Imagine heading to the gym for your usual workout routine, just like any other day, only to be told to leave because of your outfit. That’s exactly what happened to Emi, a pregnant bodybuilder who’s five months along. The incident has sparked outrage online, leaving many wondering—what was so wrong with her gym attire?
Emi, who shares her fitness journey on TikTok as @emiandandrew, posted a video about the bizarre encounter, and it quickly went viral with over 4.1 million views. According to her, she showed up to her usual gym wearing high-waisted leggings and a fitted, brown tank top that covered half of her baby bump. Nothing too revealing, right?
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But apparently, the gym owner’s wife didn’t think so. The owner approached Emi, saying his wife had an issue with her outfit, claiming they don’t allow sports bras. Emi was stunned, especially since she wasn’t even wearing a sports bra—just a regular tank top. Even the owner admitted it was a tank top, but his wife refused to back down.
In a gym primarily used by bodybuilders—where the walls are covered with photos of competitors in bikinis and briefs—the whole situation seemed pretty ironic. Emi even pointed out that other women at the gym wore shorter tops, but no one seemed to mind them. So why was she singled out?
Feeling humiliated, Emi tried to keep her cool while processing the awkward confrontation. The owner suggested that maybe Emi didn’t need a membership there after all, leaving her feeling both disrespected and confused.
Viewers on TikTok were quick to rally behind her, blasting the gym’s handling of the situation. One user summed up the frustration, saying, “Who else instinctively rolled their eyes as soon as you heard ‘owner’s wife’?” Others accused the wife of being insecure and jealous of Emi’s appearance.
Some even speculated that discrimination could be at play, suggesting the issue wasn’t the outfit but the fact that Emi was visibly pregnant. One commenter asked, “Am I the only person that feels like they were discriminating against you because you were pregnant and working out?”
Stories like Emi’s highlight how pregnant women still face judgment and scrutiny over the simplest things—even their workout attire. It’s time to move past these outdated notions and let women feel confident and comfortable in their own skin—especially when they’re doing something as empowering as working out.
What do you think? Was the gym out of line, or was the wife just projecting her own insecurities? Let us know your thoughts, and share this story with your friends!
