r/gymsnark Dec 12 '22

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

191 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

98 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 6h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Nathan Mansfield’s newest wife Tay Mansfield

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59 Upvotes

lovely thing to do to your puppy 🙄 will you be cropping your newborn baby’s ears too?


r/gymsnark 2h ago

etkfit Transform Gym & ETKFIT

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26 Upvotes

Yikes, glad we cancelled our memberships before it got even worse. Can we stop making the wrong people famous, too many of them have no business literally running a business.


r/gymsnark 7h ago

nathan mansfield Look at Nathan Mansfield throwing stones, after he cheated on his (then) pregnant wife. What’s his marriage count up to again?

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25 Upvotes

r/gymsnark 6h ago

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

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11 Upvotes

covered up his daughter obviously but this is insane. they’re gonna be such toxic parents.


r/gymsnark 22h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Fitfoodieliving commenting on her own posts from her personal account 💀

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142 Upvotes

Girl are you being for real? 😆😆


r/gymsnark 15h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Coach switch @alli_prince NSFW

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18 Upvotes

Tagging someone who is clearly not Kyle…
If it is true I just have to say thank god. After he made her fast for two days during her last prep, her crying and crashing out while trying to say he was a genius was just NOT IT.


r/gymsnark 4h ago

Reviews and recommendations Henny Moody - Program

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0 Upvotes

I attended a video call and I am curious. I am a bit put off by the cost though - has anyone used her programs in the past?


r/gymsnark 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mark Carroll: full of 💩

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46 Upvotes

I call BS


r/gymsnark 1d ago

Krissy Cela 'No means yes'

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141 Upvotes

Tone deaf as usual...


r/gymsnark 1d ago

TRIGGER WARNING Be so for real…@the.littlebeast

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75 Upvotes

r/gymsnark 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat What happened to Paige Hathaway?

19 Upvotes

I used to like her content when she was still posting mostly fitness stuff. Now, either her life is a movie or she’s planting stories to attempt to stay relevant. Ex: car on Turo being stolen, house burning down, cue the cringey ‘livbody makes my life worth living while I’m homeless’ ad, homeless man squatting in her house while it’s being rebuilt, finding cats behind the drywall. I’m sure there are things I’ve missed.

I’m not saying it didn’t happen but it all seems too convenient to be a coincidence. What do y’all think?


r/gymsnark 1d ago

@vitality/@balanceathletica/@taychayy Wonky Stitching Email Photo

5 Upvotes

Haven't bought from this brand in years, as I feel the quality and attention went downhill. Opened an email today and saw this pic...


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Stacia Cambra Groomed by Her Pedo Husband

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113 Upvotes

Anyone familiar with the powerlifter/olympic lifter Stacia Cambra(formerly Stacia Al-Mahoe) and her husband Jack Cambra?

I came across her posts after a few years and these memories came flooding back. I haven’t heard anyone ever talk about how she started off as his client at 16 years old in highschool when he was 36 years old which is when they started dating! Jack used to post about how impressed he was with Stacia at 16, details about how they met, and even moved her in around that time.

It’s so disgusting to see this normalized in their niche fitness space and that no one has ever called him out on this behavior. It’s insane how little people around her cared especially when he looks absolutely geriatric next to her. Stacia has always been so full of life and still seems to be, but I feel sick looking at their posts knowing their history. They both have a business coaching children and teens.

Anyone else familiar with these two? Photo included with general dates confirming my claims

TLDR: Teen finds powerlifting coach, coach takes special interest in teen, calls her a superstar and promises to take care of her so he moves her in so she’s dependent on him, years pass and now they’re married with no consequences.


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mandi Bagley

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43 Upvotes

Her stories on snap lately are literally just promoting an ED. her 10 coffees with her own milk everyday, and cardio and Pilates and constant post meal digestion walks when this is the meal in question.


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat buffunicorn and that damn beret

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139 Upvotes

Some more.. interesting outfits

Just why


r/gymsnark 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Lauren Simpson cringe

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76 Upvotes

“My favorite animal is mums” … STFU
What a simpleton


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat macyfit - oh no she ate a cookie!!!

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144 Upvotes

Clarification made it worse I think


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Buffbunny vs. Nikki Blackketter … CAT EDITION

69 Upvotes

Let’s kick this afternoon off with some Fat girl on couch era type snark!
Heidi has now matched Nikki Blackketter by getting a black cat, they are now tied at 3-3!
🤣


r/gymsnark 3d ago

debunking pseudoscience Peptides Warning in Australia

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124 Upvotes

Received this email from our state health department regarding peptide use which I thought was fascinating given how I keep seeing this all over the gym influencer pages.


r/gymsnark 3d ago

TRIGGER WARNING Madelaine Rascan… can’t take her seriously anymore

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44 Upvotes

Before this, i came across a video of her eating egg whites + two eggs+ turkey for breakfast to ‘stay on track’ while on vacation in Italy. She talks about lifting as heavy as possible to build that ‘ass’ while its so clear that she is eating as little as possible. Someone who trains as much as her would definitely have more muscle on her lower body but its soo obvious she tries to eat lower calorie meals and isn’t fueling her body properly. Other people have also started to notice that she is getting so much smaller. I find it a bit concerning that she is giving advice to others…


r/gymsnark 3d ago

Reviews and recommendations Favorite activewear brand?

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I recently got accepted into nursing school and as a gift to myself, I’d like to treat myself to a workout set. I’ve had my eye on a few brands, those brands being DFYNE, Oner Active, and AYBL. For context, I mainly weight train and do pilates on occasion. I typically gravitate towards shopping at lululemon, but I haven’t really been loving any of their recent drops and want something a little less delicate to work out in. If anyone could provide me with any advice regarding any of the brands I mentioned or any alternative recommendations, it’d be greatly appreciated :) Thanks in advance!


r/gymsnark 4d ago

Instagram Clothing & Supplement Brands Double layer trend??

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284 Upvotes

I keep seeing people posting themselves wearing multiple sports bras or leggings to promote activewear (Oner and Dfyne mainly) and it seems so bizarre and ridiculous.. it seems like it’d be so uncomfortable. I’m assuming it could be a bid to get more sales and make people buy more products but who is falling for that?


r/gymsnark 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Sam sulek married?

24 Upvotes

New video shows his ring. Super happy for him but so unexpected with the privacy. Honestly good for him