Empowered was the type of gym that Uma had always sneered at. Everything was a light pink or purple, the trainers all spoke with the gentle tone of a therapist, and the playlist consisted exclusively of the Meghan Trainors' of the world. The place didn't even have dumbbells' that went above 30, let alone a deadlift platform or a squat rack.
No true athlete, like Uma of course, would ever be caught dead in such a place. No, Empowered was a gym for housewives looking to shed some baby weight and geriatrics looking to stay mobile. But Uma wasn't concerned about fitness, at the moment she was far more concerned with her financial health.
The jock swallowed what remained of her pride and entered the "gym", and it was just as bad as she feared. The walls were plastered with faux-woke body-positive posters, each one more sickeningly sweet than the last. Everyone seemed to be wearing the latest in fitness fashion, hundred-dollar leggings, and designer sneakers as far as the eye can see. And the reception desk was manned by the kinda stick-thin pilates enthusiasts Uma has always hated.
"Sorry Ma'am, the restrooms are only available to members." The bleached blonde receptionist stated, not even bothering to look up at Uma.
"Ummm... Hello... I saw that you had a help wanted sign up." said Uma, using her most prim and proper voice. "I'd like to inquire about any opportunities you may have."
"Oh, for sure!" the blonde hastily replied, "We could totally use some help around here."
"Great," Uma stuttered. "I have a ton of experience in fitness. I was a three-sport athlete in college, I was on the volleyball u19 national team, I was a two-time all-American in track. So I could really excel as a personal trainer or teach a class in-
"That's great, it really is!" The receptionist interrupted, "But this is a custodial role. You'd mostly just be wiping down the machines and cleaning the locker-room."
"Oh." Uma sighed. "Oh."
"Yeah..." The receptionist nodded in solidarity.
"But, I could move up to trainer or something one day. Right?"
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