Are they even called "gyms" anymore? Ok, how about workout center? Fitness place? I don't know what they're called, but I do know that even a free membership is not enough incentive for me to start going, but I'm trying...I swear! Even went and bought 3 outfits to wear then ended up taking them back because I didn't want to look too "cutesy"! I figured I've got enough things to wear and I probably won't be there long enough to even get sweaty! LOL!
Since I got the (1) free membership (Silver Sneakers) with Medicare and since the orthopedic doc said (2) I should get some physical therapy for my knee that doesn't involve walking, and since it's (3) so freakin' hot here in Texas, I figured there's no time like the present!
Before I registered at 24HR Fitness (so I could choose odd hours where no one would see me struggling with the equipment or going into the pool), I bought a bike (since the doc said he's rather I bike than walk). 
It was really a CUTE bike, but unlike the old saying "you never forget....", I will have to differ! Well, you don't forget, but you know about muscle memory, right? Mine didn't remember how to stay balanced! Just like everything else at this time of life--out of balance!
Yes, that is my son holding the seat of my bike just like I did for him when he was 5!
So, I will let you know when (and if) I make my first journey to use the gym. I just know at 65 I've lost some muscle strength after having my walking routine interrupted for 5 months, so I really need to quit acting like a 5 year old and do it for the Gipper....no, for my health, I guess! :)
I will have to check out the shoes. Love the bike!
ReplyDeleteWe need to get you knee & elbow pads & a helmet for that bike! You'll ride like a pro when you look like one !!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the gym, take the water aerobics! You can do sit ups (crunches) and aerobics with little to no impact; you decrease your chance of breaking *something* in a fall because you reduce your chances of falling. Water aerobics helps improve your balance and builds muscle around your bones. And (based on my last cholesterol report) the water aerobics increase your good cholesterol! GO DEE GO!!!