Hidden Exercise
Firstly, I feel proud after Week 1. I stuck to my new eating habits (which is what they are instead of a “diet” since I plan to eat this way forever). I went out of town to visit an old friend, so this weekend beer was consumed. But I kept it in check and when I ate, I asked for the diet menu and ate well. Must have done something right — I lost about 7 pounds.
I am still fighting in my head over which gym I’ll join. I may take one more week to decide (although I realize that is one more week without intense exercising). I have to consider whether a lap pool and a sauna is worth an extra $30 per month. The 16 inches of snow has melted for the most part, so I can take my two monstrous dogs on a walk now — resulting in some form of exercise.
I also like to find “hidden” forms of exercise, which I did yesterday with the purchase of a new toy. Thanks to the yule tide spirit of the General (he puts the “Gener” in “generosity”), I am now the proud owner of the game Guitar Hero II. Now, most people would not consider this a form of exercise as it is a game where you “just play guitar.” Those people do not know the Cap’n. You see — I don’t accent the “guitar” part of Guitar Hero” — I accent to “Hero” part. Hitting the notes are somewhat important — but acting like a rock star is infinitely more important to me. That is why I bought the cordless guitar to go with it — I cannot be confined by a string. I bang my head, slide across the floor, stand on tables, spin around and flail my arms about. I know it ain’t runnin’ a mile a day — but it is better than watching the Sopranos and eating nachos.
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5 Responses to “Hidden Exercise”
1 The Pirate 11 December 2006 @ 10:03 am
Hey man, how much are gyms charging these days? I am getting in the market myself this week and I know joining a gym is like buying a used car.
2 The Captain 11 December 2006 @ 11:12 am
Gold’s is a scant $19.99 per month — with a $100, one-time, up front fee (at least the one here is). Wilson’s is about $50 a month, with a $50 up front fee. Wilson’s is ten times nicer — but it is also seems to be the place to “be seen” — lots of very expensive workout clothes, people talking on cell phones, etc. I hate that part of it, but at the same time (as I mentioned) I like the amenities. And if I ever plan to get a personal trainer to help me lift (which I do because I know I will never be motivated to lift on my own since I hate it so much), Wilson’s has much better programs.
3 The General 11 December 2006 @ 11:40 am
Yeah, around here it’s $25-$30ish. My gym is small, but it’s very rarely crowded and it’s right across the street from my office. No pool/sauna or any of that, just weights (free weights and machines) and cardio equipment.
4 The Monk 11 December 2006 @ 12:49 pm
My only local option is the Y and it’s always crowded. I’m going to stick with the treadmill and light weights at home. At least for the time being.
5 The Pirate 11 December 2006 @ 12:59 pm
I am going to check out the Y tonight. We also have a place called Ozark Fitness but I am thinking that is a look pretty and rub oil on your body before you lift place as well. We shall see.
I just picture myself joining a gym akin to Clark Griswold getting his car repaired.
Me: “How much?”
Them: “How much you got?”
Me: “No, no I’m asking for the price of a membership”
Them: “All of it boy”
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