but the real question is, how many CATS can Cristine bench press
@GorillaGamingChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Bench mench!
@Brightycoeur
3 жыл бұрын
Or how many cats can fit on Ben's shoulder
@myrojyn
3 жыл бұрын
This o need the answer to this
@charmed310
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@jaycieecatt
3 жыл бұрын
YES
@hazelxd4329
3 жыл бұрын
Props to Cristine for lifting not only 500 bottles of nail polish but also our moods every taco Tuesday! Keep it up queen!💫💙
@libilmf
3 жыл бұрын
To Cristine and BEYYYYN
@shpogz5384
2 жыл бұрын
nothing this taco tuesday:(
@YandereDay
3 жыл бұрын
Throwback to the time I was at the gym, and a really big guy approached me between sets. I got nervous because I thought he was going to give me advice on my form. But instead he was like: "Hey I'm sorry but I'm new here and you look like you know what you're doing. Do you know where the leg press is? I can't seem to find it." I was so relieved because I happened to know it was in a weird corner on the 2nd floor. Never went from nervous to relieved so fast. Obviously I still remember that interaction well and it was SO reassuring that he mentioned i looked like I knew that gym well. Validating in a way?
@hannabooklover
3 жыл бұрын
This is like one of those "hope for humanity" moments lol. Kudos to that guy for asking, not just because he's a buff man approaching a woman (I assume that you're a woman based in your profile?), but also because he's able to ask ANYONE. I would be too nervous 😅
@Scrofar
3 жыл бұрын
hell yeah, you're the gym senpai!
@pleaseignorethisismyoldaccount
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like at this point every vid Cristine makes on her main channel with goofy-ness turns into a long, deep and serious podcast
@simplypodlogical
3 жыл бұрын
what silly video topic would u like me to take seriously next😂
@pleaseignorethisismyoldaccount
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplypodlogical of one of your existing videos, even though really old, there's ones where you try kids' toys, you could take it seriously and explain the marketing tactics and stuff. For a topic I don't think you have a video on, cringe and quirky culture? Welp I just realized that it was probably a joke oh well-
@chinglun363
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplypodlogical I am not sure if u have made a video on this topic but about bullying and other stuff like anxiety issues
@morganboggis03
3 жыл бұрын
D
@amandamcmurdy7895
3 жыл бұрын
@@simplypodlogical q000
@cristianawong9691
3 жыл бұрын
I can't concentrate with Menchie wobbling on Ben's shoulders as he talks 😂😭
@alicedavidson7361
3 жыл бұрын
Joining an all women’s gym was how I finally got comfortable going into the gym on a regular basis. Having seen the Snapchat’s from guys at my university secretly taking videos of people who seemed to not know what they were doing at the gym or hearing the way they talked about seeing women in leggings at the gym, this all drove me away from ever wanting to learn to workout in front of men.
@cass465
3 жыл бұрын
Men will take any situation with women and make it sexual or uncomfortable. I think that’s the reason a lot of women don’t go to the gym.
@prachiarora6245
3 жыл бұрын
YIKESSSSSSSS THIS IS HORRIBLE...SO SORRY YOU HAD TO SEE THIS.😒😒
@foreverNwonder
3 жыл бұрын
@@cass465 that’s a huge reason I won’t go.
@ishabiswas8224
3 жыл бұрын
Jesus, men are creepy. Let the girls work out in peace, dang bro
@user-fg4ei4fn2n
3 жыл бұрын
I hate that people like that exist. Disgusting!
@omgwtfMindyloo
3 жыл бұрын
My older sister is a power lifter. I watched her compete a couple summers ago, and it was the coolest live sporting event I had ever seen. So far, the biggest drawback of her mighty-mightiness is that people ask her to help them move. Some day I will buy a piano, just to make her move it around. Her strength is the amazing, and I am here to exploit that.
@CuteFairyCreature
3 жыл бұрын
Does she compete or just train? I just train for now
@omgwtfMindyloo
3 жыл бұрын
@@CuteFairyCreature She competed a few times, and loved it. The friends she made with the other athletes was wonderful. She met a lot great folks. Now she's training because she feels best when she picks up heavy things. She might want to compete again, but it's not a priority for her right now.
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, exploiting your siblings is what siblings are for 😂 I liked to have my younger siblings bring me the remote.
@TheLeoano
3 жыл бұрын
If lesbians can control themselves in the locker room, men can handle seeing some shoulder while the woman is working out minding her business.
@patty1247
3 жыл бұрын
Right? It’s weird that some people act like men can’t control themselves. I have been called a misandrist over this but I feel like actually respect men more because I believe that they are capable of controlling themselves. If a certain type of man really want me to believe that they can’t control themselves than those men should be the ones under lock and key because they are dangerous.
@idliketostay
3 жыл бұрын
Agree. Let’s not blame someone who has no responsibility over the ‘reaction’. It’s the one who reacts should be called out and not the one who was a ‘trigger’.
@sydneyluhnow4994
3 жыл бұрын
Yessss it’s so annoying!
@pvic6959
3 жыл бұрын
first of im a guy. secondly, I 100% agree. i found it super weird when girls were put in trouble in middle school because "a guy might get distracted". i mean sure, a pretty girl is a pretty girl, but hell, I could still focus on school work and respect her like a human being. this is some really weird, sexist blame shifting that I dont understand. if someone _cant_ control their urges (regardless of sex or gender), they should get in trouble. not the person that thought they looked nice in some clothes that _might_ show a little skin
@Rinibottlecaps
3 жыл бұрын
@@pvic6959 ya, I had the same issue at my school- tank tops were too much of a distraction xD
@lornajayne7329
3 жыл бұрын
I adore weight lifting, as a woman. My mum is so proud of me but my dad is like, well men don’t want you to have muscly arms. They want you to have a “feminine shape” I’m like, I’m not trying to impress anyone and why should I conform to your idea of feminine
@DreaHaggy
3 жыл бұрын
And that, dad, is the tea... It's not a problem anymore.
