The Life-Changing Magic of Caleb McKenzie's Gym Shorts

We are gathered here today to celebrate the joy and life-changing magic of Caleb McKenzie's tight, hot gym shorts.

The fitness coach and sexy stretching influencer shared a story about a "sweet, genuine" interaction he had when he was approached by someone at the gym on leg day, where he frequently (and confidently) wears leggings like the booty-hugging lilac lycra shorts he shows in the video.

This person shared with McKenzie that they'd love to wear shorts like his, but haven't felt comfortable to do so, having previously only seen women wearing shorts in that figure-hugging style. He enquired about whether McKenzie has had anyone come up to him to comment on his fits. McKenzie told him, "No, and if they did, I'd tell them to eat sh*it... It's none of their business," to which the person laughed, thanking McKenzie for representing a boldness he aspires to.

The experience left McKenzie with the overwhelming sense that "Representation matters. Showing up as your most authentic self in the world matters," encouraging us to do the same "whether it's through butt-hugging leggings or whatever it may be." "Show up as yourselves," he says to his audience, "because you never know who might need it."

McKenzie is passionate about "empowering confidence, fitness & flexibility" in his work as a personal trainer and fitness influencer – and he flaunts what he's got, being his whole fabulous self at all times. "Wear the damn leggings!" he says in the video, and he absolutely practices what he preaches.

Like McKenzie, we understand and believe in the power of thirst traps, so we love that his profile is filled with fun, flirty inspiration for our lives and workout sessions. He's shared tons of examples on his Instagram. Here are some of our favorites for you to enjoy!