tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220931134068746848.post5821276061472445617..comments2023-09-19T12:09:50.295-04:00Comments on No Pink Dumbbells: All Gyms Are Not Created Equal. Does Yours Suck?Mickeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794781325419884654noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220931134068746848.post-88838934349264045262011-06-21T09:03:21.335-04:002011-06-21T09:03:21.335-04:00I wish more people "got it", Meg.
Exer...I wish more people "got it", Meg. <br /><br />Exercise does as much for your emotional and mental well being as it does for your physical.<br /><br />Keep at it and good luck with your job search.Mickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12794781325419884654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220931134068746848.post-71015188202886524822011-06-20T22:52:11.864-04:002011-06-20T22:52:11.864-04:00When I lost my job last year, I told my parents, &...When I lost my job last year, I told my parents, "I don't care if I'm living on $1,800 a month. I will continue working out." And every six months, I buy fresh running shoes so that I have proper support when I run. I know myself well enough that if I didn't insist on staying in shape, I'd be a stressed-out mess! Besides, I have all this time, so I can work out but also stop and chat with my former trainer for a few minutes, and I'm not so rushed.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362861005578526889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220931134068746848.post-83572234115251733082011-06-18T10:38:05.567-04:002011-06-18T10:38:05.567-04:00Hi Meg,
Thanks for taking the time to tell me abo...Hi Meg,<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to tell me about your experience. I love your attitude about staying fit; way too many people would have used unemployment as an excuse to drop their membership (but continue with $100+ cable payments ;-) ).<br /><br />I'm glad you found a place that works for you even if it isn't perfect. Location and feeling like you belong are key. Cleanliness is very important to most women but it sucks that the muscleheads don't clean up their weights. Do they think their mothers work there? Management really should address that.<br /><br />It's too bad you had to spend a bundle to even get started correctly but it definitely sounds like it was a worthwhile investment. Being able to work out on your own with good form and the right exercises makes a big difference.<br /><br />If you're ever on this end of the country - Lancaster, PA specifically - give me a call. I'd love to give you a free personal training session or have you try out a boot camp workout.<br /><br />Thanks again for commenting.Mickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12794781325419884654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220931134068746848.post-31131417631224213112011-06-18T00:33:00.051-04:002011-06-18T00:33:00.051-04:00I belong to 24 Hour Fitness, which has its ups and...I belong to 24 Hour Fitness, which has its ups and downs. My particular club is affordable (I'm unemployed but I insist on staying fit) and it's two blocks from my apartment, so I can walk to it (and do, even in the rain). This particular club is managed well enough so things are always clean, but there are a lot of muscleheads who don't put weights away or leave sweaty tissues on the cardio equipment, etc.<br /><br />Also, I never would've known what I was doing if I hadn't payed a bunch extra for personal training--which I did because I was obese (5'2" and 220 pounds) and needed to lose weight. My trainer taught me a ton of exercises and how to lift weights, and I feel like I can really do well on my own now. But again, I had to pay for it.<br /><br />It's not perfect, but I feel quite at home there and am generally left to do my thing without guys leering at me, which is nice. Plus it's convenient and everyone who works there knows me by name (except the late-night crew!).Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362861005578526889noreply@blogger.com