ELIPTICALS and UNDERARMOR

A few things have been on my mind recently regarding the gym. The first involves the place of an elliptical machine in a males workout.

I do use the machine from time to time and recently learned from my friends down in Hampton Roads (Newport News is only a segment of Hampton roads. They are not the same thing) that using this machine will eventually lead me to purchase a pink iPOD and begin doing Pilates.

I disagree. One basic concept of working out is that it is good to mix things up. Sure the eliptigay is not the same as running but it is a great alternative. You may be able to get an even greater workout from this machine than running if you find it as hard as i do to focus and not get bored running on treadmill.

The last thought I had involved the place of the Baltimore, Maryland based Under Armour in the gym. These form-fitting, moisture-wicking performance shirts are worn by well....in order not to create controversy...a lot of interesting individuals. Elroy and I had a discussion about this before in which we created groups that most gym-going, under armour wearing person could be placed. I believe there were 2 groups that I don't want to mention. At the end of the day i'm not going to wear under armour for three main reasons: I'm not jacked; If I was jacked I'd probably still not wear this because i'd feel like a girl wearing an extra short skirt trying to get attention; Finally, I'll always prefer wearing random t-shirts like the blue one I got at ElectronicVagrant's wedding.

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