When it comes to figuring out when the best times to go to the gym are, I’m like a ninja with my skills.
When are people in church? I’ll be in the gym. Is there a big TV event going on? I think I’ll head to the pool instead…So when I realized that Monday night was THE.BIG.GAME. I knew I’d have to go to the gym to hopefully workout in peace!
I’m not a fan of football at all. I’m sure that will upset a lot of fans but it’s just not my sport. If I was going to watch sports I’d much rather watch hockey or basketball. While I’m not a football fan and I’m not even from Oregon, I did hope that Oregon was successful in the “Big Game”. I just didn’t need to watch it.
If I had been home with Michael, we would have had a fire in the fireplace and I’d be reading a book. 🙂
But since I’m a ninja, I went to the gym. And it paid off! The places was EMPTY. I kid you not. I have proof:
I don’t know the last time I ever saw the gym this empty. It was awesome. I ran my 3.25 miles on the treadmill. I didn’t have pain in my knee while I was running but afterward it immediately felt really stiff.
My time wasn’t too bad for the medium pace I ran. I’m glad that I’ve broken the 3 mile threshold. And this morning I felt no pain or stiffness in my knee or leg, so that’s also a good sign.
After my run I headed to the weight room and it was also empty.
Despite the weight room being almost completely empty the ONE machine I really love was taken. The whole time I lifted weights. How funny is that? I finally gave up on that machine (the Pec Fly) and did everything else.
I had some good tunes playing, free reign of the machines, and no schedule pressing me to hurry. I took my time. I’ve been slowly incorporating some leg weights into my routine but I’m taking it easy. I don’t want to push my knee too far too soon.
Monday night normally would be a rest day, and honestly I think mentally I needed it. But I’m glad I took advantage of the empty gym.
Gym Stats:
Time: 1:26
Calories Burned: 610
I went home and found my neighborhood street packed with cars. I think every house was having a Duck party. 🙂
Michael had a friend over for dinner and the game and I lucked out getting home just as they were fixing it. I snagged myself a bratwurst too and watched a little bit the game. The score was pretty close for awhile.
I left the boys to watch their foosball and I retreated to the bedroom to watch an episode of Criminal Minds and relax. I slathered some of this ointment on my leg to give it a try:
I’m not sure if it did much. Fat Kitty joined me while I read my book. I was only interrupted a few times by screaming boys in the living room and even screaming people out on my street!
It was a good night!
QUESTION: Did you watch “The Big Game?” And if you’re a gym rat like me, what’s a normal lower body workout for you?
Carbzilla
Awesome Ninja moves. Same reason I used to go to Disneyland on Superbowl Sunday!
The game was pretty amazing. Poor Ducks. I really do love football. I was getting all crazy, and Chris was like “This isn’t even your team.” But my brother went there, and I knew he probably wasn’t even watching so someone had to represent.
Go Seahawks!
Lisa Eirene
I loved the new Duck uniforms and helmets! They looked pretty cool.
Lisa Eirene
Oh and last night during the game would have been the perfect time to go to Costco. The parking lot was empty!
Elise
I didn’t watch the game – I watched Facebook. Where almost all my friends were giving play by play commentary 😉
We are snowed/iced in here in GA so if I COULD make it somewhere, it would be empty….if it was open, lol!
Lisa Eirene
My friends were surprisingly quiet on FB last night! I guess they were all busy watching the game. 🙂
Sasha
I am really not into the foosball either although I have watched Army/Navy games with my husband since he’s former military (Army). I’ve never been to a gym but knowing how I am, I would try and go when it’s less populated. I always do my running down at the trail by the river during the week. I avoid the weekends because there are sometimes people there. I like to embarrass myself privately with my running and panting and I like letting my dog off leash without having to worry about her bother anyone.
Lisa Eirene
That sounds like the perfect way to get workouts in. If I was a morning person I’d do the same… 🙂
Katie @ Up Fit Creek
I did watch the game. Well, I fell asleep when Oregon tied it up at 19-19 and missed the infamous field goal. Oh well. I’m a big football lover, not a huge fan of either team so it didn’t matter so much.
I love being the only one in the gym. Our small-town gym here is never really busy per se, but I prefer to go during the day when there’s very rarely another soul.
Lisa Eirene
It was pretty relaxing working out when it was empty!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
That’s awesome that you got to take advantage of an empty gym!! The huge benefit for me to working out in the AM is that I never have a problem getting a machine. After work, there’s no way I can get one, but before work, I was the only person in there and I loved it!!
Lisa Eirene
I just wish I was a morning person!
Steena
I’m with you, do not like football. Ehhhhh…Not for me!!
I’m also ninja-ish for best times to go to the gym! I take Monday as a rest day. Monday is the “Gotta start my diet again” day. So I just skip it. Or if I need to workout, I have things at home I can do. But I avoid the gym on Mondays at all costs.
Lisa Eirene
You know you are right about Mondays! I keep thinking Mondays are a good workout day because people should be tired from a weekend and going back to work…but you are right. Everyone starts off with good intentions on Monday and gym attendance dwindles down as the days go by. Fridays are the best. 🙂