Monthly Archives: April 2016

Who the fudge wants to be normal.

Okay so I went to the gym today feeling a bit flat to be honest. I’ve had to go to see a physiotherapist because I’ve got a pain in my knees which has been ongoing for some time and was starting to make me want to give it all up . I have to admit that even though I don’t consider myself a gym bunny  and still don’t consider the gym to be my comfortable domain it was a lovely vibe in there today that was until my coach Pom FinishStrong Tutt, who had colluded with my physiotherapist to conjure a plan who’s evilness could not be surpassed by even Satan himself  informed me that today’s session would mainly be on the Power Mill! …..  For those of you who are not familiar with this piece of gym equipment it was designed by Beelzebub in order to punish the innocent.  it is a perpetual set of stairs, a set of stairs that never ever ever stops it just keeps rolling round and round and round until you’re dissolved by your own sweat I actually thought I was going to puke a lung at one point. When asked by Pom the magnificent how I felt  he seemed almost gleeful at my answer of “I feel sick” for my coach is a very good sadist. However my tale of woe does indeed have a happy ending after doing 30 flights of stairs (which to some may not sound a lot)  I’m managing not to puke a lung Ivan actually sailed through yes I said it sailed through 100 kettle bell swings and I have to say they were easier this time.   My word of the day is growth .  Sometimes the improvements aren’t always ones that you see in the mirror sometimes is a little achievements sometimes a big achievements going from flat to 30 flights and 100 kettle bell swings for me is a big achievement still smiling at the end big aceivment,   Managing to tweet a sneaky sweaty face to picture in the gym without being caught small achievement.

Additionally, and the reason for today’s blog title, on discussing what I’ll be doing in the gym tomorrow Pom  started tagging on little bits and pieces ….extras to what I’ve been doing so far all in the name of growth ….. “it’s Friday tomorrow” I said “most normal people will be out drinking partying and enjoying themselves” to which Pom Tutt  replied “who the fudge (cleaned up for the benefit of the delicate) wants to be normal, I don’t wanna be normal do you wanna be normal ?”  I’ve had a good Ole think about that since he said it and I have to say no I don’t want to be normal I want to be exceptional!! .

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Look at his face …Punisher! But I love to hate him 

All the gear

Why is all the cool training gear only for the smaller sizes?

There are some wicked designed sportswear out there and yet they come in a max size of extra large which is a size 14-16 (extra large…… seriously!!)

I know that most larger people want to wear the baggiest thing possible and melt into the background but it would be nice for us to have the choice grrr.

So how do I compensate this sad lack of ways to express my inner Goddess?

Trainers and Tech…. I am the original or at least one of the many all the gear and no idea girls.

Every time I have started a new regime or joined a gym I have bought myself new trainers ( I have a lot of trainers) and as much tech as I can get my hands on.  It becomes like an obsession …

Almost like my confidence has to come in a box delivered by amazon.

I am proud to announce that I have had various tech sat in my save for later shopping cart for aaaaggggeeeessss and haven’t completed the transaction, every time I’ve gone to I have thought about how is it going to enhance my gym and fitness experience? and so far the answer has been it doesn’t !! and I’ve made do with what I already own.

At my gym Anytime fitness they are dedicated to providing members the best of the best.

The cardio machines are high tech and fabulous (I’ve been cycling through the virtual alps… fascinating) if you are not sure what I mean check out this link https://www.lifefitness.co.uk/commercial/cardio/discover.html the equipment is awesome, I am so busy enjoying the scenery I forget to look at the clock and so my session is done before I know it.

The hardware doesn’t stop there, they also buy us skipping ropes, boxing gloves, foam rollers and that’s to name but a few things. We also have the use of a private studio with virtual classes so if you fancy spin but don’t fancy the thought of someone look at you sweaty ass for an hour.. not a problem book a wellbeats virtual class and the room is all yours at a time to suit you.

So all you need to reach max tech in my gym is a chest strap, a mobile phone, a headset of some sort and the pure self driven motivation to keep going  then BOOOOSH you are kitted out !!…

I know this sounds like I am an Anytime rep selling membership but I can assure I’m not being paid to say this , if anything I’d love the place to be quiet all the time but that’s just not good for business and the staff there are so lovely I wouldn’t want them to not be a success.

Anytime staff, members and of course my amazing coach Pom Tutt of Finish Strong have helped transform this girl from all the gear and no idea. To screw the gear and face your fear!