Saturday 15 January 2022

Biting the bullet

The only form of exercise I really enjoy is walking. You can wind me up, set me off and I´ll keep going like a clockwork toy until the batteries run out. Unfortunately a long walk is not really an option where I live, but a couple of inactive pandemic years are taking their toll so it is time to do something about it. 

I dislike doing 'regimented' exercise, I find it very boring, but needs must. If I want to maintain a certain level of fitness and be able to do more 800km walks in Spain I have to get moving. Use it or lose it, so they say...so I´ve joined a gym. I plan to just use the bike and treadmill initially and see how it goes.

Photo by Ryan de Hamer

6 comments:

  1. You are brave to enter a gym. Around here they are used by the already fit, perhaps you are, but I had bad experiences in gyms and would never ho back. I found people rude and unfriendly.

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    1. Gyms are used by the young and fit here too, neither of which I am so the first time I went I must admit I was feeling apprehensive. I´ve been twice now, going when most of them are at work and the gym nearly empty. The staff there are very warm and welcoming as well as helpful thank goodness.

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  2. I joined a gym once so I could workout with my boyfriend. I dumped him, and gave up the gym soon after.

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    1. At least you get to do a lot of walking for your exercise, you probably don´t need a gym.

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  3. I immediately thought the same as Rachel re the young and fit! Your solution is workable and I hope you reach your goals.
    Wendy (Wales)

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    1. Thank you Wendy, it won´t be for lack of trying!

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