I Must be Crazy!
By DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
United States
July 2, 2018 5:18am CST
Last Monday I joined a new gym. It is close to my home within a 5 minute drive.
It offers so many things to do, many of which I won’t use. But, if I wanted to use any, I could.
They have a restaurant, pool, 3 racquetball courts, a rock climbing wall, a spa for massages, facials, showers with hair dryers, organic lotions and potions, whirlpools, sauna, and steam baths, two gymnasiums, a huge workout room with TVs, music, reading, and fitness instructors, and rooms for spinning, aerobics, dance, etc.
So far I have used the treadmill and elliptical machines, took an aerobics class and a drum ball class. I am not sore anymore as I was Saturday night, when our friends dined with us at a rooftop restaurant. I could barely climb up or down the stairs!
So after my morning walk, I will hit the gym again. One would think with my 20 years as a walker, I’d be fit as a fiddle. Not so, but it’s good for something.
My hubby joined, also, but will still use his other gym.
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47 responses
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
2 Jul 18
Wow! Sounds like a good gym.. enjoy your time there.. enjoy working out!
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
2 Jul 18
@DianneN that's fun and good exercise as well. I tried it before.. but I still prefer gym
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@Jessabuma I will have to take it slowly, no matter what I do. I didn't realize how out of shape I am. Ugh!!!! I will try to do work on the machines and then take a class every time I go.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
wow, it has everything! it does sound strange, but they do say you're supposed to mix it up because your muscles get used to things.
the blouse you're wearing, i remember that material is called eyelet.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
@DianneN eyelet was common when i was growing up, and i'm glad it's making a comeback. it's very feminine.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@hereandthere I have always loved it. I found a cute eyelet short sleeved jacket in one of the closets. It's so old, but still workable.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
Yes, we should mix it up to use all our muscles. I need people at the fitness desk to show me how to use the machines. I try something new every time I'm there.
Thank you. I'm wearing a dress and it's all eyelet. It has 5 or 6 black ribbons hanging from under a ruffle on the skirt part beyond the hem for about 12 inches. It's so cute.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Jul 18
Hello there Princess Di! I love that white tops of yours.
I'm not really into gyms. But I'm trying to do yoga every morning except on days when I have my period. I do it at home with a phone app that also tracks my health for the day.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
3 Jul 18
@DianneN A friend of mine told me that walking can't really do much but it's good for the heart. As to toning and actually losing weight, it's not much of a great help.
Good luck on the gym.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
4 Jul 18
@toniganzon Actually, walking is good for many things besides the heart. It protects against diabetes, cancer, strokes, lowers high blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis, colon cancer, and other chronic conditions. Plus, it speeds up the metabolism, improves bone density, balance, and is fun to do outdoors with friends. The gym is for toning.
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
HA HA! Hello there Grand Princess! Thanks so much! It's really a dress. Perhaps I will wear it again and have my husband take a full length photo. It has about 5 or 6 black ribbons streaming from beneath a ruffle and hanging about a foot off the bottom of the dress.
I'm not into gyms either, but really need to get in shape. Walking has done nothing except get my metabolism going. I really enjoy this gym. I'll let you know when and if I quit as I've done many times in the past.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
2 Jul 18
Well done you, I was at the pool for exercise this morning. This heat is killing everyone. Tomorrow it is exercise at the senior center but if this heat keeps up. which of course it is supposed to, we may opt to not go.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@DianneN He has been in the pool quite a bit. I waited until about 5 today to take a dip, it is like bathwater lol
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
I can't begin to tell you of all the gym memberships and lifelong gym memberships I've had over the years. Forget the heat! The gym is killing me, but I'm so out of shape and will keep at it. I'm sure your gym has a/c. How is Al doing in this heat?
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
2 Jul 18
that is some gym! glad you aren't as sore.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@Courtlynn I used muscles I haven't used in years, but thank goodness I wasn't sore today!
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
3 Jul 18
@DianneN maybe, or could just be because you aren't use to those exercises. but rest up as much as you can too.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
2 Jul 18
Have you trimmed your hair. I like you better this way.
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@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
2 Jul 18
That place sounds insane! Very fancy. My gym is nothing like that. Just 3 rooms with barbell racks, a TRX suspension set up, dumbbells, kettlebells, rowing machines, Assault bikes, Prowlers, sleds, and some other weight lifting stuff. I love it. I just wish it was closer to my house. It is a 25 minute drive each way.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
I don't even know what you are talking about. 
I haven't been introduced to many machines, yet. They look scary to me, but I know eventually I'll use most of them. Do you do classes like spinning, pilates, zumba, etc.??? Yes, 25 minutes each way is a schlep, but I know it doesn't stop you at all!!!! Good for you. You look great, too.
I haven't been introduced to many machines, yet. They look scary to me, but I know eventually I'll use most of them. Do you do classes like spinning, pilates, zumba, etc.??? Yes, 25 minutes each way is a schlep, but I know it doesn't stop you at all!!!! Good for you. You look great, too.2 people like this
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@NJChicaa I know all gyms are different, but yours sounds well organized. Group workouts are more fun, anyway. I did a class today with weights, bands, and a ball, then put time in on the treadmill. I will be sore tomorrow for sure! My body has been dormant for years except for walking and occasionally doing bits of this and that in my basement. I give you credit and kudos.
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@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
2 Jul 18
@DianneN Every session is a group workout, but there are no classes. They have the workout up on the board and we all do that together. There is no deviating from what he has up there and you can only go at one of the scheduled workout times. It looks like a pretty bare-bones type of place but we manage to get a lot done there.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
3 Jul 18
the post reads ,,,i must be crazy,,, it is about time you figured that out
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
7 Jul 18
@DianneN your secret is save with me--------------------------------hey every body Dianne is CRAZY-----------------------------------------------ssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell any one
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@arunima25 (85274)
• Bangalore, India
3 Jul 18
Looks like a great gym with all wonderful amenities. Enjoy your time there and hope you are able to access most fo the things that it offers.!!
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@arunima25 (85274)
• Bangalore, India
4 Jul 18
@DianneN Go ahead!! Explore and enjoy
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