Body shaming is ALWAYS bad. But body shaming in a sports place is the absolute worst! People come here to do something about themselves, and it's the only place and way to do it, and a selfish a*****e dares body shame that person right there? You could LITERALLY kill somebody like that, I'm not even exaggerating. And then they will criticize how "fat people" are too lazy to work out. Body shaming in a sports place happened to me too a couple of times. It made me wanna slap their faces until my hands got numb while crying the Niagara and shouting ethical questions at their c**p-faces. I just wished them hemorrhoids instead.

There are so many videos on youtube with people doing things incorrectly. It is immature. It puts me off gyms and takes away humanity, help instead of laugh, mean girls is a movie, not a lifestyle.

I'm glad the people who made fun of her got punished and that the guy helped her. At that moment he was like an angel for her.

Good for her. I saw the same thing happen at my little community gym, and told the guys they were being rude and that instead of making fun of the woman they should offer support and encouragement. Or just keep their mouths shut, because I'd be going to management next, who do not tolerate that type of behavior.

The gym is literally the worst place to body shame someone.....what the hell they're clearly there because they want to make a healthy change. Help them!

Bullying is NEVER acceptable. Thank God OP stood up to the bullies and got them banned. As everyone else has said here... bullies do so because they feel inadequate in their souls. Standing up to bullies ROCKETH!

I always remember reading a story on Drew Manning. He's a fitness trainer that used to think that overweight people used their extra weight as an excuse to be lazy and flake out on their workouts. He finally tried to prove to them that they were just whining by gaining 70lbs with the intention of losing it all again. Only it wasn't as easy as he thought it was going to be. The extra weight brought on depression and pain. His motivation was gone. He struggled like crazy to lose the weight and get back in shape. Now he has more respect for his overweight clients because he knows their journey is an every day struggle to stay motivated. And for those looking for a gym to work out in that does not tolerate the kind of behavior these three idiots displayed, go to the YMCA. They will not only guide you, but set you up on a routine that will work for you.

If only super fit people went to the gym.... there would be no fit people. That's the point of going to the gym. To become fit and then stay fit.

In all the years I've been going to gyms, I've never witnessed that kind of behavior. People are always supportive of each other and most of us look to those who are starting out with a little bit of hero worship. When I do a triathlon and see an overweight person participating, I think about how much harder and more effort it takes for them and I'm always proud of them. The folks who were laughing have some deep self esteem issues.

I know exactly how she feels. I weighed 273 and now weigh 185. It took two years but I did it. I’m 6 feet tall so I was huge! It always makes me smile when I see someone put themselves out there who needs to shed some pounds. I always think Go Get ‘Em Girl! I know what bravery it takes to get started ...

How bizarre that you're at a gym and you have the time or the inclination to make fun of somebody? What a bunch of douchebags

This goes to show that body shaming isn’t even about health as all the trolls like say. An overweight person trying to work out should be lauded by body shamers, not locked then. These a******s are just about controlling people, no one who fat shames gives a c**p about people’s health.

gyms sound like high schools but with torture devices

I've been there myself. Too embarrassed to even join a gym - so I took up biking, thinking I'd be safe from this type of judgement. I was wrong. The people at the bike store were clearly ... amused

Beauty is always inside. That´s what makes ppl look beautiful on the outside. This guy was absolutely human and kind and I really hope this lady gets healthier and finds peace for her lost.

Yes, thanks to the hero, I am stunned that the rude people are adults, that is a thousand times worse. Those adults should think, "But for the grace of God, go I" many people are born with issues, with little or no control !!!

I agree with all of the comments, this is despicable, cowardly and shallow behaviour. People like these morons is the reason many people are fearful of the gym. I imagine the people laughing are vastly uninteresting people, all they probably talk about is what they lift, what they run, what they eat blah blah blah constantly.

