Work out or make out ??

Some people really make an effort to go to the gym. As I have said before I am not one of them … At 5.30 am I can barely look at myself let alone wonder if I am coordinated. The only hot look I manage is that of woman with a face like a baked cherry tomato.

A few women.. and men… at the gym really do look amazing and a few others look downright terrifying.. I hope that I look in between although I am sure that sometimes I look like the latter.

In some gyms it’s about looking good before you exercise. I have seen women do their hair and makeup before going to the gym floor. Personally, I always hope that I don’t meet anyone’s eye or see anyone I know !! But I am going to workout and not to make out …although of course I am always open to offers…

Gym attire?? I have seen the twins in their matching outfits complete with sequins, the lady who runs in a bra and running trousers rolled down so low over her hip bones that I know she has a good relationship with her waxer, the woman who decides that she doesn’t need to wear a sports bra, the man with hungry shorts that end totally up his arse crack as he runs and the bloke who doesn’t wear underwear in a yoga class and dangles his balls out the left hand side of his shorts….

I have also never forgotten the sight of the rather large man in tight cycle shorts that left nothing to the imagination. I was glad to be wearing glasses as I could have lost an eye. At one point during the class when he bent over infront of me I am sure that time actually stopped.

Some changing rooms are also interesting places. I remember at my old gym I had never seen such levels of flamboyant nakedness and I don’t think I am a prude. Naked ironing, legs up on mirrored counters to apply body lotion allowing the rest of us to see parts that maybe should be kept private. It was like a competition on who can be the most naked ever. I lost.

Luckily at my current local gym there is really wonderful friendly vibe. It really is more about what you are doing than who you could do. I don’t feel judged in what I wear and most of the outfits are similar to mine. Yes.. I know!

Lots of fun, training hints and they don’t even laugh too hard when I am so tired that I tell someone I am training for the “Grand National”….