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Fitness Philosophy Sept 19, 2006 19:44:17 GMT

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Post by Spruance on Sept 19, 2006 19:44:17 GMT

1) My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60.
She's 97 now & we don't know where the hell she is.

2) The only reason I would take up jogging is so I could hear heavy breathing again.

3) I joined a health club last year, spent about £400. Haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to show up.

4) I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

5) I don't exercise at all. If God meant us to touch our toes, he would have put them further up our body.

6) I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

7) I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them.

8) The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.

9) If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

10) I don't jog. It makes the ice jump right out of my glass.

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You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.
Abraham Lincoln, (attributed)
16th president of US (1809 - 1865)

owainglyndwr Guest	Fitness Philosophy Sept 19, 2006 19:50:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by owainglyndwr on Sept 19, 2006 19:50:55 GMT lmao @ No. 1 ;D and pmsl @ No. 5

Rosefriend Admin Friendship is the Finest Rose in the Garden of Life Posts: 30,390	Fitness Philosophy Sept 19, 2006 19:54:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosefriend on Sept 19, 2006 19:54:09 GMT PML Spruance - got anymore like that?? Rosefriend
	We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Spruance Admin And I will make thee beds of roses, and a thousand fragrant posies. Posts: 6,606	Fitness Philosophy Sept 19, 2006 19:54:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Spruance on Sept 19, 2006 19:54:33 GMT The terrible thing is that I can identify with most of those. Even worse, I found these on an NHS related website.
	You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time. Abraham Lincoln, (attributed) 16th president of US (1809 - 1865)

Plocket Garden Guru Posts: 16,441	Fitness Philosophy Sept 21, 2006 10:03:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Plocket on Sept 21, 2006 10:03:15 GMT HAHAHA!!! Love 'em!
	The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing which stands in the way... (William Blake)

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Fitness Philosophy Sept 21, 2006 10:50:19 GMT

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Post by Rosefriend on Sept 21, 2006 10:50:19 GMT

A couple of weeks ago I decided that that to help get this weight off that I now have from not smoking I would join the local Fitness Club.

Well this is roughly how the first time went. I went with my neighbour.

Arrived, went in and was met by Mohammed - and after Hellos and why were we there ( why did he think we were there ), Mohammed asked where I came from ( about 10 minutes away) but I knew he was referring to my accent which will always remain. Turns out he had a fitness studio in Covent Gardens and is only here because he married a German woman ( know the feeling - man in my case though )

We went and got changed - and on the way to the changing rooms saw half of the neighbourhood ( oh please no ). Gritted my teeth - I will do this - honest.

Came out to be met by M and was told to get onto a bike and we would start there - ( hah, ride a bike every day, this will be a doddle ). So what was my weight ( weight - not likely - not even my doctor knows that - reduce it quickly ), so I tell him - very roughly - he smiles - not stupid. So he programmes my bike and says that I have got 25 minutes to absolve.

After 15 minutes my thighs were aching, my bum was numb and my pulse was doing incrediible things, - and this was supposed to be fun!! After 20 minutes, I capitulated, - begged to be let off. Well we should try something else - ( oh help me someone)

I went through a lot of the equipment and then M told me to do 20 minutes easing off training on the "running machines" - no idea what they are really called.

Easing off - mad, I tell you the man is mad. He programmes my machine and off I go. After a while I start getting used to it and know that I am not going to fall off so I start having a look around. First sight is a blonde, perfect figure, legs up to her armpits - hate her on sight.

A couple of others people that I vaguely know - we nod and then I get company on the machine next to me - hunk - well that is what he thinks he is. Not tall but rugged and heavy and had muscles everywhere. Smiles , - perfect teeth - ugh - and sets off at a pace that makes me cringe. ( - I hope he doesn't start talking to me I haven't enough breath for myself )

I am sweating, wet through, fed up, hair plastered to my face and this guy is doing a marathon without even breathing a bit quicker. I am gasping.

Eventually M comes and says that I can stop. ( Great - how) How do I feel ( knackered - what the hell does he think ).

You have done great - you won't have any aches and pains tomorrow believe me (does he really think that I am stupid ) and we will see you in a couple of days - ( will have to think about that )

Do you know what - I didn't have any aches and pains at all - he was right.

Rosefriend

We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another.
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Susie Snowdrop Head Gardener Posts: 5,327	Fitness Philosophy Sept 21, 2006 16:07:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Susie Snowdrop on Sept 21, 2006 16:07:22 GMT So, you're going back then

Rosefriend Admin Friendship is the Finest Rose in the Garden of Life Posts: 30,390	Fitness Philosophy Sept 21, 2006 16:25:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosefriend on Sept 21, 2006 16:25:56 GMT I don't think that I have any choice although it took a lot of doing to go there in the first place. Rosefriend
	We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another. Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Susie Snowdrop Head Gardener Posts: 5,327	Fitness Philosophy Sept 21, 2006 18:16:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Susie Snowdrop on Sept 21, 2006 18:16:24 GMT Good for you

Deleted Posts: 0	Fitness Philosophy Sept 22, 2006 17:47:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2006 17:47:15 GMT Funny thing is, at the ripe old age of 50, I signed up for ice skating lessons, that was nearly a year ago now. Bonkers, or what ... ?

Susie Snowdrop Head Gardener Posts: 5,327	Fitness Philosophy Sept 22, 2006 18:03:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Susie Snowdrop on Sept 22, 2006 18:03:00 GMT Yeah, completely bonkers Curry Actually, it is something I have always wanted to do .

Deleted Posts: 0	Fitness Philosophy Sept 22, 2006 19:02:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2006 19:02:29 GMT Then be bold and go for it ! That is how I started. My daughter also skates - she has private tuition and supplements her skills with dance classes - ballet and modern incl tap ...

Susie Snowdrop Head Gardener Posts: 5,327	Fitness Philosophy Sept 22, 2006 19:15:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Susie Snowdrop on Sept 22, 2006 19:15:17 GMT OOh err!! I'd love to but with present commitments I really don't think I could fit it in. Maybe after I've finished the course.............