@NejiTenSasoAiko
3 жыл бұрын
Like Ben says, nobody cares what men want, you do you girl
@sydneyluhnow4994
3 жыл бұрын
Your not improving you for anyone else your doing it for yourself who cares what other people think.
@Corn22
3 жыл бұрын
the thing is too, is that if you are a woman and you have muscle you still have a feminine shape because you are a woman. Like you’re not going to magically get manly by adding muscle onto your frame it just doesn’t make sense... especially when you learn that osteoporosis predominately affects women in later age and exercise helps build bone density, Every woman should be doing resistance training.
@catreenel
3 жыл бұрын
same except both my parents are like your dad 🙃
@krist1753
3 жыл бұрын
guess i’m not a part of the Simp Squad this tuesday 😔💔
@FlusteredBushStudios
3 жыл бұрын
i was hoping he would keep it too :(
@brennapailer
3 жыл бұрын
Awww yeah :( hopefully it’ll come back!
@sarbearr4
3 жыл бұрын
😭
@sm_t8262
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@quarterlovecrisis
3 жыл бұрын
Was looking for this comment!! I was really getting used to Cristine being annoyed by it 😂
@elincroz
3 жыл бұрын
When I first ever stepped in a gym and tried out the strength equipment I had two young girls opposite laughing directly at me and calling me 'fat and pathetic'. Honestly it hurt really bad as I had just gotten out of a toxic relationship and hyped myself up to go to the gym to feel better about myself but now I felt like crap. After their behaviour to me I went to walk out until this huge 'gym guy' came up to me and said he'd help me learn how to use the equipment. He didn't work there or anything but he said he had been going at that gym for years. He obviously saw the way those girl's acted and spoke about me and said 'dont worry they won't be here anymore' and I looked over and a member of staff basically kicked them out because he told them about the way they treated me. After that he taught me a lot and recommended a great trainer to me. It just made me think about if he hadn't gotten involved I probably would have never gone back to the gym. But instead I fell in love with it, lost weight, gained muscle and it greatly helped with my mental health and self worth. I also just wanted to comment my experience to give an example of a gym dude being really nice not for creepy or condescending reasons.
@Yamichou
3 жыл бұрын
That's such an awesome story! Faith in humanity restored. Thank you for sharing.
@Veghead25
3 жыл бұрын
That's so sweet, I'm tearing up!
@Siberius-
2 жыл бұрын
What strange behaviour from these girls... very poor gym etiquette. Sounds like there must be more context there but I'm glad they got kicked out if it's as straight forward as them just being shitty. Glad things worked out well, sounds like this other gent is pretty awesome.
@bahogan92
3 жыл бұрын
My method for getting men to stop bugging me at the gym was investing in new feminist t-shirts. My favorite including "dead men can't cat call" and "women don't owe you shit". Works like a charm 😉😆
@LittleSprout73
3 жыл бұрын
Giving men red flags actually sounds like a good idea
@andreesouder2466
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao this is hilarious 😂
@jasmingovers4403
3 жыл бұрын
Whoa that's awesome 😂
@adriannablack9495
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll try that once gyms open back up where I live
@NaomiJayA
3 жыл бұрын
I have a shirt that says “Please Don’t Talk To Me” in my Amazon cart 😂
@jennaiii
3 жыл бұрын
I used to powerlift (I have an injury that has stopped me the last 2 years) and I have to say I am THRILLED that you are setting such a fantastic example for women, especially young women. Free lifting is so good for your body and mind. It doesn't have to be heavy at all. Do it right and do it fearlessly ladies ❤
@kaylajaned6764
3 жыл бұрын
I also think it’s valid to acknowledge that women probably feel more vulnerable at the gym (at least I did) and requesting a female trainer might provide more social support or make the gym feel safer. That’s why when I went to the gym, I tended to attend classes more than using the equipment. Also, I met some creepy trainers, that I wouldn’t have felt safe working with.
@rachv6764
3 жыл бұрын
I totally understand that. I have had some traumatic experiences and while I don't think all men are terrible and not all men do terrible things. I don't feel comfortable with men I don't know, watching me or in my personal space. It's not them, it's my PTSD. So I would ask for a female trainer.
@katerrinah5442
3 жыл бұрын
I told my old PT that I don't necessarily need a PT but it makes me feel safe and actually work out more. I referred to her as my emotional support buddy, money well spent. I haven't been back to that gym since pre covid and I know she doesn't work there anymore which sucks
@Phlimbob
3 жыл бұрын
It is actually much easier to lift the dead weight of a person than actual weights. Human bodies are easier to maneuver, so I think Cristine could lift an unconscious Ben without issue.
@ahuman6220
3 жыл бұрын
She was also able to get out from under Ben laying flat on her!😂
@johndododoe1411
3 жыл бұрын
She should learn the standard fireman's lift, which makes the most of available strength so a fireman can carry out multiple victims without tiring too soon.
@lou8391
3 жыл бұрын
Also, If she uses the technique they teach in first aid (The person's arms should both be parallel to the chest) Where you grip them by the arms, pull their upper body up to your thigh and drag them, she could probably rescue two Bens
@ahuman6220
3 жыл бұрын
OMG YOU GOT THE SIMPLY LIKE
@johndododoe1411
3 жыл бұрын
@@lou8391 Sorry, that sounds more like how Winnie the Poo came down the stairs at the start of the story, not a way to carry a victim safely.
@ariaurre
3 жыл бұрын
Ben didn't call us "Simp Squad" or "Super Simps" :( highly dissapointed lolol
@StephMacDonald1031
3 жыл бұрын
No one should ever comment on someone else’s body, unless they are specifically asking you for your opinion!!
