Tomorrow we are purchasing a membership for a healthclub. I know, it’s a big step. It’s not? Well, for us it is, really. We’ve spent the last couple of years fairly sedentary and junky and our mid-sections are certainly starting to show it. Also, we are tired and have 2 boys.
So for the past week, I’ve been going to “the gym” while my little precious children are supervised by tall women in the “kids’ club house”. Actually, I think this has been good for me: moving my body feels nice; free soft towels; letting go of the kids for the first time to strangers. Wait, did I say strangers? What have I been thinking!?
Ok, sorry. Seriously, it is good for me. Having all this fatty-fat around my middle is not good for my health and my muscles have atrophied and I’m full of strange aches and pains – those of a 60 year old, which I am not even half of!
So, to summarize so far: gym = good!
In my week going to the gym, I’ve done some cardio on the fun, yet no-impact elliptical trainers, sampling 3 of the many “my” gym has to offer. I’ve also taken advantage of the free towels (unlimited!) and not having to remember a lock combination. It has been sweet. Also sweet are the hot showers complete with complimentary shaving cream (no excuses have I now!).
Today, I took advantage of another great offering of “my” gym: free classes. You heard me right, FREE. Well, part of the membership, I suppose, but up until tomorrow, to me they were completely free. Yes, I can take spin, yoga, aerobics, water aerobics, pilates and some other nice things, free of charge, whenever I feel like showing up. Today, I decided on water aerobics. I like swimming and now I like exercising, so why not do these wonderful things at the same time!
No one told me it’s where all the old ladies hang out.*
*not that old ladies are bad… I might go back on Friday.
