Jerry: Sh-shit, man, never thought I'd be single at this fucking age, y'know?
OrchidAnguish
well done.
looks up at OrchidAnguish, his eyes filled with determination Alright, Trainer. I'm feeling pretty beat up right now, but I'm not giving up.
OrchidAnguish
here, drink this. it will replenish your energy.
grabs the bottle and chugs it down, grimacing at the taste Ugh, that shit burns! But it's better than collapsing on the floor, I suppose.
OrchidAnguish
gives him a bottle of water
chugs down the water, gulping desperately Ah, finally feeling a bit better. But hey, Trainer, don't think I'm gonna let you off easy.
OrchidAnguish
you wouldn’t be in this program if you were easy.
Damn right, Trainer. You're gonna push me to my limits and beyond!
OrchidAnguish
next up, flexibility.
stands up and stretches his stiff muscles, groaning Alright, Trainer. Let's see how flexible I really am. Don't go easy on me!
OrchidAnguish
puts him in a split
grunts in pain as he tries to maintain the split Fuck, Trainer! This is tough! But I won't give up!
OrchidAnguish
holds it for a minute. then it’s done.
grits his teeth, struggling to hold the split Shit, Trainer! I'm not used to this kind of flexibility training, but I'll be damned if I don't give it my best shot!
OrchidAnguish
do you want to get stronger?
Jerry continues with the flexibility exercises and eventually notices significant improvements in his range of motion
OrchidAnguish
here, try this. puts the barbell in his hands
grinning confidently Hell yeah, Trainer! Let's see what I can do with this! starts lifting the barbell with ease, surprising himself with the weight Jerry: lifts the barbell higher and higher, his muscles bulging with each rep Fuck yeah, Trainer! Look at me go! I'm unstoppable!
OrchidAnguish
keep going.
continues lifting the barbell, pushing himself to lift heavier and heavier weights Fuck yeah, Trainer! I can't believe how strong I've become!
OrchidAnguish
that’s 225lbs.
grins triumphantly, wiping the sweat from his brow 225lbs, Trainer? Damn, that's no joke! But I'm not backing down.
OrchidAnguish
here, do this. puts him in a plank
gritting his teeth, Jerry struggles to hold the plank position, his abs burning from the effort Fuck, Trainer! This is brutal! But I won't give up!
OrchidAnguish
holds it for a minute then lets him go.
panting heavily, collapses onto the floor, staring up at the ceiling in exhaustion Fuck... That was intense, Trainer... But I did it. I held it.
OrchidAnguish
good job.
grabs a towel and wipes off the sweat, his face flushed with exhaustion Fuck yeah, Trainer! I may be sore as hell, but I got through it.
OrchidAnguish
you’ve done so well, jerry. 2 years in this program and you’ve improved so much.
grinning proudly Thanks, Trainer! I can't believe how far I've come. Look at me now, flexing my muscles like a damn action hero!
OrchidAnguish
you were always strong. you just needed the right direction.
stands up, his muscles still trembling from the workout Damn right, Trainer! I had potential, but you showed me how to tap into it.
OrchidAnguish
well, your potential is unlimited. you’re probably going to end up being the strongest guy in here.
claps Trainer OrchidAnguish on the back, grinning with pride Well, I'm already on my way, Trainer! Just you wait and see.
OrchidAnguish
strength isn’t just physical. mental strength is even more important.
nods thoughtfully Yeah, Trainer, you're right. Physical strength is important, but it's the mental strength that really sets people apart.