Fit people can make the gym an intimidating hell. It's like going back to high school with the cliques they form and who's in and who's out.

stuff like this is why i'm so uncomfortable going to the gym. yes i don't seem to be getting better. i have to be in a flawlessly happy state of mind to go because i know when i do people will be mocking my weights or pacing. i'm not fast, i'm heavy, i'm also not trying as much as i'd like to because people are terrifying

At my gym I stood on the scales and I was 48 but the scales said I had a 50 year old body. two Army guys then stood on the scales and even though they were in their 30s, the scales put them at mid 20s. I made myself a vow Having access to a free gym and pool and a beautiful running trail beside the river, I set myself targets. On my 50th birthday I stood on the scales - they said my internal age was 50. On my 51st birthday I stood on the scales - my internal age was 50, on my 52 birthday I stood on the scales, my internal age was 49. I had done it. Unfortunately I was retrenched not too long after this, I did undo some of the good work, but this year, I have lost 20kilograms and my dog and I are looking the better for it. And I still wear skummy clothes when I walk the dog - I have a dog to protect me - who do I want to impress? no-one but me.

if someone looks like they're having a tough time I tell them they're starting the day right by going to the gym or that they did great on whatever machine they're on. so many of us are self conscious it helps if we have someone who's looking at us say something positive. Then we don't have that anxiety of "what an I doing here?" or " not good enough for them" We all know people look at us.Make it positive.

The bullies not only lost their gym, they lost the chance to help a fellow human being and that is sadder.

be proud of yourself and f@ck the one who bullies you, they just show their very low IQ and EQ

There's a wonderful marketing opportunity for that gym (and all other gyms) to use overweight and out of shape people in their ads. Especially using something like the #1 upvoted comment from Hans: "You do not need to be embarassed if you finish last. You only need to be embarrassed if you did not even try."

This is the reason I do not go to the gym. I've seen acquaintances post stuff to their Snapchat or IG making fun of others. It is so childish especially when they're the health nuts telling others to get fit.

I’ve always hated going to the gym. Especially being in college and my only free time is when it’s the most packed with meatheads. My advice to anyone would be to not care and if that’s a little too hard at first that’s fine, go late at night or early morning, I’ve noticed that seems to be when the real guinely nice lifters go. They don’t judge but they might just give you some pointers because they remember how awful their squats, deadlifts, etc looked when they started.

I am 53 years old, work out daily, cardio etc. in order to stay fit, be and feel healthy & to be able to sleep at night. People like these aholes p**s me off when I hear and see this type of b******t happen. But instead of confronting the aholes first I go to the person they are belittling and offer encouragement. It just so happens that in doing so I tell him, or her, what my opinion of people who mess with others who are trying to improve thselves is. It is sickening that this middle and high school behavior continues on into people's adult lives. I've only had one time when the bullies would not leave the poor guy alone until they were told to leave the gym and not come back. Life is difficult enough without aholes trying to make themselves feel better by picking on others.

I commend the friend and the gym.

I'm terrified of gyms. This is one of the reasons why.

The very fact that she showed up at the gym shows that she really was trying to better herself. No-one deserves to be bullied whatever size or shape.

JonSnow1982: You ROCK. GD Bless you !! I find it very sobering and heartwarming that there are people like you in this world. That. Is. All.

Isn't the point of going to the gym to work out and exercise and get in shape? I wasn't aware you had to already be in shape before going. [/sarcasm] Mad props to the woman who got those three tossers banned and showed support to the woman they were laughing at.

Sometimes, you come across people who are just not knowledegable about the things they do. You don't need to make fun of them or berate them. We have all been in the very same position of not knowing something, and looking lite prats. Sometimes, we got away with.. The difference is if you are a non-condescending helping hand or a a-hole about it... If your are the former, you just go - hey! You need a hand? Let me show you how-to, to get the best out of it, a few tricks, and off you go - watch me!, show, wish good luck, and walk off as if it never happened and leave them all the wiser... They may be a bit embarrassed still about them not figuring it out or not knowing, but they won't feel like you told them off, exposed or berated.. They will come up and thank you for showing them the way, eventually.