Strength through Joy

Post by **spot** » Tue May 10, 2016 1:56 pm

I apologize for the thread title, it's in poor taste. It's meant to evoke regimented forced leisure activity with health overtones.

I have, today, for the first time, joined a gym.

The gym's brand motto is "Strength & Fitness", so they have pretty much the same approach as the thread title suggests.

I shall report back. I've been especially requested not to post photos.

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue May 10, 2016 2:14 pm

Last time I joined a Gym, about a week into the program, they refunded double my registration fee, and gave me a discount card for one of their competitors.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue May 10, 2016 2:17 pm

LarsMac;1495661 wrote: Last time I joined a Gym, about a week into the program, they refunded double my registration fee, and gave me a discount card for one of their competitors.

I please no..................one can only hope the gym in question keeps our esteemed Spot busy, and so, away from any BBC articles that he might reed (For heavens sake)

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 10, 2016 2:28 pm

spot;1495657 wrote: I apologize for the thread title, it's in poor taste. It's meant to evoke regimented forced leisure activity with health overtones.

I have, today, for the first time, joined a gym.

The gym's brand motto is "Strength & Fitness", so they have pretty much the same approach as the thread title suggests.

I shall report back. I've been especially requested not to post photos.

Good for you! I used to work in a gym, European Health Spa--one of the largest in the country. I worked at 4 of the 5 in the Pittsburgh area and helped to open this one in Scarsdale, shown in the link. It was exactly like the one in Monroeville where I worked primarily, minus the live Bengal tiger, Brutus.

Hudson Valley Ruins: European Health Spa

Post by **spot** » Tue May 10, 2016 2:43 pm

ZAP;1495663 wrote: Good for you! I used to work in a gym, European Health Spa--one of the largest in the country. I worked at 4 of the 5 in the Pittsburgh area and helped to open this one in Scarsdale, shown in the link.

Then you may advise me on how to conduct myself.

I have always thought the gymnasium was a place where one engaged in philosophical discussion, interspersed with being oiled and massaged prior to intense bouts of naked wrestling.

How this assists with weight loss I'm not sure but I'm prepared to give it a go.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Tue May 10, 2016 2:55 pm

spot;1495665 wrote:

I have always thought the gymnasium was a place where one engaged in philosophical discussion, interspersed with being oiled and massaged prior to intense bouts of naked wrestling.

spot, I think you need a wife.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 10, 2016 2:56 pm

spot;1495665 wrote: Then you may advise me on how to conduct myself.

I have always thought the gymnasium was a place where one engaged in philosophical discussion, interspersed with being oiled and massaged prior to intense bouts of naked wrestling.

How this assists with weight loss I'm not sure but I'm prepared to give it a go.

I'm not sure how those bouts of naked wrestling could assist in philosophical thinking but hey! give it a try and if it works, let me know. :wah: I do remember parties with our instructresses and instructors and some of the gals got thrown into the pools, oh but that was with their clothes on.

Post by **spot** » Tue May 10, 2016 3:15 pm

AnneBoleyn;1495667 wrote: spot, I think you need a wife.

I shall not call for volunteers for fear of inundation.

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue May 10, 2016 5:25 pm

spot;1495665 wrote: Then you may advise me on how to conduct myself.

I have always thought the gymnasium was a place where one engaged in philosophical discussion, interspersed with being oiled and massaged prior to intense bouts of naked wrestling.

How this assists with weight loss I'm not sure but I'm prepared to give it a go.

I never met any philosophical types in a Gym. The closest to a philosophical discussion I ever witnessed in a gym was a discussion on the finer points of Steroid consumption, and the advantages of Elliptical over the Treadmill.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:17 pm

LarsMac;1495674 wrote: I never met any philosophical types in a Gym. The closest to a philosophical discussion I ever witnessed in a gym was a discussion on the finer points of Steroid consumption, and the advantages of Elliptical over the Treadmill.

Elliptical sounds sort of philosophical.

Bored_Wombat · Post by **Bored_Wombat** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:51 pm

The etymology of gym is interesting.

from Greek gymnasion "public place where athletic exercises are practiced; gymnastics school", literally "to train naked", from gymnos "naked".

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue May 10, 2016 9:59 pm

Bored_Wombat;1495680 wrote: The etymology of gym is interesting.

from Greek gymnasion "public place where athletic exercises are practiced; gymnastics school", literally "to train naked", from gymnos "naked".

Brilliant!!

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed May 11, 2016 10:57 am

I hear spandex and leggings are making a comeback. I'd invest in some if I were you along with a headband and a Dirty Dancing CD

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Wed May 11, 2016 11:13 am

If it was like this I would be down there quick enough..........

Post by **spot** » Wed May 11, 2016 11:13 am

Snowfire;1495698 wrote: I hear spandex and leggings are making a comeback. I'd invest in some if I were you along with a headband and a Dirty Dancing CD

The music in there was very confusing. I'd expected Schubert or Liszt.

There's a sunbed option, and lotions on sale with different colouring potential. I quite liked the Hot Totty shade. I may explore that avenue once I'm more fit.

I spent a half hour being introduced to the equipment. I am to return on Friday for more groundwork after which I shall report further.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed May 11, 2016 11:24 am

Avoid the tanning option. It makes you smell like biscuits.

Post by **LarsMac** » Wed May 11, 2016 12:28 pm

My niece is very into this working out stuff. She suggests the title of this thread should be corrected to "Joy through Strength"

She can be seen showing off quite a bit on Facebook.

I shall strive to maintain the more sedentary lifestyle that I have adopted.

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:50 am

Spot,

How is the gym going? Good for you and keep it up, your body will thank you.

I too joined a gym, back in February.

I am really liking it, I have not lost weight, that was not my goal, but am doing a body transformation, and toning and strengthening.

Have you found workouts you like? Hate? Got any success stories to share? Brag about?

Do share, it's encouraging to share with others who totally get it.