Today, I ache...

Last night I went to the gym. Not only did I go, I actually worked out. For 45 mintues. I know, it's really nothing short of a miracle. And contrary to what I thought might happen, I didn't die. I did, however, notice some changes since the last time I was a regular gym-goer (see this post).

1.) There are a lot of older adults going to the gym. Maybe it's the area, but maybe there's just a bigger push for everyone to be healthy and in shape. Probably a little bit of both, but I admit I was a little bit relieved there weren't a bunch of tiny college girls doing cruches and complaining about how fat they are. In fact, there seemed to be a fairly good variety of people and body types.

2.) Apparently, those sneakers that slide on are acceptable gym footwear. I counted no less than 15 people wearing them in the cardio room (I was slightly bored on my cardio machine because I didn't have my walkman--yes, my walkman, shut up--and I was too far away from the TVs to read the sub-titles, so I counted shoes).

3.) I need an ipod. Not that I will actually run out and buy one, but I definitely need one. I forgot how much I like to be in my own little world, listening to music I like when I work out. I have no idea where I packed my walkman and I only have about 5 cassettes left, anyway. Isn't it funny how obsolete walkmans are, now? That thing was permanently attached to my head in high school, and now they probably aren't even sold anymore.

I made it through 30 mintues of cardio on a machine that worked by butt and upper thighs. When I stepped off, my legs felt like jelly. The best part is that I was only on level 4. Fortunately, when I work out, my face gets really red and sweaty, so it really does look like I'm working hard. Which I kind of was last night, now that I think about it. I did 15 mintues of sit-ups and decided that was more than enough for one night and walked right past the weight machines. I figure I need to easy myself back in, and I'm glad I did because today I am one sore woman. Note to self: never ever take 4 years off from exercising.