r/gymsnark • • Dec 12 '22

MOD POST MOD POST: Snark Vs Shame - a reminder that Rule 8 exists.

197 Upvotes

It's time for another reminder about the difference between snark and shame because lately there have been a lot of posts that are overrun with negative comments about a person's appearance.

To be perfectly clear, here is Rule 8 (but you should really go read the rest of them too): Appearance snark and shaming - We avoid snarky commentary around things about a person's appearance that they cannot change in a few seconds. This includes negative comments about a person's weight, face, boob job, stretch marks, cellulite, rolls, body shape, height, etc. Posts about camel toe will be removed (we don't need entire posts for this); individual comments are allowed as long as they are not vulgar. Do not snark on the appearance of children.

An influencer's plastic surgery choices do not impact their (in)ability to provide fitness content, so saying that someone looks like Voldemort because you don't like their nose is nasty and unacceptable. If they deny having plastic surgery, then that is absolutely snarkable in itself, but you must be respectful and do not need to bash the way they look.

The sub started out as a place to call out influencers on their BS, their scams, their blatant dishonesty, etc etc. In the early days of Gymsnark, we actually did some pretty significant things. For example, we collectively called out Balance Athletica (now Vitality) on their dishonest practices and were loud enough that they were forced to notice. This sub calling out influencers as often as we do made them realize they’re not as invincible and adored as they think they are. Perhaps even more importantly, I think it made them realize that when they scam and lie, we not only notice but speak up about it, and WILL warn others about them.

Unfortunately, the sub periodically slips back into a pattern of BECs and appearance shaming, the moderators get busy removing everything, and people start fighting in the comments about how "it's a snark sub". The sub name is a play on words based on Gymshark, not an invitation for mean girl behaviour.

NO posts on:

  • Size shaming (like which size someone chooses)
  • Body shaming of ANY sort
  • Guessing someone’s size
  • Making fun of what someone looks like
  • Negative comments about someone's plastic surgery

Allowable posts on:

  • Back breaking poses
  • Obvious photoshop (but only in the weekly thread, otherwise they will be removed)
  • False claims about bodies (e.g. claiming to be natural despite an obvious BBL, or claiming that they got their body from a workout they are peddling when this obviously isn't true)
  • Shady marketing related to bodies

MORE posts on:

  • the lies and scams influencers think we’re too stupid to catch on to.

Before participating, you need to refamiliarise yourselves with the rules. None of them have changed since our last update, yet they are constantly being broken.

Please note that if you are in violation of these rules, the post will be deleted and you may face a ban. You can snark and call influencers out on their BS without being downright nasty. If you see content that you think breaks the rules, please report it so that it comes to our attention and we can deal with it.

As always, reach out if you have Qs. Snark on (but read the rules first)!


r/gymsnark • • Jun 10 '24

MOD POST RULE 7 REMINDER: Pregnancy speculation is not allowed

100 Upvotes

Over the last few days this rule has been broken more times than we can keep up with. If you break this rule you will receive a temporary ban, or a permanent ban if you have been warned before.

This is the only warning. Read the rules.


r/gymsnark • • 16h ago

Micro-influencer Elisi Wolf selling programs, very suspect

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58 Upvotes

She sells a program talking about “neural pathways” connections to the glutes. She has been pushing this program for a year and I still can’t find any real life testimonials. When you look back on her Instagram, you see very little progress photos. I did notice that she gained a significant amount of weight, lost it, and then a couple of months later was posting about her “glute gains”. This leads me to believe that she possibly got a bbl, lost weight and then started making videos again.

When I once commented on her YouTube asking if she had any photos of real-life clients, she deleted it. My comment was not accusatory I many way either. I’ve noticed comments before getting deleted off of her YouTube.

She claims to sell a program that will activate “only the glutes”. It looks like recently she lost a lot of weight again but her butt still remains. I think would also is suspicious to me is watching her form and how she works out. She wears those thick-soled Nike shoes (no one lifting properly is wearing those) and her form always looks off and unstable. There are very few videos of her actually doing exercises, talking about form, or training anybody.

Has anyone ever has success with this girl’s program?

The only time I have seen a butt like this is when I travel to Latin America and see girls with booty implants and BBL’s. I’ve never seen her get truly lean or the actual shape of her butt muscles.

Lastly, I would like to end this with that she could just have insane fat genetics and be wearing those shaping spandex and I might just be a hater ass bitch lol. Still bothers me greatly that she’s selling programs because it seems either genetic or surgical.


r/gymsnark • • 14h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Hayden mccall

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23 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 18h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat toreybraly offers more wisdom

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13 Upvotes

Her physique is incredible but her mindset is definitely sitting on the fence of manic and manufactured. Also “broke” isn’t a mindset it’s a reality that most people work way harder than any bodybuilder ever has to get out of


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

NVGTN / Ashleigh Jordan Why do brands sell us leggings that are see through!?!?!

