An influencer faced expulsion from a gym after staff criticized her outfit as ’embarrassing,’ claiming it revealed too much skin
In a recent incident at a gym, an influencer named Jessica Freitas was asked to leave by a worker who found her outfit “embarrassing” and stated that it revealed too much.
This unexpected request came just moments into her regular workout session.
Influencer speaks out after gym staff kicked her out of gym over ’embarrassing’ outfit
Freitas, a fitness enthusiast, was surprised by the worker’s comments about her attire.
She felt she wasn’t given a fair chance to explain or defend her choice of clothing.
According to her, she felt discriminated against, especially when she noticed other women in the gym dressed similarly but not facing the same scrutiny.
“It’s like they were waiting for me to do something that goes against the rules,” the Brazilian influencer added.
Her outfit, which consisted of tight pink shorts and a black sports top, was what she felt comfortable working out in.
The influencer confirmed she wasn’t filming during her gym visit.
She clarified that she wasn’t filming or recording anything during her gym visit in São Paulo.
Feeling singled out and uncomfortable under the watchful eyes of the gym staff, Freitas expressed her frustration at being treated differently.
She likened the experience to being asked to leave a beach for wearing a bikini.
Freitas told What’s The Jam: “I wasn’t naked or anything like that.
“I only went to train as I feel most comfortable.
“There were other girls there training in shorts and bra tops like me and they weren’t told to leave.”
The incident left Freitas feeling like her reputation was tarnished.
She emphasized that she wasn’t seeking attention or trying to offend anyone with her outfit choice.
Freitas posted on Instagram, confidently showing her curves.
Despite the initial backlash, Freitas took to Instagram to share a post defiantly showcasing her curves in the same outfit that caused the gym incident.
In her message to her followers, she made it clear that she wouldn’t let criticisms affect her livelihood.
She added: “This incident has damaged my image. It’s not like I was looking to show off or provoke anyone.”
Following the uproar, the gym reached out to Freitas, leading to a positive resolution between the two parties.
They were able to settle the matter amicably, and Freitas expressed her willingness to return to the gym without any hard feelings.