My roommate and I recently started heading to the local gym together.
- When we arrive, we each head in opposite sections.
My roommate is a big guy, so he likes to use the weightlifting section. He seeks out the machines that work his back, shoulders and triceps. He lifts free weights to build up his biceps. I often catch him lying on the weight bench with a giant barbell lifted above his head. For me, I would prefer to tone and lose weight rather than build bulk. I head directly to the cardio machines. I am hoping to get my heart rate elevated and work up a sweat. I run on the treadmill for at least three miles. I use the elliptical, stationary bike and sometimes take a fitness class. The gym offers personal training as well as group fitness classes. I make use of all of the resources available to me. When my workouts get stagnant, I enjoy signing up for a group class to get motivated and some new ideas of what to do. I usually get a beneficial stretch, meet some new people and am pushed to work hard for the whole class. I consult with a fitness expert every now and then to make sure I have proper form and am avoiding straining muscles and joints. The fitness expert has corrected my running posture, breathing and warned me to stretch before using the machines. It has been really beneficial. I have tried to convince my roommate to sign up with a personal trainer for assistance. He refuses. He usually does the same thing whenever we go to the gym. A certified fitness expert could help him concentrate on those muscles but in more beneficial ways. I would think it would get so stale plus boring for my roommate. I don’t see how he makes any progress