I joined the gym in January. I was very enthused. Met with a trainer and went... maybe twice. I've been paying for it each month and haven't worked up the nerve to cancel or go back. I've always hated working out around other people. Either they are in better shape than me, and are super-intimidating on the machines, or not in better shape than me and still intimidating on the machines. It really doesn't take much for me to look like an idiot most of the time.
Well, I was doing alright walking either out on the trail or on my treadmill (both of which helped me avoid the gym) until my foot started hurting. Then, I needed a low impact way to exercise. SO... I bit the bullet and have been going to the Wellness Center now for around two weeks.
Can I confess that I get a bit of a workout high? :) I've been doing about 20 minutes (= 1 mile) on this climber/stepper thing, then I do another 20 minutes (around 4.5 miles) on the stationary bike. I may be a sweaty beast when it's over but I can already tell a difference in my muscle tone. I've been to the water cardio class and gone swimming a couple times as well (which I love!). I haven't lost any weight yet but I feel pretty good about getting in shape and that's enough to keep me going for now.
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