I got a gym membership.
I've been sweating it out running at 5:30 in the morning and that was surprisingly okay. Except my knees didn't think so.
I've been running for eight years and frankly, my knees are more than just a tad angry. I notice this the most when I sit in my recliner to play Guitar Hero. After amazing myself with my manual dexterity and masterful playing skills I will shift in my seat to gear up for my next virtuoso performance and notice that my knees have locked into place.
That kinda hurts.
So I was forced into thinking of another way to get some exercise and really, the only thing to do was sign up for the gym.
I've learned a couple of things.
First, I am in better shape than I thought. It turns out I'm pretty darn strong. When you sign up for the gym you get three sessions with a trainer and I am pleased to say that I can lift a lot of weight. This, I am sure, is because my 40lb son still insists that I lug him around all the time and that little sack of potatoes has given me some pretty strong arms and legs. Not only that, but running all the time has given me great endurance. I can do an hour long cardio kick-boxing class and not collapse on the floor.
Secondly, I have learned that I am in worse shape than I thought. I have done karate for years and that does involve standing in front of a mirror for an hour straight. But in karate we wear a little outfit called a gi, and those gi's are pretty baggy. At the gym there are lots of women running around in little gym outfits that prominently display their midriff and their oh-so-buffed arms. Me? Not so much. I am about the same size as Tyra Banks without the massive hooters and I have shoulders like a line-backer.
I don't think I'm going to be wearing a tank top to the cardio class again soon. I don't think my ego can take it.
5 comments:
God, knees, yes. Ouch. All those years in six-inch heels have done for my knees.
Marlene Dietrich once said something along the lines of 'careful grooming can take twenty years off a woman but you can't fool a flight of stairs.'
Puss
At least its not the 80s and the women aren't wearing leotards with a matching Borat suit and headband! Good for you getting in the gym. I pay my gym a nice fee every month to never attend.
My knees can't take running at all. Blew them out dancing for many years.
Wear your tank top with pride, and be happy your father didn't give you his barrel chest on top of it all (like mine did). If it bothers you too much, speak with a bad accent and talk about your days on the East German swim team.
Puss
Marlene Dietrich was very smart.
Franki
Gawd, remember the thong workout suits? *shudder*
Avery
I could probably pull off the bad accent...
I am in such bad shape.
After 5 minutes at a gym I would be laying flat on the floor.
I so need to get a personal trainer!
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