Ah, a new year, new resolutions — and yes, a ton of new people at the gym. If you’ve frequented the gym for a while or this is actually your first rodeo, chances are you’ve seen a lot of different types of people in a fitness class or at the gym. To help you sort through the workout wilderness, we’ve rounded them up for your comedic pleasure, so that next time you won’t get annoyed, you’ll just chuckle to yourself. Oh and BTW — as the author of this post, I’ve definitely been at least 10 of these at one point or another in my gym “career”. #NoJudgment.
1. The one decked out in all new holiday workout gear.
She’s wearing Lulu from head-to-toe and may even still have the tags left on one piece by accident. Hey no judgment here, no shame in looking fresh for your new fit routine.
2. The one with Mariah Carey circa NYE 2017 effort.
You know the one. She starts the sets 20-30 seconds after the instructor says “go” and stops when the countdown is at 10.
3. The one who clearly dragged her friend to the gym.
And her friend is not having it (see #2).
4. The one annoyed with everyone who is “new” to the gym.
Calm yo’self meathead, we get it. You were here first.
5. The one who is perpetually late.
Strolling in 5-15 minutes late like it ain’t no thang.
6. The one who isn’t following the instructor at all.
Turned to the back of the room when everyone’s forward, and hey, we’ve all been there — especially in Zumba.
7. The one who isn’t following the instructor at all — by choice.
We get it. You just “don’t do lunges.”
8. The one with no personal space guidelines.
It’s called personal space for a reason, and even though some classes pack us in like sardines, there are lines and boundaries, people. RESPECT THEM.
9. The one who just did a juice cleanse.
How do you know she did one? Don’t worry, she’ll tell you.
10. The one who snuck her phone in.
She’s texting during cycling, and checks her phone {perchance the time?} at the end of every interval. If only she could tell us what the clock says…
11. The one who is wearing a full face of makeup.
Unless you’ve come straight from work {and your job is at Sephora}, there is *NO* reason for this. And if this is you at hot yoga, well then, #godspeed.
12. The one who does 3 extra burpees after instructor says stop.
Overachiever 101.
13. The one who skips the stretch.
Making a mad dash for the exit, she’s too good for loosening those muscles, and too good for waiting till the end of class aka interrupting the two minutes of savasana or child’s pose before the mad rush to the door. Did those two minutes really change your life?
14. The one who is still on the couch, sending you memes and their regards.
‘Nuff said.
OrGovia: A New Chilean-Puerto Rican Fusion Restaurant in Hoboken
A new restaurant has been added to Hoboken’s extensive food scene. OrGovia is a Chilean-Puerto Rican fusion restaurant located at 1119 Jefferson Street. The culinary team's head chef combines ingredients from one part of the world with spices from another to create bold and unexpected flavors. This new spot is the only place where diners can find alcapurria bites and tostones waffle fries in Hoboken. Read on to learn more about OrGovia in Hoboken and its Caribbean-fusion menu items.
About OrGovia
OrGovia is located at 1119 Jefferson Street in Hoboken. Owner and Head Chef Jordan Ortiz shared with The Hoboken Girl that he is half Chilean and half Puerto Rican. The name ‘OrGovia’ is a blend of Ortiz, his father’s last name, and Segovia, his mother’s maiden name. Since his food creations are a fusion of his two cultures, the name OrGovia seemed fitting.
Jordan also shared that he always had a passion for cooking. After the pandemic in 2020, he decided to start cooking at pop-up events in Jersey City. He hosted ‘OrGovia Fridays’ at Blends Cafe and had pop-ups at Garden State of Mind. His innovative menu items gained popularity over the next few years and Jordan opened his first restaurant, OrGovia, on January 1st, 2025.
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The Menu
OrGovia serves traditional Puerto Rican street food like alcapurria bites, which are fritters made from root vegetables and stuffed with savory chicken or ground beef, and mini empanadas filled with chicken, beef, or vegetables. These items are served with pebre, a Chilean salsa made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and garlic.
Also on the menu are the signature crispy chicken sandwich and the Banngin’ Burger, a double-smash cheeseburger topped with grilled onions, and secret sauce. These items are served with a choice of tostones waffle fries, made from green plantains, yuca (cassava) bites, or crinkle-cut french fries.
Other menu items include chicken tenders, hot dogs, and crispy mozzarella cakes. Jordan shared with HG that in the future he would like to expand the menu to include more traditional Puerto Rican dishes like pernil (roasted pork), pasteles (root vegetable patties), and mofongo (fried plantains mashed with garlic). His main goal at OrGovia is to “make hungry people happy.”
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Hours of Operation
OrGovia is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 5PM, and closed on Mondays. Follow OrGovia on Instagram for updates.
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