I left the gym without working out because it was so crowded

[alarimer]

And I am in a rotten mood so I was too impatient to wait. Here I thought not going immediately after work meant it would be less crowded. I figured everyone would go at 5. But I guess they are like me, they go home first and chill for a bit, then go work out. Shit. I guess I need to change my time. I'd heard that it was a bad idea to work out late, like 9 pm or too close to bedtime. And I am not a morning person, so immediately after work it will have to be. I skipped a couple of days because I felt like I pulled a muscle in my thigh at soccer practice on Saturday so I though I should rest it for a couple of days. It feels okay now; we'll see what happens at the game Sunday with all the running.

Now I feel like a loser, so I am having a beer instead. LOL. I need a hot bath- my legs ache from standing on concrete all day.

[frankenforpres]

1. i suggest

some bodyweight squats and push ups to make up for it.


i hate when the gym is packed. im lucky to not be a 9-5er.

[graywarrior]

2. It's been packed here in Sarasota too.

[alarimer]

5. I keep waiting for people to drop out

after they've given up on their New Years resolution.

[Left Is Write]

3. It's a bad idea to exercise late if it keeps you from sleeping, but...

if that's not a problem for you, then there's no reason not to exercise at night.

[alarimer]

4. I've never tried it

But generally I am too lazy to workout that late. It is already way too easy to talk myself out of it as it is. And I guess I did it again today. I couldn't be bothered to wait. Although why people have to do an hour on the machines when others are waiting, I'll never know. I once belonged to a place that had a 30 minute time limit while it was busy (or rather it was strongly suggested).

[Yavin4]

6. My gym just went back to normal this past weekend

The New Year's resolution crowd finally quit. I work out in the mornings. It's harder, but it's well worth it. You get it out of the way, and you feel good throughout the day.

[alarimer]

8. I wish I could do that

I have tried working out in the morning and it is good, when I actually go. But I usually can only get up with enough time to eat breakfast, throw on some clothes and make it to work, without being too terribly late. Past experience tells me that I just WILL NOT wake up in time to work out. As it is I hit the snooze bar numerous times before rolling out. And this is even when I get a reasonable nights sleep. I am SO not a morning person.

[SPKrazy]

7. You Aren't A Loser!

even champs have off days

I'm not a morning person and can only work out after work. It's slowed down at my gym after the almost comical influx after 1/1/07 and the new years resolutions

Hang in there

there will be more days to work out!

:toast:

:pals:

[alarimer]

9. Yes there is tomorrow

and I am playing soccer now too which at least is a change of pace, if we can ever get organized enough to start the season. I am looking forward to it but deeply afraid I will hurt myself.

[SPKrazy]

10. Wear Your Shin Guards Pulled Up High Enough

and ground yourself

a little blood and pulled muscles is what soccer is all about, eh?

:hug:

[HeeBGBz]

11. I've been paying $45 a month and haven't been in 4

I got tired of people lounging on the machines I wanted to use and their getting pissy when I wanted them to move.

Now I'm just too tired to try to find the energy to go.

[alarimer]

12. Well fortunately this one is only $10 a month

And no contract, which may explain why it is so crowded. I joined because I needed a place with better hours than the workout center on campus. I should start going back to that one, at least sometimes. It is sometimes crowded but only when the sports teams are in there.