A fitness influencer faced consequences after filming a fellow gym-goer without consent, leading to the cancellation of her membership at a Texas gym.

Allie Singer, known as @the_rippedbarbie on social media, shared a video where she captured a man working out shirtless at the gym, accompanied by disparaging remarks about his appearance. The video sparked outrage online, with many condemning her actions of filming someone without their knowledge.

Despite criticism, Allie dismissed detractors as ‘keyboard warriors’, prompting fitness influencer Joey Swoll to intervene. Joey addressed the issue in a video, acknowledging Allie’s preference for a gym where everyone keeps their shirt on but emphasizing that Absolute Recomp in Texas, where she trained, permitted shirtless workouts as per their rules.

Highlighting the violation of filming people in public without consent, Joey urged Allie to adhere to gym regulations, including the prohibition on posting unauthorized footage on social media. He criticized her dismissive response to those defending the man in the video.

Absolute Recomp gym reacted unfavorably to the incident, opting to cancel Allie’s membership in response to the video. Joey concluded by urging Allie to improve her conduct and ‘mind her own business’.

Commenters weighed in on the incident, with many expressing support for gym environments that foster motivation and growth without judgment. Some shared personal fears about gym etiquette and the importance of feeling safe while working out.