10 reasons NOT to do Gym!
10 reasons NOT to do Gym!
10 reasons NOT to do Gym!
In my experience, there are many reasons to avoid doing the gym thing! Its just not for me. I don't know about you, but I like to keep my suffering kinda private! However, there are countless thousands who seem to view this weekly (in some very sad casesdaily!) ritual as an essential part of their lifestyle routineand even an essential part of their social affirmation!
So, armed with a new found zeal to finally blow all this sanctimonious clap-trap out of the water once and for all, here are my ten favourite reasons NOT to do the Gym thing!
High Fees
We Brits waste upwards of 37million a year on unused gym and health club memberships! Average membership fees are in the region of 565 per year but, staggeringly, 60% of those who join in January have stopped going by the end of the month! Why not just go on holiday instead?
Dirty Equipment
There can be few things more unpleasant than clambering all over some piece of torture apparatus only to find that the recent evacuee has been even more sweaty and horrible than you are feeling at that precise moment! Microbiologists have confirmed that unhygienic gym equipment can harbour everything from flue to superbugs. The microbes lurk everywhere, from the sauna and steam rooms to the hot-tubs. Always make sure you use an antibacterial wipe to clean equipment before you use it!
Travel Time
It has been shown that most devotees live at least 10 minutes away from the closest gym. If you do the maths, it means that, in the course of one year, the average person working out 4 times a week spends about 70 hours just travelling to and from the gym! Why not just go for a run around the block, or the local parkor spend some quality time with the family.
Headaches
Workouts cause blood vessels around the brain to dilate, which can result in a throbbing ache. Make sure to drink plenty of water to counteract this.
Heartburn
Running and sit-up exercises can cause the stomach contents to be pushed up into the oesophagus, causing a severe burning in the chest. To avoid this, try to steer clear of dairy products before a workout and avoid exercising for at least two hours after every meal! Remember, crushing chest pains should always be treated as requiring urgent medical attention!
Incontinence
As many women will attest, coughing, laughing and intense exercise are all triggers for an accidental leak! One woman in three is affected by SUI (stress urinary incontinence) at some point in their lives, especially during and following pregnancy and old age. Pelvic floor exercises can help alleviate the problem.
Ear Popping
Each time your foot hits the floor, or during a heavy lift, your body tries to maintain air pressure between the inside and outside of the ear. Help the problem by swallowing hard and drinking lots of water during the workout!
Runny Nose!
All exercise tends to stimulate the part of the body's nervous system that controls bodily secretions, particularly mucus secretions in the nose! Research has led scientist to believe that some dairy products and foods can worsen this situation, so try to avoid them for at least two hours before your workout.
Passing wind!
One of the more unpleasant side effects! Any "bending" exercise (Yoga, crunches, leg lifts, etc.) that target the abs can lead to this embarrassing side-effect! Avoid "gassy" foods before a workoutbeans and broccoli can be particularly troublesome!
Allergies
In rare cases, some people are actually allergic to exercise! For some, this can bring on hives, flushing and wheezing! Food may be a trigger, so try to investigate what might be contributing to this reaction and avoid it for at least six hours before hitting the gym! Anti-drowsiness antihistamine tablets may help alleviate the problem.
If none of the above trigger any alarm bells for the would-be "gymaholic"well, don't say you haven't been warned!
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