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Category: Fitness

My fitness journey, advice and teaching career.

Weights in the Middle of the Gym Floor and Why I Said Something

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A couple left their weights in the middle of a crowded gym floor and nobody was saying anything. As a Zumba instructor who calls that gym home, I felt responsible to speak up. Here is how it went.

Angel Rodriguez 05/02/2026, 12:59 am Fitness

Unoccupied Gym Equipment in a Crowded Room Is Fair Game

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If you walk away from a machine without marking it in a packed gym, do not be upset when someone takes it. Stay with it or lose it. That is just how this works.

Angel Rodriguez 05/02/2026, 12:54 am Fitness

Gym Jealousy That Has Nothing to Do With Me

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Jealousy shows up in every kind of relationship. I am pointing that out because I am a straight married man getting dirty looks from someone whose partner keeps looking my way. I am not the threat here.

Angel Rodriguez 05/02/2026, 12:53 am Fitness, Love Life

Kevin Hart’s Funny AF on Netflix Is Worth Watching, But the Judging Raises Some Questions

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Kevin Hart’s Netflix show Funny AF has a solid premise, but the comedian selections leave a lot of questions on the table. Here is what stood out.

Angel Rodriguez 04/29/2026, 2:29 am Fitness

Finding Balance Between Commitment and Self Care

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After decades of all or nothing thinking about training and fitness, a law enforcement professional reflects on learning to balance commitment with self care.

Angel Rodriguez 04/18/2026, 11:32 am Fitness

The Weight of Personal Standards

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Living with high personal fitness standards is a choice, but it shouldn’t mean judging others for making different ones.

Angel Rodriguez 04/18/2026, 10:40 am Fitness

Why Are People Wearing Tactical Masks at the Gym?

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Seeing people walk into the gym wearing military style masks and tactical gear makes me uncomfortable and I do not think I am alone. Here is my take on it.

Angel Rodriguez 03/21/2026, 1:55 pm Fitness

Why Some Personal Trainers Keep You in the Dark and Why It Is Bad for Everyone

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Some trainers deliberately withhold knowledge to keep clients dependent on them. It is a short sighted strategy that trades integrity for a little extra income, and it is not worth it.

Angel Rodriguez 02/28/2026, 1:56 am Fitness

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