As mentioned in a previous post, I recently joined a gym. In my entire thirty-nine years of lackidasical existance, I've been a member of at least three gyms, not counting my current membership. Of them all, I think the East Jefferson Wellness Center has to be one of the nicest. The equipment is up to date and plentiful, the staff seem friendly and knowledgable, and there are a multitude of classes for every fitness level. They also offer a free fitness assessment when you join to help you meet your fitness goals.
A friendly staff member imparting the knowledge. |
Today, I received my free assessment from a staff member named Rebecca. I was sitting in the waiting area, waiting for the fun to begin, when I overheard the older gentlman sitting next to me talking to a staff member about an ultramarathon she had recently run. Not a marathon. An ultramarathon. Apparently, she had run so hard, they had to take her out on a stretcher. Wouldn't you know it, this staff member ended up being my fitness assessor.
This picture isn't blurry. The camera was just overwhelmed by her fitness awesomeness. |
Also, it doesn't take bribes. Don't bother. |
That was the "resting" measurement portion of my assessment. Next came the "active" portion. This consisted of me balancing on each leg for thirty seconds, doing a plank for thirty seconds, performing as many pushups as I could do (one), and step aeorbics on a platform with three risers, for three minutes, while staring at a cabinet without a motivational kitten poster or montage music. Somehow, I pulled through.
Next, we went out into the main gym where I was made to do a series of strength training exercises. I learned the proper form for doing, well, everything, and I learned how to use a kettlebell without giving myself a concussion. I also learned that I look constipated when I do a reverse tricep pushup.
Need...more...BRAAAAAN!!! |
We tried out the stairmaster, which was easier to use than many of the other stair-type machines I had tried in the past, as well as some of the weight machines. Although some of them look a litte complicated, I was assured that any member of the staff would be happy to show me how to use them.
So, after all this, I was rated at an intermediate level of fitness. Not too shabby for a gal who spends most of her down time pounding away at a keyboard.
Oh, and I haven't forgotten my end of the month pic from February. I just got caught up in stuff, as is my custom. So here it is, and stop nagging. Be advised, I didn't have anyone to hold the camera for me, and I didn't have a tape measure, so no body measurements this time.
END OF MONTH TWO:
Weight: 133.2
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