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Ben Simmons Was Roasted For This Major Gym Faux Pas

Even celebs aren't exempt from gym code - by Lauren Williamson
  • 24 Sep 2019
Ben Simmons Was Roasted For This Major Gym Faux Pas

Nothing gets the blood boiling quite like waiting for the bench press while some bloke swipes through Tinder or snaps a selfie. Yep, a few things are non-negotiable when it comes to gym etiquette and it turns out even A-listers like Ben Simmons aren't exempt.

The 76s star has copped a bit of flack for a recent Instagram post in which he's pictured using his phone betweens sets.

One fan called out the gym sin commenting, "Get off the phone bro.. got work to do 😂🔥"

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The 23-year-old responded to explain his offensive behaviour, saying: “Man I had to switch the playlist."

A small study published in Computers in Human Behaviour and Performance Enhancement & Health found that texting during exercise significantly impacts postural stability, worsening it by 45 percent, compared to no cell phone use. Researchers say this can increase your risk of musculoskeletal injuries. However, using your phone to listen to music was found to have no notable effect, so Simmons, we might let this one slide...

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Lauren Williamson is the Digital Content Manager for Women's Health and Men's Health. She's an experienced journalist, editor and social media fiend who's well versed in reporting on everything from food trends to fitness, health news to haircare. She has a double degree in Journalism and Political Science.

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