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Lynn W Gardner's avatar

Robert, why not just walk/run around downtown Austin… or go hiking in one of the nearby state parks. Gym memberships are for 20 somethings, which we are not. And does not your luxury high rise not have a gym, I think it does , if you are inclined to ride a stationary bike. You do not have to go to the gym for the scenery, just go to the mall as I have seen young people wearing LouLouLemon (or however you spell it) that leaves nothing to the imagination…..

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Robert Farago's avatar

Spoil sport

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Mike Brown's avatar

I've never been a body builder or even an athlete, but I've worked out at various gyms for half a century now, just to stay fit enough to enjoy hiking, bicycling, motorcycling and other active hobbies.

Four years ago the aches and pains of advancing old age were becoming a serious threat to my chosen lifestyle so I searched for a personal trainer that might be able to help. I lucked out and found a woman who is more of a physical therapist than a PT. She specializes in helping senior citizens. On my first visit, she had me go through some simple movements while she watched. From that, she drew up a map of my body that showed which muscles were overly active and which were lazy. Then she created a list of basic exercises which used no gym equipment. After just a few days of doing the exercise routine, my aches and pains were much better.

On the subject of male/female gym interactions, YouTube and other social media is full of videos and commentary on the sad state of affairs. I'm glad I'm too old to be involved in that.

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Jeff Zekas's avatar

Funny, you should mention the gym, basically it’s a no fly zone for normal guys. My son was telling me that if you approach a girl in the gym, you’re automatically considered a pervert. He goes to the climbing wall for exercise, or else he just goes on a run down by the creek. The weird thing is, my son is a buff firefighter, women seem to find him attractive, but he’s pretty much given up on most of the girls his age.

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Robert Farago's avatar

The war between the sexes has gone scorched earth.

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