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December 19, 2005

More Gyms/Gyns Everywhere

Lorrie had the idea of airport gyms, which turns out to be one of those ideas that's sooo good, someone already had it -- at least, kinda. Actually, the current incarnation of the idea seems to be web directories of gyms near airports -- not really the same thing, is it? What she had in mind was a chain of gyms clubs that would be IN airports. I wonder why it doesn't exist?

My gym idea was to start calling places that cater to women like Curves gyns instead of gyms.

Here's another nice idea: a workout podcast. It would be like an excercise tape, only it would be issued by the club you go to and would consist of groovy music with suggestions for what to do next and someone shouting encouraging slogans at you.

Also, I would like more hipster gym-wear. I think athletic garb is really ugly. I'm tempted to buy one of these cute spendy katamari damacy t-shirts just so I have something groovy to wear.

The short story is, I've joined the gym. I'm at that phase where I want to talk about my "work out" and the "sauna" all the time. Very annoying. But fun! And I sure do like that sauna. Time to go right now!

UPDATE

I'm a lazy blogger, and only just now got around to checking for workout podcasts. Here are some google tells me about:

You know what? I'm still being lazy. I'm not listening to these or anything. Suffice to say, workout podcasts exist.

Posted by mary at December 19, 2005 1:04 PM

Comments

Hey, welcome to gym life! Let's meet up at WCH&F for some lifting and cardio!

Posted by: Spine at December 21, 2005 12:01 PM

Yeah, Spine -- where have you been? I'm all there like, 24/7.

My cousin's dad (also a member), was all like, "too bad the saunas are single sex" and I was like, "yeah, that is a bummer, because I really really want to get hot and sweaty with you." But actually, I do think it's a bummer because the saunas are definitely the funnest part. I wear a towel, anyway. I got the biggest one I could find in the basement.

Anyway, I told Spine to his face and I'll say it to the world now: He should be a personal trainer. He could get people all hooked on oats and vegetables and looking like carrots and stuff and correct their grammer and tell them how to vote while they were sweating on the stairmaster -- but in a nice and inspirational way! He could be a "virtuous life coach." Some people might call that guru, but that's so '80s.

Posted by: pica [TypeKey Profile Page] at December 21, 2005 12:18 PM

I will give that career option some serious consideration. I'm not sure I'm perky enough for that line of work, but on the other hand, my inner Type A does come out a bit when I think about nutrition.

Posted by: Spine at December 21, 2005 12:48 PM

Marina's workout podcasts are the bomb.

Posted by: roy at January 3, 2006 1:36 PM

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