A Goal for the Summer

Summer is just around the corner and that means swimsuits and days at the beach or pool. As such the mass migration begins just as it does in early January when vanity filled individuals (myself included) flock to the gyms to lose that winter weight. They stretch and groan, and run and limp while all the time watching in the mirror hoping to see the faint glimmer of improvement.

Why do we do this?

For the single people, that is self-explanatory. It is likes moneys cleaning themselves in the yard and ridding themselves of ticks and fleas in order to appeal to a mate. But the ones that are in relationships now that is harder thought. Maybe it is the spring air the wakes us up and reminds us that we do not belong behind a desk and we need to take care of our bodies. Or maybe it is simply we are embarrassed by that winter weight and hope it would just go away. For whatever the reason, the influx of those people to the gym is considerable.

However I have one small cautionary note for all you winter birds coming it. IT IS HARD to lose that weight. Talking to one of my friends in the gym, his theory that if he can just grow the size of his arms and chest, it will make up for the stomach. Hmmm, what would I look like with a chest the size of my stomach? May soon be time for the man-bra. Ok so that theory, only holds up to a point. So I asked another individual (it was an interesting day at the cardio machines) and his theory was no matter how lean he got, he was never going to get a six pack. Now that is something I could relate to, I have tried when I was a better younger man (in college) and there was no six pack action going on no matter what I did. Finally, one other individual who is a bit more senior in age (and seniority) said that was all too complicated, all he is trying to do is stay status quo or at least keep the pace he falls down that slippery slope to a minimum. Now there is a man who has a firm grasp of reality.

Whatever your goals or reasons, do not expect fast results, but if you are doing it for more than just vanity (that rules me out) you do feel great after a good workout and does get your blood moving either in the morning and later in the afternoon. So pick up a dumbbell or a yoga instructor (they weigh about the same) and flock my friends, flock to the gyms, Spring is upon us!