@SmokingVProzac420
3 жыл бұрын
I would add positive comments on posts saying like, "Down 30 lbs!" or "I hit 100lb lifts!" I would say that commenting something like "And you look great!" or something like that.
@katc2040
3 жыл бұрын
@@SmokingVProzac420 honestly, you never know someone's background. They could have an eating disorder where a comment like that would be bad. Just dont comment on people's bodies without them asking.
@ginabeck79
3 жыл бұрын
Women *are* warriors. From earliest times, we have needed to physically protect the offspring and ourselves. Strength of body is one of the most feminine things I know of.
@sydneyluhnow4994
3 жыл бұрын
I think instead of making women constantly cover up people should teach men to not objectify women and to control them self’s rather then enforce predatory behavior in men.(I’m aware that not all men are like this also that women can be predatory to).,
@hannabooklover
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Why should we have to put ourselves down just because "men" (Putting it in parentheses because it's not all men/a sexist construct) can't control themselves? It's messed up
@erinodonnell386
3 жыл бұрын
I also find it deeply insulting to men and boys. I am not a man but I can’t imagine that most decent men I know wander around all day objectifying women in their heads, they’ve got better things to be doing.
@Maya.inWonderland
3 жыл бұрын
this is so relevant kzitem.info/news/bejne/kXuHk4KEhmqdaWk , also totally agree
@glittery_cucumber
3 жыл бұрын
The idea of men having to "control themselves" is so absurd in and of itself. Sexual assault is not about people just being super horny.
@lillymerritt1305
3 жыл бұрын
the thumbnail like GO OFF CRISTINEEEE and i aspire to bench press 500 bottles of nail polish
@PowerCardio
3 жыл бұрын
I aspire to BUY 500 bottles of polish! Ahah
@MrsVeronicat
3 жыл бұрын
I unfortunately have a friend that every time I talk about my powerlifting journey, instead of being happy about my passion for weight lifting, she constantly tells me how I should be careful because I would end up looking like a man if I keep pushing like I do. Three years later I still look basically the same, I’m just more defined and stronger. Haven’t grown any extra body parts that I know of in the meantime... lol
@a_lethe_ion
3 жыл бұрын
tell her to stop. "stop" "what" "what you are doing. you tell me that for years now. I. don't. care. so please stop. I don't need to hear your assumption about what or how I will look, it makes me not want to talk to you about my goals. when I tell you about a goal I reached, I don't want you to tell me that you don't like that goal. I don't have it for you or for other men. please be supportive or don't say anything. being direct can be very helpful. if she doesn't stop, don't share it with her. if she starts unasked, she's an asshole. if you can, end the talk, tell her that you told her to stop talking about it to you and that you will leave and she can try to behave in a month or so. this is just a frank setting of boundaries and if she reacts really really badly, you might want think about if she's actually a friend worth having?
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
That's because people don't know how *extremely hard* and time consuming it is to build that kind of muscle. It has to be a specific goal for you if that's what you want, and even then it might take you years to even get close.
@mealprepaholic8440
3 жыл бұрын
As an “old” 46 year old lady, who got seriously interested in powerlifting a couple of years ago, I have to say I am super jealous of Simply’s bench set up. If I could get my back to arch like that I’d be in lifter heaven!
@linajohnson672
3 жыл бұрын
I want a cat like Menchie. I think the only reason I didn’t really like cats was because most of my family cats growing up were hostile (some of them were very sweet and friendly) but Menchie is so so sweet
@meeeeesh1843
3 жыл бұрын
cats are the majority of the time, very, very sweet pets. Not that there isn't just, some asshat cats, but absolutely, most of the time, its because the owners didn't really know how to bond, or how to treat a cat. So I'm saying, get a cat! and do research and all that jazz on what makes them happy, and you'll see how sickeningly, almost annoyingly sweet cats can be.
@yeah2853
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of the time it's just understanding boundaries, cats are more like humans in that sense, whereas dogs will do anything you ask blindly cats are complex and mine is far more cuddly than my dog haha
@ceciliatapioca
3 жыл бұрын
Personally, I think cats behave the way you sort of ‘teach’ them, if you get a cat as a kitty and hold it/play with it often and let it interact with different people, it will grow to be a very social one. If not, it’s most likely it will turn into a more hostile one.
@cherinuchell4578
3 жыл бұрын
All cats are different, but if a cat is constantly harassed (usually by kids who don't fully understand boundaries yet) they are normally satand offish. I do find sweeter, more loving cats are normally the runts of the litter and females. Getting them young and having them get used to people early on, normally makes them more likely to bond. I raised and bottle fed 2 kittens when we saw the mom abandoned them for 2 days. The boy was affectionate, but the girl stuck to me, sat on my lap whenever I sat down, slept by my feet every night. They passed away at 14, 2 months from one another. 😞 they were my children.
@bethmadgwick4139
3 жыл бұрын
If you rescue a cat you can know the personality type you’re going to get! 💕
@bethanymann9137
3 жыл бұрын
Menchie sets very unrealistic expectations for what cats are like 😂
@patty1247
3 жыл бұрын
My cat is like that!
@delaneyreyes8995
3 жыл бұрын
Both my cats are sweet and love to cuddle! I can’t believe how mean some cats are lol
@elizabethkeen7851
3 жыл бұрын
My cat sits on my shoulder but she is a werido. She loves to cuddle to.
@SeabassFishbrains
3 жыл бұрын
So I'm a trans guy and I vividly remember once when I was working out as a kid/pre-coming out (I was on a swim team and we were doing dry land training) this lady who was just casually walking through the gym told me that I should back off on the pull ups because I'll start "looking like a guy". Jokes on her, that was exactly what I wanted XD but like seriously, even with me having been on testosterone for years, it is incredibly hard to build visible muscles.
