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I love working out and feeling strong and healthy!

I took some time off from the gym while I was in school but now after having graduated I am getting back in to the swing of things......stepping away from the pizza (most of the time)......... and realized that it's kinda hard when you don't have like-minded friends (or many friends at all) in the area to keep you motivated.

I'm a Florida transplant.... So, I'm looking to meet / plan and arrange workout sessions, jogs, gym visits, exchange diet info or exercise techniques with other fitness-minded people - professional or amateur.   If anyone else is interested let me know :) 

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Permalink Reply by Enjoli on July 25, 2011 at 5:32am
Dar,
:) Sorry you still feel sicky :(. No one like working out when they don't feel well...feel better soon so you can meet me for some workouts! It takes 3 weeks for your body to make something a habit so the hardest part I forcing yourself to do it for 3 weeks until your body learns the new behavior ....and then tricking your body every so often to keep it guessing. My 5 a.m. cardio has tured into 6 a.m. cardio..but I'm still @ retro most days.
Permalink Reply by Dar on July 26, 2011 at 11:43am
3 weeks of pure torture! =P I'm going to try to jump back into it this week. I used to go at 4:30am but pushed it back to 5:30.  Did you see WOW in Edison is doing Bootcamp starting Sept 1st? I'd love to do that but I don't want to sign a contract with them, I just want to do the Bootcamp. I wonder if I can do that. I might have to stop in and ask.
Permalink Reply by Enjoli on July 26, 2011 at 12:12pm

4:30 is too early! yikes lol...it will be worth it, after a few weeks your energy will increase and you will have less aches and pains...I love it...my back was killing me every morning when I wasnt going to the gym.

Dharm (i think) posted a bootcamp close to us in the daredevil group or in a forum I think and it is close to us and reasonable priced..I was thinking about it.

I know a few people who work @ WOW...If you go in ask to speak to Keli (big bodybuilding girl) she is the training manager and see what she says.  They have great classes...I had the opportunity to get a free membership when I had a family member working there but I didn't join because the equipment (weights) suck...I should have tho! lol 

Permalink Reply by Dar on July 26, 2011 at 12:26pm

That's the problem, I always seem to hurt my back which is what makes me have to stop working out. It's happened at least 3 times now.  At least the last time I can say it wasn't because I was going to the gym. I woke up and my back was hurting me. That was back in May. I must be lifting the wrong way. I need a trainer. Do you know what they charge for one at Retro? I'm sure it's not cheap.

I'd love to take classes but I get home from work too late and gyms in NYC are super expensive.

Permalink Reply by Enjoli on July 26, 2011 at 1:04pm

They have group training sessions and things that are more affordable they are pretty expensive tho if you want a trainer that has a good range of knowledge (the fee goes up with the trainers experience) some of them go in there with very little if any experience and take a few tests...Wow helps them get their certifications but in the meantime who knows...

My guy has 5 certifications, 10 years experience training (much more than most trainers at wow) @ will train at home for half the price of gym sessions, and will give specials if you buy a pack (10 sessions, 1 free I believe)  if you are interested, he's available weekends and evenings normally.....I've been with him for 3 years and took me a while to learn what not to do and what to do to help strengthen the back...I have a bad back as well.

Permalink Reply by Jonathan on July 26, 2011 at 1:19pm
Frank and Enjoli, what date/times did you sign up for the Warrior dash? Is that full yet?
Permalink Reply by Enjoli on July 26, 2011 at 1:25pm
changed my mind on Warrior dash because we are going to the Spartan Sprint Sept 10 in PA, Franks signed up for 12...nina is signed up for 11... I am trying to get in there @ 11..not sure what Dharmesh signed up for! go check out the post in daredevil group :)...some of us are carpooling..not sure if you are interested in that if we get more people it would make sense.
Permalink Reply by Dar on July 26, 2011 at 4:36pm
Evenings and weekends would be perfect!!
Permalink Reply by frank on July 26, 2011 at 5:07pm
I think Warrior Dash in the NY area is full. 1 of my friends tried signing up and couldn't. Join us @ Sept. 10 Spartan Race. I think Nina, Enjoli, & Dharm are running @ 11am. My friends & i are @ the 12pm heat. We'll try to meet up prior or after on race day & try to workout together prior to Sept 10.

Jonathan said:
Frank and Enjoli, what date/times did you sign up for the Warrior dash? Is that full yet?
Permalink Reply by Jonathan on July 26, 2011 at 5:30pm

Sept 10th @ 12pm.... I'm in

 

I may bring some firefighter buddies with me. 

Permalink Reply by Dar on July 26, 2011 at 5:34pm
There are openings for the Dash on Sunday....Keep checking for Saturday as slots do open up you just have to be lucky to find them.
Permalink Reply by Enjoli on July 26, 2011 at 7:31pm
Inbox me your number and I'll give it to him.....he's very trustworthy but if u prefer a female I also know a female who ca make house calls they bring dumbells etc.

Dar said:
Evenings and weekends would be perfect!!

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