The Newbie’s Guide to Owning the Gym

August 7, 2011 2:00 pm     Posted in Body, Fitness  Holly - Emerson College g+ page


By Holly

Okay, so I guess I’m a gym rat. I am the one who loves to get to my campus fitness center when it opens at 6:30 in the morning (and who was infuriated when the opening was delayed from 6:00 a.m.). And I have tried just about every class and machine offered on the commercial market. At various times in my life, I have been the yoga class-clown who slips out of downward dog — and eventually the student fellow classmates look to as a model.

I like to say I’ve seen a lot of different ways of exercising and done a lot of different exercises, which means I’ve made every mistake imaginable along the way. So, whether you are prepping to take advantage of your school’s gym in the fall or you want to work off some summer puff while the sun is still shining, I offer you a few suggestions to make your return to the gym a great success:

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    • 6 Comments on "The Newbie’s Guide to Owning the Gym"

    1. Akilah says:
      Sun, 7th Aug 20113:39 pm 

      definitely what I needed to get a good start/inspiration to go to the gym more often. great article & tips! can't wait to get back to campus next week and get started working out more

    2. laurenchooker says:
      Sun, 7th Aug 201111:44 pm 

      So excited for school to start so I can get to the gym!

    3. Boooo says:
      Sun, 7th Aug 201111:57 pm 

      I say if you want to spend all day in the gym, go at it. It doesn't cause any harm if you're smart, and sometimes it just feels really good to release all that stress and take advantage of a high energy level.

    4. lisa says:
      Mon, 8th Aug 201112:26 pm 

      the galleries never work on my computer !! :(

    5. rox says:
      Fri, 12th Aug 20117:43 pm 

      THANK YOU I thought it was just me.

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