Saturday, July 23, 2005

Living the sweat life

No, that's not a typo. This week I took advantage of a free week's pass to Curves. I've gone to the gym in the past, usually with my husband to the base gym (not here, but back at Offutt). I *hated* that place. Nearly everyone there had near-perfect bodies and it was just not fun. The only thing I felt like I could get through was the treadmill, and even then, at a pace that was snail-slow for most. It was boring and not very satisfying.

Fast forward to this week. The circuit-training at Curves is not difficult, but I was definitely getting a workout, as testified to by the glow on my forehead and the moisture on my back. 30 minutes of circuit-training, with aerobic activity between each station and stretching afterwards... a doable routine that doesn't eat into our family time the way going to a traditional gym did. Plus, the local Curves is less than 5 minutes from our house. That's a plus. I think I'm going to go ahead and join.

Tomorrow is Sunday... and for once since we've moved here, I'm not dreading it. Now that's sweet.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

You want sweat? Just step outside, ma'am; this Florida-style heat and humidity was imported just for your enjoyment!

Anonymous said...

I need to start exercising. Keep posting about your excercising ok? Maybe it will help motivate me.

Rick J said...

When we were in Houston Virginia went to Curves for a while, and she liked it for all the same reasons. For most of us we exercise only when it's at least a little fun.

Marie said...

I'm interested in Curves too, but I like an early morning spot. The one near me doesn't open til 8am. Harumph.

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