RE: To Dan--Soooo...I go to this new gym.....

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Dan,

My question was rhetorical--joke-making. Sort'a like, " So where can

I find these babes? " But, thanks for answering so politely.

I go to a county recreation center (closed now because of the snow we

had over the weekend) not too far from home in the DC suburbs. It is

replete with all manner of Cybex machines that are networked into a

Fitlinxx system that can even be accessed from the Internet. Being a

" senior, " I have an entire year's access to this for $308. There is

also a HUGE swimming pool, indoor handball courts, etc. We take Tai

Chi lessons there on Saturdays.

But, back to the " babes. " With one or two notable exceptions, most

of the people that I meet at the gym are, like me, over-the-hill

wannabes at fitness. That includes at least one

aged-beyond-perfection male " prancer " who still manages to strut his

stuff. Maybe one of these days, we'll be treated to seeing him to

topple off a stationary bike or taking a pratfall off a

treadmill--or, maybe being launched into mini-orbit from an

elliptical stepper.

I agree with the benefits of exercise. I have been exercising all

along, even in MO days, though at a home gym that has only a basic

universal weight machine and a stationary bike. After having lost a

good deal of weight, I could not do even one pushup; ab's so shot

from carrying around my belly that I could not do a situp. Now, I

can just about make eight pushups and several semi-situps. That's

since December. Also, though I have not lost more weight, some of my

clothes actually seem looser. I find now that I carry myself much

better and feel much more at ease gliding through the world, and I

look forward to being able to practice Tai Chi well enough to keep my

muscles lithe as I age further.

Best,

Steve

At 12:54 PM -0500 2/18/03, Dan wrote:

>This one is in Conyers on Commerce Drive; off of Road......

>-----Original Message-----

>From: Steve Goldstein

>...

>

>Umm, ... So, where, exactly, is this new gym? --Steve

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Dan,

My question was rhetorical--joke-making. Sort'a like, " So where can

I find these babes? " But, thanks for answering so politely.

I go to a county recreation center (closed now because of the snow we

had over the weekend) not too far from home in the DC suburbs. It is

replete with all manner of Cybex machines that are networked into a

Fitlinxx system that can even be accessed from the Internet. Being a

" senior, " I have an entire year's access to this for $308. There is

also a HUGE swimming pool, indoor handball courts, etc. We take Tai

Chi lessons there on Saturdays.

But, back to the " babes. " With one or two notable exceptions, most

of the people that I meet at the gym are, like me, over-the-hill

wannabes at fitness. That includes at least one

aged-beyond-perfection male " prancer " who still manages to strut his

stuff. Maybe one of these days, we'll be treated to seeing him to

topple off a stationary bike or taking a pratfall off a

treadmill--or, maybe being launched into mini-orbit from an

elliptical stepper.

I agree with the benefits of exercise. I have been exercising all

along, even in MO days, though at a home gym that has only a basic

universal weight machine and a stationary bike. After having lost a

good deal of weight, I could not do even one pushup; ab's so shot

from carrying around my belly that I could not do a situp. Now, I

can just about make eight pushups and several semi-situps. That's

since December. Also, though I have not lost more weight, some of my

clothes actually seem looser. I find now that I carry myself much

better and feel much more at ease gliding through the world, and I

look forward to being able to practice Tai Chi well enough to keep my

muscles lithe as I age further.

Best,

Steve

At 12:54 PM -0500 2/18/03, Dan wrote:

>This one is in Conyers on Commerce Drive; off of Road......

>-----Original Message-----

>From: Steve Goldstein

>...

>

>Umm, ... So, where, exactly, is this new gym? --Steve

[Guest guest]

<G>Well Steve....I didn't know you were looking for a spot to scope out the

babes. That would be two blocks over to the East at Hooters!!<G>

Oh yeah...there are those guys that I had to put up with that would inhabit

the old fitness center; they'd show up and spend all morning making the

rounds and taking up perfectly good oxygen. That's what I've really come to

enjoy about the new spot....it's quiet; it's not a hang-out for the social

set; all the same equipment but always available...which is really important

because I'm all for getting in my time on the treadmill first and then the

balance into the weight room. Hopefully I can stagger out within 90 minutes

after sauntering in.<G>

Those push-ups are really important on the days off from the gym as well as

later into the day after a workout....but I know by experience, if you stop

the push-ups for any length of time you'll have to build back the numbers.

