Got Muscle?

I'm about to hit the gym in T minus 60 minutes...and I think there's something you all need to know. I, Monica, like many other people who work out there, have no idea what I'm doing...most of the time. Especially when it comes to the machines. I'll even admit to the fact that I used to have this inexplicable fear of treadmills, mainly because I felt like they were controlling me. I was always the type to run outside, on concrete, where I'm on top of the world and control everything. Things have changed since then. Because I live in Chicago where seasons seem to change in a matter of days and you are forced to start running indoors.

Where was I?

Machines...not knowing what I'm doing. Right! So this morning I did something I should've done about a year ago when I first signed up for Bally Total Fitness...I went on their website, and checked to see what they had to offer besides personal trainers. They offer WORKOUT TOOLS that you can print and take with you! These include: weight loss programs, muscle development plans, and even sports conditioning workout plans for six different sports. Immediately after finding these, I went ahead and printed out "Muscle Development Play - 5 Days" and watched every video that showed what the exercise machines I'm supposed to use look like, and how they work. If those don't do it for you, make your own fitness plan here. Two words: "Duh, Monica." WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF DOING THIS SOONER?!

Ladies and gentlemen, I can now go to the gym and not have to read the directions on every machine and actually know what I'm doing.

Thank you, Bally (and the wonderful world of internet)!

Photo courtesy Bally Total Fitness and Franchise International