Usually I get asked for advice about strength, fitness, nutrition and flexibility. You know, the usual stuff. And it's not only clients, often it's friends, family or strangers after they have posed the question "So, what do you do for a living?"
Sometimes though I encounter ones which hit one out of the ballpark. It's not as astonishing like how parents would feel when their 3-year old toddler asks them how they are planning to diversify their financial portfolio. And it's not as shocking as the announcement of a third Sex In the City movie. But still there is that element of surprise and the sometimes the acknowledgement that I indeed did not hear that one before.
So just for fun I'll list some of those for-real random questions here and also the answers I should have given if only the music in the bar wasn't that deafening, the MTR wasn't about depart in 30 seconds, my brain had access to more caffeine or I wasn't merely distracted by the thought if I have left the stove on. Here we go:
Sometimes though I encounter ones which hit one out of the ballpark. It's not as astonishing like how parents would feel when their 3-year old toddler asks them how they are planning to diversify their financial portfolio. And it's not as shocking as the announcement of a third Sex In the City movie. But still there is that element of surprise and the sometimes the acknowledgement that I indeed did not hear that one before.
So just for fun I'll list some of those for-real random questions here and also the answers I should have given if only the music in the bar wasn't that deafening, the MTR wasn't about depart in 30 seconds, my brain had access to more caffeine or I wasn't merely distracted by the thought if I have left the stove on. Here we go:
Are you disgusted by sweat?
Because I touch sweaty people almost every day? Honestly fresh workout sweat just smells salty to me. I've only encountered one person whose sweat I considered unpleasant. Or was it his personality? Forgot.
Do you shower after each client?
You make me sound like a hooker.
What deodorant do you use?
(By this point, dear reader, you might wonder if the first three questions have been asked by the same person. Nope, different person each time. People seem to be fixated on the "perspirational" aspect of my work.)
I use Crystal Body Deodorant, chamomile -green tea scent. The scent is very mild and not as irritating as a SaSa store. And I've convinced myself that a chamomile green tea scent has appetite suppressing properties.
Paleo eh? So do you eat steak every day?
Not sure if I could afford or want that. But I almost have a humongous salad every day... except for Tuesdays because that's usually my busiest day in the week and I have not much time to eat. I call Tuesday my nuts and jerky day. Has kind of a ring to it like a cute WOD name.
Do you think steroids are a good idea?
To quote Fat Amy from Pitch Perfect: "Well... sometimes I have the feeling I can do crystal meth, but then I think, mmm... better not"
I've got The Vamps on my workout playlist if that's ok?
Counter question: Who are The Vamps? I bet they made a snazzy cover version of Eternal Flame.
What's this for? [while pointing at the Achilles tendon)
(Still got no smart answer for that one)
How many burpees do I have to do to burn a slice of Godiva chocolate cheesecake?
Depending on the slice, your metabolism, insulin sensitivity, weight and how fast you can do a proper burpee around 140 reps of REAL burpees meaning with pushup and hop... and no breaks. Don't look at me like that. You asked.
Because I touch sweaty people almost every day? Honestly fresh workout sweat just smells salty to me. I've only encountered one person whose sweat I considered unpleasant. Or was it his personality? Forgot.
Do you shower after each client?
You make me sound like a hooker.
What deodorant do you use?
(By this point, dear reader, you might wonder if the first three questions have been asked by the same person. Nope, different person each time. People seem to be fixated on the "perspirational" aspect of my work.)
I use Crystal Body Deodorant, chamomile -green tea scent. The scent is very mild and not as irritating as a SaSa store. And I've convinced myself that a chamomile green tea scent has appetite suppressing properties.
Paleo eh? So do you eat steak every day?
Not sure if I could afford or want that. But I almost have a humongous salad every day... except for Tuesdays because that's usually my busiest day in the week and I have not much time to eat. I call Tuesday my nuts and jerky day. Has kind of a ring to it like a cute WOD name.
Do you think steroids are a good idea?
To quote Fat Amy from Pitch Perfect: "Well... sometimes I have the feeling I can do crystal meth, but then I think, mmm... better not"
I've got The Vamps on my workout playlist if that's ok?
Counter question: Who are The Vamps? I bet they made a snazzy cover version of Eternal Flame.
What's this for? [while pointing at the Achilles tendon)
(Still got no smart answer for that one)
How many burpees do I have to do to burn a slice of Godiva chocolate cheesecake?
Depending on the slice, your metabolism, insulin sensitivity, weight and how fast you can do a proper burpee around 140 reps of REAL burpees meaning with pushup and hop... and no breaks. Don't look at me like that. You asked.
