GYM JUNKIES HIT HARD By Maddie McShane
A lot of us have been hit hard by the current Marley had hoped this year would bring growth restrictions imposed. But undoubtedly none to her recently established Instagram account, more than gym kids. which she frequently used as a platform to promote the new Opti-Slim protein powders, When the PM’s orders for the closure of many and up to a 60 second time-lapses of herself of the nation’s services, including fitness doing squats overlayed with Drake songs. centres, came into force on March 23rd, many were hit hard by the initial shock. “The protein spread just really doesn’t look “At first, I didn’t believe it. I knew things were the same in the backyard.” bad, but I didn’t really understand how things could be closing-the-gym-bad.” Said Jake PsychMed’s leading psychologist Dr. Wilson. Lewis, a self-proclaimed “gym shark.” notes that the devastation of gym closures has been instrumental in the mental health Others had their influencing prospects issues among gym goers, recording a 32% rise crushed. in the level of young muscly adults seeking her services. “It was absolutely heart wrenching.” Said Marley Jean, Adelaide born Anytime-Fitness “The spike in young gymsharks seeking regular and part-time OptiSlim ambassador. psychological help seems to be directly related “I mean, my socials were just recovering from to the revelatory discovery many are making the whole bushfire shit, I wasn’t equipped for that they do not, in fact, have a personality. Dr. this.” Wilson notes that this can profoundly distort one’s sense of identity.
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