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By: Mauigirl52

Mauigirl52 — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:36:56 +0000

That was hysterical. I so identify with you. I haven’t been to a gym for quite some time, I just can’t make myself. But I well remember the days when I valiantly tried to do aerobics about 10 years or more ago, and had to drop out every time after the 10 minute warmup! By the end of those 10 minutes I was sweating and panting and couldn’t do anymore, and it wasn’t even the main part of the routine.

By: tipsymarie

tipsymarie — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:43:21 +0000

That was hilarious! I read the part about “I felt like an elephantine interloper at a watering hole populated by gazelles” to my husband, but I’m afraid to say he didn’t get it. Too bad for him.

There’s got to be a better way to get activity points, but surely they won’t be so entertaining to tell.

By: Shnoodle

Shnoodle — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:21:43 +0000

I have to second the suggestion for padded bike shorts. They help the extreme pain. I used to do spinning in high school to get my teenage doughiness in shape for Air Force basic training. I was the only person, so said the instructor, to ever seriously injure themselves on the stationary bike. I opened up the top of my knee pretty well.

As far as WW points go – I go for the elliptical! 30 minutes of Medium/High effort, and you can go at your own pace without being ogled by the Uber-Jocks (may they die trapped under free weights).

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:10:01 +0000

At least you had good music. The last spinning class I was in played “Eye of the Tiger”. It’s really difficult to laugh and breath and pedal at the same time.

By: Joan Of Arf

Joan Of Arf — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:08:46 +0000

OMG. HATE spinning. Hate. It. Your post gave me flashbacks. I tried spinning once about 8 years ago and I couldn’t walk or move well for four days after. Not sure now if it was because I left my lady parts dead on the floor of the gym… or my legs just up and siezed.

It’s a short hour to paralysis, I tell you. How is that fitness?

Screw the hen, go for the gin! And I love your blog. :)

By: Cat, Galloping

Cat, Galloping — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:36:22 +0000

I quite like spinning (no major coordination required, at least compared with other group exercise!), but I find that it leaves my AREA numb, and that can’t be good, so I don’t do it anymore. Feel free to use my excuse.

By: Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:06:38 +0000

This is my first time visiting. She pantomimed spanking? Seriously? I’ll definitely be back. You are too funny!

By: sharah

sharah — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:51:14 +0000

If you’re going back, I would HIGHLY recommend one of the gel seat cushions. They’re like $7 at Wal-Mart or Target and reduce the discomfort factor immensely. You’ll still be sore the next day, but you will actually be able to sit down without wincing.

I haven’t been to a spinning class in months, but I can completely understand where you’re coming from!

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:50:57 +0000

I much preferred the thought of sitting on the silken tuffet.

There have to be less cruel ways to earn activity points.

You are a master of storytelling!

By: MsPrufrock

MsPrufrock — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:47:58 +0000

You are too fucking funny. This is exactly why I stay away from all gyms and yoga classes. I know I would show up all muffintopping out of my crappy unfashionable workout gear, and be in a sea of tanned, thin gorgeous people.

I have to say though, if they played Jay-Z things can’t be all bad, right?