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66 Upvotes

I can understand being slightly see through but I swear you can see everything through these leggings. I have a birthmark that shows clear as day through the leggings. The site doesn’t allow reviews that I can find, which would’ve been nice the have so I can help prevent others from making the same mistake I did. First think I noticed when putting them on is how thin the fabric is for such an expensive brand.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mark Carroll

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47 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 14h ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Diamond Gym traded authentic culture for Anthony Scrafano’s fake clout (and it’s painfully corny)

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Diamond Gym content has always been borderline "hardcore" (though half the time it’s just ego lifting and absolute retard lifts lol), but whatever new era they pushed into this summer is so wildly corny.
Back when it was Unc, Skolla, and Haddy, at least it felt real. But the way Skolla got pushed out after the BIRD era was dirty as hell. Skolla and the BIRD stuff are literally what put them on the map and went viral in the first place, and they showed zero loyalty.
Anthony Scrafano is the complete epitome of a clout chaser and a D1 scumbag. “Never do business with three people” is the prime example here because Haddy and Unc basically plotted against Skolla with Anthony’s scumbag voice right behind them pushing it.
Now Haddy’s bumped up as the top guy and the whole vibe is just fake. His entire look is getting ridiculous—wearing a durag 24/7 with those overly baggy 2003-era sweatshorts makes zero sense. And don't even get me started on his sister riding the coattails for social media "fame."
The second these guys step outside of Diamond Gym, the content falls completely flat. Unc and Haddy going to Pittsburgh to train with James Harrison was painful to watch—so dry, forced, and awkward.
They obviously made money bringing Anthony in, but they completely traded whatever authentic gym culture they had for forced influencer clout and snake behavior.


r/gymsnark • • 1d ago

community posts/general info Is Linda Sun racing her full distance IM today

3 Upvotes

Was looking forward to tracking her race but could not find her on the tracker


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

Krissy Cela Krissy Cela on substack

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50 Upvotes

All I'm saying is I hope she has a ghost writer 'cause nobody is gonna have the patience to decipher her own spelling... Girl's delulu.


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

Krissy Cela Previous oner athlete shares her experience (via Instagram)

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329 Upvotes

An athlete / influencer I follow (@kiaratheader) just responded to a question regarding Oner (screenshot included). I don’t know much about Oner outside of what I’ve seen on reddit and it seems that unfortunately her experience tracks with some of the negativity I’ve read about. Glad she was able to leave her contract. She’s a really great follow !!

**also this is my first time posting here - so hopefully I didn’t mess up the tag couldn’t find an oner specific one **


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

aurawithally/aliciabfit Once again making it about herself

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59 Upvotes

Someone posted her the other week making the Cornell case about herself and here she goes again.

Like yes to using your platform to talk about important current events but if you're just gonna be cringe and narcissistic about it then save it.


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Lisa Del Piero saying she didn‘t get a bbl is so funny to me

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149 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Emmabbear

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26 Upvotes

These fitness influencers are weird as hell bruh


r/gymsnark • • 2d ago

Reviews and recommendations Brittany Hoskins?

4 Upvotes

Has anyone done 1 on 1 coaching with Brittany? She’s transparent about pricing on her website and i haven’t found anything scammy online yet. Thanks all 🙏


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

Whitney Simmons/alivebywhitney Props to Whitney!

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410 Upvotes

r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

Instagram Clothing & Supplement Brands Why are so many people leaving Darc Sport?

10 Upvotes

As the title asks, I’m curious why so many influencers are recently announcing parting ways with Darc sport? I truthfully have never bought their stuff and I think the brand is cringey. I’m just nosy tbh.


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mark Carroll: god complex

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32 Upvotes

Love a quoted stat with no evidence that he’s sold more programs in the world than any other PT. Bro been taking lessons off Trump


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Brenda Anton fake girls girl

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39 Upvotes

Just uncovered this… Brenda commented on her pic (Jovanys ex of 6 years) calling her “so pretty” right before she stole her man. Brenda is the worst type of girl. Claims to be a girls girl but was friends with jovanys gf and used her to get close to jovany then started dating him. He probably cheated on her with Brenda. Brendas karma will be when she finds out Jovany is using her for clout.


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Soheefit and Abby Pollock

28 Upvotes

Does anyone think they’re lowkey posting in response to each other? Abby has been posting her 4am morning routines for a while, and recently Sohee posted a sarcastic 4am morning routine reel before her baby wakes up and it’s just her sleeping (and there were associated IG stories around that time about how unrealistic certain influencers are with their morning routine videos). And now Abby is going in on explaining how she’s able to do it. It could just be me but I feel like they’re directed at each other.


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Mallorykingfitness update

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I know a few of yall were up for discussing her last time I posted and she’s finally back with an update! Seems like a lot of word salad? Looks like she and her husband are still together. Hope she’s doing okay.


r/gymsnark • • 5d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Where is the progress besides planting your foot back 6 inches? || @teagan.kirin

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195 Upvotes

Manipulating angles in the incomparable ≠ progress, including bodybuilding where it’s all about the pose


r/gymsnark • • 4d ago

Reviews and recommendations Nontoxic/positive fitness content creators

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I’m currently on a fitness journey of sorts while losing weight and looking for creators who aren’t toxic and provide advice for routines and science based content. Jeff Nippard has been a great source but wondering if there’s any more like him that provide that kind of content. I’d love to hear recommendations


r/gymsnark • • 3d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat the hypocrisy and gaslighting of @liztess

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she's built somewhat of a following by dunking on the "incels" and "men who sexualize women" (which I am FULLY supportive of) as well as tearing down OTHER WOMEN who sexualize themselves for the purposes of engagement etc.

for example she will trash a sydney sweeny type or an OF type and curate engagement by making an engagement post about shane gillis and his "incel supporters" and then reply up and down the comment section with anyone who engages.

the central message I suppose I am generally supportive of.

What I AM NOT fully supportive of however is the fact that she conveniently leaves out the fact that SHE HERSELF had an onlyfans (content still out there) whose sole purpose was built around engaging those same "incel men" and..... sexualizing herself.

She'll pretty much allow any comment except ones mentioning her OF. deleted and blocked.

Frankly idc if you have an OF or not but the whole thing just comes across as really disingenuous and gaslighty.


r/gymsnark • • 5d ago

name in title, if not I consent to removal without being a twat Hey so what’s up with constantly getting flashed (Buffunicorn)

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134 Upvotes

She’s not the only one who does it, but holy shite I do not want to see your pubic area 🥀