One very obvious focal point of most gyms is the mirror, or rather, mirrors. They typically cover almost every wall of the gym. It almost makes the place have a new dimension because you can see everything at so many different angles. My first thought was that these mirrors exist to allow the vain muscle men to admire themselves as they work out, which after doing some interviews, is in many cases true. Some also mentioned that it allows them to see other men or women that are “checking them out” while they lift weights. Others, however, claim that they use the mirrors to make sure they are using good form and doing exercises correctly, which maximizes their results. Several men that I talked to seemed very interested in helping me see why form is so important and how the mirrors help them accomplish this. This definitely made sense to me after talking with my informants, and I may try to rephrase my question about the mirrors to make sure that my original thoughts do not affect how my informants respond to my questions, even if I simply adjust the tone of my voice when I ask.
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