Thoughts from a gym-goer
May 19th, 2007 at 2:47 pm (Physical)
Any or all of these may turn into their own entries in the future, but here are some thoughts that go through my head at the gym:
- The Treadmill Threshold: That magical moment when my legs turn from lead to wings.
- The Time Factor: How long it really takes to go to the gym, and how realistic it is (or isn’t).
- The iPod Problem: How to pack a range of songs wide enough to speed me along in work chores (Johnny Cash, Ani DiFranco), to commute to and fro (James Taylor, Brandi Carlile), and to actually want to feel the burn at the gym (Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, SHUT UP)? Unfortunately for me, the answer may be to get a bigger iPod. I really thought 8 gig would be enough, but it’s not even close.
- The Big Question: Really, why do I care so much about what other people think of me?
- The Rewards System: There are lots out there to choose from…
- The Personal Trainer Envy: And why I hope writing down numbers on a calendar will do.
- The Talk Radio Effect: When catching up on podcasts really is better than the Black Eyed Peas.
- The Perfect Playlist: And how to chase it.
- The First Class: My YMCA offers all sorts of “group exercise classes,” but is there one that could fit my needs and my schedule? I’m hoping for a low-intensity, unintimidating, attainable routine led by an instructor who wants to nurture me, hold my hand, and never make me cry. Maybe I’m asking too much…
- The Public Pool Pregunta: And, beyond swimsuit terror, what do we think about water aerobics?
