Being a personal trainer I’ve noticed that each gym has its own style, atmosphere and lingo. Here at Georgetown’s wonderful facility known as Yates Field House, there are some key phrases that get tossed around here and there. This hole in the ground has made itself home to many Hoyas over the years, but little has changed. Alumni still come back to workout and miss the same things: the noise, the lights and the heat. Yates has helped kids get in shape each semester, only to remain one of the inside jokes of the campus. You can train, play or workout anywhere, but there’s no place like home. Not to steal any steam from David Letterman, but here is my top 10 of this week.
Top 10 Things You Hear at Yates:
10. We have a pool?
Other than the swim team, has any student ever gone swimming at Yates?
9. I like the new mirrors.
The new mirrors in front of the weight room were a needed addition for those who consider being vain a complement.
8. That guy has to be on steroids.
There are a couple guys who we all know could use a little less time lifting and a little more time in the sauna shedding some pounds.
7. Someone stole my stuff.
In case the flyers didn’t warn you, consider yourselves informed.
6. We need new equipment.
I was born in the 1980’s. I work out in the 21st century.
5. What happened to the girls above the courts?
For those chauvinists playing basketball that thought they were the main attraction at Yates.
4. Dude, how much you bench?
In honor of the most overrated measurement of strength. I bench 285 just in case you’re interested, though.
3. Keep the eye on the Stairmaster.
Choosing a high speed plus getting distracted equals falling off in front of everyone.
2. Who’s got next game?
The basketball courts are crowded as ever.
1. It’s hot as hell in here.
We suffer at the gym enough as it is. I thought we got air conditioning this year?
