Something came over me about a week and a half ago. No it wasn’t bad egg nog or whatever flu is going around every winter. It was the notion that it was time to rejoin an official gym! That’s right. Me. Working out. With weights. And other people. Ben, the loner, rubbing shoulders with other like-minded people wanting to improve their health.
The side yard workouts I’d been doing were great– no crowds, good music, conveniently located. I’ll continue those, although less often, but as of last week, I’m back in Planet Fitness and I’ve participated in 4 workouts already since joining. I’ve been mesmerized by the the weights, the treadmills, the stationary bikes, the entire room dedicated to ropes, pull-up bars, and stretching. It’s crazy that the last time I was a member of a gym was during COVID, way back in 2020/21 in Nashville. Since then I’d been doing outdoor workouts, running, cycling, etc… but I’m excited to add weights back into my routine and find out if doing more anaerobic workouts can help improve results in triathlons I will sign up for in 2025.
Plus, if I want to keep up with my brother (won’t happen!) I need to be in a gym anyway. He’s always been strong mentally and physically so maybe this year I’ll catch up just a little bit…
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