Lessons I Learned From a Month at the Gym

During the past month, I've been using an Amazon deal to a fancy pants gym, Health Track in Glen Ellyn. It's a beautiful facility with all the amenities and classes I could ask for. But it's most likely outside of my budget and it isn't the most convenient option, either. Nonetheless, I've enjoyed taking classes and going for a dip during the last month. I've learned a lot along the way, too.

There are a set of Plastics at every gym
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• Goggles are not created equal and are essential for a good swim.
• It doesn't matter how fancy the gym or how skinny you are, the size of the towels will not be adequate.
• Massages at a gym are the stuff of gods. Not that I'm a connoisseur of such things, but if I won the lottery, this lady would be on my personal payroll.
• You don't need special gear for a spinning class, but learn from my mistake: running shorts are not a good option. Try Bermuda-length shorts or capris and thank me later.
• The conversations you'll overhear in the locker room will take you back to middle school.
• A gym buddy keeps you accountable and makes things more fun. Thanks, MacKenna! Don't get so focused at the gym that you forget to be friendly.
• Be kind and wipe off the machines you use. While you're at it, hold off on the perfume.
• There will be at least one Ironman at your gym. He/She is not as intimidating as you think.
• Morning workouts > afternoon workouts. I hate pulling myself out of bed and driving to the gym in the dark, but if I'm going to get up at 4:45 a.m., I'm going to make my workout count. Plus, the gym is less crowded and intimidating to me.