But there's nothing like hitting the deck and doing 20 or 30 hard earned

push-ups and leaving the younger-more svelte crowd falling into a pile after

the first 5.<G> Those push-ups can be your badge of honor and most

certainly be pretty impressive with the upper body, shoulder and back

strength. Keep up the good work!!

Yeah...I lost my abs years ago and still haven't found 'em.<G> I know

they're there someplace!

Dan

rny10.13.98

EdWaits,MD-Atlanta

RE: To Dan--Soooo...I go to this new gym.....

Thanks, Dan,

My question was rhetorical--joke-making. Sort'a like, " So where can

I find these babes? " But, thanks for answering so politely.

I go to a county recreation center (closed now because of the snow we

had over the weekend) not too far from home in the DC suburbs. It is

replete with all manner of Cybex machines that are networked into a

Fitlinxx system that can even be accessed from the Internet. Being a

" senior, " I have an entire year's access to this for $308. There is

also a HUGE swimming pool, indoor handball courts, etc. We take Tai

Chi lessons there on Saturdays.

But, back to the " babes. " With one or two notable exceptions, most

of the people that I meet at the gym are, like me, over-the-hill

wannabes at fitness. That includes at least one

aged-beyond-perfection male " prancer " who still manages to strut his

stuff. Maybe one of these days, we'll be treated to seeing him to

topple off a stationary bike or taking a pratfall off a

treadmill--or, maybe being launched into mini-orbit from an

elliptical stepper.

I agree with the benefits of exercise. I have been exercising all

along, even in MO days, though at a home gym that has only a basic

universal weight machine and a stationary bike. After having lost a

good deal of weight, I could not do even one pushup; ab's so shot

from carrying around my belly that I could not do a situp. Now, I

can just about make eight pushups and several semi-situps. That's

since December. Also, though I have not lost more weight, some of my

clothes actually seem looser. I find now that I carry myself much

better and feel much more at ease gliding through the world, and I

look forward to being able to practice Tai Chi well enough to keep my

muscles lithe as I age further.

Best,

Steve

At 12:54 PM -0500 2/18/03, Dan wrote:

>This one is in Conyers on Commerce Drive; off of Road......

>-----Original Message-----

>From: Steve Goldstein

>...

>

>Umm, ... So, where, exactly, is this new gym? --Steve

[Guest guest]

<G>Well Steve....I didn't know you were looking for a spot to scope out the

babes. That would be two blocks over to the East at Hooters!!<G>

Oh yeah...there are those guys that I had to put up with that would inhabit

the old fitness center; they'd show up and spend all morning making the

rounds and taking up perfectly good oxygen. That's what I've really come to

enjoy about the new spot....it's quiet; it's not a hang-out for the social

set; all the same equipment but always available...which is really important

because I'm all for getting in my time on the treadmill first and then the

balance into the weight room. Hopefully I can stagger out within 90 minutes

after sauntering in.<G>

Those push-ups are really important on the days off from the gym as well as

later into the day after a workout....but I know by experience, if you stop

the push-ups for any length of time you'll have to build back the numbers.

But there's nothing like hitting the deck and doing 20 or 30 hard earned

push-ups and leaving the younger-more svelte crowd falling into a pile after

the first 5.<G> Those push-ups can be your badge of honor and most

certainly be pretty impressive with the upper body, shoulder and back

strength. Keep up the good work!!

Yeah...I lost my abs years ago and still haven't found 'em.<G> I know

they're there someplace!

Dan

rny10.13.98

EdWaits,MD-Atlanta

RE: To Dan--Soooo...I go to this new gym.....

