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Here’s How to Get Guys to Stop Bothering You at the Gym: Pretend to Fart

If you’re struggling with your New Year’s Resolution of going to the gym… because you’re lazy… that’s understandable.

But if you’re struggling with your New Year’s Resolution of going to the gym… because people are bothering you, that’s not cool.

If you’re at the gym, locked in, headphones on, trying to better yourself, and some random dude decides now is the perfect time to shoot his shot, there is a new, passive-aggressive way to shut it down.

A post online went viral, where a woman shared a story about an interaction she witnessed at the gym, and the internet immediately knew it was special.

A guy walked up to two women who were working out, eyebrows raised, confidence fully activated. Before he could say anything, one of the women cut him off with a warning.

“Uh, you might not want to come over here, dude,” she said. “I just farted. It’s bad.”

That was it. The guy looked horrified and immediately left the area. No confrontation. No awkward rejection. Just a clean, imaginary stink-based exit.

After he walked away, the second woman asked the obvious question: did you really just do that?

The answer was even better. “Psh, no.”

Since the tweet went viral, other women have jumped in to say they are now using the same technique with great success. Apparently, nothing kills gym flirtation faster than the threat of lingering flatulence. We truly do live in interesting times.

Is this the right solution for every situation? Probably not. But for those moments when you just want to finish your workout in peace without being hit on between sets, it’s hard to argue with the results.

The Best Christmas Songs to Power Your Workout

If you thought Christmas music was just for decorating the tree or awkward family car rides, think again. Apparently, it is also perfect for breaking a sweat.

A new study looked at holiday songs that actually work for workouts, and the results might surprise you, or at least make your gym playlist a lot more festive.

The research comes from a site called MyBodyTutor, which analyzed 500 Christmas and holiday songs on Spotify. The goal was simple, find tracks with the right tempo to keep you moving.

According to fitness experts, songs with 120 to 150 beats per minute are ideal for moderate to high intensity workouts like running, cardio circuits, and strength training. Faster songs help keep your pace up, while slower ones are better for cooldowns.

Topping the list is a song nobody is shocked to see, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” At 150 beats per minute, it hits the sweet spot for high energy workouts and officially earns its crown as the most fitness friendly Christmas song of all time. Love it or roll your eyes every time it comes on, Mariah might actually help you shave a few seconds off your mile.

Here is the full Top 10 Christmas songs to work out to, according to the study:

  1. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey, 150 BPM
  2. “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano, 149 BPM
  3. “Jingle Bells” by Frank Sinatra, 148 BPM
  4. “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee, 146 BPM
  5. “Jingle Bells” by Michael Bublé, 143 BPM
  6. “Christmas Time Is Here” by August Burns Red, 143 BPM
  7. “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole, 141 BPM
  8. “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” by Bruce Springsteen, 141 BPM
  9. “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby, 138 BPM
  10. “Mistletoe” by Justin Bieber, 128 BPM

If you are doing high intensity interval training and really want to push it, the study points to Ariana Grande’s “Last Christmas,” which clocks in at a wild 206 beats per minute. That one is basically a sprint in song form. On the flip side, if you are winding down with stretching or yoga, Kelly Clarkson’s “Underneath the Tree” is a better fit at a calmer 95 BPM.

So yes, Christmas music can absolutely be workout music. And if Mariah Carey gets you through leg day, who are we to judge?

Amazon Drivers Hate Us for Ordering These Three Things

The holidays are a rough stretch for Amazon drivers, it’ just comes with the territory. So maybe take it a little easier on them the rest of the year.

An Amazon driver shared a list of the top three things she wishes we’d all stop ordering online, because they’re just so heavy. If you want your Amazon person to not hate you, consider tossing these in your grocery cart instead.

Kitty litter

Cat people, you’re on notice. It’s one of the most common – and most despised – deliveries. We go through it fast, so Amazon drivers are constantly lugging those bulky Chewy boxes up porches and stairs, all the while hoping their back doesn’t give out.

Dog food

Those 50-pound bags of kibble might be convenient to have dropped at your doorstep, but for drivers making 150+ stops per day, they’re another backbreaker.

Bottled water

Not those five-gallon jugs your Culligan man drops at your door – he knows what he signed up for. We’re talking about those cases of Poland Spring you like buying on Amazon because they’re $3 cheaper.

Amazon drivers in urban areas can deliver 250-300 packages a day.

So if you can’t live without these doorstep conveniences, at least consider tossing them a small tip around the holidays.

And come summer, maybe offer them a bottle of that water.

The Latest Fitness Trend: Running Around on All Fours

Apparently, treadmills and dumbbells are out, and the hot new fitness craze is… pretending you’re a golden retriever.

The New York Post says people are now working out by “running and jumping on all fours like animals.” It’s called quadrobics, which sounds less like exercise and more like something your toddler invented in the backyard.

Clips are blowing up on social media, with people doing bear crawls and cat leaps… and yes, sometimes while wearing masks and tails. (The Post swears this has “nothing to do with furries.” Which, let’s be honest, is exactly the kind of disclaimer you give when it has everything to do with furries.)

One quadrobics fan says, “It’s definitely a full-body workout. I’ve lost a lot of weight and even got a six-pack.”

She’s been at it for a year and admits she’s still “not very good,” which makes sense because there’s no elegant way to gallop across a field on all fours unless you were literally born a horse.

A trainer explains that quadrobics overlaps with “primal movement,” and that people are craving “functional, holistic, playful ways to move.” Translation: jogging is boring, so let’s get on the ground and look like a family of raccoons fighting over a trash can.

If you’re tempted to try it, experts suggest starting small with bear crawls, leopard crawls, or crab reaches. Don’t just leap straight into cat jumps unless you’re excited about explaining to an ER nurse that you dislocated your shoulder while “panthering.”

So, if you see someone in the park galloping across the grass on all fours this fall, don’t panic… it’s not a feral human. It’s just fitness. And probably also content for TikTok.

@wild.soleil

I just want to share the beauty of the world with you :3🌿 #therian #therianlife #therianthropy #theriantiktok #theriantok #theriancommunity #quadrobics #cougartherian #otherkin #alterhuman

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How Many Push-Ups You Should Be Able to Do at Every Age

Think you’re in decent shape? Here’s a quick, no-equipment-needed way to find out: drop and give yourself 20—or maybe a few more, depending on your age.

The Mayo Clinic recently shared push-up benchmarks as a simple way to gauge your fitness level. While overall health depends on a combination of things—like diet, cardio, and lifestyle habits—your ability to knock out a solid round of push-ups can still be a reliable sign of good physical condition.

Here’s how many push-ups you should be able to do without stopping if you’re in “good” shape:

  • 25 years old:
    • Women: 20
    • Men: 28
  • 35 years old:
    • Women: 19
    • Men: 21
  • 45 years old:
    • Women: 14
    • Men: 16
  • 55 years old:
    • Women: 10
    • Men: 12
  • 65 years old:
    • Women: 10
    • Men: 10

If those numbers feel high, don’t panic—it’s a benchmark, not a judgment.

And if you’re breezing past them? Congrats, your upper body strength is ahead of the curve.

Push-ups are a classic fitness test for a reason. They measure strength, endurance, and core stability, all without requiring a gym. So the next time you’re wondering how your fitness stacks up, hit the floor and find out—no dumbbells, memberships, or machines required.

And if you’re nowhere near these numbers yet? That’s okay too. Every rep counts, and everyone starts somewhere.

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