@toomuchiridium
3 жыл бұрын
Well, it’s your resilient and eventual progress over physical looks! And that’s a shitty story, I’m sorry someone spoke to you like that. ❤️
@TejasweeBalla
3 жыл бұрын
Menchie casually perched up on Ben's shoulder and her butt shaking everytime his head moved while talking, That's all I needed to see to relax before sleeping today. Thank you and goodnight (it's 11PM where I live rn)
@jaash7981
3 жыл бұрын
I wish people (it's usually men for 'some' odd reason) would stop saying muscular women are weird or unfeminine. Y'all cute and I'd love to become a muscular woman too if wasn't so lazy and poor.
@Stettafire
3 жыл бұрын
@@xXJokerAtWorkXx This is solid advice.
@Mysticoli
3 жыл бұрын
Me: someone who hasn't even exercised since the start of quarantine Also me: *watches an entire podcast abt weightlifting*
@hailyjohnson407
3 жыл бұрын
I feel that lmao
@zbrlvr
3 жыл бұрын
Same 😂
@wyattbutler1147
3 жыл бұрын
Literally me haha
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
I actually cancelled my membership yesterday, after I hadn't been there since last March 💀
@studywithme5206
3 жыл бұрын
Menchie's tail is longer than half my relationships.
@francesmay8542
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly same 😅😂
@Rain-np7tk
3 жыл бұрын
Her tail is longer than ALL of my relationships
@tksharkbait
3 жыл бұрын
My cat's tail is stupid long. it's way longer than any of my romantic relationship.
@honeyr5847
3 жыл бұрын
Okay, what's wrong ben? Why didn't you say 'simps' I miss that now 😭
@zoop3000
3 жыл бұрын
You aren't simping hard enough
@mariavakmann8070
3 жыл бұрын
hey super simps :')
@samaroz6603
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that there's a smaller bar called the "women's" bar is horrible. I don't weightlift (though I want to start) and I can only imagine the feeling of being inferior to the men or other people that use the other, heavier bar. As a female, being shown as weak is inaccurate and sexist in the first place, and bringing it into sports that are mostly male-based is even worse. I understand having a smaller bar, for exactly the reason Cristine mentions, but it shouldn't be called the women's bar.
@toomuchiridium
3 жыл бұрын
Same goes for “woman push-ups”, like I’m a woman, and I can do push-ups! :( I’m glad people now refer to them as “modified push-ups”
@zina2148042
3 жыл бұрын
I believe the women's bar is specifically designed for Olympic weightlifting so they have different regulations. I could be wrong though 😅 It's also a nice way to get used to the instability of using a bar at a slightly lower working. I'm very against any sexism but I'm saying they're not useless
@zina2148042
3 жыл бұрын
@@toomuchiridium I despise people who call them that
@samaroz6603
3 жыл бұрын
@@zina2148042 of course- like Cristine was saying bars like those could be really helpful for people just getting into weightlifting or something, but the name should be something else.
@annlucy
3 жыл бұрын
It's the first time I hear that bar is call women bar at my gym it is just the smaller bar because men start with it too jajaja we all start knowing nothing, every single person at the gym passes through the same and nobody is paying attention to what other people is doing believe me.
@Pepa14pig
3 жыл бұрын
Cristine is deff an inso - I played handball for 13 years and was in grear shape. Last two years I’m working and studying day and night so I always found an excuse not to train. My new years resolution is to get back in shape, feel healthy and strong. If Cristine can juggle three jobs and workout every day, I can do it with one 😂😂
@CobaltHanna
3 жыл бұрын
What you said about having a female trainer made a lot of sense. I stopped doing a martial arts class because (after a short starter course for women) my class was all men, except for like one woman, and I felt quite awkward, especially being young.
@johndododoe1411
3 жыл бұрын
So you are not aiming to become a gender breaking legend like Ronda Rousy or la Maupin.
@lifeinprogress3921
3 жыл бұрын
When I was in the middle of puberty I got moved to an adult class which had all men. Being already uncomfortable with my body changing, being around older men was even more uncomfortable. I wish I kept going, or that more women went to those classes.
@ananyamous6534
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, I’m relatively tall, especially for a teenage girl, so I was always paired with older guys and it was very awkward for me. Especially since in jiu jitsu the sparring positions are very close and in personal space. That’s one of the main reasons I quit.
@ishabiswas8224
3 жыл бұрын
@@johndododoe1411 What is your problem, exactly?
@lifeinprogress3921
3 жыл бұрын
@@ananyamous6534 I can see why that was uncomfortable for you. Do you plan to ever go back?
@ykells
3 жыл бұрын
Dang Ben with the coordinating nails and hoodie let's go!
@Toothless4life
3 жыл бұрын
He’s so awesome, he deserves a vacation.
@conanfan2012
3 жыл бұрын
I love this filming tip! That’s such a good idea. True story, I’ve had to cancel memberships and change gyms a couple times because men would follow me around the gym, stare at me and one time a guy tried to follow me out of the gym to my car. Each time was equally as uncomfortable but it just taught me to always keep my guard up. Always trust your gut!
@thatsrealroughbud...2394
3 жыл бұрын
While there are men who genuinely want to help, and mean no harm, that's usually not what women are running into sadly. Women don't have a 6th sense about men who approach them, they only have their own personal experiences and the experiences of the women in their lives to build on. My friend and I both have had separate experiences of doing heavy weighted squats with headphones in, and a man has come up behind us, placed their hands on our hips without asking and tried to get us to squat onto them. This is a terrifying experience for multiple reasons, only compounded by the fact that quickly jumping in surprise, or turning around quickly can literally mean you rupture a disk in your back and serious getting injured. When the bar was put on the rack, he said he was "just trying to help correct my form, because he was worried I was going to hurt myself". I had been heavy lifting for years under supervision of university sports coaches, my friend was a Kin major and a personal trainer. These men were 110% NOT trying to help us, that was an excuse to grope us while we were in a dangerously vulnerable position despite being in public. Also, no, not a single person called him out, even after, at least I, cursed him out. My friend just felt mortified and quickly left the gym and abandoned her workout from what she tells me. Even if a man has good intentions, THIS is why it is not appropriate to approach women in gyms or in many other social situations. Yeah, it sucks, but it also sucks to never be sure if a guy is going to be helpful, or be a creep. It's simply being considerate of women's experiences, and understanding that when shitty things happen to them, they're often met with the "Why didn't you just....." statements that blame what happened to them on them. Simply leaving women their space in these situations respects that they aren't psychic and don't know you or your intentions. It helps to know that it can't reasonably be taken personally because they simply don't know you personally, and that's the entire point.