Thanks, Dan,

My question was rhetorical--joke-making. Sort'a like, " So where can

I find these babes? " But, thanks for answering so politely.

I go to a county recreation center (closed now because of the snow we

had over the weekend) not too far from home in the DC suburbs. It is

replete with all manner of Cybex machines that are networked into a

Fitlinxx system that can even be accessed from the Internet. Being a

" senior, " I have an entire year's access to this for $308. There is

also a HUGE swimming pool, indoor handball courts, etc. We take Tai

Chi lessons there on Saturdays.

But, back to the " babes. " With one or two notable exceptions, most

of the people that I meet at the gym are, like me, over-the-hill

wannabes at fitness. That includes at least one

aged-beyond-perfection male " prancer " who still manages to strut his

stuff. Maybe one of these days, we'll be treated to seeing him to

topple off a stationary bike or taking a pratfall off a

treadmill--or, maybe being launched into mini-orbit from an

elliptical stepper.

I agree with the benefits of exercise. I have been exercising all

along, even in MO days, though at a home gym that has only a basic

universal weight machine and a stationary bike. After having lost a

good deal of weight, I could not do even one pushup; ab's so shot

from carrying around my belly that I could not do a situp. Now, I

can just about make eight pushups and several semi-situps. That's

since December. Also, though I have not lost more weight, some of my

clothes actually seem looser. I find now that I carry myself much

better and feel much more at ease gliding through the world, and I

look forward to being able to practice Tai Chi well enough to keep my

muscles lithe as I age further.

Best,

Steve

At 12:54 PM -0500 2/18/03, Dan wrote:

>This one is in Conyers on Commerce Drive; off of Road......

>-----Original Message-----

>From: Steve Goldstein

>...

>

>Umm, ... So, where, exactly, is this new gym? --Steve

[Guest guest]

Ya' know until I read Dan's post I really never thought about the guys whole

issues at gyms. My gym has the regular co-ed floor but has a separate side

just for the women and it has co-ed classes and classes just for the

women -- it never occurred to me that this was odd... I go to this gym

because it has Just Women space so I don't have to mingle with men (sorry,

nothing personal, I like men, even married one but I don't want them around

when I'm working out.)

I just never thought that men would feel the same way about it (sexist

thoughts huh?) Sorry guys... unless we're told (like Dan shared) like y'all

we may not have a " clue " that you all have the same needs -- I can see

where guys would like a " just men's " side of the gym too (now...) so thank

you for sharing about that Dan. I think I just assumed that since their

wasn't one their was no need for one -- now I can clearly see that many men

may prefer a " just men " type of gym.

I know myself, I wouldn't go if I didn't have the " just women " and the

truly " just women " local " curves " is a long series of cat fights even

without the men to impress... (I know not all locations are like that...

but, ours is) In the " just women " side of the gym no one talks to me,

bothers me or looks at me and I don't look at them... it is my " alone " time

and my " de-stress " time and my time to NOT have to interact with other

people.

Sorry all that happened to you Dan ... I've heard those types of stories

before but none so good as the way you told yours. ~smile~ it was funny even

though I know you were seriously upset by all that. Glad you found a quiet

place to go.

hugz,

~denise

)ô(

[Guest guest]

Ya' know until I read Dan's post I really never thought about the guys whole

issues at gyms. My gym has the regular co-ed floor but has a separate side

just for the women and it has co-ed classes and classes just for the

women -- it never occurred to me that this was odd... I go to this gym

because it has Just Women space so I don't have to mingle with men (sorry,

nothing personal, I like men, even married one but I don't want them around

when I'm working out.)

I just never thought that men would feel the same way about it (sexist

thoughts huh?) Sorry guys... unless we're told (like Dan shared) like y'all

we may not have a " clue " that you all have the same needs -- I can see

where guys would like a " just men's " side of the gym too (now...) so thank

you for sharing about that Dan. I think I just assumed that since their

wasn't one their was no need for one -- now I can clearly see that many men

may prefer a " just men " type of gym.

