as they don't feel jealous or intimidated ??!!

Who said the teeth were nice and the hair healthy??

Best word to describe them was fake. Not nice or healthy.

I once saw a load of woman advertising a gym membership walking around the city.

They were all wearing teeny tiny bikinis. They looked amazing for sure, but it made me cringe. I felt quite sorry for them because it wasn't exactly hot.

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YABVU. Of course going to a gym gives you the opportunity to look fantastic! Why would you dismiss it before even trying? Health benefits aren't just slimness. Yes, some people are genetically beautiful, but a lot of it can be gained through good old diet, exercise, looking after one's appearance and grooming.