@Yamichou
3 жыл бұрын
And he would've never done that shit to a man 👀 if there was a man who's form was of concern he'd use his words not his hands and that's the crap that really gets me. Like he wouldn't want someone touching him like that so why would it be okay to do it to you 👀 that sucks. I'm sorry that happened. Thank you for sharing.
@AE-lw1ug
3 жыл бұрын
I took weightlifting in high school and was the only girl. It was intimidating some but all the guys were respectful (maybe cause their football coach was right there lol) so that made it easier to engage in that area of the gym for me later
@ScubaNerd11
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Well, there were 3 girls, actually. But that was common for me- I find guys easier to talk to than women. I also took welding and engineering design (and got better grades than most of the guys). My senior year was all about doing stuff I wanted to do! And I was damn impressive... I benched 140 for my one rep max, and squatted 200! Unfortunately that was half a lifetime ago, and I am working my way back up to around 90.
@Fingerlickingood25
3 жыл бұрын
I can 100% appreciate when anyone in the gym, man or woman, offers advice when I'm weightlifting. Although this is true, I've been lifting for around 2 years now and only men have ever offered advice to me and only one out of the many interactions was actually educational and helpful. One time I was benching with my bf and we were both wearing shorts, about the same length actually because my bf prefers to wear shorter shorts. This man comes up next to me and says "can I give you some advice about benching?" and I say "sure" anticipating a benching tip that I could use. Instead, he says "cross your legs while you're benching because all the men in here are staring at you." I was shocked I didn't even say anything back but I wish I did. It's not my problem if people are staring at me and I will NOT change my benching form for that reason. This guy should've just stopped staring himself and should've told every other guy to stop staring if it bothered him so much. Another time I was squatting at the rack by myself and a man comes over to me from all the way across the gym and says "i'm not trying to be a stalker but I've been watching you workout and you should lower the weight your using". First of all, why have you been watching me this whole time instead of focusing on your workout and also I was just warming up with a weight I have done dozens of times. So, I knew he was just telling me to lift less because I looked like a small helpless girl (im just under 5 ft). I mean really man? There's two dudes quarter squatting 2 plates next to me and you're worried about me hitting depth with my warmup weight??? I have many more stories like this that I've experienced and witnessed in my gym and I know it doesn't happen to every girl and of course there are some helpful men in the gym but about 95% of the "advice" i've been given is just sexist bullshit.
@suemccashland
3 жыл бұрын
"i would never leave you behind ben" "well i would want you to save yourself" 😂 realtionship goals
@CocoTheMii
3 жыл бұрын
Cold take: REAL men don't flaunt their manliness in front of those who didn't ask
@johndododoe1411
3 жыл бұрын
Not even those that might be positively impressed, similar to women showing off their femininity to impress those of their preferred gender.
@bigpulgalokes
3 жыл бұрын
@@johndododoe1411 you know women don’t perform femininity for men right? Some woman like to be feminine for themselves.
@bigpulgalokes
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with showing off your manliness, as long as you’re not putting down any other men.
@cevirthek262
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigpulgalokes "Women don't perform femininity for men..." As in, like, no woman does this? That is generalizing unless you've met all women on the planet lol
@pvic6959
3 жыл бұрын
ive met people who do.. i dont associate myself with them. "manliness" cant be your personality dude
@noveractiveanarchy7317
3 жыл бұрын
Cristine: posting my workout really helped me My introverted ass: oh hell nah
@texxmexxchick
3 жыл бұрын
Me: Is it Taco Tuesday yet? Simplypodlogical: Yes, yes it is.
@HeyPatrii
3 жыл бұрын
The question is: How do you not hurt yourself with your nails or break them while working out? I can't even reach for the shopping bag without digging my fingernails into my palms 😅💅
@adriannablack9495
3 жыл бұрын
Good point
@s_Mart_
3 жыл бұрын
I've started weightlifting around 1.5 years ago after figuring out that I’m extremely unhappy in my relationship but mostly with myself. It's funny how your own body can change negatively to give you signals that there's something very wrong going on. I went to the gym and at first, didn't know what to do but after going (by accident ) to a city pump class (it’s a mix of lightweight lifting and CrossFit) I realized that it does give results and satisfy my need of exercise... And even though I am not as strong as Cristine, I went to my normal weight and got visibly stronger - physically and mentally.
@toomuchiridium
3 жыл бұрын
It’s always so surprising how much changes when you give your body exercise and love. Keep it up, I’m proud of you! ❤️
@s_Mart_
3 жыл бұрын
@@toomuchiridium Thats sweet, thank you . I can only say from my own experience that giving your body some time and patience can work wonders and it literally saved my relationship. You just have to be consistent and again: patient .
@Naluvaz
3 жыл бұрын
As a person who trained for 3 hours a day everyday between 5 and 18 years old, it grew more and more difficult to stick to hobbies that kept me fit without going to the gym on purpose. I never really managed to go back to training so I started changing my habits... I stopped using lifts if I'm going between 3 and 8th floors, I try squatting to pick things from the floor, stick my tummy in and out, I walk as much as possible and stretching in the morning and night. Challenge yourself to be more active in your everyday life and you might find it less difficult to take yourself to the gym eventually!
