Seasonal Trips to the GymWhy is that some people seem to think that if they go to the gym for a few weeks at the end of February and the beginning of March, they will somehow magically wipe away the long months of eating poorly and letting their physiques atrophy into gelatinous masses of flab?
Every year it is the same thing. Right after Valentine's Day and before Spring Break, the same group of people show up, taking advantage of a year's worth of health club dues which they only redeem during these (what they
think) are key weeks of the year.
Note: This is the same group of people that used to show up after New Year's Day but now have pushed the window back a bit and wait until "After the Super Bowl".
But I digress. So anyway.....they come to the gym, stand around staring dumbly at this piece of equipment or that, and try to access those dim memories of actually knowing how to operate the machine.
I can't blame them for trying. At least they are there. They bothered to put gym clothes on, drive to the place and actually get themselves motivated enough to walk past the front desk.
However...(and you knew this was coming)....it would be really, really nice if they actually worked out while they were there instead of either going at a snail's pace, never breaking a sweat, on the treadmill or on the ellipticals...or sitting on equipment taking five to 10 minute breaks between their prescribed three sets...and....GET THE HELL OUT OF THE WAY OF US GYM RATS WHO BOTHER TO SHOW UP EACH AND EVERY WEEK FOR OUR TORTURE.
I guess what I'm trying to convey here...is something these people deep in their hearts already know. A few weeks a year does not undo all the neglect of and bad things they've put into their bodies. Either go...or don't go. I just wish they'd decide once and for all either way because it would make it SO much easier for me. And we all know it's all about ME.
I'm just sayin'....
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I have no problem saying "Hey, while you are catching your breath from all of the cig damage and Mac-A-Do fries, can I slide in and actually do some work?"
Posted by: DrinkJack ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://thepeachpit.net/nav-commenters.gif)
on March 1, 2006 08:53 PM
those people drive me crazy! get out of the way, you fools. we all know you're only gonna be here for two weeks max and then you'll disappear into lethargy and fast food once more. give it up. go home :)
Posted by: honestyrain on March 1, 2006 10:59 AM
I feel your pain, so I won't join a gym at all. How's that? Hey, I'm just a giver. :)
Posted by: Paula on February 28, 2006 10:33 PM
wait a minute, it's about me.
I can't stand the Max Factor women or Maybellines of the gym that think gobs of makeup is a necessity while on a treadmill - and leave it behind on every machine as a stamp of approval.
OR the walrus men with infinite sweat glands..enough said.
I like to workout at home between brownies.
Posted by: Tish on February 28, 2006 06:13 PM
