The Do You Work Out Zone

drsassypants · 02-16-2011, 08:11 PM

Checking back in to say Heeeeeey!

I'm currently doing a four run trail race challenge (6 miles -done-, 8 miles -Saturday-, 10 miles & 13.1 miles). After that, I plan to do a second half marathon, visit Austin (possibly unrelated, but still exciting), and then do three marathons before the end of the year.

I might die.

In preparing for my trip, I was researching the gyms in Austin that are affiliates of mine. I noticed something strange. My gyms offer tanning to go with your workouts. The Austin gyms offer massage! I think we're doing something wrong. Is tanning or massage offered in anyone else's gyms? Is one more common than the other?

OKbye!

Gemme · 02-17-2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsassypants

Checking back in to say Heeeeeey!

I'm currently doing a four run trail race challenge (6 miles -done-, 8 miles -Saturday-, 10 miles & 13.1 miles). After that, I plan to do a second half marathon, visit Austin (possibly unrelated, but still exciting), and then do three marathons before the end of the year.

I might die.

In preparing for my trip, I was researching the gyms in Austin that are affiliates of mine. I noticed something strange. My gyms offer tanning to go with your workouts. The Austin gyms offer massage! I think we're doing something wrong. Is tanning or massage offered in anyone else's gyms? Is one more common than the other?

OKbye!

We have tanning and massage chairs at our gym, but not actual massages. I think I need to go to THAT gym.

Diavolo · 02-27-2011, 09:51 PM

My gym has tanning, which is pretty typical. Some gyms have salons that rent space and run their own business. Mine used to have a chiropractor. Now we have those big hair dryers. God only knows what they do in there.

Rockinonahigh · 02-27-2011, 11:02 PM

I did a max workout today,boy am I sore,but it was worth it even tho my body feels like limp noodles.

Linus · 02-27-2011, 11:14 PM

Sigh.. I've shelved my bicycling training for now due to a severe back issue. Hopefully in a couple of weeks the chiropractor will give me a green light to start training again. I'm hoping to do a century to San Diego in May. K and I also looking at going to a beginner's Yoga class in a week or so. And, I'm hoping to finally get P90X back into the swing of things (mostly chess, shoulders, abs, cardio).

Rockinonahigh · 02-28-2011, 02:02 AM

I bought myself a stair steper for christmas,u bet its great for the legs..hips..butt and lower back.They are highly recomended just be ready to be sore big time.

DapperButch · 02-28-2011, 07:31 AM

Hi, folks!

I am in the market for a new elliptical.

I am looking at either the Livestrong 10.0 or the Sole E25 (possible 35).

I can't decide which "feel" I like better when I have tried them in the stores.

The 10.0 has a slightly heavier flywheel and maybe 2 more programs, so they are comparable.

Price is the same.

What I like about the Livestrong is the Q-factor is 0, while the Q-factor of the Sole is 2. For those that don't know, this means that the pedals are closer together on the Livestrong, which they say is more similar to the natural way we walk. I believe that most ellipticals have a 2 on the Q-factor. I have never used an elliptical before, so I don't know which would be more comfortable/if this is an issue for users.

Questions:

1) Has anyone ever used either of these machines?

2) Has anyone ever felt like the pedals should be closer together (assuming most machines are not at a 0 in Q-factor (whatever that stands for?) when using an elliptical?

I am going to cross post this on the healthy weight loss b/c I think that there are elliptical users there. I am assuming this is ok, Admin (Linus?), as it is not a discussion topic.

Also...sorry one more question. When at the store I was in running shoes. I kind of felt like my feet were sliding forward on all machines. I am wondering if this is common and also if people use cross trainers (remember those?), instead of running shoes due to this problem (since running shoes have a bit of a heel). I am planning on going back with a pair of cross trainers on my feet.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

ETA: I am off to work, so will check back later.

02-27-2011, 11:14 PM	#5
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02-28-2011, 07:31 AM	#7
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02-16-2011, 08:11 PM	#1
drsassypants Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She. Or Dr. ;-) Relationship Status: Legally Wed Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 65 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26 Thanked 107 Times in 42 Posts Rep Power: 44158	Checking back in to say Heeeeeey! I'm currently doing a four run trail race challenge (6 miles -done-, 8 miles -Saturday-, 10 miles & 13.1 miles). After that, I plan to do a second half marathon, visit Austin (possibly unrelated, but still exciting), and then do three marathons before the end of the year. I might die. In preparing for my trip, I was researching the gyms in Austin that are affiliates of mine. I noticed something strange. My gyms offer tanning to go with your workouts. The Austin gyms offer massage! I think we're doing something wrong. Is tanning or massage offered in anyone else's gyms? Is one more common than the other? OKbye!

02-27-2011, 09:51 PM	#3
Diavolo Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wine Cellar Posts: 163 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 130 Thanked 433 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 3304129	My gym has tanning, which is pretty typical. Some gyms have salons that rent space and run their own business. Mine used to have a chiropractor. Now we have those big hair dryers. God only knows what they do in there.

02-27-2011, 11:02 PM	#4
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I did a max workout today,boy am I sore,but it was worth it even tho my body feels like limp noodles.

02-28-2011, 02:02 AM	#6
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I bought myself a stair steper for christmas,u bet its great for the legs..hips..butt and lower back.They are highly recomended just be ready to be sore big time.