Prog Rock Workouts

Those of you who know me well enough know that am a lazy ass who wouldn't give a damn about exercise and things like that. But since a few months I felt that my daily walks were getting kinda monotonous. Not that I could walk much in the freakin monsoon anyway. Plus the ol paunch was getting kinda noticeable. And I was getting some niggling pains. So I thought "Ok hmmm let's give the gym a shot. Anyways I am home way too much for my own sanity. It will make sure I spend a good couple of hours away from home almost daily."

So finally on Sept 20th I hauled my lazy ass to the gym and registered. It would have been sooner but I was still hoping my France trip would work out. But by then I realized it wasn't happening anytime soon.

It's been roughly 2 months now and what do you know... I actually look forward to my daily workout. Yeah most people can't believe that I go to the gym so regularly. Come to think of it am pretty surprised too Sure it was kinda daunting at first. But with my trusty ipod it became quite pleasant after a week or so. The instructors were friendly. So were the members. Hey I even met two audiophiles.

The ipod is an amazing exercise tool. It gives me a respite from the dance music kinda stuff played in the gym. One of these days I should tell them to play my ACDC CD. Should be fun to see the people cursing away hehe.

I think I've hit upon a new concept "PROG ROCK WORKOUTS!!!" Told you am nuts....That's right, I find prog rock or even prog metal helps me on the treadmill or exercycle. If the music is really great and inspiring I feel I can push harder, walk/run faster... No it doesn't have to be fast paced music. I even exercised to Pink Floyd's Echoes once. And I didn't drift off to sleep! I think it's a mental thing. If the music makes you happy you feel less strained. Today I was exercising to Spock's Beard - V. Loads of fun running while listening to some kickass guitar and keyboard lines. Plus Morse's singing helped too hehe. And my "good shit" playlist makes sure that I'll like whatever the ipod decides to play next :). I imagine I must make a damn funny sight playing air drums and air guitar on the treadmill and exercycle... Sometimes I am even tempted to sing but i've resisted that urge ... so far. But what do I care since am enjoying myself.

Oh I feel that the gym has helped a bit. My stamina and endurance have improved. I can work for longer. I feel less lethargic. Thank god for the ipod and music or it wouldn't have been so much fun. I only wish I had a pair of wireless headphones (if I did I would listen to music while lifting weights too!!) but the ones for the ipod are too damn expensive. Maybe someday....