@fernanda.faugier
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty interesting point of view, im a 25 years old woman with obesity and i saw a couple of men laugh when i was a the gym but i received a couple of encouraging words from other women at the gym. I feel uncomfortable going to the gym and it is hard for me to workout at home. But thanks for the motivation Cristine 😊
@dreamngo4it943
3 жыл бұрын
I love how genuinely shocked Ben is over all of the comments about the sexism and misogyny women face, whether working out, nails, etc., because that means he doesn’t have those beliefs deeply, but at the same time, how is he still surprised? Also.... based on both Cristine’s and Ben’s reaction to this, seems like your area, maybe just local or Canada as a whole, is better than the US because I’d never be surprised by these statements or questions.
@acihtanhill548
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same thoughts
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a cultural thing. People in the US just tend to be more forward with their thoughts, regardless of their situation. I experience the difference a lot at work. I live in a country where we actively avoid looking at or talking to strangers, so whenever we have visitors from the US I'm usually taken aback by their tendencies to talk to me unnecessarily, share too much, and the loudness.
@skls3081
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had several men come over and help me take weights off the bar after I’m done deadlifting. You would think if they just saw me lift the weight I can get them on and off myself.
@saoirseryan2546
3 жыл бұрын
Ummm they're trying to flirt with you Sarah. Be nice to the dumb boys
@melcurina
3 жыл бұрын
seems very annoying
@skls3081
3 жыл бұрын
@@saoirseryan2546 lol yeah they choose some pretty odd tactics of flirting. I guess patronizing is better than staring and drooling
@skls3081
3 жыл бұрын
The best part is when random men want to give me a compliment on my lift and they’ll tell my boyfriend or male friend who is with me the compliment and not say a word to me
@caitlin329
3 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I've always thought gyms were a bit of a weird place to flirt. Like, people are there to work out, not get hit on all the time
@nanamiharuka3269
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like a good start is just body weight exercises, because I'm sure some people might not be able to bench the women's bar. So building up to using weights once your body weight is too easy for you is a good strategy
@random23287
3 жыл бұрын
I always forget that it's Tuesday, so when I get this notification it's always a welcome surprise.
@celloafterdark4173
3 жыл бұрын
Ben looking pretty as a picture with his pink hoodie and matching Menchie on his shoulder ❤️❤️😂
@elleb751
3 жыл бұрын
Love that Ben brought up people who do regularly work out know that everyone has to start somewhere.
@random23287
3 жыл бұрын
42:57 "Do people say this?" Dress codes at schools say this. At least in the US, some of the rules are insane, all because "boys can't control themselves/are getting distracted"
@meghna617
3 жыл бұрын
✨our mom is a ripped queen ✨
@florencialandriel6925
3 жыл бұрын
Christine, you're a queen, a king and the whole court ❤
@AliChristine
3 жыл бұрын
I was at the gym with my male friend (I had basically no muscle at the time) and another guy tried giving me advice while squatting and it wasn't creepy or anything. It was obvious he was just trying to help me get better. I think it helped that he was looking at my face and not standing behind me lmao... I think it def matters how the guy comes across (helping vs condescending)
@nothingbutandi4342
3 жыл бұрын
Strong like a ¨man¨ is the most sexist thing ever. I can´t believe that people actually say that.
@MrsVeronicat
3 жыл бұрын
This! It’s not only sexist, it is also stupid. Same as the looking like a “man” thing... it’s such a sexist, ignorant thing to say.
@pvic6959
3 жыл бұрын
lets be real, im a guy and im weak as shit lol
@Butterflier00
3 жыл бұрын
in middle school there were boys that said I have a "man neck" or "man shoulders" like...are you jealous??? that my neck is thicker than yours????
@DM-nw5lu
3 жыл бұрын
pvic and there's nothing wrong with that so long as you're comfortable in your body :) People need to mind their own fucking business.
@pvic6959
3 жыл бұрын
@@DM-nw5lu aw thanks haha! I agree!
@Jannyl13
3 жыл бұрын
Interestingly enough, I can relate to the comments about being recognized at the gym. I am a lecturer at university and somewhat overweight. I was always considering to join a gym but I was hesitant, because I was dreading to meet my students there, knowing I would feel a bit vulnerable if people I knew were watching me sweat on a treadmill or something like that.
@midnightmare4281
3 жыл бұрын
I had a similar fear of having my classmates see me in the gym or workout classes. I modify or have to stop at a certain exercise just because it’s difficult for me. It takes a couple of classes or times showing up before you stop stressing about it.
@MacMoney20
3 жыл бұрын
Straight up when I saw Christine’s back I was like DAMN SIS, GET IT!
@johku7638
3 жыл бұрын
I just realized that the reason I find so hard to stick to muscle training is because I don't really know what I am doing. Thanks for the podcast, this is kinda inspirational! I think I'm gonna get some training.
@gabyalmanza4662
3 жыл бұрын
It melts my heart how much menchie loves her dad :')
@recoil53
3 жыл бұрын
Menchie and Zyler each spend far more time with Ben.
@mojcahartman6445
3 жыл бұрын
Okay Cristine but in all seriousness, you inspired me to first take care of my nails (I've been a nail biter all my life until last year) and now I'm getting back into fitness! Thank you for all your content and positivity, we appreciate you very much, especially in these tought times.
@avptb
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. I feel like she really has helped a lot of us get healthier nails and be mindful of our bodies! I hope you keep going with both your nails and fitness!
@bearthepearbearthepear7077
3 жыл бұрын
My mom just started going to a gym and weight lifting and she has some funny stories😂
@OP-1000
3 жыл бұрын
Well....don’t leave us hanging.
