Well a couple of weeks ago I decided that I need to step up my attempts to both lose some weight and get fit again, so I started an Aquacise class at my local leisure centre. So the first day I turn up and get into the pool only to find I am the only bloke in the class bu t that is not an issue.
2nd week I turn up and and the instructor taking the class, works us all a lot harder than the 1st week, no problem, although some of the moves are a little awkward for us men, but a few grumbles from the rest of the class on how she was working the class too hard - many have been doing it for months.
3rd week we get a bloody dance aerobics instructor - used to teaching a class of really fit people half my age, as the aquacise instructor is ill. Trying to keep up with her was like trying to run a marathon in clown shoes damn near impossible! I sure knew I had had a good workout, my legs - 10 hours later - still feel like jelly! And of course there are the exercises that us blokes are really not made for :s
Next session is Thursday I hope I'll be recovered by then :D
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5:38 am Thursday, 12th May, 2016
There is a subtle difference between us. You think you are mad, I KNOW I am..It's not an easy matter to find the correct type of exercise to undertake. I find that thrashing the rowing machine seems to be the answer to exercising most parts of the body.I also play walking football but I find that it is not violent enough for me although I enjoy the craic afterwards. I don't think that gentle rhythmic work outs would be my bag either although the company of ladies attired like Rubgirl would certainly stimulate some parts The only regime of use as far as I can see, would be pelvic exercises which would I think, be of help when you've got a wine bottle between your thighs and are trying to pull a stubborn cork out ! That said, there are many other ways of " popping one's cork " ( I said cork, not cock ! ) LOL |
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5:40 am Thursday, 12th May, 2016
Rubgirl ? A Freudian slip or just the workings of a fevered imagination ? Sorry sweet RUNGIRL xxxx |
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10:05 am Thursday, 12th May, 2016
I've started off with what is supposedly the lighter option with the intention to progress through more strenuous stuff later on when I feel ready. I still ache a little from Tuesdays class and have another in a couple of hours but I will be there! I am hoping that by this time next year I will be able to get back on the battlefield in full plate armour again swinging swords, axes and pole-axes -full contact- at my mates. |
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10:11 am Thursday, 12th May, 2016
Awww Med, you should be proud of yourself. You made it. Besides, what is wrong with being the only man in that class??? Just think positively :)
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2:04 pm Thursday, 12th May, 2016
There is nothing wrong with being the only man in the class and I am making new friends, it is just that I don't seem to bend in the same way as the women and my coordination could be a lot better like getting arms to go one way and legs another whilst my body is trying to do the other movement, I seem to be providing some amusement when I utterly fail :D |
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5:57 pm Thursday, 12th May, 2016
I'm not sure about that reggaeton that might be a tad energetic for me at the moment I'm more of a head banger I would like to learn the tango though it looks so sensual |
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4:52 pm Monday, 16th May, 2016
OIC Aha that, I always thought, was just how you dance to reggae if you are dancing with a lady and is totally different from what I found when searching for reggaeton.
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