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Posted by alexandra_k on May 25, 2020, at 22:54:05
Tubby girl, is tubby. Just saying.
I got tubby over the lock-down. Maybe I was starting to get tubby prior (I was) but I am definately tubby now.
Part of it is that I *enjoyed* hanging about in gyms. I know, it's terrible. But I *enjoyed* spending an hour going hard on the elliptical. I *enjoyed* faffing about for 2 hours doing dinky rehab stuff and foam rolling and mobility drills. Playing. I *enjoyed* it. I *enjoyed* doing squats and stuff... Not really to a program. Not really seeking progress. Just *doing stuff* *because I could*. Or, if I couldn't. If it didn't feel right. Figuring out what I needed to do so that I could do the stuff again.
I *enjoyed* playing about with cartwheels and handstands. Doing the same old over and over with handstands. Not really getting any better at them. Not really trying to. Just... Playing about. It was fun for me. I liked it.
It was keeping me trimmer than I have become since I quit the gym.
But the gym was hard because of people wanting me to interact with them rather than letting me do my thing.
I liked the classes, too. Trying new things. Seeing what things other people had worked on and developed and become good at. Hearing the music they liked. It was fun.
I didn't like being all squashed up etc. But that stuff has changed, now.
I wish I could do Les Mills -- but it is really expensive. They do have the best group fitness classes. Because they tell the instructors to *stick to the script*. Just *stick to the script*. That's all. Don't try and be friendly. Don't try and be extra-helpful. Just *stick to the script*. So it meant I could go back to classes and not be bullied out of them / away for not wanting to stick to the script. The script let me focus on progressing the way you are supposed to if you stick to the script.
People like to mix up the releases. The tracks they like. But the whole thing was worked out for easier and harder tracks in the same release. So you defeat the purpose. I might look into Les Mills. I do really really really really really enjoy *going to the gym*. Damn it.
And cycling... I don't know... I guess it is very technical. I'm still learning how to work at it if that makes sense.
But tubby girl is tubby.
I have long limbs and wide hips and shoulders. It means I can pack quite a lot of fat around my middle without looking like I'm packing the fat that I am. But my Dad's side of the family are short little apples and I need to realise that I have inherited that fat distribution. My triceps -- from my mother. But my abdominal from my father, unfortunately. So, yeah. It is time to be partiuclarly mindful / conscious of that. Particularly as I decide that I'm likely not going to be burning the calories I used to at the gym. Tiem to be a lot more conscious of what I shove into my face.
Sigh.
Posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 6:43:12
In reply to Tubby girl, posted by alexandra_k on May 25, 2020, at 22:54:05
https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2018/06/muscle/
Well... That's right.
I'm a short walk from the flagship gym. Also a short walk to 2 others in case someone starts stalking me or something.
Level 2 restrictions mean people are required to be spaced out.
I was doing work experience from tech at the Wellington one when the gym manger was training with the instructors to roll out grit. That was a few years back, now.
I didn't realise...
There was a progression from Pump and Balance and so on... To the Grit Series.
They have recently refurbished the flagship and looks like 'conquer' and 'ceremony' are in development.
So it's ongoing I mean to say.
It's a touchy time. The USA hit back (if you like) with Crossfit.
But nobody does music like Les Mills.
Yep. When in Rome... Or something.
It'll get me back on track. The fulcrum. Remembe what it's about. Kickstart my metabolism and my energy and enthusiasm and enjoyment. I'll end up reinvigerated for the study (without a cohort, without classmates, without any recognition or progression or anything at all).
In spite of. Not because of.
Posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:03:37
In reply to Re: Tubby girl, posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 6:43:12
It's a whole branding / marketing thing.
They have the right idea, though. Entertainment / exercise.
You pay the gym for facilities...
Surround sound for quality speakers. Booming bass that you can *feel*.
A spring loaded floor that means you jump higher and land softer. So you can literally do more than you can do in other environments. It's psycholgical.
Lights. A light show.
People like the crowds, too. The way people are drawn to concerts and things like that. Tapping into that. Then you are just moving with or alongside and you don't notice effort so much. It seems like doing what everyone else is doing is the line of least resistence.
Tapping in that.
To get people moving. To keep people moving.
To keep people paying money to use the gym. To get them through a class (ideally) in and out in an hour.
We'll see.
Posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:06:43
In reply to Re: Tubby girl, posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:03:37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPytZF6SZ98
reclaiming 'made in china' lolz
Posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:20:15
In reply to Re: Tubby girl, posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:06:43
I mean if anyone can sell martial arts to china -- it's les mills.
they'll be needing some milk powder to go with that before you know it.
Posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:57:32
In reply to Re: Tubby girl, posted by alexandra_k on May 26, 2020, at 7:20:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0Rp2aldRkE
and now they have to space teh bikes out! yay!
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