I know myself, I wouldn't go if I didn't have the " just women " and the

truly " just women " local " curves " is a long series of cat fights even

without the men to impress... (I know not all locations are like that...

but, ours is) In the " just women " side of the gym no one talks to me,

bothers me or looks at me and I don't look at them... it is my " alone " time

and my " de-stress " time and my time to NOT have to interact with other

people.

Sorry all that happened to you Dan ... I've heard those types of stories

before but none so good as the way you told yours. ~smile~ it was funny even

though I know you were seriously upset by all that. Glad you found a quiet

place to go.

hugz,

~denise

)ô(

[Guest guest]

Welllll....I wasn't really that upset.<G> But when the claws came out, it

was Dan'l doing his " Exit...stage left! " routine before I got hurt.

Dan

rny10.13.98

EdWaits,MD-Atlanta

RE: To Dan--Soooo...I go to this new gym.....

Ya' know until I read Dan's post I really never thought about the guys whole

issues at gyms. My gym has the regular co-ed floor but has a separate side

just for the women and it has co-ed classes and classes just for the

women -- it never occurred to me that this was odd... I go to this gym

because it has Just Women space so I don't have to mingle with men (sorry,

nothing personal, I like men, even married one but I don't want them around

when I'm working out.)

I just never thought that men would feel the same way about it (sexist

thoughts huh?) Sorry guys... unless we're told (like Dan shared) like y'all

we may not have a " clue " that you all have the same needs -- I can see

where guys would like a " just men's " side of the gym too (now...) so thank

you for sharing about that Dan. I think I just assumed that since their

wasn't one their was no need for one -- now I can clearly see that many men

may prefer a " just men " type of gym.

I know myself, I wouldn't go if I didn't have the " just women " and the

truly " just women " local " curves " is a long series of cat fights even

without the men to impress... (I know not all locations are like that...

but, ours is) In the " just women " side of the gym no one talks to me,

bothers me or looks at me and I don't look at them... it is my " alone " time

and my " de-stress " time and my time to NOT have to interact with other

people.

Sorry all that happened to you Dan ... I've heard those types of stories

before but none so good as the way you told yours. ~smile~ it was funny even

though I know you were seriously upset by all that. Glad you found a quiet

place to go.

hugz,

~denise

)ô(

[Guest guest]

Welllll....I wasn't really that upset.<G> But when the claws came out, it

was Dan'l doing his " Exit...stage left! " routine before I got hurt.

Dan

rny10.13.98

EdWaits,MD-Atlanta

RE: To Dan--Soooo...I go to this new gym.....

Ya' know until I read Dan's post I really never thought about the guys whole

issues at gyms. My gym has the regular co-ed floor but has a separate side

just for the women and it has co-ed classes and classes just for the

women -- it never occurred to me that this was odd... I go to this gym

because it has Just Women space so I don't have to mingle with men (sorry,

nothing personal, I like men, even married one but I don't want them around

when I'm working out.)

I just never thought that men would feel the same way about it (sexist

thoughts huh?) Sorry guys... unless we're told (like Dan shared) like y'all

we may not have a " clue " that you all have the same needs -- I can see

where guys would like a " just men's " side of the gym too (now...) so thank

you for sharing about that Dan. I think I just assumed that since their

wasn't one their was no need for one -- now I can clearly see that many men

may prefer a " just men " type of gym.

I know myself, I wouldn't go if I didn't have the " just women " and the

truly " just women " local " curves " is a long series of cat fights even

without the men to impress... (I know not all locations are like that...

but, ours is) In the " just women " side of the gym no one talks to me,

bothers me or looks at me and I don't look at them... it is my " alone " time

and my " de-stress " time and my time to NOT have to interact with other

people.

Sorry all that happened to you Dan ... I've heard those types of stories

before but none so good as the way you told yours. ~smile~ it was funny even

though I know you were seriously upset by all that. Glad you found a quiet

place to go.

hugz,

~denise

)ô(