It\’s time for the un-gym revisited!

As mentioned in a blog in my old web site, I don\’t go to the gym to do off-bike exercises. Gyms can be noisy places, which would drive me bonkers. There\’s my sensitivities to the \”stuff\” some people wear (not meaning to insult anybody, but I get adverse physical reactions to scented things). Add to that the stress of trying to cram a gym session into my day — not to mention the cost of a gym membership! — and I\’d much rather exercise elsewhere.

I use a pair of hand-held weights. I don\’t have the set shown here, but I began by using 2-lb weights. When that started to seem too easy, I got a pair of 5-lb weights.

Eventually I began to wear a pair of weighted gloves in addition to holding 5-lb weights. Now even that is approaching the too-easy stage. How now?

I\’ve heard of the NordicTrack Speed Weights, but this product seems very pricey to me. I\’ve also read about the way the plates can jangle around, which some people find annoying. I can think about it. Meanwhile, it\’s the old use-what-I-have routine.

Sometimes I think a session with a personal coach would be beneficial. I\’d like to know whether I\’m using correct form. I know from reading about ballet that correct form is very important. Incorrect form leads to bad habits, even injury.

The catch is that one session wouldn\’t have much lasting effect, if any. I forget so quickly, and/or slide back into my old habits. A personal coach is beyond my budget, so it\’s stick with the un-gym revisited.