Joining a gym

For the last thirty years, I’ve devoted an hour of my day to exercise. For most of those years, I handled my workouts at home. I invested into some basic equipment, including a yoga mat, jump rope, dumbbells and resistance bands. I managed to be creative and maximize the benefits of the training sessions. About ten years ago, my husband gifted me with a membership to a local fitness center for our anniversary. Although it was an extremely thoughtful present, I doubted I’d use it beyond the single year. I assumed that the inconvenience of the drive and distraction of the other members would make it an unpleasant ordeal. My workouts are super important to me. Not only am I dedicated to maintaining peak physical condition but it’s a great opportunity to clear my head. I like to wear headphones and prefer solitude. However, I didn’t want to waste my husband’s investment. I was determined to attend the fitness center as often as possible. After the first visit, I totally changed my mind. I was amazed by how much better of a workout I accomplished. The access to such a wide selection of equipment was motivating and allowed me to target all my different muscles. I have my choice of different styles of treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines, stationary bikes and stair-climbers. There are machines for targeting specific muscle groups as well as kettlebells, resistance bands, battle ropes, dumbbells and medicine balls. There are punching bags, incline benches for crunches and an indoor running track. I’ve also found that the other gym members are really friendly and nice. I now look forward to my time at the fitness center and renew my membership every year.

 

 

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