Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Apr 30th 2005, 2:41 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by Bob
major shame that, fitness routines, gym, training in the summer holidays and stuff...sod that....what's wrong with just letting them have a laugh...it's such a shame that you don't see people having a knock around in the park, back in blighty, be a few parks where you'd be guaranteed to find people having a knock around that you could join in for a laugh, but it doesn't happen here, it all has to be organised, teams, goals and kit, can't be messing around with a couple shirts on the ground and two on two v keeper etc...oh well...maybe i'm just getting old and grumbly *lol*
Apr 30th 2005, 2:54 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by Bob
maybe i'm just getting old and grumbly *lol*
Apr 30th 2005, 2:58 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by woodsey
can I ask, is it any good, I was thinking of joining Curves, can't be doing with all the hot bodies at LA fitness and places like that..
The girl said what a great place it was and how effective it was so when I asked her 'So why is everyone here so fat then?' I don't think she took kindly to me. She kind of went a bit cold after that.
To be fair, it was my one and only visit to a Curves but on that visit, I would never return.
Apr 30th 2005, 3:01 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by bored-silly
DON'T DO IT GIRL!!! I went to see our local curves and was the youngest by about 30 years.
Apr 30th 2005, 3:02 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by DonnaElvira
Just remember that (unless you die young) you'll be 30 years older one day...
Apr 30th 2005, 3:03 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by bored-silly
Yeah, then I'll join Curves
Apr 30th 2005, 3:05 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by bored-silly
DON'T DO IT GIRL!!! I went to see our local curves and was the youngest by about 30 years. The girl showed me around and they make you run on the spot - they don't have walking machines - to 'high energy' music. When I went they were playing Chas and Dave's 'Rabbit' (true!)
The girl said what a great place it was and how effective it was so when I asked her 'So why is everyone here so fat then?' I don't think she took kindly to me. She kind of went a bit cold after that.
To be fair, it was my one and only visit to a Curves but on that visit, I would never return.
The girl said what a great place it was and how effective it was so when I asked her 'So why is everyone here so fat then?' I don't think she took kindly to me. She kind of went a bit cold after that.
To be fair, it was my one and only visit to a Curves but on that visit, I would never return.
PMSL
, Chas and Dave, omg :scared: I recall going to aereobics a few years ago and being greeted by all these middle age women that announced they'd been going for years, same thing, still all fat bastards..
Apr 30th 2005, 3:05 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by alien species
I run 5 miles a day......
Apr 30th 2005, 3:08 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by Manc
why??
Apr 30th 2005, 3:15 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by DonnaElvira
because they're there?
jesus.
that's what taxi's are for.
Apr 30th 2005, 3:18 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by woodsey
PMSL , Chas and Dave, omg :scared:
I recall going to aereobics a few years ago and being greeted by all these middle age women that announced they'd been going for years, same thing, still all fat bastards..
, Chas and Dave, omg :scared: I recall going to aereobics a few years ago and being greeted by all these middle age women that announced they'd been going for years, same thing, still all fat bastards..
Apr 30th 2005, 3:20 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by woodsey
can I ask, is it any good, I was thinking of joining Curves, can't be doing with all the hot bodies at LA fitness and places like that..
They weigh and measure you every month .you don't have to if you don't want .
you can go in and have a look around .I pay $29 a month .I work out for about 40minutes a day and do enjoy the company .
Apr 30th 2005, 3:23 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by bored-silly
I went to aqua aerobics once to be greeted by all the old ladies smiling and saying hello and then one said 'Ooh look, snap' and I realised she was wearing the same swimming costume as me. :scared:
Apr 30th 2005, 3:50 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by bored-silly
I went to aqua aerobics once to be greeted by all the old ladies smiling and saying hello and then one said 'Ooh look, snap' and I realised she was wearing the same swimming costume as me. :scared:
Apr 30th 2005, 3:54 pm
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Re: Do you 'keep fit' in the US?
Originally Posted by peacelover
OMG