@bearthepearbearthepear7077
3 жыл бұрын
@@OP-1000 well this one guy had noise canceling headphones on so he farted really loud and everyone just looked at him😆
@bearthepearbearthepear7077
3 жыл бұрын
@@OP-1000 at least we assumed he had them
@OP-1000
3 жыл бұрын
Bearthepear Bearthepear Dude, maybe you don’t hear your fart, but you definitely feel them 😆
@bearthepearbearthepear7077
3 жыл бұрын
@@OP-1000 😂
@honeyr5847
3 жыл бұрын
Ben and cristine are wearing baby pink creme nail polish 👀👀👀👀
@maiasowers2193
3 жыл бұрын
They’ve been wearing multiple nice pastels I think they’re doing an Easter release
@honeyr5847
3 жыл бұрын
@@maiasowers2193 Yeah 👀👀👀
@farah_lynn
3 жыл бұрын
I would absolutely love to see Jeff and Stephanie on the podcast and maybe an in-person collab in the future!
@A_ree_ta
3 жыл бұрын
“Everyone in the bad knee club say yeah!” Me sitting in my knee brace: YEAHHH ouch.
@elizabethtaft3741
3 жыл бұрын
As an FYI the women's bar is lighter, but it's specifically used for women's olympic weight lifting, that's the only reason its called that. Some gyms also have like 15 lb or 20 lb bars, it's all relative!
@karolinasmejkalova7145
3 жыл бұрын
Me and my friend started working out together online, this is the most motivated I have been in a long time!! :)
@honeyr5847
3 жыл бұрын
I think its safe to say that menchie is officially part of the intro! Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gangMenchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang Menchie gang
@meikusje
3 жыл бұрын
So we're all just going to ignore Ben casually going 'oh I thought I'd blocked you'? What's the story there?!
@Charoula1608
3 жыл бұрын
I'm digging through the comments to find the story too!
@alaskayoung1988
3 жыл бұрын
Dude I wanna know too, I haven't found a single comment besides yours mentioning it 😂😭
@WYIN98
3 жыл бұрын
About what? Where?
@sarahinwonderland9248
3 жыл бұрын
This.
@laririvera3985
3 жыл бұрын
Me watching an hour long podcast on fitness and health while eating an instant ramen and giant bag of hot cheetoes in bed
@the_Sarahnator
3 жыл бұрын
I had a huge bowl of easy mac and cheese lmao
@lottie2626
3 жыл бұрын
the moderate dressing thing was HUGE at my schools growing up age 11-16 school we weren't allowed to wear shorts or leggings for PE because we would "distract the boys and male teachers" with no aknowledgment of that being lowkey pedophilic and definitely sexist? i think it's pretty common in secondary schools in the UK
@wildador
3 жыл бұрын
I love resistance bands but finding somewhere to anchor them in my home (without fear of breaking something😭) was a pain in the ass
@clickymcclick7924
3 жыл бұрын
Next video: How Far Can I Carry My BOYFRIEND!?!?!?!!
@powersquirrel8156
3 жыл бұрын
Cristine is one of the few people I listen to talk about fitness. Because I have a history of disordered eating, I don't count macros, calories, or weight myself. Weightlifting helped me because I could track my progress by what I could do. I broke my ankle and then the plague started so I haven't been able to get back into lifting. This episode totally made me excited to start lifting again 😀 Fun fact: the last time I weighed myself was because I was weighing my cats 😂
@Lydia-th5jh
3 жыл бұрын
I joined a small business gym in my town and I found this was a super easy way to get into working out. It's small and friendly, and the people working there are so excited that you're there that they're super helpful if you ask how to use machines.
@LaurenRocks16
3 жыл бұрын
Cristine: You'll have to see if you can find my secret account. Me: Tries first username that came to mind. Also me: Finds Cristine's secret account.
@belindarocky961
3 жыл бұрын
Lol same. It's cute how predictable it was 🤗🤗
@hailyjohnson407
3 жыл бұрын
Me too 😂😂 I was like "hmmmm... secret account. What would she call that? Probably...... ope, yep. There it is"
@the_Sarahnator
3 жыл бұрын
YEP also I think she mentioned the same name in her video from this past Saturday. 😂
@navygirl54
3 жыл бұрын
And for some reason I can't think so I am just struggling to find it
@kathmorgan3429
3 жыл бұрын
I SO wish it was more acceptable for women to run/workout in just a sports bra. I am a proper space heater when I'm jogging, yet I'm expected to wear two layers where a man can wear zero! What did I do to hurt society that they punish me thus
@butterflyfairy6730
3 жыл бұрын
Same! I was a runner all through high school and I was never allowed (by my parents) to run in a sports bra-part of me was too uncomfortable do that bc I felt I wasn’t “thin enough” even during the hot summers. I wish we were a little more open about bodies in a way that wasn’t so sexualizing or centered purely on how others view it.
@kawaiipotatoes3822
3 жыл бұрын
@@butterflyfairy6730 Personally, I would want to run just in a sports bra but Im a very thin person and I’d be wayy to embarrassed for anyone to see my stick arms or my back bones sticking out, so even a short sleeved shirt is a no go. Unfortunately body shaming really does make a person hella insecure
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
In my country it's standard that everyone have to wear at least shorts and a tank top in most gyms. More bare skin lends more space for sweat to come in contact with equipment after all.
@jenny_rice
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this. I love weight lifting but don't take the time to do it. It's fun to watch you work out! Thanks for answering my comment!
@CdnDolly
3 жыл бұрын
My knee problems are the opposite! My kneecaps turn outward if I over work my legs too much, and I was told my inner thigh muscles were too weak and told to do squats with my toes out by my physio, to strengthen the muscles that will pull my kneecap back in. :)
@TheeImanginaryPickle
3 жыл бұрын
ben didn't call us super simps this week :(
@Brightycoeur
3 жыл бұрын
Menchie be like: don't mind me. I'm just hanging around. :D
@toomuchiridium
3 жыл бұрын
She’s the reason I watch this podcast in video. Every other podcast is on Apple Podcasts for me. Love Menchie ❤️
@amandabennett2829
3 жыл бұрын
I did CrossFit before covid and when I first started I had to use the child bar (15ilb) for my bench presses. By the end I was benching about 50% and dead lifting about 75% of my weight.
