So I conquered my fear of the elliptical machine and used it on both Friday and Sunday.
But I did have to switch to the bike when the gentleman on the elliptical next to me would not stop talking about the game on television and his family's upcoming move. I don't know about you all, but I am not someone that wants to chit-chat while I've got sweat pouring down my face at the gym. Is there any sort of gym etiquette on that or am I just rude and unfriendly to want to be left alone?
I also got my friend and co-worker Tina Firesheets (You may recognize her from all the Sweat Boxes in the News & Record she does) to show me how to use the different weight machines. You'll be able to read about my experiences with that in Monday's paper.
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Headphones, headphones, headphones.
It's the universal symbol for "I don't want to listen or talk to you."
My little mp3 player was a great investment. Now people will pretty much leave me alone to sweat in peace.
At my gym (a YMCA) everyone exercises while ignoring the people around them. I once worked out beside my daughter's voice teacher and never even noticed it was her!
I agree with the headphones suggestion! My kids gave me an iPod for Christmas, and my "workout music" gives me more energy and makes the time pass more quickly and pleasantly.
The elliptical machine rocks. I'm a "treadmill traditionalist" and grew to love the elliptical. It's a great workout, and can really burn some calories.
And, to second (or third) all of the above, headphones are the way to go. I do appreciate a sense of community at the Y, but it's easier to focus on your workout with the headphones. Go iPod!
I hope everyone can make it to Amsterdam for the launch of Naked Sunday at Fitworld.
Back when I actually went to the gym regularly I definitely brought an MP3 player.
Occasionally, though, someone will try to talk to you even though you're wearing headphones. Ignoring them then, pretending the volume is so high you can't possibly understand they're trying to communicate with you, is the real heavy lifting.
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