Do you belong to a gym

**Cyn** · 06-15-2005, 05:02 AM

There are none in my area--but the school built a new fitness center and they are planning on selling memberships for it to help defray cost and give the town a place to workout. Hubby and I are thinking about it--but to be quite honest I dont know if I am ready for a gym where people can see me!

***Ian*** · 06-15-2005, 06:07 AM

I had to get past that shyness. The gym becomes so fun when you let go.

I even practiced some side kicks, punches with weights, and footwork
in front of everyone! I'm sure I looked ridiculous, but I bet they wouldn't
be brave enough to do it.

You can do it Cyn! I bet you will both feel incredible after you go. :-D

**Cyn** · 06-15-2005, 12:53 PM

I am going to check into it--if nothing else my hubby and son will get use from it and hopefully I will overcome my fears and go too. My son already goes 5X's a week for weight lifting.

**Cyn** · 06-16-2005, 01:46 AM

Okay the new gym cost $25/month for a family membership. I am thinking we are going to join. Hubby wants to tackle those extra pounds he has put on since he quit smoking and I know my son will use it. As for me--well, I promise to keep an open mind and check it out at least.

**NeedtoLose** · 06-17-2005, 04:25 AM

I live in an apartment building. We have a gym in our building and we also have an outdoor pool.

**Cyn** · 06-18-2005, 04:22 AM

Wow a pool--now that would be nice!!

**NeedtoLose** · 06-18-2005, 10:13 PM

It IS nice, if I can find a time to go when there are no kids in there! LOL

**strengthsports** · 06-24-2005, 12:27 PM

Ian,

Thought I'd use my first post to offer you a key piece of advice-don't punch with weights. It's extremely hard on the joints and disrupts your natural motion, meaning it actually has no carry over to improving your punching speed.