@rubylynn6462
3 жыл бұрын
This podcast was something I needed this past week.
@dodgethis_
3 жыл бұрын
Are there people who don't wear underwear under leggings??? I'm so confused
@reasonablyreliable
3 жыл бұрын
I've never considered wearing underwear with leggings... sounds so uncomfortable.
@cardyn1836
3 жыл бұрын
It ruins the lines or something
@elizabethkeen7851
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t. It’s so much more comfortable than wearing leggings with.
@elysecatelyn6431
3 жыл бұрын
As a woman who has gone to cross fit gyms and had personal trainers help with forum, I have male friends who still continue to explain to me about how to lift or warn me not to hurt myself lifting....when they haven't even lifted with me to see my forum. So I think there is a general assumption for some men that it's a male thing and women may not know what they're doing just because they're women. I don't think this is something they consciously think as women being infurioir in the weight lifting world but it does give us the feeling that thats what they think.
@Diana-zo5uv
3 жыл бұрын
wow, you've just completely changed my mindset on how I view my strength goals. before all gyms closed, I was able to deadlift 80kg and I thought that was alright, but didn't really give myself much credit, but now that I've calculated the percentage, I'm amazed at how I was able to lift more than 120% of my weight! I'm so excited to get back to the gym (hopefully this year), even thought it'll be like starting all over again hahahaha
@bn1142
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watching this! I rock climb, and I've gotten super buff arms from starting when I was quite overweight (more weight to pull up the wall = getting stronger faster). Sometimes feel self conscious about it to be honest, but I also enjoy being much stronger in general, and feeling capable! I like being someone who can do things for themselves, and being strong helps a lot.
@reynas344
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had such negative experiences in the gym with men, ever since i started going at 14. I’ve had so many older men ogle me, make creepy remarks, come up to me and interrupt my workout to try to correct my form or offer unsolicited advice and it’s so frustrating :/
@caitlinatkinson1586
3 жыл бұрын
Those first two “bum - bum” notes are better than a cup of coffee for me. (Jokes on you I prefer tea 🍵)
@SenkaShadow
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Cristine & Ben! Thank you for this episode, I listened to it while I was running and it motivated me to run longer. Cristine, you actually inspired me to care more about fitness and I'm so much happier for it!
@momcglynn8949
3 жыл бұрын
Saw the title, haven't watched yet, but I've followed you for years, back when you just started showing your face on your videos. I stopped working out due to COVID but I was really inspired by your home gym and how great of shape you're in. I've started working out again and my goal is to be strong and healthy like you. Let the haters hate lol you look amazing! You're a strong, inspiring, and intelligent woman!
@AE-lw1ug
3 жыл бұрын
*menchie stares right at camera* Me: 😍😭💜😍
@R0w4n365
3 жыл бұрын
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night everyone. I just wanted to let everyone here know that you are amazing and loved. I know that lockdown/quarantine can be really difficult for everyone. This will pass and things will, and are getting better. Remember to stay hydrated and have something to eat today. Have a nice day :)
@raverie1225
3 жыл бұрын
that’s so kind of you! i’m drinking some water right now and I just ate breakfast
@Kate-ni6bp
3 жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@prachiarora6245
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruby...you too!!
@R0w4n365
3 жыл бұрын
@@Kate-ni6bp thank you!
@R0w4n365
3 жыл бұрын
@@raverie1225 hope you enjoyed your breakfast!
@mayaal-azzawe5420
3 жыл бұрын
I like to listen to your pod cast when doing my home work. Listening to your pod cast is fun, but school is important as well, so I multitask.
@ivyb4351
3 жыл бұрын
I am proud of my progress and waight lifting and strength training has changed my life last summer I was in a bad car accident and I started my journey 4 months ago and I've never felt this good
@Kay-vf8wu
3 жыл бұрын
Excluding the anonymity, I think you might not experience as much "leering" in real life but a fair amount online based on not being in the US... I'm in the UK and so many things I hear young American women talk about are so foreign to me, and it's not like I'm in a tiny little town, I'm in London. And that isn't saying British men are all gentlemen (they bloody well aren't) but American men seem just so much worse.
@Zizalaonfire
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree. I live in central Europe and I never encountered a jerk man in a gym. They might flex in front of a mirror, but that about everything
@hollysmith7828
3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. Whenever I struggle unracking I go ask for help because everyone is just minding their own business
@Zeverinsen
3 жыл бұрын
I think it's just culture based. In my country we in general avoid speaking to and looking at strangers *at all costs* unless it's necessary. That's why I wouldn't be worried about gym behaviour here. US Americans tend to just approach people more without thinking. At work today I was working on something, and throughout the entire day only an American asked me what I was doing, and started asking several questions about it as well. In general, our visitors from the US share and ask a lot more without being prompted, whether it be appropriate or not.
@eZeebreeZe
3 жыл бұрын
Whoever asked about a guy asking to put her weights away.. I usually tell people that putting the weights on the bar and back is actually part of my routine/training. That seems to work for me! :)
@chantiV
3 жыл бұрын
Your macro's (is that how you wright that, englisch is not my first language 🤣) are: oats and tea! We all know this Christine! No point in hiding 🤔🤣 No but serieus I'm glad your puting your focus on health and progress and not just numbers and sizes. I think that is an important point to make to viewers! Sending you both lots of love ❤❤
@Hannah-hx5sp
3 жыл бұрын
i have myasthenia gravis, and cant lift weights anymore... so i am living vicariously through Simply these days. When I started weightlifting, powerlifting etc 10 years ago very very few women used to lift weights, the images of women lifting were the ones that abused steroids and hormones. I'm so happy to see that this is making a turn around and the world is becoming more positive for women in the weight room. Go lift all the things simply!
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