So I've never done the "rape protection" machine before. Ever. And I wondered what all the hubbub was. And since I've always wanted to be able to strangle a man with my thighs, I hopped on.
I didn't want to bulk up, just get toned, so I set it to something light that took little effort. So I went with 100 pounds. I forgot the core component of this exercise, though, the cellphone. I had to make due with stopping now and then to watch music videos. After about 50 reps, I got really bored. I guess that's the danger of forgetting the cell phone. So, I decided I'd move on.
I want to avoid the the arm that keeps waving, so I decided it was time to go bounce on the physioball-thingie and do my tricep extensions. YAYH! They didn't have any pink ones, dammit, I was gonna have to use the durty chrome ones that everyone else touches and gets all sweaty. In order to go light enough to not bulk up I went with the 5 pound weight and used both hands. I did the extensions 10 times, then there was a collective soul song on so I stopped to watch the video. I did another 10, felt the burn, so it was time to move on to the ever important butt blaster thingie.
That was hard. I don't remember how many I did, it's not really important, is it? I mean, I did it, so that should count. Surely I worked off the cake I had earlier. I mean, I burned like 200 calories in cardio, that means I can have a cookie later.
Anyway... Since I wanted to ensure I'd end up with not only a shapely butt and thighs but also arms, I went ahead and bit the bullet. I tried a boy's exercise, because I like how Gwen Stefani's arms look in the video I was watching on the elliptical.
So I grabbed one of those body bars (9 pounds, of course, I don't want to look like a guy) and stepped into the curl cage. I did my 10 curls, felt the burn, and called it a night. Bikini body, Here I come!
I keep hearing people say how girls should lift weights, and boy I'm glad I did. I feel great! I hope I don't bulk up and get all muscley, but I'll only do it once a week. Next time though, I should remember to do some crunches to help get my belly flatter.
I just wanted to see how the other side lived, that's all. I've always wondered what the attraction was to the kickbacks, butt blaster, endless bicycle crunches, and thigh exercisers were. I still don't understand, but now I can say I did it. :p
Time to get back to the cage, though. Squats await. (As soon as I recover from those deadlifts...)
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I see guys on it all the time. It confuses the hell out of me. I honestly thought it was a girl machine before this gym. Why would any man bother? Doesn't he have a rack to go curl in?
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Fortunately, there was noone around to witness the event other than my husband, whom I could have hurt with the laughter I caused him, it was deadlift day for him, but I didn't start my awsum workout till he was done with those.
:p
I saw a fairly huge dude (who looked like a top) using it last night. I wanted to tell him that he had just had his man card revoked.
At our gym they get used heavily. A couple of guys use it, mostly the girls use it. No idea if it works or not. I maxed the weight out on it one day then did a couple of dozen reps. Felt it a few hours later.
Don't get me started on the "trainer" who has people squatting in the Smith. :P
No tri kick backs and what about one legged squats on the BOSU trainer while doing Arnolds using toothpicks as weights? Of course you were wearing full makeup, skin tight shorts and a skimpy sports bra. I am sure it all works for someone but I see what some of these gals are trying to do out there and you can't help but chuckle. You just feel like walking up and asking them that all important question "What the F%^k are you doing"
Thanks for the laugh.
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Of course you were wearing full makeup, skin tight shorts and a skimpy sports bra.
I DO try to look my best when I go to the gym. It's tough, if I accidently sweat it'll make my mascara run and I have a towel rubbing off my foundation. Plus, my face gets all red when I exert myself, so I tried hard not to. Plus, I don't want the muscles. I just want to tone.
Girl hops out of the cage, feels the burn...
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