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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / November 2003Eating my words...I joined a gym!
Many times I've said I'm not a gym-type person. The truth was, I never found one that fit me. I think I found one tonight. I've been wanting to learn how to rock climb and do some mountaineering for a while. So I surfed for some info and found a place in SF called Misison Cliffs. I went down there after work tonight. It is the most amazing gym I've ever seen!!! There are climbing walls everywhere. There is also lots of weight equipment and cardio machines of all sorts. But the main draw are the climbing walls. The initiation fee is small and the monthly fee is quite reasonable. I had lots of questions for the staff. The main focus is climbing. The other equipment will make it a nice balance. The customers were normal looking folks; no bimbos or attitudes. I'm going for my first Belay class this Friday night. This is a real step forward for me. Pretty soon you'll see me hanging off sheer cliffs. : ) Martha I've never heard of a gym with rock climbing walls... sounds pretty cool! -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > Many times I've said I'm not a gym-type person. The truth was, I never found > one that fit me. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Martha Oh wow - I'm so jealous... Weve got a rock wall at the gym, but nothing like you've explained. WOW.. that sounds just too cool. > Many times I've said I'm not a gym-type person. The truth was, I never found > one that fit me. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Martha > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > Weve got a rock wall at the gym, but nothing like you've explained. WOW.. > that sounds just too cool. It really is cool...just like being on the side of a mountain. Check out the website. There are a few of these gyms around the Bay Area. www.touchstoneclimbing.com Martha > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Martha Now I'm even more jealous. And BF is sitting here next to me saying "and, to think I was getting excited about climbing the wall at our gym"... DAMNED!! I have to ask - what does their membership cost? (you can email me privately if you aren't comfy with posting it). > > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > I have to ask - what does their membership cost? (you can email me > privately if you aren't comfy with posting it). No problem. $125 initiation fee and $59 a month. Martha > > > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > > > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > > No problem. $125 initiation fee and $59 a month. DAMN!! That's less than I pay for the monthly membership to the Y... > > > > > Weve got a rock wall at the gym, but nothing like you've explained. > > > > WOW.. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > DAMN!! That's less than I pay for the monthly membership to the Y... I was surprised it was so reasonable. The only hesitation I had is that you're on your own with the weight equipment (and there's quite a lot of it). But I figure I've done well on my own with dumbells, so I'll just investigate a bit further on my own and find out what equipment will help me the most. The climbing lessons are all free for members, and I can't wait until Friday. I.m hoping this will also lead me to meeting people into backpacking and mountaineering for next season. Martha > I was surprised it was so reasonable. The only hesitation I had is that > you're on your own with the weight equipment (and there's quite a lot of [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Martha I'm still drooling after last night's info. I went to DH and showed him the website. He said we're not moving to California. LOL You sound so enthusiastic and that's just wonderful. We don't have many rocks to climb here but rock walls are very popular. Enjoy your lessons. Maybe you could share a tip or two. Jenn (btw the Niners/Packers game is coming up and I'm going!) >>The only hesitation I had is that >you're on your own with the weight equipment (and there's quite a lot of >it). But I figure I've done well on my own with dumbells, so I'll just >investigate a bit further on my own and find out what equipment will help me >the most. I bet you'll find that there are lots of people in the weight room who will be happy to offer advice. If you approach someone with a question (between their sets, of course :-) ), most will be flattered and take some time to help you. Chris > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Martha Congrats Martha! The place looks fantastic. You'll have to let us know how it goes. Beverly (who doesn't climb ladders and knows she couldn't tackle one of those walls) > > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > (who doesn't climb ladders and knows she couldn't tackle one of those > walls) It was funny. I told the woman who showed me around that one of the reasons why I wanted to do this was I was afraid of heights. She said she used to be afraid of heights and now she's only afraid of things out there (outside the gym). : ) Martha > > > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > > > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Martha I've never really been afraid of heights but I have tinnitus and mild vertigo which often affect my sense of balance. I've had episodes since childhood and have learned my limits. I can tolerate heights if I'm seated and feel secure. I can ride roller coasters but not climb the steps to the high slides at water parks. I'm afraid rock climbing is out of the question Beverly In article <VgFpb.204731$0v4.16099338@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>, "MH" <bastzine@worldnet.att.net> wrote: > > Oh wow - I'm so jealous... > > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Martha Here at Cornell we have what is billed as "the largest natural climbing wall in North America." The Wellness program is sponsoring a bouldering class, but--like many others--I'm too chicken (and broke) to try it. Let me know how you like the rock climbing--I might--eventually--give it a try. Amy Thanks, everyone! I'll try it later this week. Martha > In article > <VgFpb.204731$0v4.16099338@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>, "MH" [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Amy > Many times I've said I'm not a gym-type person. The truth was, I never found > one that fit me. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Martha Good for you! It's times like this I almost wish I lived in civilization again cause that sounds like an awesome place. Let me know how the rock climbing goes. DH said I'm not allowed to pick up any more new sports except for XC skiing this year, but there's always next year :) Jenn > Good for you! It's times like this I almost wish I lived in civilization > again cause that sounds like an awesome place. Let me know how the rock > climbing goes. DH said I'm not allowed to pick up any more new sports > except for XC skiing this year, but there's always next year :) > > Jenn And did you ever think you'd hear those words come out of your mouth??? I'm tapping my foot saying "SNOW already! I want to try the skis!!" My snowshoes are all dusted and ready. I have skates if it doesn't snow but just gets nice and cold. (This is the kid who hated every minute of every gym class in her life) It's so cool to be healthy<s> "Sure the dock is 4 miles from here - we can walk"  SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > > Good for you! It's times like this I almost wish I lived in civilization > > again cause that sounds like an awesome place. Let me know how the rock [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > just gets nice and cold. (This is the kid who hated every minute of every > gym class in her life) It's so cool to be healthy<s> A-men! We had snow on Tuesday and it's still here today but not enough to do anything with except make things kinda white. It should make the race interesting on Saturday since it's a cross-country 5K run. I despised gym class and now I wear a t-shirt at work that says Get Yourself Moving (GYM) courtesy of one of the phys ed teachers. As a matter of fact, I'm covering one of his classes in two weeks while he does a favor for me during my prep period. I do love being active. BTW, are you enjoying the northern lights? I hear they're putting on quite a show out there. Jenn <snip> > BTW, are you enjoying the northern lights? I hear they're putting on quite > a show out there. > > Jenn OMG it's spectacular! I've seen the green/blue ones before bit this is the first year I've seen the rosy red ones. My friends and I have a sort of Northern Lights Alert System - whoever sees them first has to phone the others. Doesn't take more than 2 words and we're all out the door into the magic. There were so many reasons we moved here - the northern lights were a surprise bonus. SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >Many times I've said I'm not a gym-type person. The truth was, I never found >one that fit me. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >I'm going for my first Belay class this Friday night. This is a real step >forward for me. Pretty soon you'll see me hanging off sheer cliffs. : ) Martha, I'm so glad you found somewhere you can get into the rock climbing, as I remember you saying you wanted to do this. I can't even bear to watch people doing this IRL, but starting in the gym seems a good way to get into it. Let us know how you get on. janice (cheering from the sidelines only) Martha wrote: >I'm going for my first Belay class this Friday night. This is a real step >forward for me. Pretty soon you'll see me hanging off sheer cliffs. : ) Good for you, Martha! It sounds like it could be a lot of fun! beeswing |
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