The New Gym!

California Family Fitness opened its newest gym on November 1st...and it's just around the corner from our house! Yippee! No more fifteen minute drives to the gym--well, that is except for yoga on Sundays! (Elaine, the Orangevale yoga instructor, totally rocks!) Now, I really have NO excuse for not working out!

The first few days the gym was open, though, I purposely avoided going there fearing it would be overrun with people. I finally stepped foot inside the new gym this past Thursday, and to my surprise, it was rather empty! I walked around the facility for several minutes, trying to orient myself as to where the different types of machines were located. During my self-guided tour, I came upon the two racquetball courts, both of which were in use. (Many moons ago, Brian and I played racquetball with friends of ours who lived in the same apartment complex. I doubt we still have our rackets, but it would be fun to play again!) Just past the courts is the "cardio" area: a sea of elliptical trainers, treadmills, and stationary bicycles. That day, I had my choice of treadmills, which are often hard to come by up at the Orangevale gym, especially in the evenings. There was one treadmill open up front, so I hopped on and started walking. I walked for three minutes and then jumped into my 6-minute run, 1-minute walk routine.

About halfway through my exercise session, something funny happened...I found myself experiencing a perspiration meltdown. I couldn't figure out why I was sweating so much; I was only 17 minutes into my workout, for goodness sake. Maybe this gym wasn't as well air-conditioned as the old gym? Perhaps. Or maybe I had worn too much clothing? No, I don't think so; I had on a t-shirt and shorts. Or maybe I was having a hot flash? Not likely. That's when I realized it...I'd made a critical error in my choice of treadmill. This treadmill did NOT have a built-in fan! (Who knew I was such a treadmill snob?!) Seriously, though, I really do like to sweat a little; "glowing" is perfectly acceptable! Sweat trickling down the sides of my face, however, is so-o-o not okay. It's disgusting and downright unattractive. I've never toted a towel to the gym before, but perhaps, it's time!